Academic Advising A Comprehensive Handbook

One of the greatest challenges in higher education is helping students to achieve academic success while ensuring that their personal and vocational needs are fulfilled. For the academic advisor, there are as many hurdles as there are opportunities for growth and change. The explosive rate of enrollment, the emergence of new curricula, and the advent of technology are just some of the developments that have profoundly affected academic advising. This handbook not only clarifies the current status of academic advising but also envisions its role and practice for the future.More than thirty experts offer their knowledge and advice in this comprehensive reference. They explore all the critical aspects of academic advising and provide rich insights for faculty and full-time advisors, counselors, and those who are responsible for the administration or coordination of advising services. Topics include:The history and philosophy of academic advising The influence of theory in contemporary practice Ethical considerations and legal obligations Advising multicultural students and students with special needs Integrating advising with career and life planning Advising students one-to-one and in groups Organizational models for effective advising Technological resources that support advising Strategies for training and evaluating advisors Anticipating and adapting to changes in academic advisingNo advising professional should be without the wisdom in this extensive handbook. Academic Advising is a broad resource that shares the latest research, sound advice, and practical suggestions for approaching on-campus advising and its many tasks, obligations, and roles.Gordon, Virginia N. is the author of 'Academic Advising A Comprehensive Handbook', published 2000 under ISBN 9780787950255 and ISBN 0787950254.