At the Advising Success Network (ASN), we are dedicated to bringing together students, faculty, advisors, and other student support staff to build cultures of care that support students in achieving their personal, academic, and career goals. Through shared experiences and collaborative partnerships, ASN empowers individuals and institutions to reimagine what student success can look like.
See what students and practitioners have to say about the Advising Success Network.
Who We Support
Practitioners
We believe advising is the connective tissue of the college experience, connecting students to the people and resources that help them thrive. Our work emphasizes high-impact practices, equitable outcomes, and the continual improvement of organizational design and service delivery to better support every student’s success.
Students
The Advising Success Network is proud to support and amplify the voices of students. From scholars and fellows to interns and presenters, these individuals play a vital role in advancing our mission to create a higher education landscape where institutions align to provide holistic support to students.
PRACTITIONER TESTIMONIALS
Amie Tryon, Salish Kootenai College
“I have used the ASN site to access valuable resources on advising that have helped shape my perspective and grow my skills in holistic advising. As part of our development of a holistic advising toolkit, our workgroup often accessed ASN resources to explore ideas, theories, and potential tools. Having ASN resources available helped to grow individual knowledge and perspective, sparked new ideas, and played a pivotal role in the development of aligned personal, career, and academic advising across our campus.“
Dr. Scott-Gilmore, Hinds Community College
“My engagement with the Advising Success Network (ASN) has deeply influenced how my institution and I approach advising, as both a relational and a strategic driver of student success. Through ASN’s professional development and collaboration with other practitioners, my team has deepened their sense of purpose and reminded them that they are part of a global network of professionals driving meaningful change for students. Seeing Hinds Community College recognized with the Student Choice Award affirmed that ASN’s influence has not only elevated our advising model but also strengthened our advisors’ confidence and sense of purpose.”
Dr. Galina Bennett
“I have engaged with ASN by participating in advising workshops, consulting with colleagues at other institutions, and reviewing advising pitches. These experiences have broadened my perspective on effective advising strategies and reinforced the importance of proactive, student-centered practices. They have also provided practical insights that I have applied in my own advising, helping me support students more effectively in navigating their academic paths and achieving their goals.”
Dr. Saint Rice, Lincoln University in Missouri
“Engaging with the Advising Success Network has significantly deepened our institutional approach to advising reform. Through ASN’s community of practice, data-informed tools, and shared learning, we’ve built stronger collaboration among faculty, professional advisors, and student support teams, ultimately advancing our culture of care and commitment to student success.”
Mr. Dorian Waluyn
“My engagement with ASN has provided valuable opportunities to connect with peers and explore best practices that strengthen advising across the community college landscape. Through ASN’s resources and collaborative learning spaces, I’ve gained new insights into holistic, equity-driven advising that have informed how we design and implement student success initiatives on our campus. This engagement has deepened my commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in advising.”
Kristina Phillips, Jackson State University
“Jackson State University’s ROAR Internship Program received ASN’s 2024 Student Choice Award, recognizing our integrative approach to communicating advising practices. The financial and digital resources provided by ASN have been instrumental in advancing our strategic planning.”
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Sydney R., NC State University
“Engaging with ASN as a student panelist showed me just how motivated advisers are to innovate their own practices and the resources available to students. They want to support students holistically, and the advisers I met through ASN are cleverly leveraging technology to do that more efficiently.”
Tamalaya Begaye, Navajo Technical University
“I loved working with ASN because, through this experience, I learned that I can help others from a distance. I was able to assist not just one person, but multiple people, and I realized that I wasn’t alone in this effort. My opinions were valued and heard.“
Elegy G.
“I’m a student intern with ASN, and it has given me experience in a field that I am proud to be in. My degree can go many places, and I am happy to be working with ASN, utilizing my skills that I am building as a graduate student.“
Ryland Edwards
“I served as a Selection Committee Member for the 2025 Advising Success Network Student Choice Awards. Since then, I’ve been asked to serve as the student voice on the Student Success Committee, became the college’s Student Government President, and now serve on multiple committees, including the Anishinaabe Advisory Committee, Student Organization Committee, and as a non-voting member at the Board of Regents meetings.”
Alauna Jones, M.Ed
“I started with the ASN as a graduate intern in 2024. I was the marketing and communications intern for the entire last year of my graduate program. ASN opened my eyes to the world of Higher Education, and it allowed me to get a glimpse of higher education from a professional lens.”