UTSA College of Liberal and Fine Arts

Mission

The College of Liberal and Fine Arts Advising Center engages students to create a path for their academic growth and professional success.

Philosophy

Our advisors facilitate active and collaborative relationships with our students to empower them in realizing their potential.  As a partner in their educational experience, we prepare them to be engaged in independent thought, diverse experiences, and dynamic leadership within a global society.

Advising Model of Service Delivery

Dear COLFA Student:

In an effort to better serve our students; our advising center is changing our service delivery model.  Beginning on June 1, 2007, our advisors will begin visiting with students by appointment only.  By meeting with students in an appointment format, you and your advisor will be provided better opportunities to build a partnership.  In addition to this change, we will also begin using an advising syllabus and will expect each student to maintain an advising portfolio in which you will keep all of your important information pertaining to your degree program.  You will be expected to bring your portfolio with you to each advising appointment.

We will have an “express” advisor available each day to assist students with TRUE quick questions.  If the “express” advisor determines that your question will take more than 5 minutes, he or she will assist you in making an appointment with your designated advisor.  (You will also be expected to bring your portfolio with you to “express” advising.) 

During peak registration periods, we will have more than one “express” advisor available, but we will no longer see students on a walk-in basis as before; therefore, we encourage you to schedule your appointments early and prior to the months of November and April.

We sincerely hope that these changes in service improve our partnerships with our students and enhance your college experience.  As always, we look forward to meeting with you and guiding you towards the goal of graduation.

Sincerely,

The COLFA Advising Center Team

 


 

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