On Academic Advising

Academic advising process has been a part of higher education for centuries, but only in the past two decades has it been recognized as an effective means to influence student learning and retention. Indeed, successful academic advising efforts have consistently resulted in increased student persist...

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Published inAbout campus Vol. 2; no. 6; pp. 29 - 30
Main Author Grites, Thomas J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.01.1998
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Summary:Academic advising process has been a part of higher education for centuries, but only in the past two decades has it been recognized as an effective means to influence student learning and retention. Indeed, successful academic advising efforts have consistently resulted in increased student persistence, better faculty-student interaction, and improved social and intellectual development among students. As a result, many departments are in the process of revising or refining their advising programs. Here are some resources that may help.
ISSN:1086-4822
1536-0687
DOI:10.1177/108648229800200608