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Autumn 216 Advising Report September 28 December 3 The (AAC) serves first-time-in-college and pre-major undergraduate students. Using a proactive, strengths-based and appreciative advising approach, AAC staff empower students to explore academic and career options, build relevant skills and experience, and succeed academically, personally and professionally. Members of our staff include five academic advisors (4. FTE), one program support supervisor, a program assistant, an associate director, and seven student employees. 976 Total number of AAC appointments during Autumn 216 843 Unduplicated number of AAC appointments during Autumn 216 133 Number of students who scheduled more than one appointment in Autumn 216 41 Total number of dropins with AAC Advisors during Autumn 216 328 Total number of dropins with Student Advising Mentors during Autumn 216 Advising At-A-Glance Advising At A Glance 8 7 6 5 4 3 74 275 159 76 19 33 341 32 126 September October November December Advisor Appointments Advisor Drop Ins Student Mentor Drop Ins

Autumn 216 Advising Report / Breakdown by Month Appointments by Month 34 335 33 325 32 315 31 35 337 321 318 October November December October and November are the busiest months; together they account for 67% of all scheduled visits during Autumn 216. Breakdown by Class Standing (%) Class Standing % 45% 4% 35% 3% 25% 2% 15% 1% 5% % 43% 29% 26% 2% Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Freshmen account for 41% of all appointments, followed by juniors who account for 3% and sophomores who account for 28%. *Academic standing information is self-reported Reasons for seniors scheduling appointments with the AAC varies and may include: student exploring different academic and career options, student mis-scheduled appointment, student indicated wrong class standing, etc. This is an area in which further education and proactive messaging to students may be provided.

Autumn 216 Advising Report / Breakdown by Class Standing Class Standing 4 35 3 25 15 5 Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Of all appointments, 396 were freshmen, 27 sophomores, 289 juniors and 21 were seniors. *Academic standing information is self-reported Appointments by Type Type of Appointment 56 95 In Person Telephone When scheduling an advising appointment, students select either an in-person or telephone appointment. In-person appointments make up 97% of scheduled appointments.

Autumn 216 Advising Report / Appointment by Purpose of Visit Purpose of Visit 7 646 6 5 4 3 58 131 141 Academic Difficulty Academic Planning Choosing a Major or Minor New Student Appointment Academic Planning makes up 66% of all appointments. Choosing a Major or Minor and New Student Appointments make up 28% of all appointments. Breakdown by Academic Major Interest: Top 1 Top 1 Majors Finance Accounting Information Technology Communication Criminal Justice Business Administration Biomedical Studies Computer Science Psychology Undecided 5 15 While many students report that they are undecided, the top three academic majors of interest to students include Biomedical Studies, Computer Science and Psychology.

Autumn 216 Advising Report / In Their Own Words I had everything prepared and didn't really need any help. But looking further into things I found questions I didn't know I had. And got the answers to them. My advisor was very helpful, and very nice, she made time for me to come in when I really needed help! She s great! My advisor is awesome! She s knowledgeable, personable and super helpful. My advisor is the best advisor ever. My academic advisor has been extremely helpful and kind. My advisor exceeded my expectations in the help I received registering for classes for the upcoming winter quarter. I look forward to our next meeting. Welcoming and engaging! My advisor is amazing. I had to bring my granddaughter. My advisor was extremely gracious.

Autumn 216 Advising Report / Questions? Please contact Lorraine Dinnel at ldinnel@uw.edu or 2-4355.

Spring 216 Advising Report March 28 June 17 The (AAC) serves first-time-in-college and pre-major undergraduate students. Using a proactive, strengths-based and appreciative advising approach, AAC staff empower students to explore academic and career options, build relevant skills and experience, and succeed academically, personally and professionally. Members of our staff include five academic advisors (4. FTE), one program support supervisor, a program assistant, an associate director, and student employees. 525 Total number of AAC appointments during Spring 216 49 Unduplicated number of AAC appointments during Spring 216 35 Number of students who scheduled more than one appointment in Spring 216 57% Percentage of pre-majors served by the AAC in Spring 216 172 Total number of dropins with advisors during Spring 216 182 Total number of dropins with Student Advising Mentors during Spring 216 Advising At-A-Glance Advising At-A-Glance 4 35 3 25 15 5 72 79 49 48 13 191 221 16 97 March April May June Advisor Appointments Advisor Drop Ins Student Mentor Drop Ins

