360 Advising
The Universities of Wisconsin promote a holistic approach that provides students with a coordinated network of high-touch, proactive support to ensure their academic progression to degree completion.
News
2026 Academic and Career Advising Workshop
Pathways with Purpose: Academic & Career Advising Alignment
On December 14-15, 2026, the Universities of Wisconsin, in partnership with Complete College America (CCA) and NASPA, will convene a two-day workshop at UW-Stevens Point focused on strengthening the alignment of academic advising and career advising, and the integration of career exploration and readiness efforts across the student experience. This collaborative event is designed to help UW universities examine their current advising ecosystem, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop actionable strategies that support students in exploring majors and career pathways, making informed decisions, and achieving their educational and career goals. More details can be found on the event website.
NASPA: Sustainability at Scale
The Universities of Wisconsin was selected by NASPA to participate in Sustainability at Scale: A System-Level Approach to Understanding Advising Redesign, a national research study focused on how higher education systems sustain and expand student success initiatives over time. The study will examine how large-scale advising and guided pathways reforms can be institutionalized to support student achievement. The four UW universities participating in the study are UW-Parkside, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Superior, and UW-Whitewater. The Universities of Wisconsin is one of only four state systems chosen to help identify best practices and develop resources that will inform student success efforts across the nation.
Global Advising Week Presentation
In recognition of Global Advising Week, Mykel Beorchia, Director of the Office of Appreciative Education at Florida Atlantic University, lead a webinar on May 5, 2026, titled “Embracing the Pivot: Appreciative Advising Strategies for Humanizing Difficult Conversations” which focused on the use of the Appreciative Advising framework to help students navigate moments of decision when a pivot is required, such as academic probation or unmet program requirements. Grounded in student‑success research, the session highlighted strategies to humanize these challenging conversations and guide students toward meaningful next steps.
The strategies underway are designed to promote credit momentum, provide technological tools, support professional development, and connect and engage the advising community systemwide. The Universities of Wisconsin Administration recognizes the caring and committed advisors who make a difference every day in the lives of students. The 360 Advising strategies build on their good work, expand advising capacity, leverage system resources, and support quality advising that promotes student success. Click the headings below for details.
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Major/Career Exploration
Celebrating UW Advisors
We honor the work of our colleagues in advising, success coaching, and related roles. Check out this video of students from our UW universities thanking advisors for supporting their success.
Navigate360
Watch the video below and click the title above to find out more about this timely, targeted and proactive support for students through implementation of the Navigate360 student success management system.
15 to Finish
Watch the video below and click the title above to find out more about the credit momentum campaign to help students finish in four years by taking 15 credits per semester or 30 per year.