College Advising Center Mission Statement
As a College Advising Center, we are a group of professional academic advisors who serve as the primary guide for each Columbia student to see them through their academic experience from first year orientation through to graduation.
Being student-centered means, we prioritize our students' individual needs, goals, and interests. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where students feel comfortable sharing ideas and asking questions. We believe that every student has the potential to succeed, and we are committed to providing students with the resources and support needed to turn their potential into reality.
Our Mission
- To empower students to become more fully themselves.
- To celebrate our students for their achievements and success.
- To create a safe and confidential space for students to ask questions and discuss their academic and career goals.
- To guide students when they face challenges that become academic barriers.
- To collaborate with our students in an inclusive and holistic way, creating meaningful connections between students and advisors.
- To empower our students to seek out resources for academic personal, and long-term success.
- To educate our students on their degree requirements, and how to utilize academic tools to navigate and envision their pathway to graduation.
- To utilize varying advising models to best serve our students as they envision their future.
- To provide students with information and feedback in a timely manner.
Our Values
- Honoring Individuality
- Honesty
- Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Student Advocacy & Support
Learning Outcomes
We, the College Advising Center, commit to teaching students how to:
- Register for classes and create a balanced schedule.
- Communicate hopes and dreams, and then set realistic goals.
- Advocate for oneself.
- Utilize tools available to plan out their academic path.
- Locate and access Columbia College Chicago community events.
- Understand and consider how Liberal Arts and Science core requirements can be used to expand their life.
- Interact as a professional with peers & colleagues as they transition into a post-graduate life.
- Access and interpret Columbia College Chicago policy as found in the course catalog.
- Weigh options in order to come to a decision with confidence.
- Embrace the creative process, including knowing how to navigate failure and disappointment.
- Navigate the organizational structure of the college.