About Us
Mission Statement:
The College of Arts and Sciences’ Academic Success Coaches empower students to achieve their educational goals in an environment of high academic standards. We guide, encourage, challenge,and support a diverse student population while they explore, establish, and fulfill their academic and career goals. Ultimately, we strive to foster the personal growth and academic success of our students.
Academic Advising Services:
- Accurate advising on degree requirements and thorough degree evaluations.
- Semester-by-semester graduation plan.
- Guidance on program changes (major and/or minor) and career options.
- GPA calculation.
- Approval of restricted courses, course substitution requests, prerequisite waiver requests, etc.
- Assistance with Financial Aid appeals.
- Referrals to appropriate faculty and campus services and resources.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Understand degree program requirements, configuration, and contribution of components to degree plan (e.g., core curriculum, major, minor, additional requirements, etc.)
- Understand university policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Understand how to complete degree requirements and develop a plan for successful and timely completion.
- Identify campus resources that assist with reaching academic and personal goals, and identify appropriate campus contacts.
- Recognize and understand higher education terminology/lingo commonly used at the university.
- Develop problem-solving, decision-making, and evaluation skills pertaining to degree planning and academic progress.