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.

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