There are many best practices in Academic Advising. These are typically found in industry publications. Purchasing and reading these texts can be both pricey and time-consuming for advising professionals. This document is designed to be a cheat sheet of best advising practices for busy Academic Advisors.
[Read the rest of this article...]
Incorporating survey response data has become increasingly important for higher education institutions. In addition, most research published in higher education journals is based on findings from survey data. However, many offices and researchers are experiencing decreased survey response rates. This issue was also experienced by the authors’ advising office. The authors tried various methods to increase the evaluation form responses received. This article will discuss what did not work, what worked, and the office’s future plans.