Our Vision

Through collaborative advisement and a meaningful educational plan, we are preparing students for self-determination as they seek academic, vocational and social success.

Our Beliefs

• ADvisement is about what is best for the student’s educational progress.
• All students are responsible to assume a proactive role in their educational planning.
• Academic advising will be available for every student on the Dixie State College campus.
• Students will leave advisement sessions more informed and with a stronger educational direction.
• Advisement encompasses academics, scholastic standards, advanced degrees, careers, and other lifelong options.
• Advisors will support students as they balance their college responsibilities and academic challenges.
• Advisors will receive continued training and professional development to better serve the student body.

Our Commitments

• To provide advisement & registration procedures and routines that will assist all students enrolling for classes at DSC.
• To provide all students including pre-professional and transfer students with sufficient information to make their educational process a positive experience.
• To ensure that advisors deliver consistent, accurate information to all students by providing advisors with adequate training, resources and improved communication between departments.
• To provide academic resources for current and prospective students in a dynamic technological format and utilizing enhanced software to maintain accurate student advising information.
• To ensure Washington County High Schools receive information regarding college preparation by being a representative to students, faculty and staff.
• To oversee academic standards using DSC’s Scholastic Standard policy and to offer counsel, workshops, tutoring, and support to those students who are academically struggling.
• To ensure that returning adult students have a welcoming and simplified route to enrollment and registration.
• To establish proven retention procedures and routines that will keep students at DSC.