Spring 216 Advising Report / Breakdown by Month Appointments by Month 25 191 221 15 97 5 16 March April May June April and May are the busiest months; together they account for 78% of all visits during Spring 216. Breakdown by Class Standing (%) Class Standing % 45% 4% 35% 3% 25% 2% 15% 1% 5% % 44% 33% 22% 1% Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Freshmen account for 44% of all appointments, followed by juniors who account for 33% and sophomores who account for 22%. *Academic standing information is self-reported Reasons for seniors scheduling appointments with the AAC varies and may include: student exploring different academic and career options, student mis-scheduled appointment, student indicated wrong class standing, etc. This is an area in which further education and proactive messaging to students may be provided.

Spring 216 Advising Report / Breakdown by Class Standing Class Standing 25 15 5 Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Of all appointments, 232 were freshmen, 114 sophomores, 172 juniors and 7 were seniors. *Academic standing information is self-reported Appointments by Type Type of Appointment 29 496 In Person Telephone When scheduling an advising appointment, students select either an in-person or telephone appointment. In-person appointments make up 94% of scheduled appointments.

Spring 216 Advising Report / Appointment by Purpose of Visit Purpose of Visit 3 295 25 15 139 5 3 61 Academic Difficulty Academic Planning Choosing a Major or Minor New Student Appointment Academic Planning makes up 56% of all appointments. Choosing a Major or Minor and New Student Appointments make up 38% of all appointments. Breakdown by Academic Major Interest: Top 1 Top 1 Majors Politics, Philosophy & Economics Social Welfare Accounting Biomedical Studies Communication Criminal Justice Computer Science Business Administration Psychology Undecided 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 While many students report that they are undecided, the top three academic majors of interest to students include Psychology, Business Administration and Computer Science.

Spring 216 Advising Report / Pre-Major Students Served 35 37 3 25 232 Pre Majors Reached 283 311 172 15 114 5 Freshmen Sophomore Junior AAC Pre majors The chart above shows the number of pre-major students enrolled at UW Tacoma by academic standing and the number of AAC advising appointments. Of the 922 pre-majors enrolled at UW Tacoma in Spring 216, 67% were served by advisors in the AAC. *Academic standing information is self-reported for AAC appointments Future reports will include information about pre-majors not served by the AAC. We want to understand if these students are being served by their major advisor, or if there are pre-majors that advising is not yet capturing. In Their Own Words I appreciate how kind you've been in our correspondences. It's truly appreciated, and the only time that I've felt that someone has been sensitive to my cause. I feel more comfortable applying to Milgard after our meeting and discussing the classes I should be taking. Thank you for your advice and guidance. Thank you so very much for all of your help and encouragement. You are so wonderful.

Spring 216 Advising Report / I can't express how much I appreciate your help with this petition process. Thank you for all that you have done for me the past two years. You have been there for me at the moment that I didn't even believe in myself. You re by far the best counselor I've met and the sweetest person I know. I really appreciate how much you care for me it honestly makes me happy You really are one of the women that inspire to me reach for success. I m still in school because you re one of the people that kept pushing me this year. Thanks again for talking stuff over today, it was fun! I really appreciate you being willing to guide me through this difficult process and to help me find a beneficial path since I'm unexperienced when it comes to college. I thank you for understanding and still being so helpful. You're the greatest! You're always looking out for me, and I really appreciate it!... Thank you so much for any help you can give me (and of course, for the ALL of the help you've already given me). I'd like to thank you again and express my gratitude for the fact that you've been so understanding.... Getting my grades back on track has been difficult and definitely worth it!

Spring 216 Advising Report / Questions? Please contact Lorraine Dinnel at ldinnel@uw.edu or 2-4355.

