What is your job title?

• Senior academic advisor
• Oversees a team of 6 advisors who support undergraduate engineers
• 3 academic senior advisors report directly to her
• Collaborates with 3 advisors from the Center for STEM Diversity, HFE, and Computer Science
• Carmen Lowe is a counterpart for the School of Arts and Sciences

What does your job entail?

• Talking with students in a student-centered approach
• Aims to understand where students are coming from and their goals
• Addresses academic difficulties, strategies for success, and connection to campus resources
• Manages academic probation cases

How many students do you advise?

• Advises approximately 150 students out of 1,300 engineering students
• Meets with 5 students this week

What is a perfect outcome for when you see a student?

• Helps students achieve their goals and overcome academic challenges
• Ensures students feel a sense of belonging and trust in the institution