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Academic Mentoring & Advising Resources
Student Handbooks
The student handbook answers many frequently asked student questions, such as AOI requirements, policies, guidelines, etc. Additional information regarding University policies is available in the University General Catalog or University Student Handbook.
- Health Sciences Student Handbook
- PharmD Student Handbook
- University General Catalog
- University Student Handbook
Advising 101
Building a relationship begins with getting to know your advisees. Below are tips for viewing your advisee list, scheduling meetings, and conversation starters to use with your advisees as their progress throughout the program.
- How-To’s for Advisors (Available January 2011)
- View Previous and Current Advisee List
- Schedule Group Advising Sessions - Health Sciences Discussion Guide (Available January 2011)
- Pharmacy Discussion Guide (Available January 2011)
Academic Success Resources
Academic assistance is available in a variety of forms on campus. Encourage your advisees to utilize their professors, lab instructors, and campus resources to enhance their academic success.
- Academic Assistance
- Peer Assistance & Labs
- Student Disabilities Services
- Counseling Center
- Academic Services FAQ’s (Available January 2011)
Career & Professional Development Resources
Professional & Career Development Services is available to assist students with career guidance, job and internship searches, mock interviews, resume, CV, and cover letter review.
- Professional & Career Development Services
- Health Sciences Resources
- Pre-Professional Guides
- Pharmacy Resources
- Career and Professional Development FAQ’s (Available January 2011)
Curriculum Resources
Curriculum Guides
Students should utilize the program curriculum guides to create their academic plans. Following the curriculum guides is important to ensure accurate progress toward graduation.
- Health Sciences Tracks
- Pharmacy
- Dual Degrees & Diabetes Concentration
- Curriculum FAQ’s (Available January 2011)
Minors & Concentrations
Students can add any minor or concentration to their degree. It is important to note that in order to complete a minor or concentration students may be required to take a heavier course load or summer courses.
- Minors & Concentrations
- Minors & Concentrations FAQ’s (Available January 2011)
Honors Program
Students can opt to complete the Honors AOI Track in lieu of the traditional AOI requirements. Students do not need to complete the Honors Senior Thesis to declare the Honors AOI Track.
- Honors Program
- Honors Advisor Guide
- Honors FAQ’s (Available January 2011)
Degree Audits
Students are responsible for tracking their progress toward graduation. Below are guides to help you assist your advisees with interpreting their degree audits.
- Health Sciences: Clinical and Applied (Available January 2011)
- Health Sciences: Health Services Management (Available January 2011)
- Health Sciences: Pharmaceutical Sciences (Available January 2011)
- Pharmacy (Available January 2011)
- Degree Audit FAQ’s (Available January 2011)
PharmD Admissions Information for Pre-Pharmacy Students
For consideration for admission to the professional pharmacy program, students must meet the requirements of the Drake PharmD Difference. Below are resources to assist with advising your pre-pharmacy students on the admissions process.
Academic Advising & Mentoring Resources
Additional resources to develop your advising and mentoring abilities.
- Webinar Resources
• Cultivating the Potential in At-Risk Students
Handout | Slides
• Tips and Tools for Advising as a Teaching and Learning Process
Handout | Slides
• Breaking Bad News: Delivery Techniques that Help Student Make Good Alternate Choices
Handout | Slides
• The Role of Faculty Advisors in Student Success
Handout | Slides - National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
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