National Academic
Advising Association
Concept of
Academic Advising
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.
In 2005, NACADA President Jo Anne Huber charged a Task
Force chaired by past NACADA Presidents Ruth Darling and
Eric White to develop an association's statement on academic
advising, The work of the Task Force was presented at all
10 NACADA Region Conferences in Spring 2006 and the comments,
recommendations, and input from all members were incorporated
into the Concept of Academic Advising Statement approved
by the Board of Directors in October 2006.
Therefore,the association statement is a result of extensive
grassroots member input and involvement. It is the intention
of the association to provide a useful document to its
constituents, reflecting as many of the current views and
philosophies of our members as possible. |
