ACE: Success Advising

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

扒哥吃瓜'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 鈥� embraces the strengths of the holistic nature of a liberal arts education.

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

扒哥吃瓜鈥檚 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 扒哥吃瓜 resources to support academic success
Guide students in a process of self-discovery
Identify students鈥� passions, goals, and interests

Success Advisor Responsibilities

Assist in formulating an academic plan
Explain 扒哥吃瓜 Commons, major, and other curricular requirements
Support students in learning how to access and successfully navigate advising resources
Meet and discuss the student鈥檚 academic interests
Recommend opportunities for personal and academic growth
Interpret and explain 扒哥吃瓜 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鈥檚 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 扒哥吃瓜 and utilize recommended resources
Check 扒哥吃瓜 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