The Deidre Middleton Office of Academic Advising educates students, faculty, and staff on the Augsburg curriculum; interprets academic policies and procedures; and supports students in achieving their educational and vocational goals.<\/p>\n
Academic Advising is grounded in Augsburg\u2019s mission: we focus on the liberal arts, faith and reason, civic engagement, and intentional diversity. We believe that in addition to our connection with these principles, we also play an important role in nurturing future leaders.<\/p>\n
Deidre (Durand) Middleton graduated from Augsburg in 1988 with a BA in Communication Studies, and her daughter, Alison, graduated from Augsburg that same year. While pursuing her BA degree and raising her family, Middleton continued working as a paraprofessional. After graduation, she served as an academic advisor at Augsburg until her retirement in 2001.<\/p>\n
After a long battle with cancer, Deidre Middleton passed away on November 24, 2012. She is remembered for her personal commitment to each of her students through helping them to discover their gifts and talents, and guiding them to achieve success while at Augsburg. Through generous gifts from her husband of 52 years, Bruce Middleton, and her mother-in-law, Edith Middleton, the Academic Advising Office was named in honor of Deidre\u2019s love for Augsburg and her 14 years of exceptional service to the Augsburg community.<\/p>\n
Our academic advisors are trained to work with students who are new to the university, as well as current students as they progress in their degrees. Our advisors provide comprehensive support services to students, which include navigating Augsburg\u2019s curriculum requirements, university policies and procedures; connecting students to resources on campus; and academic and registration planning.<\/p>\n
All students are assigned an academic advisor as soon as they start at Augsburg. Our hands-on advising approach is especially evident during the first year to ensure a smooth transition to Augsburg. First-year students are required to check in with their advisor at least once a semester to ensure all questions are answered, and to plan out their schedule for the upcoming semester. Sophomores, juniors and seniors with declared majors have an academic advisor, but they are also assigned a faculty mentor in the department they are majoring in to remain connected within the department. This dual advising model allows students to have a strong network of support across multiple departments on campus. Undeclared\/undecided students will remain with their academic advisor until they declare their major.
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Meet the Academic Advisors<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n Faculty Mentor FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ACADEMIC ADVISING LEARNING OUTCOMES<\/b><\/p>\n Understand the expectations of a successful college student<\/span><\/p>\n Assist new students to navigate the culture of higher education<\/span><\/p>\nAcademic advising curriculum<\/h2>\n
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