Collectives! Ah ha!
I was trying to figure out what exactly I would call my core group of colleagues from across the institution. When I have a question about a Graduate Studies policy, I have a person I can call. When I have a Records retention or release question, I have a person I can call. There are advisors that I provided on-board training to as they began their advising career at our institution, that I can still call and who still call me. I learn more as a result of every inquiry, question, or conversation related to my role. I have friends and colleagues at all levels of the university structure who simply care about students and all want to help one another serve them better. I absolutely love that I can be a resource to them and that they are to me.
This collective is so valuable to me. Thank you to each and every one of you!
The Advisor That Cares 