Holistic Advising: A Question You Should Ask Your Students
There are numerous expectations in any faculty role, many of which are learned on the job. In my case, I was terrified when I became
Melissa Mokel, PhD
May 17, 2021
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Making Academic Advising an Institutional Priority
If some faculty do not fully embrace their role as academic advisor, don’t assume that they are indifferent to students’ needs or feel that advising is strictly a student affairs function. More likely, this reluctance is due to a lack of preparation and support.
Rob Kelly
May 16, 2013
Valuing and Rewarding Academic Advising
The literature has made us aware of the importance of a student’s connection with a faculty member, advisor, or other significant adult and its impact on academic success and retention of students. For first-generation students, this can be especially critical, as they require assistance not only in what to take and why, but also how to understand and negotiate this new and overwhelming environment. Universities employ a variety of methods and people to attempt to ensure that this connection be established and maintained. Advisors often fulfill this role for students in their first year in higher education.
Kathleen L. OConnell
October 7, 2010