Center for Student Success
Center for Student Success
The Story Behind the Center
In 2015, the College of Health adopted a centralized professional advising model to support undergraduate students better.
This model was created to provide consistently excellent advising, strengthen professional development for advisors, and allow faculty to focus more fully on mentoring their undergraduate students.
With funding from the University President’s Office, the Sorenson Legacy Foundation, and the College of Health, the Center for Student Success officially opened its doors to serve undergraduate students pursuing or exploring a Health degree.
Today, the center continues to help students navigate their academic paths and access the support they need to succeed.
Shari Lindsey’s legacy is defined by her transformative leadership and unwavering dedication to student success, including creating the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Student Success and shaping it into a campus‑wide model of student‑centered advising.
Over her twenty-plus years at the University of Utah, she reshaped advising through innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to empowering students, staff, and faculty.
Her influence endures through the center she built, the professionals she mentored, and the culture of excellence, compassion, and community she cultivated across the College of Health.
How we service our students
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission Statement
The Center for Student Success empowers undergraduate students to take ownership of their education using collaborative partnerships and informed decision-making. We inspire, mentor, and challenge each unique student to achieve success.
Vision
Our goal is for every health student to thrive academically, graduate with confidence, and take the next step towards their future, fully prepared.
Values
- Accountability
- Accessability
- Belonging
- Growth
- Well-Being
- Student Success
Advisor Acknowledgement & Awards
Advising Highlights of 2025
4.607
Appointments Taken
8,930
Emails Answered
50
Letters of Recommendation & Support
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College of Health: Staff Excellence Award
Johnny Rivera
NACADA's Outstanding Advisor Award
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Appointments Taken
4,556Emails Answered
12,006Letters of Recommendation & Support
55
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NACADA Outstanding Advising Administrator Award
Shari Lindsey
NACADA Outstanding Advising Award: Certificate of Merit
Maddie Miller
College of Health: Staff Excellence Award
Elirissa Hui
Highlights of 2023
Appointments Taken
4,241Emails Answered
12,726Letters of Recommendation & Support
55
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UAAC Outstanding Experienced Academic Advisor Reward
Maddie Miller
UAAC Outstanding New Academic Advisor Reward
Elirissa Hui
Highlights of 2022
Appointments Taken
3,826Emails Answered
11,913Letters of Recommendation & Support
79
Administration
