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
