From left to right, front row: Charlie Castline, Kate Broadbent, Miranda VanNevel, Jennifer Robichaud, Jen Kau Hake, Kelly Harrington, Anita Stratton; row two: Karmen Duke, Gabriela Ochoa Brenneman, Deacon Mel Tardy, Carol Kraus, Dawn Templeton, Mark Kettler; row three: Kate Mahon, Julia Qian, Mary Tarsha, Erin Klawitter, Amy Moberg, Taylor Thomas, David Griffith; row four: Drew Espeseth, James Creech, Amy Fagerli, Kevin Casault, Kevin McNulty, David Veselik, Timothy Berkey. Team members not pictured: Dory Mitros Durham, Aaron Burdin, Morgan McCoy, Elly Brenner, Ryan Barr, Maureen Dawson, Sarah Priebe
The University Academic Advising Initiative represents one of Notre Dame’s most significant academic transformations in recent years. Over the course of just nine months, more than 90 faculty and staff from 13 units collaborated to update the long-standing advising model to a comprehensive, four-year advising structure embedded within each college and school.
This initiative established the University’s first advising philosophy, standardized administrative processes, enhanced career pathways for advising professionals, and significantly reduced advisor caseloads, enhancing support for undergraduate students. The new structure ensures every student can develop a sustained, meaningful relationship with an academic advisor from their first semester through graduation. For their exceptional vision, dedication, and collaborative spirit, the University Academic Advising Initiative Team is recognized with the Presidential Team Irish Award.
Originally posted at ndworks.nd.edu on September 30, 2025.