Students
Faculty Advising
The College of Arts and Sciences requires that all students be advised as they pursue their program of study at Appalachian State University. The Department of Sociology utilizes faculty advisors who meet with students prior to registration to discuss course requirements and progress toward the degree; providing information necessary for course registration; and dealing with other issues pertaining to the student’s program of study. Overall, it is the advisor’s role to provide the student with advice and information regarding University and departmental academic requirements. Ultimately, however, the student is responsible for understanding and completing all requirements necessary for degree completion. Meeting with the faculty advisor is required each semester in order to receive the PIN for registration. The relationship between faculty advisors and students is typically multidimensional and may entail advice regarding career development, graduate school, University life, and other issues. The mentor-student relationship may also entail intellectual development in terms of a specific substantive area in sociology, involvement in research projects, and so on. Overall, the student and the faculty member together decide the scope and the nature of the mentoring relationship. Please note: working with a faculty member is voluntary and requires the consent of both the faculty member and the student. Students may also seek assistance from the Undergraduate Programs Director, Dr. Amy Dellinger Page (pagead@appstate.edu).
Faculty Mentoring
While meeting with the faculty advisor before registering for classes is necessary, sociology majors also have the option of working with a faculty mentor from the department. The relationship between faculty mentors and students is typically multidimensional and may entail advice regarding career development, graduate school, University life, and other issues. The mentor-student relationship may also entail intellectual development in terms of a specific substantive area in sociology, involvement in research projects, and so on.
If you are interested in speaking with a faculty member, please go to the Faculty and Staff page where you can learn about faculty research interests and specialties. This page also includes contact information.
Please note: working with a faculty mentor is voluntary and requires the consent of both the faculty member and the student.