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Advising
Definitions
A
NACADA Task Force has studied the comprehensive and complex task
of defining academic advising. Their efforts have garnered
the NACADA Concept
of Academic Advising. Below are some of the definitions
compiled for the Task Force's use in its endeavor.
- O'Banion: Advising is a process
in which advisor and advisee enter a dynamic relationship respectful
of the student's concerns. Ideally, the advisor serves as teacher
and guide in an interactive partnership aimed at enhancing the
student's self-awareness and fulfillment.
O'Banion,
T. (1972). An academic advising model. Junior College Journal,
42, 62-69.
Also
quoted by Burton and Wellington. Burton, John and Wellington
, Kathy, (1998). The O'Banion model of academic advising: An
integrative approach. NACADA Journal, 18(2),13-20.
- Burns Crookston's definition of
developmental advising: " ... Developmental counseling or advising
is concerned not only with a specific personal or vocational decision
but also with facilitating the student's rational processes, environmental
and interpersonal interactions, behavior awareness, and problem-solving,
decision-making, and evaluation skills"
Crookston,
B. B. (1972). A developmental view of academic advising as teaching.
Journal
of College Student Personnel, volume 13, pp. 12-17.
Article
reprinted in NACADA Journal, 14 (2), 5-9.
Quoted
by William G. Hendey. Developmental Advising:
A Practical View . Published in The Mentor on
January 20, 1999 http://www.psu.e
d u/dus/mentor/990115wh.htm
- "Developmental Advising - A Definition"...A
systematic process based on a close student-advisor relationship
intended to aid students in achieving educational, career, and
personal goals through the use of the full range of institutional
and community resources.
Winston, Jr. R. B., Enders, S. C., & Miller, T. K. (Eds.)
(March 1982). Developmental approaches to academic advising.
New Directions for Student Services , 17.
Quoted
on the PBS teleconference: Academic
Advising: Campus Collaborations to Foster Retention
aired via satellite . November 4, 1999.
- Academic advising is a developmental
process which assists students in the clarification of their life/career
goals and in the development of educational plans for the realization
of these goals. It is a decision-making process by which students
realize their maximum educational potential through communication
and information exchanges with an advisor; it is ongoing, multifaceted,
and the responsibility of both student and advisor. The advisor
serves as a facilitator of communication, a coordinator of learning
experiences through course and career planning and academic progress
review, and an agent of referral to other campus agencies as necessary.
David
S. Crockett, Ed. (1987). Advising Skills, Techniques and
Resources: A Compilation of Materials Related to the Organization
and Delivery of Advising Services. Iowa City, Iowa .
ACT Corporation.
- Academic advising is a process
of information exchange that empowers students to realize their
maximum educational potential. The advising process is student-centered
and will result in the student gaining a clearer understanding
of himself/herself, and the experience of higher education.
University of Michigan - Dearborn (2002).
- Academic advising is a collaborative
relationship between a student and an academic advisor. The intent
of this collaboration is to assist the student in the development
of meaningful educational goals that are consistent with personal
interests, values and abilities. Although many individuals on
campus, including academic advisors, may assist the student in
making decisions and accomplishing goals, the academic
advisor is granted formal authority by an academic unit (college,
school, department) to approve the student's academic program
of study and assist the student in progressing toward the appropriate
degree.
University of Arizona. As retrieved 06/07/05
http://info-center.ccit.arizona.edu/~uge/aatf/progressrptappxc.htm
- Academic Advising is a process
in which students seek and receive guidance with academic program
planning, usually from a faculty advisor. Meaningful educational
planning is compatible with a student's life goals, therefore
academic advising encompasses discussion of life goals and assistance
with the developmental process of life goals clarification. The
ultimate responsibility for making decisions about educational
plans and life goals rests with the individual student. Assistance
with the clarification of life goals is not limited to the academic
advising relationship, and may include staff in areas such as
career development, residential life, and counseling. For academic
advisors, assisting students in the clarification of life goals
means helping students explore and define their educational and
career goals in an atmosphere of mutual respect and learning.
Advising, while non-prescriptive, encourages students to think
critically, seek out resources, and develop action steps. The
desired result is that students will feel a sense of connection
with the advisor and a sense of guidance, while realizing personal
responsibility for exploring options and making decisions.
University
of Vermont . As retrieved 07/08/05 from http://www.uvm.edu/~facsen/?Page=Advising.html
- The following are all excerpts
from the Noel-Levitz Participant Book/Resource Guide (1997). Introduction
and Foundation, Academic Advising for Student Success and
Retention. Iowa City, Iowa : USA Group Noel-Levitz.
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Academic advising is a planning process that helps students
to approach their education in an organized and meaningful way.
Advising brings together all of the major dynamics in a student's
life. Edward "Chip" Anderson . (Noel-Levitz, 1997,
p. 1 & 3.)
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Academic advising is a process of teaching students how to become
responsible consumers of their own educations. It's also a
process that involves teaching students how to make viable academic
decisions. Juliet Kaufmann (Noel-Levitz, 1997, p. 1 &
3.)
•
Advising is a process of giving students guidance, support and
encouragement. (Noel-Levitz, 1997, p. 3.)
•
Advising is a process of helping students diminish the confusion
that comes with a new environment, clarify their goals and get
the most out of their education. (Noel-Levitz, 1997, p. 3.)
- Academic advising is an interactive
process in which the adviser helps the student set and achieve
academic goals, acquire relevant information and services, and
make responsible decisions consistent with interests, goals, abilities,
and degree requirements. Decisions concerning careers and/or graduate
study may be part of the advising process. Advising should be
personalized to consider the special needs of each student, which
may include appropriate referral services.
University
of Oklahoma as retrieved on 07/08/05
http://www.ou.edu/provost/pronew/content/pacaa.html
- Academic Advising is the process of
helping students match the College's resources to their needs
and goals so that they get the maximum benefit from their college
experience and, at graduation, are prepared for life after college.
Academic advisors help students plan their academic careers through
the creation of a partnership. This includes preparing for registration,
resolving academic problems, and offering academic/educational
advice. Academic advisors should also be able to assist students
with planning for internships and employment opportunities within
their disciplines as well as advising about graduate and professional
school applications. Also, academic advisors should listen carefully
when personal problems are revealed and, when necessary, make
referrals to the relevant office.
The
College of New Jersey (2002).
- Academic advising goes beyond
the clerical functions of scheduling classes and preparing degree
plans. Good academic advising assists students in clarifying personal
and career goals, developing consistent educational goals, and
evaluating the progress toward established goals. Academic advising
utilizes the resources of the University and refers students to
the appropriate academic support services. It is a decision -making
process in which the sharing of information between student and
advisor promotes responsible and appropriate choices and facilitates
a successful academic experience.
Western
New Mexico University as retrieved on 07/08/05 http://www.wnmu.edu/admin/forums/AdvisingTaskForce/01Feb19Minutes.htm
Cite
the above resource using APA style as:
NACADA.
(2003). Paper presented to the Task force on defining academic
advising. Retrieved -insert today's date- from NACADA Clearinghouse
of Academic Advising Resources Web site: http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Clearinghouse/Research_Related/definitions.htm.
Note:
The citation listed above should be used only if referencing
the entire article. If you are using only one or two of the
quotations listed, APA advises retrieval and reference of the original
source for each quotation used.
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resources are member suggested; as such, listings are not
comprehensive in nature. Members are encouraged to suggest
resources they find helpful to their advising practice. Listing
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