Summer 216 Advising Report June 13 September 27 The (AAC) serves first-time-in-college and pre-major undergraduate students. Using a proactive, strengths-based and appreciative advising approach, AAC staff empower students to explore academic and career options, build relevant skills and experience, and succeed academically, personally and professionally. Members of our staff include five academic advisors (4. FTE), one program support supervisor, a program assistant, an associate director, and seven student employees. 951 Total number of AAC appointments during Summer 216 84 Unduplicated number of AAC appointments during Summer 216 147 Number of students who scheduled more than one appointment in Summer 216 37 Total number of Freshmen Jump Start for Success attendees 23 Total number of dropins with Student Advising Mentors during Summer 216 Advising At-A-Glance Advising At-A-Glance 5 45 4 35 3 25 15 5 31 7 54 183 48 187 343 237 252 119 June July August September Advisor Appointments Jump Start Student Mentor Drop Ins

Summer 216 Advising Report Breakdown by Month Appointments by Month 35 3 25 15 5 343 237 252 119 June July August September August and September are the busiest months; together they account for 63% of all visits during Summer 216. Breakdown by Class Standing (%) Class Standing % 45% 4% 35% 3% 25% 2% 15% 1% 5% % 43% 29% 26% 2% Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Freshmen account for 43% of all appointments, followed by juniors who account for 29% and sophomores who account for 26%. *Academic standing information is self-reported Reasons for seniors scheduling appointments with the AAC varies and may include: student exploring different academic and career options, student mis-scheduled appointment, student indicated wrong class standing, etc. This is an area in which further education and proactive messaging to students may be provided.

Summer 216 Advising Report Breakdown by Class Standing Class Standing 45 4 35 3 25 15 5 Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Of all appointments, 49 were freshmen, 245 sophomores, 276 juniors and 21 were seniors. *Academic standing information is self-reported Appointments by Type Type of Appointment 85 866 In Person Telephone When scheduling an advising appointment, students select either an in-person or telephone appointment. In-person appointments make up 91% of scheduled appointments.

Summer 216 Advising Report Appointment by Purpose of Visit Purpose of Visit 45 4 35 3 42 46 25 15 5 53 72 Academic Difficulty Academic Planning Choosing a Major or Minor New Student Appointment Academic Planning makes up 44% of all appointments. Choosing a Major or Minor and New Student Appointments make up 5% of all appointments. Breakdown by Academic Major Interest: Top 1 Top 1 Majors Computer Engineering Accounting Criminal Justice Information Technology Communication Biomedical Studies Psychology Business Administration Computer Science Undecided 2 4 6 8 12 14 16 18 While many students report that they are undecided, the top three academic majors of interest to students include Computer Science, Business Administration and Psychology.

Summer 216 Advising Report In Their Own Words My advising appointment was extremely helpful and I'm so glad we have such dedicated advisors!!! I really appreciated her help and found it very helpful. All of my questions/concerns were adequately taken care of. I was honestly very pleased with how the meeting went! Very helpful and eager to answer any and all questions. Great guy. 1/1 would do again! Thank you! Everyone was fabulous! Everyone was very helpful and welcoming! It felt like I have known them all for years! Always an awesome time well spent!!!! It was a great meeting and I m feeling confident being here. Questions? Please contact Lorraine Dinnel at ldinnel@uw.edu or 2-4355.

Winter 216 Advising Report January 4 March 25 The (AAC) serves first-time-in-college and pre-major undergraduate students. Using a proactive, strengths-based and appreciative advising approach, AAC staff empower students to explore academic and career options, build relevant skills and experience, and succeed academically, personally and professionally. Members of our staff include five academic advisors (4. FTE), one program support supervisor, a program assistant, an associate director, and student employees. 863 Total number of AAC appointments during Winter 216 739 Unduplicated number of AAC appointments during Winter 216 124 Number of students who scheduled more than one appointment in Winter 216 68% Percentage of pre-majors served by the AAC in Winter 216 98 Total number of dropins with advisors during first 3 days of Winter 216 254 Total number of dropins with Student Advising Mentors during Winter 216 Advising At-A-Glance 6 Advising At-A-Glance 5 4 3 62 117 75 182 369 312 January February March Advisor Appointments Advisor Drop Ins Student Mentor Drop Ins

