In the Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering and Computing,
academic advising is a collaborative, developmental process which
facilitates communication among faculty, staff and students. Our mission
is to assist students in understanding and interpreting University
protocols and requirements along with effectively connecting students to
College communities, so they may develop as a student, professional and citizen.
Vision
To develop an academic advising program in which every student is
provided with current advising information and receives advising at
least once a year from well trained faculty and staff advisors.
Value Statement
Values
Knowledgeable advisors who provide timely advice to keep advisees
informed about academic progression
Accurate, up-to-date resources including curriculum guides, major
handouts, and advising forms
Committed to on-going professional development for all advisors
Consistent, regular contact beginning freshmen year or the first
semester enrolled at GVSU
Accessible to students
Strong local expertise concerning internships and employment
Strategic Priorities, outcomes, and key objectives
Strategic Priority Area 1: Actively engage learners at all levels.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.
Strategic Priority Area 2: Further develop exceptional personnel.
Outcome B: Grand Valley is diverse and inclusive.
Outcome E: Grand Valley strategically allocates its fiscal, human, and other institutional resources.
Strategic Priority Area 3: Ensure the alignment of institutional structures and functions.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Strategic Priority Area 4: Enhance the institution's image and reputation.
Outcome B: Grand Valley is diverse and inclusive.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.