[Date] Dear [Student’s name]: Colorado College assesses the performance of all faculty members throughout their careers. This year we are reviewing Associate Professor [Name] for promotion to Full Professor. As an advisee of Professor [Name], we invite you to tell us about his or her advising based on your direct experience. Student feedback on advising is a vital component of a faculty member’s review, and we take your comments very seriously. Your feedback is strictly confidential, and your name and identity will not be disclosed when the results of the review are shared with the faculty member. We most appreciate comments that are thoughtful and concrete. 1. How long and in what capacity (new student, department major, other) was Professor [Name] your advisor? 2. How available was your advisor at preregistration and for other advising needs? About how often did you actually consult with your advisor about your course choices, your goals, interests, plans, or other issues? 3. How well did your advisor keep track of your progress in fulfilling requirements? How well did [she/he] answer your academic questions or direct you to others who could? 4. Did your advisor encourage you to try different subjects and to think about how the courses you chose contributed to your overall education? Please provide examples of how your advisor’s assistance or support was helpful or not helpful. 5. Please add any other information that illuminates Professor _____’s role as an advisor. I need to receive your comments by [due date]. You may respond by replying to this email. Thank you so much for contributing to the review. Sincerely, [Name] [Chair of Department/Program/Review Committee] address]
[Date] Dear [Student’s name]: Colorado College assesses the performance of all faculty members throughout their careers. This year we are reviewing Associate Professor [Name] for promotion to Full Professor. As an advisee of Professor [Name], we invite you to tell us about his or her advising based on your direct experience. Student feedback on advising is a vital component of a faculty member’s review, and we take your comments very seriously. Your feedback is strictly confidential, and your name and identity will not be disclosed when the results of the review are shared with the faculty member. We most appreciate comments that are thoughtful and concrete. 1. How long and in what capacity (new student, department major, other) was Professor [Name] your advisor? 2. How available was your advisor at preregistration and for other advising needs? About how often did you actually consult with your advisor about your course choices, your goals, interests, plans, or other issues? 3. How well did your advisor keep track of your progress in fulfilling requirements? How well did [she/he] answer your academic questions or direct you to others who could? 4. Did your advisor encourage you to try different subjects and to think about how the courses you chose contributed to your overall education? Please provide examples of how your advisor’s assistance or support was helpful or not helpful. 5. Please add any other information that illuminates Professor _____’s role as an advisor. I need to receive your comments by [due date]. You may respond by replying to this email. Thank you so much for contributing to the review. Sincerely, [Name] [Chair of Department/Program/Review Committee] address]