University Academic Advising Board
Mission: The University Academic Advising Board (UAAB) serves to represent, unify, and provide leadership and direction for the academic advising community at VCU. The Board serves as the voice of the advising community to university administration in manners related to academic advising, policy, and procedure. The Board recognizes and promotes the role of academic advising in supporting student success and provides ongoing professional development opportunities for all faculty, staff, and professional advisors.
Vision: The advising community at VCU is integral to student success and the continued growth of VCU's mission, vision, and values. We seek to embody excellence in advising through strong student-advisor partnerships, cross-campus communication, and collegial collaboration.
Who we are: Membership is automatic for all undergraduate and graduate academic advisors and participation is welcome from anyone supportive of advising. There are no membership fees.
What we do:
- Award Recognition
- Host semi annual UAAB meetings for all advisors at the University
- Share timely updates about events, initiatives, and resources of interest to VCU advisors through bi-weekly newsletters and other communications
- Coordinate an advisor Mentoring Program
- Plan and host professional development events
How to get involved:
- Join the email list to receive UAAB newsletters and stay up to date on upcoming events & opportunities
- Attend and/or present at the annual UAAB Conference
- Attend professional development sessions
- Meet other advisors through social gatherings and holiday parties
- Join a committee
- Run for a position on the executive board
- And so much more!