by Savana Robinson
College can be a challenging time for everyone, but one way to make it easier is by utilizing the resources offered at the Academic Career and Advising Center (ACAC). Academic Advisors help students with myriad academic-related matters: creating a DARS plan, creating a schedule, staying on track to meet degree requirements and graduating within their desired time frame.
Kelda Quintana is an academic advisor at the Academic Advising Center. She would like to encourage all students to meet with an academic advisor at least once.
“All students could benefit from meeting with an academic advisor,” Quintana said.
Having an advisor to help navigate all aspects of college can help students succeed rather than stumble through challenges, such as course selection and even deciding on a major. Loren Collings is the interim director. He explained the mission of the Academic Advising Center.
“Our goal is really to help people approach college holistically,” Collins said.
Amy Martin is the interim associate director. She discussed the ways that academic advisors can help support students.
“Our professional advisors are really amazing at connecting students with the resources on campus,” Martin said.
Students can receive support in several ways by meeting with an academic advisor. Advisors care about more than academics. They want to ensure that all students have the resources necessary to succeed in and out of the classroom. This ranges from housing to food security to mental health. Advisors can help students with such needs by putting them in touch with the proper organizations, such as housing liaisons, Oh SNAP and the CARES team.
All students are encouraged to meet with an advisor at the Academic Advising Center, located in lower library room 27, is open for drop-ins Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in-person and online.
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