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Academic Advising

Assessment and Impact Data

Since its creation in 2015, the University Advising Center has made great strides in improving the advising experience for advisors and students.

Excellence and Equity in Academic Advising: 2021 UAC Impact Report

As the University Advising Center approaches its tenth year, much has been done to standardize academic advising efforts across campus. The UAC's 2021 Impact Report, Excellence and Equity in Academic Advising, seeks to highlight the work of all academic advisors and the impact they have on every student, every semester. 

 

National Recognition

Every other year, USC participates in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). One question asks first-year students and seniors to rate the quality of their interactions with academic advisors. In 2015, prior to the establishment of the UAC and the Undergraduate Academic Advising Initiative, first-year students rated their interactions with academic advisors at a 4.8 mean (out of 7.0). In the years following the establishment of the UAC and the hiring and training of UAAs, first-year student perceptions of their interactions with advisors have improved to a mean score of 5.5 in 2017 and 2019 and 5.4 in 2021. Over that same timeframe, seniors’ perceptions of their interactions with advisors has remained relatively constant.  According to the results of the 2021 survey, the University Advising Center’s approach to training UAAs has shown compelling achievement when compared to other southeastern public secondary institutions and institutions in the University’s Carnegie class. 

NSSE - Indicate the quality of your interactions with Academic Advisors at your institution (longitudinal)

NSSE - Indicate the quality of your interactions with Academic Advisors at your institution (statistical comparisons)

"How a High-Performing University Improved the Student Experience with EAB Campus"

Case Study: Impact of Academic Advising on Graduation & Retention Rates [pdf]

 

Current Reports

Quick Findings

Research suggests that students whose advisors frequently utilize DegreeWorks in advising perceive higher accuracy in information provision, better academic support, greater overall success, and increased satisfaction with advising compared to those with infrequent or no usage. Statistical analysis confirmed significant differences in all these areas between the two groups. 

View the full research brief

 

Archive

The below section captures research and reports that were published prior to 2020.

 


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