Because academic advising is a multi-dimensional
field in higher education, the assessment of advising has some
unique challenges. Advising is multi-level (from individual
appointments to campus-wide programs), multi-disciplinary (from
student development theories to specific curricular fields),
and multi-functional (from conducting degree audits to teaching
credit classes). The method of delivery of advising services
can vary from institution to institution (from centralized to
decentralized) and advising may be provided by a variety of
sources (from peer mentors to faculty advisors). This unique
multi-dimensionality offers both excitement and frustration
to those wanting to develop or refine their assessment activities.
The
Assessment of Advising Interest Group (AAIG) was created in
2001 with the intent to serve all NACADA members who want to
discuss, learn about, or share expertise on the assessment of
academic advising. The AAIG was granted Commission status in
Fall 2003. The Assessment of Advising Commission (ASAC) provides
a forum through which members can share their expertise, strategies
and experiences with their colleagues. Visit the ASAC web site
for more information on the interest group and our list serve,
as well as view references, member-submitted assessment instruments,
protocols, or reports that pertain to the assessment of academic
advising.
