University Advising is dedicated to empathetic, authentic, and inclusive approaches that support students to access essential information and pursue their educational goals. Our work is a partnership with students that empowers them to take the lead in planning and navigating their own education. 

Vision: 

University Advising will advance equitable access and outcomes to enable all students to reach their full potential. 

Goals:

University Advising empowers students to:  

• Set and pursue goals 

• Identify and build on strengths in striving for individual growth 

• Develop resilience, learning from both successes and failures 

• Understand roles in the advisor-advisee relationship 

• Create an academic plan that fulfills degree requirements  

• Navigate campus resources 

• Articulate the value of higher education 

• Reflect on connections between learning experiences and future professional, educational, civic, community, and personal goals 

University Advising empowers advisors to be authentic, advocate within the institution, support inclusive and socially just practices, and grow as professionals  

Values: 

Authentic 

University Advising communicates in clear, transparent, and effective ways, aligning our actions to our values and affirming and supporting all individuals in bringing their whole selves into spaces. 

Caring 

University Advising approaches our work with empathy and compassion; we support collective accountability for care and a commitment to meeting the needs of all members of the campus community. 

Collaborative 

University Advising values collaboration and co-creation with students and colleagues. We believe listening, respect, reciprocity, and advocacy are central to working in community toward individual and shared goals. 

Engaged 

University Advising believes academic advising can positively impact the lives of students. We are committed to students, colleagues, and the profession. 

Equity-Focused 

University Advising is committed to equitable and inclusive advising practices that are responsive to diverse perspectives, needs, and populations. 

Holistic  

University Advising affirms the importance of the whole self as vital to the learning and growth of students, advisors, and staff. We endeavor to model personal and professional development as well as self-care and work-life harmony for our students. 

Learning-Centered 

University Advising recognizes advising as crucial to teaching and learning as students make meaning of their educational experiences. We strive to universally design all spaces to maximize access, inclusion, and equity in learning.