BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Very few students come to college with a clear path carved out in their minds. Many questions loom in front of them – What classes should I take? Is my major the right one? What do I need to graduate?
Illinois Wesleyan University’s Academic Advising Center, located in Holmes Hall 110 (1312 N. Park St., Bloomington), is a center point for students to get questions answered, and a key resource for all advising on campus.
“An adviser is an advocate for the students,” said Chandra Shipley, director of Academic Advising at Illinois Wesleyan. “The goal of advising is to help make the college experience smooth and to offer guidance with academic challenges and choices.”
Located in Holmes Hall, the Center provides advising both by appointment and on a drop-in basis. Shipley works in conjunction with faculty academic advisers throughout the campus to help students stay on target toward graduation with a major that reflects their aspirations. “Along with a faculty adviser, Chandra is another voice to help students review her or his options in light of their strengths and goals,” said Interim Provost Frank Boyd.