Mission Statement

The University Academic Advising Center administers the University Studies program for undergraduate students who wish to explore a variety of degree programs as well as those who wish to be admitted into restricted majors. Therefore, we pledge to help students choose majors that are personally and professionally satisfying by:

• Providing personalized, developmental academic advising to each student.

• Assisting students in defining, evaluating, and pursuing the skills, interests, and abilities needed to achieve their goals.

• Recognizing that advisors and students are partners in the advising process and each share responsibility in sustaining the advising relationship.

• Facilitating each students successful transition to the University.

• Empowering a committed, knowledgeable, experienced advising staff through ongoing professional development and a supportive, team-oriented work environment.

• Adhering to the guidelines established by the Council for the Advancement of Standards [CAS] and the Core Values of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).

Academic Advising Values

The Academic Advisors of the University Academic Advising Center have agreed to the following core values that guide us in the development and evaluation of our philosophy, goals and objectives: