Two advisors discuss the quest to bridge the way students and their information are handed off between departments and advisors.
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The number of veteran students and veteran dependents has become more apparent within advisee caseloads. These students come to our universities with rich life experiences, some being unique to the military. They often bring great leadership skills that can benefit any campus community. The author shares some lessons he has learned from working with this uniquely resilient population.
Research has shown that when there is a lack of connection between students and their professors, the students often feels disengaged, disconnected, and unmotivated. The authors examine some of the issues that hinder faculty mentoring and provide some suggestions for how advisors can promote the faculty/student relationship.
Graduate program faculty and staff advisors are an integral part of student success at the master’s and doctoral levels. The purpose of this article is to provide graduate student advisors with three specific strategies for positively influencing graduate students’ progress towards graduation: setting clear expectations, having periodic progress meetings with students, and serving as advocates for students.
Working in advising can be tough. Sometimes it’s good to hit the “refresh” button to motivate continued progress in one’s own professional career. At the NACADA Summer Institute, the author found inspiration as well as opportunities for learning and networking. The weeklong experience is something she will never forget.
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Nearly a year ago, as your president I challenged you to get engaged in your profession, to get engaged in your association, to become a scholar-practitioner, and to learn multiple approaches to advising. It seemed timely for us to consider why the four challenges I asked of you are a necessary part of how we strive for diversity and inclusivity.
NACADA Executive Director Charlie Nutt makes some predictions for the future of NACADA as new innovative, hardworking, dedicated, and determined leaders step into the association and executive office leadership.
This article examines how connectivism is useful for academic advising as a theory that links previous information to current information, incorporates technology within the realm of knowing, and guides students to look beyond their own understanding to connect information.