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The Global Community for Academic Advising Purpose of an Advising Syllabus Outlines the advising relationship States student learning outcomes Defines academic advising for students and other stakeholders Creates conversation Prompts questions

What should a syllabus include? The Global Community for Academic Advising

Syllabus Components Advising Mission Definition of Academic Advising Contact information -Name - -Location- Website -Office Hours- Phone Number Disability Accommodation Statement

The Global Community for Academic Advising Components Continued Student Learning Outcomes Student and Advisor Responsibilities Timeline/Semester Calendar Policies and Procedures -Cancellation Policy -Attendance Policy -Progression Standards -Withdrawal Policy -Add/Drop Procedures -Grading System -Appeals Policy

The Global Community for Academic Advising Components Continued Resources -Required Texts + Catalog + Advising Guide + Particular Web Sites -Web Pages: Tutoring Center, Writing Center, Career Center -Early Alert -Registration Information -Final Exam Schedule -Financial Aid -Scholarships -Involvement Opportunities

The Global Community for Academic Advising Utilizing the Syllabus Educating others about academic advising - In what ways will you share the syllabus? Creating consistency within the department/division/campus -Appointment protocol -Revisiting creates multiple swipes Training tool for new advisors or peer advisors Assisting students in the planning process

The Global Community for Academic Advising How To Start Creating One Does your institution have a template/guide? Departmental, Divisional or Institutional Document? Create a working group – include relevant stakeholders Converse about components and possible use Create a “first attempt” Feedback and edits create ownership Solicit student review Agree to review on a regular basis

The Global Community for Academic Advising The First Attempt Start with what you know now and add as you move forward Now -Contact Information -Timeline -Resources -Disability Accommodation Statement -Policies and Procedures During/After the Institute -Mission statement -Student Learning Outcomes -Student/Advisor Responsibilities On Campus -Identify your working group -Start conversations -Continue development -Make it available for feedback and use

The Global Community for Academic Advising Syllabus Benefits Tool for creating discussion- Centered on student learning and advising Creates a central location for academic advising information Makes us accountable too! Guides first and future appointments 24/7 access for students Helps keep assessment alive Easily updatable Familiar format

The Global Community for Academic Advising Examples UT Austin Bridging Disciplines Programs document UT Austin McCombs School of Business (yearly goals)UT Austin McCombs School of Business Boise State University (academic calendar)Boise State University College of Charleston (policies)College of Charleston University of Louisville (print style)University of Louisville Syllabi available via NACADA ClearinghouseNACADA Clearinghouse

The Global Community for Academic Advising Possible Challenges Finding a distribution method Challenge to institutionalize the use of an advising syllabus Advisors may be seen as inappropriately co-opting the syllabus format. Consequences for students to adhere to expectations are difficult to articulate. Difficult to find a balance between including everything students need to know about advising and the most vital information. Difficult to assess the efficacy of an advising syllabus Trabant, T.D. (2006). Advising Syllabus 101. Retrieved from NACADA Clearinghouse of Academic Advising Resources Web site:

The Global Community for Academic Advising Assessing a Syllabus Brainstorm ideas

The Global Community for Academic Advising Resources Trabant, T.D. (2006). Advising Syllabus 101. Retrieved –January 4, from NACADA Clearinghouse of Academic Advising Resources Web site: Advising Syllabus Examples. Retrieved – January 4, 2012 from NACADA Clearinghouse of Academic Advising Resources Web site: Thank You For Attending