About the Advising Resource Center

We promote undergraduate student success by providing holistic support and engaging educational advising sessions that empower and validate students’ academic journeys. In collaboration with the campus community, academic advisors encourage students to be active partners in exploring and developing plans to achieve their education, career, and life goals.

Our Mission

Students will be provided with consistent, robust, and holistic advising supported by a team of advisors housed within College Centers and Signature Programs. Advising will be aligned with students’ major and career goals, supportive of student identities, and focused on improving retention and graduation rates through strong relationships and inclusive communities.

Our Vision

The model allows for a strengths-based approach for faculty and professional advisors to use their role-specific skills in a coordinated effort to serve students better. The expanded college-based advising model allows for faculty and professional advisors to maintain manageable caseloads, granting more time to work meaningfully with students. Faculty and professional advisors will support each other to advise students toward timely graduation.

Our Core Values

  • Consistent point of contact within the college or equity program.
  • Culturally aware advising practices that address students’ needs.
  • Students, faculty, and professional advisors are included in the process.
  • Cooperation and support to improve the student advising experience.

Why We Changed

In the past, students told us that navigating university requirements felt disconnected and overwhelming. You wanted advisors who understood your specific major, more available appointments, and a supportive community.

We listened. Over the last few years, we have completely restructured advising at AVÀÇ to ensure every student has a dedicated "Success Team" from their first day on campus.

WHERE WE STARTED The Traditional ModelGeneral advising with high student caseloads.
Disconnected services across campus.
One-size-fits-all guidance.
WHERE WE ARE NOW The Student-Centric EcosystemCollege-Based Centers: Advisors who are experts in your major.
Success Teams: A dedicated circle of support including Peer Coaches and Faculty.
Smaller Caseloads: More time for meaningful conversations.

The New Ecosystem

We moved the student to the center of everything we do.


The new model surrounds the student with College Centers (CoH, CBE, CLASS, CSCI) and Signature Programs.

The Impact of This Change

This transformation isn’t just about charts—it’s about results for you. By moving to this model, we have committed to:

  • Guaranteed Connections: Every incoming student gets an appointment to start strong.
  • Consistent Guidance: Centralized training ensures you get accurate answers, no matter who you ask.
  • Holistic Support: Cross-training means we care about your wellness, not just your class schedule.