The Role of The Title V Education Advocate

• Provide support in the areas of advising, student retention, program/course completion
• Work closely with faculty and division staff to ensure the success of students from entrance into a program through graduation and/or transfer
• Serve as principal liaisons and sources of information for Title V students, faculty and support staff
• Provide program intake; financial aid, personal, educational, and career counseling for students
• Review and interpret academic skill and career assessments
• Schedule and enroll students into classes
• Coordinate educational plans for students with faculty advisors and program chairs
• Provide immediate crisis intervention and direct students to appropriate college and community resources for further assistance
• Provide supportive environment for program participants
• Provide academic monitoring and tracking of program participants
• Coordinate the recruitment, training, and supervision of peer mentors/tutors