Professors and Advisors

Professor/Instructor Expectations

The student-professor relationship is one in which each has responsibilities to the other. Professors' responsibilities include:

Other things to remember

Professors are busy, yet they want you to stop by if you have questions or concerns. However, don't expect them to complete your work for you! Make appointments whenever possible; yet also be aware that all professors have office hours posted.

Professors are human. If they know that you are interested and trying, they often will give you extra academic help and/or the benefit of the doubt on a grade. If they know you're not, they won't. Most are willing and anxious to help people learn. A teacher's greatest satisfaction comes from seeing someone learn and succeed.

Working with your Academic Advisor

When you were admitted to Mohawk Valley Community College, you were assigned an academic advisor for both educational and career advising.You can locate your assigned academic advisor by checking your Plan of Study in your SIRS account or by checking the advisory directory on the website. Since your advisor is responsible for assisting student advisees as needs occur, the following suggestions are offered to enhance your experiences with your advisor:

Your responsibility


How to see your advisor