ACE: Success Advising
Goucher's Success Advisors strive to promote student success by enhancing the academic
advising and student support experiences of all Goucher College students. Every first-year student at Goucher is assigned a Success Advisor who works with each
advisee from before they step foot on campus and remain a key contact point throughout
their undergraduate career.
Goucher's Success Advisors believe that advising is a two-way responsibility, a collaboration
between the student and the advisor. It is imperative to have dynamic conversations
that encourage learning and ultimately support students' growth and development. The
Success Advisor's overall role - advising, coaching, mentoring, and campus and community
collaborations – embraces the strengths of the holistic nature of a liberal arts education.
Goucher's Success Advisors assist students with academic planning and navigating the
resources and expectations of being a Goucher student. Throughout their time at Goucher, Success Advisors help students identify their passions,
goals, and interests and coach students in developing and deepening their academic life skills.
Goucher’s Success Advisors support their advisees when facing academic, financial, or
personal challenges, making referrals as appropriate, and engaging in ongoing contact
with faculty and staff as needed.
To make an appointment with your Success Advisor, you should use Navigate.
- Connect students with Goucher resources to support academic success
- Guide students in a process of self-discovery
- Identify students’ passions, goals, and interests
- Assist in formulating an academic plan
- Explain Goucher Commons, major, and other curricular requirements
- Support students in learning how to access and successfully navigate advising resources
- Meet and discuss the student’s academic interests
- Recommend opportunities for personal and academic growth
- Interpret and explain Goucher academic policies and procedures
- Refer students to campus and community resources specific to their needs
- Encourage students to meet their professors and refer to appropriate academic resources
- Help identify activities and programs on campus that reflect student’s interests.
- Know how to contact your advisor and schedule an appointment
- Prepare for your advising appointment and be on time
- Clarify personal goals (values, interests) for academic, career and personal life.
- Become knowledgeable on available support services at Goucher and utilize recommended
resources
- Check Goucher email often for communications from the college, faculty, and advisor
- Respond to advisor and faculty outreach
- Communicate specific needs and academic concerns to your advisor so they can best
support you in being a successful student
- Accept responsibility for your decisions and actions that affect your personal and
academic success