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c. Formal meeting between students and PA is made by appointment or any other
methods agreed.
d. Detail of the discussion is recorded for future reference.
e. Attendance is compulsory for the meeting organized by their PA.

6.5 ACADEMIC ADVISORS RESPONSIBILITY

PA has the responsibility to help students with poor academic achievement. Normally, good
students are more approachable whilst poor students are difficult to engage for discussion
and meeting. From the beginning the students must be aware that academic progress and
achievement are their responsibility.

The faculty has outlined the role of PA are as follows:
a. Play an important role in giving advice, guidance and motivation to students
regarding their academic and non-academic matters.
b. Monitor student’s academic development, progress and performance.
c. Schedule meeting which is agreed by both parties.
d. Assist students in understanding the organization structure, method and procedure of
university’s administration.
e. Refer to professional counsellor in order to solve student problem, when necessary.
f. Encourage students to be involved in academic and non-academic activities organized
by the university.

6.6 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

In the university, students are fully responsible of their achievement in their studies. The
student’s responsibilities are as follows:

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