Comments on: The importance of academic advising http://www.parentscountdowntocollegecoach.com/2010/06/03/the-importance-of-academic-advising/ Helping parents navigate the college maze Wed, 13 Sep 2017 16:30:12 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.4 By: Suzanne Shaffer http://www.parentscountdowntocollegecoach.com/2010/06/03/the-importance-of-academic-advising/#comment-280 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:26:13 +0000 http://www.parentscountdowntocollegecoach.com/?p=1190#comment-280 Christina,
Thanks for proving some additional information and for giving the shout-outs to those advisers who are concerned about the students.

]]> By: Christina McIntyre http://www.parentscountdowntocollegecoach.com/2010/06/03/the-importance-of-academic-advising/#comment-279 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:01:47 +0000 http://www.parentscountdowntocollegecoach.com/?p=1190#comment-279 Academic advisors and faculty can make a big difference in a student’s life…not only on the topic of the timing of their graduation, but the bigger picture — who they strive to become both personally and professionally. While many discussions dwell on the negative, there are many examples of great advisors and faculty…unfortunately their stories don’t get told as often. I’ll give credit to my college adviser, Dr. Forrest Thye.

Students can help to engage with faculty and stand apart from their peers by showing initiative, enthusiasm and real interest in their meeting with faculty. The plan of study (like that created with BecomeAlum.com) can get that conversation started. And while there may be some discussion on course selection for next semester, with a plan of study the conversation can expand to opportunities to get experience in the field and future career interests.

I’d like to give a plug to the National ACademic ADvising Association (NACADA) http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/
This is an organization of caring and concerned academic advisers who are always looking to improve their advising. I hope your students have advisers who are members.

]]> By: Suzanne Shaffer http://www.parentscountdowntocollegecoach.com/2010/06/03/the-importance-of-academic-advising/#comment-278 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:58:52 +0000 http://www.parentscountdowntocollegecoach.com/?p=1190#comment-278 Kelly,
I completely agree. Collaboration is the key when working with academic advisers and college students. I thoroughly enjoyed last night’s #CampusChat as well, especially the back and forth conversations. Keep them coming!

]]> By: Z. Kelly Queijo http://www.parentscountdowntocollegecoach.com/2010/06/03/the-importance-of-academic-advising/#comment-277 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:42:13 +0000 http://www.parentscountdowntocollegecoach.com/?p=1190#comment-277 Suzanne, just as you have stressed collaboration and communication between college-bound teens and their parents during the college admissions process, it was clear from last night’s #CampusChat that the same needs to happen between college students and their advisors and that a tool that facilitates this collaboration makes good sense for all. Thank you for your terrific contribution to last night’s chat and for this excellent synthesis from the chat.

-Kelly

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