GAPS OF PRACTICE OF ACADEMIC ADVISING IN YOUR CAMPUS? HOW TO BRIDGE THEM? SPEAK TO THE NACADA ACADEMIC ADVISING CONSULTANT AND SPEAKER SERVICE Selma Haghamed Charlie Nutt Kathy Stockwell NACADA 2016 International Conference Dubai February 25, 2016

Outline & Introduction Selma HaghamedProgramming of Academic Advising Roslyn Trezevant HaleyModels of Advising: Zayed University Qatar University Rep.Models of Advising: Qatar University Charlie Nutt Kathy Stockwell NACADA Consultant and Speaker Service AudienceDiscussion

Academic Advising: Programming Essentials Institutional commitment to student success NACADA Core Concept of Academic Advising NACADA Core Values The Council of Advancement of Standards (CAS) in academic advising

Examples of Gaps in Practice  Definition of academic advising is not clear  Communication of information, change or policies is not efficient  Seeing advising as a registration function  Lack of proper training for academic advisors  Unrealistic student to advisor ratio  Lack of reward/recognition

SUCCESSFUL ADVISING MODELS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Zayed University Academic Advising Logic Model Deans and Chairs Advising Time Money Partners Research and best practices NACADA Organize and implement Students Demonstrations of support Education plans Workshops Degree Works. Grades First.FAP.Banner Web -Increased Retention and Persistence -Graduation Change in intent to make advising services/support available Increased knowledge and skills to participate in College change Advising policies implemented Advising policies adhered to and enforced Advising policies drafted, improved Campus officials- Provost, CAO, Campus contacts Increased support for faculty and academic advisors Increased availability of services Increased awareness of importance of Advising Faculty Advisors Increased knowledge of Advising Roles OUTCOMES Form committees Develop support Educate campus Organize Identify and work with supportive constituents Training and Professional Development - NACADA - Conferences, Workshops, Webinars Academic Advisors UC Advisors Presented by Dr. Roslyn Haley

Center for Academic Advising and Retention (CAAR) 4 Academic Advising Offices Office Head of College of Arts & Sciences Office Head of College of Engineering, Pharmacy & Medicine Office Head of College of Business & Economics Office Head of College of Sharia, Education, and Law Retention Section Retention Coordinator Academic Advising Development Section Assessment Coordinator Professional Development Coordinator Administrative Assistant 7 Qatar University Organizational Chart

NACADA Consultant and Speaker Service Providing External Consultants Providing Speakers

Providing External Consultants A team of external consultants from NACADA may: Provide a comprehensive and in-depth evaluation. Conduct an on-site study of the advising program. Provide both an oral and written report. Discuss strengths Evaluate challenges Provide recommendations for improvement Work with teams, committees, task forces within organizations to develop implementation plans, research, proposals or activities.

Providing Speakers Speakers may conduct advisor development workshops on a variety of topics for: Administrators faculty advisors professional advisors peer advisors student groups They may deliver specialized training for faculty advisors Speakers may also facilitate sessions to help advising managers brainstorm for new ideas Institutions may request speeches or workshops in Arabic language NACADA Speakers for institutional conferences or seminars. They may help institutions design trainings that target specific skills such as academic advisor customer service skills

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