Center of Advising, Persistence, and Success

By Victoria Cifelli | Published by November 18, 2021

A new center for student advisement, called the Center for Advising, Persistence, and Success (CAPS), was opened up for students on campus, and they are now able to make appointments with their additional academic advisers.

Students walking on Cougar Walk by the Center for Academic Success Photo Credit: Victoria Cifelli

Prior to this center opening up, students would have to make appointments with advisers set to their intended major. Now, they have to meet with their intended major’s adviser, as well as a CAPS adviser. One exception is if you are in a support program, such as PASSPORT or Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF).

“CAPS was created to become the advising center so all students can receive consistent guidance as it relates to their academic pursuits. We offer one on one academic advising, assistance with declaring a major/minor, outlining a path to graduation, as well as giving students information about campus resources. We also serve as a support system if a student struggles with their academic major,” Program Director Sherlene Ayala said. 

The program is based in the Center for Academic Success, on the first floor in room 111. The program also focuses on success and retention and can support students with resources to help in times of need. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 8 a.m., Monday through Friday.

First Floor, Center for Academic Success Photo Credit: Victoria Cifelli

There are many ways students can reach out to their secondary advisors, and they can find their advisers on Kean’s website, on the page regarding the new program. Students are divided up by class level and split up into two groups related to their last names.

Students are advised to meet with their adviser at least once a semester and can reach out to their advisors via email or Kean Student Experience.

“There are three ways that you can meet with us. First, you can log in to Kean Student Experience and schedule a 30-minute appointment with your CAPS Academic Adviser. Second, email your CAPS Academic Adviser directly to request an appointment. You can find your adviser’s email address on Kean’s website, regarding the CAPS program. Lastly, you can scan our QLess QR Code and speak with a CAPS representative live,”  Ayala said.

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