An Advising and Mentoring Approach
Academic advisors and mentors must decipher individual student advisee needs and tailor advisement to those needs.
Pyramid shape in which:
Top peak = Thriving
- Reflection, integrative learning, high impact practices
- Advisor Referrals: Research, study abroad, internships, minors & distinctions
- Note: This makes Pitt and our advisors special as a research university, with the ability to prepare students for lives of impact through personal experiences tailored to their specific goals and needs.
Middle section = Engagement
- Sense of belonging, co-curricular
- Advisor Referrals: Student Affairs, organizations, Catalog of Opportunities (COO)
Base = Retention and Graduation
- Academic performance, GPA, major selection, degree audit/progress towards degree
- Advisor Referrals: Finances, housing, health and mental wellness, Disability Resource Services