Each year, NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising designates the first week of May as Global Advising Week, a time for institutions around the world to recognize the essential role academic advising plays in student success.
At UNC Greensboro, the Division of Student Success is proud to recognize and celebrate the advisors who support students every day through guidance, mentorship, and meaningful connection.
UNCG’s advising model reflects a collaborative, campus-wide commitment to student success. Professional advisors in school and college advising centers partner with faculty advisors in academic departments to provide students with both broad guidance and discipline-specific mentorship. Together, these advisors help students navigate important academic decisions while building confidence and clarity about their goals.
Academic advisors at UNCG do far more than assist with course registration. They serve as guides, coaches, and advocates, helping students connect their academic experiences to their personal and professional aspirations. Through ongoing conversations and proactive outreach, advisors play a critical role in helping students persist and thrive.
This work is reflected in the University’s continued progress in student success outcomes. In recent years, UNCG has seen positive momentum in retention and enrollment — trends supported, in part, by the strength of its advising network and the meaningful relationships advisors build with students.
“Advising is at the heart of student success at UNCG,” says Dr. Regina McCoy, Vice Provost for Student Success. “Our advisors are deeply committed to meeting students where they are. Each and every day, they are providing the guidance, encouragement, and support students need to navigate their academic journey and achieve their goals.”
UNCG also recognizes excellence in advising through annual awards that honor both faculty and professional advisors who go above and beyond in their work with students. These recognitions reflect their dedication and impact across the institution and underscore the important role they play in the student experience.
As UNCG celebrates Global Advising Week, Student Success extends its sincere appreciation to the advising community. Through their daily work, they not only support individual students but also strengthen the academic experience and success of the broader Spartan community.
