The New Approach...

Our Change

The model allows for a strengths-based for faculty and professional advisors to use their role-specific skills in a coordinated effort to serve students better. The expanded college-based advising models allows for faculty and professional advisors to maintain manageable caseloads, granting more time to work meaningfully with students. Faculty and professional advisors will support each other to advise students toward timely graduation.

Our Objective

  • Appointments for all incoming students
  • Centralized, consistent training and professional development
  • Cross-training in roles and best practices to enhance advisor wellness and abilities
  • Educating our students on advising systems and technologies
  • Appointment notes and summaries to create the feedback loop and shared responsibilities 

Comprised of advisors, faculty, and administrators, who worked collaboratively to identify and develop an improved advising model, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the academic experience and support for students at the university. Their cooperative efforts resulted in the establishment of a new College-based advising model, where each College has its own dedicated team providing personalized guidance catering to specific disciplines and requirements.

Comprised of advisors, faculty, and administrators, who worked collaboratively to identify and develop an improved advising model, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the academic experience and support for students at the university. Their cooperative efforts resulted in the establishment of a new College-based advising model, where each College has its own dedicated team providing personalized guidance catering

This approach not only improves the consistency of advising but also fosters a stronger sense of community and identity for increased student engagement including a closer collaboration between signature programs and colleges that facilitates a more holistic approach to student support and success.