After much research and collaboration, the GPS for Success is moving right along. Here are the major points:

Focus: Improved academic planning skills through academic advising.

Audience: First year students, particularly recent high school graduates.

Objective: By meeting with advising specialists early, students will learn how to develop an academic goal, select an appropriate program of study, and create an academic plan. With continued engagement with faculty advisors, students will learn how to select appropriate courses for their program, schedule classes according to their needs, and reflect on their academic performance.

The use of an electronic academic planning tool, early engagement with advising specialists, and continued engagement with faculty advisors will provide a more comprehensive and consistent advising experience.