Sýde Orange-Desabrais

Senior Academic Advisor @Riccio College Of Engineering, Umass Amherst

Provides comprehensive, individualized and small group advising to a diverse population of students during the academic year, including new student & transfer orientation/registration periods and current student registration periods. Responds to at-risk students experiencing academic and often critical personal difficulties. Addresses relevant issues and makes appropriate referrals to University agencies.Advises a diverse incoming (first-year and transfer) population in a fast-paced, high-volume, individual advising format during New Student Orientation before the start of each semester. Teaches seminars or workshops which address adjustment to college, student success, and helps with self-assessment and goal-setting, as needed.