Welcome to the Academic Advising Center! 

Maureen Schafer, Interim Director

Thanks for visiting our Academic Advising Center website! We are happy you are exploring what the Advising Center has to offer. My name is Maureen Schafer and I am currently serving as the Interim Assistant Provost and Director of the Academic Advising Center. I am in my 23rd year at the Academic Advising Center and feel fortunate to spend my days supporting students and staff.  

We are a staff of advising professionals who are committed to helping students navigate their transition to college. The majority of first-year entering students and about half of entering transfer students are assigned to an advisor in our office, generally for the first year or two.  After that, most students move on to advisors within their major department within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or to an advising unit within one of the other colleges on campus.   

Our mission is to teach students how to:

  • explore possible majors
  • plan their academic programs of study 
  • select courses each semester
  • make viable academic decisions
  • seek information on- and off-campus, and to 
  • solve academic problems.  

Our goal is to empower students by providing the tools and resources necessary to navigate the University and make informed decisions. 

We view advising as a partnership, and as such, there are expectations for both the advisors and students. Our advising expectations page outlines what students can expect from their advisors, as well as the expectations we have of our students.  It also provides a glimpse of what an advising year looks like and some answers to frequently asked questions. 

I am proud to work with a staff of advisors who care deeply about students and their success. I encourage you to contact me directly should you have any questions or concerns.   
 

Maureen Schafer
Interim Assistant Provost and Director, Academic Advising Center