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B.U.S. Faculty Adviser Responsibilities

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  • The faculty adviser should help the student prepare the proposal, particularly where the major-emphasis is concerned.
    1. The faculty adviser should make sure that the proposal meets the aspirations of the student.
    2. The faculty adviser should make sure that the proposal completely satisfies the requirements for an academically rigorous B.U.S. Degree.
    3. The student-adviser team should consider the prerequisites for and availability of selected courses.
    4. The team should consult actual departmental advisers or professors regarding questionable courses and obtain written approval of any requirements waived.
  • The faculty adviser writes a letter for the student that explicitly states an understanding of the sponsor's responsibilities and willingness to be a sponsor.
    1. the letter should also strongly endorse the proposal.
    2. This letter becomes part of the proposal, so it should be given to the student to include in that document.
  • Once the proposal is complete, the adviser becomes its advocate and is invited to appear with the student before the University Studies Committee to answer any questions that might arise.
  • If a change in the approved major-emphasis curriculum becomes necessary, then it is the faculty adviser's responsibility to approve any substitutions.
    1. The faculty adviser must make sure that the substitution follows the theme and intent of the original proposal.
    2. The faculty adviser must make sure that the academic integrity of the program and the various hour requirements for a BUS Degree are maintained.
    3. The BUS Coordinator/Advisor must be notified in writing of any adjustments in order to make final approval and to update the student's file.
  • Before the student's final semester at the University, the student-adviser team will need to design the details of the student's senior thesis or project.
    • This should involve at least 3 semester hours of independent study from the faculty adviser's department that the faculty adviser will supervise and grade.
  • The student will need to consult with the faculty adviser from time to time.
    • How often is left to their discretion, though we hope it is often enough that both share control of the degree.