Computing Advising at Bethel University

Overview

While God is master of your destiny, YOU are master of your education!

In Bethel University’s Computing programs, we seek to grow your independence and responsibility in the way we walk you through this journey. Your advisor is here to help and guide where needed, but this is YOUR degree. You are the one ultimately responsible for completing it. You get to make choices along the way to customize your coursework to meet your goals.
It is your responsibility to know what courses you need to take to achieve those goals. It is your advisor's responsibility to make sure that you have all the resources necessary to make quality decisions in this process. We provide the resources. You plan out your degree. We commit to providing you with the information you need to decide how best to meet your goals.

Implications

1. The information you need should be easy to find and as correct as reasonably possible. This includes most information on this website and/or topics discussed in advising sessions.
2. You will need to decide what courses you will take when using those resources. Your advisor's job is to check your plan and make sure you have not missed anything
3. Advising sessions are essential for giving you feedback on things that are unique to you.
4. You are in charge of making sure you meet any necessary deadlines that have been explain on this website or in advising sessions. Once these deadlines are explained, they are your responsibility.
5. While your advisor may send you reminders, the lack of any such reminder does not remove your obligation to follow through on your own.

Finally, please know that your advisor is here to meet with you and assist you toward the accomplishment of your goals. Reach out whenever you have questions or concerns. This is going to be a great adventure!