USP Advising Center
Your Key to Academic Success
Contact us at:
215-596-7530
or
215-596-7480
General E-Mail: ADVISING
Academic Advising Mission Statement:
The primary purpose of the academic advising program is to assist
students in the development of meaningful educational plans that
are compatible with their life goals.
Academic Advising Goals
University goals for academic advising are to promote and facilitate:
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Development of suitable educational plans
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Clarification of career and life goals
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Selection of appropriate courses and other educational
experiences
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Interpretation of University requirements
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Enhancement of student awareness about educational
resources available (e.g., internships, honors and learning
assistance programs)
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Evaluation of student progress toward established
goals
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Development of decision-making skills
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Reinforcement of student self-direction
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Referral to and use of University and community
support services
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Collection and distribution of data regarding
student needs, preferences and performance for use in making
University decisions and policy
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Awareness of student academic progress and development
of student action plan as needed
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Development of behaviors which are consistent
with being a professional
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A successful academic experience at this University
Based on Academic Advising Standards and Guidelines
developed by The Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher
Education, 5/2/97. Presented on NACADA website.
STAFF
Assistant Dean of Retention and Academic
Advising and
Director of the Office of
Students with Disabilities
Dr. Gerard Hoefling
Gerard Hoefling
Professional Academic Advisors
Joseph Canaday
Director of Academic Advising
Julie Carney
Christina Elia
Stephanie Gallagher
Janet Lyons
Kathy Nay
Administrative Assistant
Shira Toledano
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