Winter 216 Advising Report / Breakdown by Month Appointments by Month 4 35 3 25 15 5 182 369 312 January February March February and March are the busiest months; together they account for 79% of all visits during Winter 216. Breakdown by Class Standing (%) Academic Standing Commented [j1]: Do you want this to read class or academic standing? 5% 45% 4% 35% 3% 25% 2% 15% 1% 5% % 47% 23% 25% 5% Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Freshmen account for 47% of all appointments, followed by juniors who account for 25% and sophomores who account for 23%. *Academic standing information is self-reported Reasons for seniors scheduling appointments with the AAC varies and may include: student exploring different academic and career options, student mis-scheduled appointment, student indicated wrong class standing, etc. This is an area in which further education and proactive messaging to students may be provided.

Winter 216 Advising Report / Breakdown by Class Standing Class Standing 45 4 35 3 25 15 5 Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Of all appointments, 48 were freshmen, 198 sophomores, 216 juniors and 39 were seniors. *Academic standing information is self-reported Commented [j2]: 2 reported as prospective Appointments by Type Type of Appointment 51 812 In Person Telephone When scheduling an advising appointment, students select either an in-person or telephone appointment. In-person appointments make up 94% of scheduled appointments.

Winter 216 Advising Report / Appointment by Purpose of Visit Purpose of Visit 7 64 6 5 4 3 68 Academic Difficulty Academic Planning 95 Choosing a Major or Minor 2 Graduation Application 58 New Student Appointment Academic Planning makes up 74% of all appointments. Choosing a Major or Minor and New Student Appointments make up 11% of all appointments. Students self-select the purpose of their appointment. While few seniors have misscheduled their Graduation Application appointment with an AAC advisor, others (non-seniors) mistakenly select this appointment option. This is an area in which further education and proactive messaging to students may be provided. Commented [j3]: Both of those students were Jon s, so maybe URB students? Breakdown by Academic Major Interest: Top 1 Top 1 Majors Sustainable Urban Development Social Welfare Criminal Justice Urban Studies Biomedical Studies Communication Computer Science Business Psychology Undecided 2 4 6 8 12 14 16 18 While many students report that they are undecided, the top three academic majors of interest to students include Psychology, Business and Computer Science.

Winter 216 Advising Report / Pre-Major Students Served Pre Majors Reached 45 48 4 378 35 335 357 3 25 198 216 15 5 Freshmen Sophomore Junior Commented [j4]: These are based off of AAC appointment numbers AAC Pre majors 4 35 3 25 15 5 Pre Majors Reached 378 334 335 357 24 172 Freshmen Sophomore Junior Commented [j5]: These are the numbers based off unduplicated appointments AAC Pre majors The chart above shows the number of pre-major students enrolled at UW Tacoma by academic standing and the number of AAC advising appointments. Of the 1, 85 pre-majors enrolled at UW Tacoma in Winter 216, 68% were served by advisors in the AAC. *Academic standing information is self-reported for AAC appointments Future reports will include information about pre-majors not served by the AAC. We want to understand if these students are being served by their major advisor, or if there are pre-majors that advising is not yet capturing.

Winter 216 Advising Report / In Their Own Words I appreciate how kind you've been in our correspondences. It's truly appreciated, and the only time that I've felt that someone has been sensitive to my cause. I feel more comfortable applying to Milgard after our meeting and discussing the classes I should be taking. Thank you for your advice and guidance. Thank you so very much for all of your help and encouragement. You are so wonderful. I can't express how much I appreciate your help with this petition process. Thank you for all that you have done for me the past two years. You have been there for me at the moment that I didn't even believe in myself. You re by far the best counselor I've met and the sweetest person I know. I really appreciate how much you care for me it honestly makes me happy You really are one of the women that inspire to me reach for success. I m still in school because you re one of the people that kept pushing me this year. I really appreciate you being willing to guide me through this difficult process and to help me find a beneficial path since I'm unexperienced when it comes to college. I thank you for understanding and still being so helpful. You're the greatest! You're always looking out for me, and I really appreciate it!... Thank you so much for any help you can give me (and of course, for the ALL of the help you've already given me).

