University Advising Center

University of Florida
Submitted by: Naomi P. Lee

In an attempt to improve the quality of academic advisement for the students at the University of Florida, a 1990 task force on academic advising recommended the creation of a University Advising Center. The Center has three basic beliefs at its core: 1) students deserve only the best advising system available, 2) it is vital to increase the likelihood of a student interacting with faculty and staff in a meaningful manner, and 3) academic advising must be closely associated with the academic mission of the University. With these beliefs in mind the University Advising Center was instituted. Over the past four years these beliefs have acted as a guide as the Center has grown to meet the demands of a rapidly changing campus. The Center has been at the forefront of the technological changes, personalized advising, and outreach. Evaluations of the office and its services have been very positive.