Stark State College provides academic advising to help students with long-term goals, career objectives, selecting a major, planning course sequences, class scheduling, and referrals. However, some students report problems like not knowing their advisor, little response from advisors, and not having enough time to understand their options. To improve advising, the document recommends mandatory semester meetings between advisors and students via email or in-person, using checklists to ensure advisors cover key topics, and better communication about prerequisites. Advisors and students should both take responsibility for effective advising.