ACE: Success Advising

Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵'s Success Advisors strive to promote student success by enhancing the academic advising and student support experiences of all Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵students. Every first-year student at Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵ is assigned a Success Advisor who works with each advisee from before they step foot on campus and until they declare their major(s).

Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵'s Success Advisors believe that advising is a two-way responsibility, a collaboration between the student and the advisor. It is imperative to have dynamic conversations that encourage learning and ultimately support students' growth and development. The Success Advisor's overall role - advising, mentoring, and campus and community collaborations – embraces the strengths of the holistic nature of a liberal arts education.  

Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵'s Success Advisors assist students with academic planning and navigating the resources and expectations of being a Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵ student.  Success Advisors help students identify their passions, goals, and interests and coach students in developing and deepening their academic life skills. 

Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵’s Success Advisors support their advisees when facing academic, financial, or personal challenges, making referrals as appropriate.  

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Success Advising Goals

  • Connect students with Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵ resources to support academic success
  • Guide students in a process of self-discovery
  • Identify students’ passions, goals, and interests

Success Advisor Responsibilities

  • Assist in formulating an academic plan
  • Explain Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵ Commons, major, and other curricular requirements
  • Support students in learning how to access and successfully navigate advising resources
  • Meet and discuss the student’s academic interests
  • Recommend opportunities for personal and academic growth
  • Interpret and explain Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵ academic policies and procedures
  • Refer students to campus and community resources specific to their needs
  • Encourage students to meet their professors and refer to appropriate academic resources
  • Help identify activities and programs on campus that reflect student’s interests.

Student Responsibilities

  • Know how to contact your advisor and schedule an appointment
  • Prepare for your advising appointment and be on time
  • Clarify personal goals (values, interests) for academic, career and personal life.
  • Become knowledgeable on available support services at Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵ and utilize recommended resources
  • Check Ë®¹ûÅÉAV½â˵ email often for communications from the college, faculty, and advisor
  • Respond to advisor and faculty outreach
  • Communicate specific needs and academic concerns to your advisor so they can best support you in being a successful student
  • Accept responsibility for your decisions and actions that affect your personal and academic success