Winter 216 Advising Report / Thanks again for talking stuff over today, it was fun! I'd like to thank you again and express my gratitude for the fact that you've been so understanding.... Getting my grades back on track has been difficult and definitely worth it! Questions? Please contact Lorraine Dinnel at ldinnel@uw.edu or 2-4355.

CliftonStrengths Quick Reference Card Achiever Activator Adaptability Analytical Arranger Belief Command Communication Competition Connectedness Consistency Context Deliberative Developer Discipline Empathy Focus People especially talented in the Achiever theme have a great deal of stamina and work hard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive. People especially talented in the Activator theme can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. Once a decision is made, they want to act quickly. People especially talented in the Adaptability theme prefer to go with the flow. They tend to be now people who take things as they come and discover the future one day at a time. People especially talented in the Analytical theme search for reasons and causes. They have the ability to think about all the factors that might affect a situation. People especially talented in the Arranger theme can organize, but they also have a flexibility that complements this ability. They like to figure out how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged for maximum productivity. People especially talented in the Belief theme have certain core values that are unchanging. Out of these values emerges a defined purpose for their life. People especially talented in the Command theme have presence. They can take control of a situation and make decisions. People especially talented in the Communication theme generally find it easy to put their thoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters. People especially talented in the Competition theme measure their progress against the performance of others. They strive to win first place and revel in contests. People especially talented in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links between all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason. People especially talented in the Consistency theme are keenly aware of the need to treat people the same. They try to treat everyone in the world with consistency by setting up clear expectations and adhering to them. People especially talented in the Context theme enjoy thinking about the past. They understand the present by researching its history. People especially talented in the Deliberative theme are best described by the serious care they take in making decisions or choices. They anticipate the obstacles. People especially talented in the Developer theme recognize and cultivate the potential in others. They spot the signs of each small improvement and derive satisfaction from these improvements. People especially talented in the Discipline theme enjoy routine and structure. Their world is best described by the order they create. People especially talented in the Empathy theme can sense the feelings of other people by imagining themselves in others lives or others situations. People especially talented in the Focus theme can take a direction, follow through, and make the corrections necessary to stay on track. They prioritize, then act. Copyright Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved. Gallup, Clifton Strengths, and each of the 34 Clifton Strengths theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. SQ_QRefGd_en-US_81816_bk

Futuristic Harmony Ideation Includer Individualization Input Intellection Learner Maximizer Positivity Relator Responsibility Restorative Self-Assurance Significance Strategic Woo People especially talented in the Futuristic theme are inspired by the future and what could be. They inspire others with their visions of the future. People especially talented in the Harmony theme look for consensus. They don t enjoy conflict; rather, they seek areas of agreement. People especially talented in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena. People especially talented in the Includer theme are accepting of others. They show awareness of those who feel left out, and make an effort to include them. People especially talented in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how people who are different can work together productively. People especially talented in the Input theme have a need to collect and archive. They may collect information, ideas, history, or even relationships. People especially talented in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions. People especially talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them. People especially talented in the Maximizer theme focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. They seek to transform something strong into something superb. People especially talented in the Positivity theme have an enthusiasm that is contagious. They are upbeat and can get others excited about what they are going to do. People especially talented in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal. People especially talented in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership of what they say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty. People especially talented in the Restorative theme are adept at dealing with problems. They are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it. People especially talented in the Self-Assurance theme feel confident in their ability to manage their own lives. They possess an inner compass that gives them confidence that their decisions are right. People especially talented in the Significance theme want to make a big impact. They are independent and sort projects based on the level of influence it will have on their organization and others around them. People especially talented in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues. People especially talented in the Woo theme love the challenge of meeting new people and winning them over. They derive satisfaction from breaking the ice and making a connection with another person. Copyright Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved. Gallup, Clifton Strengths, and each of the 34 Clifton Strengths theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. SQ_QRefGd_en-US_81816_bk