Vision and Mission

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Vision (what we aspire to do)

Jayhawk Academic Advising (JAA) aspires to provide transformational advising that supports and enhances each student’s learning experiences.

Mission (what we do to move toward our vision)

  • JAA maintains strong student relationships, connecting with students early and guaranteeing personalized advisor access. We support students proactively and seamlessly from their entry to KU through engagement with the world upon graduation.
  • We clearly delineate student and advisor responsibilities, mentoring and teaching students as they fulfill tasks, clarify their values, set goals, and make meaning of their educational experiences.
  • We connect students with resources: information that is accurate and timely and campus resource partners with expertise to address specific student needs.

Our Values (what characterizes our work)

We espouse the values of our Academic Success division, so our work is characterized by continuous improvement, resolving system problems affecting students. We value vibrant collaboration with campus partners. We initiate proactive practice that identifies and anticipates student needs, all the while building an inclusive community. Our work expresses the National Academic Advising Association Core Values of respect, professionalism, inclusivity, empowerment, integrity, commitment, and caring. We embrace the five values of IRISE, KU’s culture charter for being an exceptional learning community: integrity, respect, innovation, stewardship, and excellence.