The History of NACADA: An Amazing Journey

In this article, we trace the history of NACADA from many perspectives. The NACADA mission, organization, programming, and services throughout the past 30 years provide a story of innovation and change. The effect of technology on NACADA's growth, especially in the last decade, has created enum...

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Published inNACADA journal Vol. 29; no. 2; pp. 41 - 55
Main Authors Grites, Thomas J, Gordon, Virginia N
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published National Academic Advising Association 01.09.2009
Subjects
Academic Advising
Counselor Role
Educational Counseling
Faculty Advisers
Institutional Characteristics
Institutional Mission
Intellectual History
Organizational Climate
Organizational Culture
Organizational Theories
Professional Associations
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Summary:In this article, we trace the history of NACADA from many perspectives. The NACADA mission, organization, programming, and services throughout the past 30 years provide a story of innovation and change. The effect of technology on NACADA's growth, especially in the last decade, has created enumerable opportunities for more comprehensive programming, services, sharing of expertise and resources, and support to members. NACADA has had a phenomenal impact on the perceptions of advising, the redefined the role of advisors, and the means by which students have benefited directly and indirectly from the professionalism it has engendered.
ISSN:0271-9517
DOI:10.12930/0271-9517-29.2.41