Your Advising Appointment

As your academic advisor, I am here to assist you with curriculum issues, help you develop a plan of study, and assist you with your career planning. 

I have been an advisor and worked with students from all walks of life for the past 12 years and I never get tired of seeing and interacting with undergraduates.  If you are a current Sociology or Anthropology major, I expect to see you a minimum of once a semester.  If you are a prospective major in our department, I will be happy to meet with you to discuss the possibility of joining our department as a major. 

As your advisor, I adhere to the academic advising mission statement developed by the Academic Advising Advisory Council as outlined below.  As a student in our department, I will expect you uphold your responsibilities and meet with me on a regular basis and come prepared to discuss your academic progress.  I will try to address any questions or concerns you may have.

Sincerely,

Teri Farr
Assistant to the Chair for Undergraduate Studies and Academic Advisor

Academic advising at Illinois State University is an integral part of the educational process.  Working in partnership with advisors, students learn about academic policies, procedures, and university resources and develop strategies to pursue their individual educational goals. 

llinois State advisors:

  • Provide an encouraging and supportive environment for students to share their goals, concerns, and interests
  • Understand and effectively communicate Illinois State degree requirements
  • Assist students in making major and course decisions
  • Refer students to appropriate resources
  • Maintain confidentiality of student records as outlined in the University Catalog
  • Uphold the values, policies, and procedures of their schools, departments, and Illinois State

Illinois State students:

  • Schedule regular and timely appointments with their advisor
  • Regularly review their academic progress and assume responsibility for meeting academic requirements
  • Craft coherent educational plans based on assessment of abilities, aspirations, interests, and values
  • Read both print and electronic university communications and respond when required
  • Assume responsibility for all decisions and actions which may impact academic and career options.

The application process for both Sociology and Anthropology majors requires an application and a writing assessment.  As explained in the application, you contact the department office at 438-8668 to schedule a writing assessment.  Please bring your completed application with you at the time you take the writing assessment.  Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and we will contact you by email to inform you of your application status.