Advising Topics

Definition of Academic Advising

Academic advising is the intentional, informed, and collaborative process of assisting students to set, monitor, and achieve their educational goals.

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Helping Skills and Techniques

• The Advising Interview
  
• Characteristics and Techniques for Advising
  
• Developmental Advising: A Description
  
• Developmental Advising: Advising Tasks and Developmental Strategies
  
• Developmental Advising Goals and Process
  
• Essentials in Selecting College Courses
  
• Hints For Effective Advising
  
• Referral Skills
  
• Dealing with a Diverse Student Body
  
• Effective Communication and Listening Skills

Professional Development Links

National Academic Advising Association -NACADA
The Professional Organization for Advisors

The Mentor: An Academic Advising Journal
A free electronic publication about academic advising in higher education.

Student Affairs On-line