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In support of student success at Michigan State University, we are participating in the following activities to move toward a Proactive Advising approach in serving our students through:

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Ongoing development of tools and collaborative activities that support student success
• Ongoing assessment of academic advising from the students’ perspective that informs change throughout the campus

An annual awards event celebrating exceptional academic advisors at MSU who 

• are committed to students, colleagues, institutions, and the profession.
• motivate, encourage, and support students to recognize their potential, meet challenges, and both respect and express individuality.
• respond to others in ways that nurture and teach, that build relationships through empathetic listening and compassion.

Learn more about the Advisor Awards!

• NACADA The Global Community for Academic Advising
• ACPA College Student Educators International
• NASPA Student Affairs Professionals in Higher Education
• CAS Standards for Academic Advising by the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education

• Commit to supporting MSU’s vision that all undergraduate students can graduate
• Demonstrate to students that MSU is committed to their success
• Be responsive - listen to the individual experiences of students at MSU and begin necessary conversations to proactively engage with students
• Engage with MSU academic advisors, the MSU community, and community partners to stay connected across campus and beyond
• Maintain awareness related to majors in other colleges to accurately refer students to the appropriate contacts
• Collaborate with peers to share the responsibility of helping students find their best-fit major
• Understand the curriculum development process and participate as deemed appropriate by unit
• Create spaces where students feel valued
• Challenge and support students in their personal, educational, and professional growth
• Educate students to prepare them for experiences at MSU and beyond

• Manage work reasonably against caseload provided (caseloads to be defined based on advising role, college, etc.)
• Learn about and use case management tools
• Leverage evidence-based decision making to identify students for targeted outreach and proactive support
• Use the most effective and appropriate MSU communication method to reach students in a timely manner
• Support students with finding the appropriate resources across MSU to achieve their goals

• Participate in ongoing professional development as provided by MSU, regional, and national associations
• Engage in ongoing performance management activities, with the goal of improving advising competencies
• Participate in continuous self-care activities to maintain personal wellness
• Maintain accurate knowledge base of MSU policies and procedures
• Maintain an awareness of bias when engaging with students
• Develop cultural competency to support an inclusive community and globally engaged students
• Engage with MSU academic advisors, the MSU community, and community partners to develop a professional network

• Participate in a university-wide assessment of advising core expectations
• Identify why academic advising core expectations are important to student success