It’s been refreshing to see how hard advisers work. But they’re ultimately shackled by a deficient system, and there’s still work to be done.
Numbers don’t lie. And perhaps numbers are the best way of investigating the limitations of our advising system.
As the summer approaches, many students are preparing to supplement their in-class learning with some practical experience.
Let’s say a junior history major named Sally is choosing her classes for senior year. Sally just can’t settle on the right courses to finish her major next spring, and she wants some academic advice.
This week, Academic Advising took an important step toward bettering their services for students by launching their new website at advising.unc.edu.
Last week, I started a series to investigate ways to improve academic advising at UNC. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with numerous students, alumni and advisers.
Over the past three-and-a-half years, I’ve fallen in love with this University and what it means to be a part of the Tar Heel family. I have been privileged to be surrounded by amazing peers, to be witness to fantastic athletics and to be mentored by great professors.
Tuesday evening I had the privilege to attend a special viewing party and discussion at the White House for President Barack Obama’s third State of the Union address.
