National
Academic Advising Association
THE
STATEMENT OF CORE VALUES OF ACADEMIC ADVISING
INTRODUCTION
The
National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) is comprised of
professional and faculty advisors, administrators, students, and
others with a primary interest in the practice of academic advising.
With diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, NACADA
members advise in a variety of settings and work to promote quality
academic advising within their institutions.
NACADA
recognizes and celebrates the contributions of professional, faculty,
para-professional, and peer advisors
to the advising profession. NACADA acknowledge s the complex nature
of higher education institutions and the role academic advising
plays within them, the wide variety of settings and responsibilities
of academic advisors, and advisors' diverse backgrounds and experiences.
NACADA provides a Statement of Core Values to affirm the importance
of advising within the academy and acknowledge the impact that
advising interaction s can have on individuals , institutions
and society.
The
Statement of Core Values consists of three parts: 1) Introduction,
2) Declaration, and 3) Exposition, a descriptive section expanding
on each of the Core Values. While each part stands alone, the
document's richness and fullness of meaning lies in its totality.
The
Statement of Core Values provides a framework to guide professional
practice and reminds advisors of their responsibilities to students,
colleagues, institutions, society, and themselves. Those charged
with advising responsibilities are expected to reflect the values
of the advising profession in their daily interactions at their
institutions.
The
Statement of Core Values does not attempt to dictate the manner
in or process through which academic advising takes place, nor
does it advocate one particular advising philosophy or model over
another. Instead, these Core Values are the reference points advisors
use to consider their individual philosophies, strengths, and
opportunities for professional growth. Furthermore, the Core Values
do not carry equal weight. Advisors will find some Core Values
more applicable or valuable to their situations than others. Advisors
should consider each Core Value with regard to their own values
and those of their institutions.
Advising
constituents, and especially students, deserve dependable, accurate,
timely, respectful, and honest responses. Through this Statement
of Core Values, NACADA communicates the expectations that others
should hold for advisors in their advising roles. Advisors' responsibilities
to their many constituents form the foundation upon which the
Core Values rest.
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The
Statement of Core Values provides the guidance academic advisors
seek from the National Academic Advising Association. The Statement
is reviewed periodically to ensure its alignment with current
professional practices and philosophies. The National Academic
Advising Association encourages institutions to adopt the Statement
of Core Values and support the work of those who provide academic
advising.
Revised 2005
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© 2005 by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
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