Professional Certification:

The University of South Carolina and the Office for Optimizing Educational Experiences now offer a professional rating for academic advisers: Appreciative Advising Certification. Certified Appreciative Advisers are committed to a standard of excellence in the field of advising and optimizing their students’ educational experiences. 

Benefits of Certification:

• Advance your professional qualification
• Increase your skills and knowledge
• Raise your professional expectations
• Provide your students with the best possible advising experience