PROACTIVE ADVISING: HOW AN AGGRESSIVE APPROACH YIELDS IMPRESSIVE RESULTS

Based on the premise that some students will not take the initiative in resolving their academic concerns, thereby needing the intrusive assistance of assigned advisors. The methods seek to address problems as they emerge, rather than being reactive. PROACTIVE ADVISING

PROCEDURAL EXAMPLES How One School Maximized Success Using Intrusive Advising

RETENTION THE CORRECT FORMAT FOR SUBTITLES (IF USED)

Identified issue of students leaving school with no notice How can we minimize this loss? Keep close track of which students are not enrolled for the upcoming semester Various methods of communication to identify barriers to registration and brainstorm possible resources and solutions Faculty Involvement Current retention rate: >80% RETENTION

CREDENTIALS THE CORRECT FORMAT FOR SUBTITLES (IF USED)

We know our students are earning them – how can we make sure everyone gets credit? Credential Eligibility List Faculty Involvement High amount of assistance to student Intrusive advising comes into play Outcomes: > doubled amount of student credentials earned from same semester of the previous year More accurate reflection of student achievements CREDENTIALS

Priorities of Coaching Relationship Building Help Set Goals Motivate for Retention Advocate- System Support Evaluate and Give Feedback Relationship Building Help Set Goals Motivate for Retention Advocate- System Support Evaluate and Give Feedback

BUILD THE RELATIONSHIP BUILD RAPPORT THROUGH: – Personal Introductory s – Relatable Tone/Sharing of Self – Phone Calls – Skype Chat – Follow up, Follow up, Follow up

Helping the student set goals Ask the right questions. Build the right plan: – What is the student’s degree plan? – What challenges does the student face? – Is there a plan to transfer to a University? – What is the ultimate career goal? – What skills/experience does the student already own that work toward the career goal? Ask the right questions. Build the right plan: – What is the student’s degree plan? – What challenges does the student face? – Is there a plan to transfer to a University? – What is the ultimate career goal? – What skills/experience does the student already own that work toward the career goal?

PLANNING TOOLS – Shared knowledge of the Academic Program Plan – College and community resources – University transfer requirements – Job requirements; What employers want – Job growth potential – Career Mapping – Shared knowledge of the Academic Program Plan – College and community resources – University transfer requirements – Job requirements; What employers want – Job growth potential – Career Mapping

DOING MORE THAN CHEERLEADING Motivation through Intrusive Advising: Intrusive Advisors proactively make the initial contact with students – Improving retention – Building self-esteem – Pointing out and congratulating on grades and achievements – Addressing bad performance with resources/aid Motivation through Intrusive Advising: Intrusive Advisors proactively make the initial contact with students – Improving retention – Building self-esteem – Pointing out and congratulating on grades and achievements – Addressing bad performance with resources/aid

ADVOCATING- SYSTEM SUPPORT Trouble shooting Providing resources Providing knowledge – Financial Aid – Enrollment – Self-service navigation – Applications for credentials/graduation Trouble shooting Providing resources Providing knowledge – Financial Aid – Enrollment – Self-service navigation – Applications for credentials/graduation

Evaluation & Feedback Review student progress regularly. – Midterm grades: Congratulation good performance; encourage hard work if student is struggling. – Credentials earned: Keeping track of the academic requirements for credentials and informing student of earned credentials. – Course selection: By assisting with course selection, you help the student earn credentials more quickly. Review student progress regularly. – Midterm grades: Congratulation good performance; encourage hard work if student is struggling. – Credentials earned: Keeping track of the academic requirements for credentials and informing student of earned credentials. – Course selection: By assisting with course selection, you help the student earn credentials more quickly.

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