A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ACADEMIC ADVISING I.M.P. A.C. T

Your Academic Advisor I.M.P.A.C.T.

Defining Academic Advising Advising is a process of helping students diminish the confusion that comes with a new environment, clarify their goals and get the most out of their education. (Noel-Levitz, 1997) I.M.P.A.C.T.

What is your current academic advisement model/process? I.M.P.A.C.T.

Components of Effective Academic Advising Models 1. Student academic support 2. Collaborative approach to advising Collaboration between academic affairs and student affairs to minimize attrition 3. CRM Tracking Tool to manage student retention 4. Advising is mandatory, one on one and face to face 5. Advisement includes frequent assessments and Follow up 6. First year sequence 7. Written Degree Plan/ Academic Road Map 8. Robust Orientation is key 9. Assessment to identify at risk students 10. Faculty involvement is key I.M.P.A.C.T.

Student Centric/Collaborative Model Student FacultyOrientation Financial Advisor Academic Advisor Career Services Student Support Services I.M.P.A.C.T.

Orientation Ease transition into college Provide important information about Academic Policies and Procedures Academic Advisor Principal point of contact for academic issues Student Advocate Financial Advisor Develops a plan for funding education Counsel and advise students regarding financial aid

I.M.P.A.C.T. Career Services Advise students on careers Assist students with job search Faculty Help students explore specific majors and navigate through courses Counsel and mentor students Support Services Assist students with issues Provide resources beyond academics

Why Focus on Academic Advising? I.M.P.A.C.T.

 Persistence  Retention  Future of TSU  Future of Students  Changing Legislation  Big Picture

One Student I.M.P.A.C.T.

Why Students Drop I.M.P.A.C.T.

Student Challenges  Academic difficulty  Adjustment problems  Lack of clear academic and career goals  Uncertainty  Lack of commitment  Poor integration with the college community  Isolation  Financial I.M.P.A.C.T.

College students consistently report that they have difficulty navigating through the maze of options without the guidance of a competent, experienced, and caring academic advisor. (Mastrodicasa, 2001). What our students are telling us I.M.P.A.C.T.

The Dropout Less Productive Citizen Limited Options Debt Self Esteem I.M.P.A.C.T.

REALITY Noel-Levitz, % 30%

Solution-Academic Advising It is the people who come face-to-face with students on a regular basis who provide the positive growth experiences for students that enable them to identify their goals and talents and learn how to put them to use. The caring attitude of college personnel is viewed as the most potent retention force on a campus. (Astin, 1993) I.M.P.A.C.T.