Introduction to Academic Advising focuses on the understanding and application of the Conceptual and Relational Core Competencies in academic advising. 

Upcoming Offering:
NOVEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 5, 2023

What you'll learn:

• Recognize and interpret the Core Competencies 
• Relate past education/professional experience to approaches for creating equitable environments and communicating in an inclusive manner\
• Design a plan for ongoing professional growth and involvement

Who this is for:

• New advising professionals
• Those who are exploring the field of academic advising

About this eTutorial:

When exploring or entering the field of academic advising, most people immediately consider the curricular knowledge advisors need to help students navigate from the start of their higher education career through to graduation. Those informational pieces are specific to institutions and thus require context for training. In this eTutorial, participants will receive an introduction to the 4 NACADA Pillar documents (Concept of Academic Advising, Core Values, Core Competencies, and CAS Standards), explore conceptual and relational aspects of academic advising to gain a better understanding of the breadth of knowledge that goes into creating equitable advising environments, and develop a plan for on-going training or professional development and professional involvement.

Format
Participants will complete in-depth readings, post replies to discussion boards, and complete quizzes and other assignments. Participants can work at their own pace within each week. There will be weekly assignments but no set time to be online. Participants will have the entire week to complete that week's content, which could be completed in several days or done during the week as their schedule allows. By offering this information in an online format, participants are provided a learning opportunity that can be accessed either in their own home or office, and at a time of day that works best for their schedules. Assignments, including discussion posts, quizzes, and readings will be required each week.

The eTutorial is 3.5 (3 1/2) weeks in length. Participants should expect to spend between four-eight hours per week completing the reading, posts, and assignments.

This eTutorial is structured in a manner that allows the participants to develop an international network through interaction with other members of their cohort through virtual chat rooms and discussion boards.

Moderators
Moderators will be assigned to assist those taking the eTutorial by posing questions for discussion, sharing successful practices, and answering questions.

Each week will include an assessment component including questions covering material and participation in topical discussions.
 
Completion
Upon successful completion (70% or better within the eTutorial) of all 3.5 weeks, the participant will receive a certificate of completion suitable for framing.

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