For anyone interested in learning more about academic advising, this session will explore advising as a profession, its key competencies and values, the primary responsibilities of advisors, and how advising is currently structured at Wayne State University. In addition, this session will discuss ways faculty can support the advisor(s) in their department, school, or college, find ways to collaborate with advising for student success and determine when and how to refer students to their advisor(s) for support.