Logo for the QEP

A GPS requires thoughtful input and uses resources to deliver guidance. NOVA’s plan to restructure academic advising includes a new way of thinking about academic advising. We are moving away from prescriptive advising and towards advising as a learning experience. We want students to set goals, thoughtfully choose a program of study, work with advisors to plan an educational plan, and reflect on academic performance as semester schedules are created. The QEP includes plans to develop resources to help students become more responsible for their educational planning and help faculty and staff become better advisors.

Many thanks to Ms. Lisa Hill, Assistant Dean of Communication Design and her talented studio students. The QEP logo was created by Marvin Vargas, a student pursuing an A.A.S. degree in Communication Design.

Presentation on QEP details

Click on the link below for a short presentation on the QEP
GPS for Success: Teaching and Learning through Advising

How will advising be restructured?

Students will meet with an academic advising specialist prior to or early in their first semester. They will work together on goal setting and verification of program placement. The "advising specialist" is a new position and will be introduced to each campus.

Students will be assigned to a faculty academic advisor during their first semester. Faculty advisors will take a proactive approach to advising, connecting with students early and often.

Counselors will focus on their specialties, such as career counseling, transfer services, disability services, and veterans’ affairs. In addition, they will provide academic advising to general studies students, non-curricular students, and those on academic probation or warning.

Tools and resources are being developed to aid students, faculty and staff in teaching and learning through academic advising.