Mission Statement for SOE Advising
To provide administrative, organizational, and programmatic support
to students that facilitate their development as quality urban educators,
community professionals, and advocates for change.
Values Statement for SOE Advising
We value a student-centered, holistic and ethical approach based
on a strong partnership with students, faculty and staff, and the
larger campus community. We are committed to creating a respectful
and supportive environment for our diverse student, staff and faculty
population. We encourage our students to be self-reliant through
informed decisions and choices based upon dissemination of accurate
information. We value the continuous professional development of
our staff to enhance the quality of the advising experience.
Vision Statement for SOE Advising
To become an integral component of the School of Education recognized
for quality student service by:
- Promoting student success
- Advocating on behalf of students
- Building on-going relationships
- Focusing on intellectual, professional and personal growth
- Personalizing student service
- Affirming diversity
- Advisors will make contact with their first year advisees
each semester.
- Advisors will provide accurate program information.
- Advisors will provide current and accurate information on
available internal and external resources.
- Advisors will provide a professional environment that is respectful
and supportive of all students.
- Advisors will respond to students in a timely manner; ideally
within 48 hours.
- Advisors will engage in on-going professional development.
Student Outcome Goals for SOE Advising
1. First year students will report at least one contact with
their advisors each semester.
Benchmark: Seventy percent
(70%) of first year students have documentation in their student
file showing contact.
2. Students will understand their program requirements.
Benchmark: Seventy percent
(70%) of students will respond strongly agree or agree to Question
#11 on the advisor feedback form.
3. Students will be knowledgeable of available
internal and external resources.
Benchmark: Seventy percent
(70%) of students will respond strongly agree or agree to Question
#5 on the advisor feedback form.
4. Students will report that their advisor
made them feel comfortable, welcome, and concerned with their needs.
Benchmark: Seventy percent
(70%) of students will respond strongly agree or agree to Question
#5 and #8 on the advisor feedback form.
5. Students will report overall satisfaction
with advising.
Benchmark: Seventy percent
(70%) of students will respond strongly agree or agree to Question
#3 - 11 on the advisor feedback form.
