Breadcrumb
About AAC & the AAC Team
Statement of Purpose
The Academic Advising Center (AAC) serves as the hub for high-quality, data-informed academic advising practices at Cal Poly Humboldt. By connecting students, faculty, and staff through holistic and proactive advising, the AAC creates a network of care to support students throughout their college career, building an inclusive environment where students feel welcomed, supported, valued, and seen. Ongoing work and learning in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion guides and informs our advocacy to empower students to explore and develop as they pursue their goals. Through regular meetings and communication, academic advisors help students build relationships, while making the most of the opportunities available on campus and in the community.
Vision
The Academic Advising Center will nurture a unified campus culture of collaborative, holistic advising practices that are centered around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to prioritize a culture of care through valuing the wellbeing of our staff and faculty as highly as we do for the students we serve. We will support the student academic journey by:
- addressing inequities within campus policies;
- promoting transparent and timely student assessment through Early Alert practices;
- and improving communication about GEAR requirements and academic recovery.
Through ongoing learning, accountability, and scholarly inquiry, we strive to be a model of student-centered advising.
The Academic Advising Center Staff
Academic Advisors imbedded in participating majors, are assigned to freshmen and sophomores (up to 60 units completed). After 60 units is completed, students are paired with a faculty advisor in their major department. Drop-in Academic Advising for all majors is available during the fall and spring semesters.
