Student-to-adviser ratio will be addressed when budget improves - Hailey Vest, The Daily Tar Heel

As administrators attempt to allocate scarce funds to areas that need it most, the advising department stands out as an area in need of attention. UNC’s student-to-adviser ratio is twice that of its peer institutions. Karen Gil, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said the disparity is the result of lack of funding. “All of our academic programs have endured significant budget cuts since 2008 due to the economic recession, and this includes the academic advising program,” she said. She added that the University plans to address the ratio when the budget outlook improves. http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2012/10/student-to-adviser-ratio-to-be-addressed