New CCPS advising center provides mentorships

The College of Community and Public Service Undergraduate Advising Center is ready to serve more than 1,600 students in the college with academic advising and faculty mentorships.

The new advising center, in room 216A of the DeVos Center, provides assistance to current and prospective undergraduate students in the School of Criminal Justice, School of Public and Nonprofit Administration, School of Social Work, and Hospitality and Tourism Management department.

“We are excited to serve our students in a timely, consistent and accurate manner,” said Jennifer McCaul, director of the advising center. “Students need to know they’re not alone. If they don’t know who to ask about requirements, policies or resources, they should ask us.”

The center’s staff can help students with degree planning, degree progress, personalized course selection, long-term goals, and even provide support to students in academic jeopardy. McCaul said it’s also important for students to have a faculty mentor and CCPS staff members can facilitate those relationships.

The center was created after a comprehensive self study through the university Academic Advising Council, approved by the Provost’s Office. The study was evaluated by the National Academic Advising Association.
For more information, contact McCaul at x16890 or send an e-mail to [email protected].