The Purpose of the Advising Council
The Advising Council (AC) was formed by and is continually developed by Santa Fe College (SF) staff and faculty who provide students with academic advisement and guidance. The Council exists to strengthen communication, collaboration, and coordination among student support areas college-wide. A grassroots initiative, it continues to evolve, focusing on process improvement in student services to support the college’s goals of access, engagement and innovation.
Specifically, continual changes in admissions, registration and advising operations present special challenges for timely inter-departmental communication as we seek to spread awareness of changes and to adapt effectively. The college will always need innovative systems, processes, and program services to respond effectively and efficiently to daily change. The Council’s focus takes an aerial view, promptly identifying and bridging gaps in student support services that result from constant change.
The Advising Council also serves as a venue for support of and feedback to administration on policies and procedures that directly affect the college’s advising capacity. Most important, the Council provides assistance in professional development for staff and faculty so that they may be best informed and prepared for maximum performance in student support services.
A half-day AC meeting is held prior to every registration cycle: September, March and June.
Please note: The Advising Council (AC) leadership is in the process of updating our webpage. In the meantime, if you have questions or would like to participate, please contact one of our AC Officers:
- Kimberly A. Smith, Co-Chair at kimberly.smith@sfcollege.edu
- Deborah Robinson, Co-Chair at deborah.robinson@sfcollege.edu
- Julie McGrath, Vice-Chair at julie.mcgrath@sfcollege.edu