THE MISSION OF THE ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER:

The Academic Advising Center promotes quality and effective academic advising by serving as a readily accessible resource on all aspects of academic advising for the Illinois Wesleyan University community.

THE GOALS OF THE ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER ARE TO:

• develop a comprehensive and coordinated advising program that supports the distinct nature of academic advising at IWU in the context of a liberal arts educational experience;

• promote the academic success and progress of students at IWU by providing appropriate developmental academic advising;

• engage faculty in their academic advising and mentoring roles with students by providing professional development opportunities;

• support faculty advisors in their efforts to assist students in developing meaningful educational plans consistent with their personal, academic, and career goals;

• create a holistic advising experience by collaborating with campus resources;

• facilitate the mutual understanding of the distinct roles, responsibilities, and expectations of students and faculty in the advising relationship.

THE SERVICES OF THE ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER ARE:

• drop-in and academic advising by appointment;

• major exploration for undecided students or students considering changing majors;

• workshops and strategy sessions for advisors;

• programming for students;

• referral to campus resources;

• resource on advising/university policy/schedule planning/registration.

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