Mission and Vision

Welcome to the Business Advising Center

Our Business Advising Philosophy

Advising is a collaborative teaching and learning partnership grounded in shared responsibility. Through meaningful relationships, personalized guidance, and proactive support, the Business Advising Center fosters belonging, promotes learning, builds resilience, and empowers students to confidently navigate their academic journey toward graduation. 

Business Advising Mission & Vision

Advising Mission:We empower business students through personalized, student-centered advising and a philosophy of shared responsibility. Through the CARE Framework, we foster belonging, promote learning, build resilience, and empower students to persist toward graduation — continually adapting our approach to meet the evolving needs of every student. 

Vision Statement: We aspire to be recognized as a leader in student-centered advising by creating an inclusive community where every business student is connected, supported, resilient, and empowered to achieve academic success and graduation. 

C.A.R.E. Framework

The C.A.R.E. Framework is how the Business Advising Center brings Our Promise to life throughout a student’s academic journey. Built on shared responsibility, CARE provides a consistent approach to advising that supports students from their first connection with the College through graduation.

  • CONNECT — Students thrive when they belong ~ We build meaningful relationships and connect students with the people, resources, and support that help them feel welcomed, valued, and part of the university community.
  • ADVISE — Students learn through informed guidance and shared responsibility ~ We provide personalized advising that helps students understand requirements, develop academic plans, navigate university systems, and make informed decisions.
  • support RESILIENCE — Students grow stronger when they successfully navigate challenges ~ We proactively identify barriers, help students develop solutions, adapt when circumstances change, and continue progressing toward graduation.
  • EMPOWER — Students become confident when they learn to navigate their academic journey independently ~ We help students develop the confidence, self-advocacy, problem-solving skills, and ownership needed to successfully manage their educational journey. 

Business Advisor and Student Roles

Business Advising at the Business Advising Center is a collaborative teaching and learning partnership grounded in shared responsibility. Guided by our C.A.R.E. Framework (Connect, Advise, Resilience, Empower), business advisors partner with you throughout your academic journey to share guidance, build resilience, and empower you to navigate your pathway to graduation with confidence. While advisors provide personalized guidance, explain degree requirements, and proactively monitor your academic progress to prevent roadblocks, you maintain ownership of your educational decisions. As part of our shared partnership, you will learn to interpret your Titan Degree Audit (TDA) and create your semester schedule, while advisors collaborate with you to evaluate options, resolve challenges, and keep you on track.

The Business Advisor's role:

  • CONNECT (Support): Build a welcoming environment and connect you with campus resources and specialized departments.
  • ADVISE (Inform & Collaborate): Provide accurate degree information and guide schedule planning rather than simply directing.
  • RESILIENCE (Proactively Guide): Proactively monitor progress, help navigate academic challenges, and keep you on track.
  • EMPOWER (Coach): Coach decision-making and problem-solving skills so you can navigate your degree independently

The student's role (Advisee):

  • CONNECT (Engage): Build relationships with advisors and actively seek support when needed.
  • ADVISE (Prepare & Maintain): Understand degree requirements, maintain your schedule using your Titan Degree Audit (TDA), and bring materials to advising sessions.
  • RESILIENCE (Persist): Adapt your plans when obstacles arise, advocate for yourself, and persist toward graduation.
  • EMPOWER (Create & Own): Take full ownership of your choices, actions, and educational experience