Few roles in higher education have transformed as dramatically as that of the academic advisor. Historically, advisors were often behind-the-scenes figures signing special permission forms that students submitted and retrieved through administrative assistants, with little direct contact or guidance. Today, advising has become deeply integrated into the student success framework. This shift represents not only a change in visibility but also a broadening of responsibility. Students and administrators alike now see advisors as central to a student’s academic, professional, and even personal development.
