Effective Academic Advising Strategies

The CAS Standards for Academic Advising tell us that "the primary purpose of the Academic Advising Program is to assist students in the development of meaningful educational plans." The NACADA Statement of Core Values tells us that "academic advisors work to strengthen the importance, dignity, potential, and unique nature of each individual within the academic setting." Again and again, we hear advisors ask, "Exactly how do I go about doing that? What are some specific strategies I can use?" This presentation was designed with these questions in mind. If you have ever asked, "What works in academic advising?" you'll want to add this 84 minute, 2010 slidecast presentation to your advising library. NACADA Publications Advisory Board Chair Maura Reynolds begins the conversation with a review of six important general principles for improving learning. Then, moderated by NACADA President Jayne Drake, our Panel discusses six strategic approaches to advising that they have found beneficial in their advising practice: Self-Authorship, Motivational Interviewing, Intrusive, Strength-Based, Coaching, and Appreciative.

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