The Meaning of Advisement Teaching or Service ? The debate is open 

Richard Light, Harvard (2001) Value of Advisement An excellent advisor does the same for a students entire curriculum that an excellent teacher does for one course. Lowenstein (2005) Good advising may be the single most underestimated characteristic of a successful college experience. Richard Light, Harvard (2001) Effective advising is an essential part of successful retention programs. Vincent Tinto (2004)

“Advising” over the years…. Prescriptive (clerical): tell students what classes to take Developmental (counselors): help students grow as a person Teaching: help students see the link between their academic and professional goals and our curriculum

The College at Brockport and Advisement “Development into a highly competent and effective academic advisor and mentor of students” Updated 7/9/11 College document

The “How” Informational About the Student About essentials “should be a dialogue in which the learner has the opportunity to express, justify, and discuss individual goals and ideas” and one where “ the advisor guides the learner” The “How” CONVERSATIONS That are two-way ! Informational About essentials About the Student Who are they ? About the Future When I Grow Up

How might advisement conversations improve your classroom teaching? Why is there a link between advising and satisfaction? Between advising and retention? How might advisement conversations improve your classroom teaching?

Through the looking glass… If advisement is teaching…. Set outcomes Advising philosophy statement? Curriculum & Syllabus? Measure the outcomes “Student- centered” “Faculty-oriented”

“Student-Centered” Assessments Student surveys- self evaluation Advisee portfolios Homework for advising sessions Tracking use of campus services

“Advisor-Oriented” Assessments Reflective Portfolios Statistical data Student evaluation Formal Informal Chair/ Dean evaluation Philosophy statement/ learning outcomes/ syllabus Professional development Advising awards Publications & Presentations (NACADA) Contributions to advising practice/ systems Websites for advisees Mentoring new advisors

Professional Memberships? Other Considerations Student Training ? Professional Memberships? Load ? Advisor Training?

NACADA The Global Community for Academic Advising http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/