The author discusses ten activities to improve graduate student attrition rates.
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The author contends that implementing case management strategies in advising is a promising way to increase the retention and completion of underprepared students through a personable, proactive, and strengths-based approach that emphasizes communication, collaboration, and accountability.
The author encourages academic advisors to strong in support of honest practices in the profession.
The authors share their perspectives on deciding to apply to the NACADA Emerging Leaders Program and the application process to help clarify some common myths about ELP and encourage members to consider being a part of this very rewarding experience.
The author recommends the NACADA Summer Institute to any advisor who wants to learn, create something positive for their campus and students, and have fun meeting and collaborating with advisors from around the world.
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Just as academic advisors understand the importance of partnerships with students, it is equally important that they continue to increase their partnerships with other advising professionals to expand their own networks.
We can no longer simply look at advisor ratios and student satisfaction. We must develop, and assess the achievement of, learning outcomes for the academic advising experiences of students.
Those attending a NACADA event invariably hear much talk about the NACADA family. NACADA leaders extol the virtues of becoming a member of the NACADA family and advise participants to “get involved” in the association. It may seem like everyone belongs but you! Here are some ways to get started.
Academic advising is crucial if institutions are to achieve goals of persistence and timely graduation, as well as student self-realization and growth. It is one of the two most important levers to pull within the university to positively impact student success… As institutions look to academic advisors for leadership, members of the profession need to be able to articulate their value, assess their impact, and embrace the changes required to serve students better.
