Use NACADA's structuring factors to situate advising as a core institutional function¶

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Description¶

The guide recommends situating advising as a core function aligned with the institution's mission and goals. "Tools and resources, such as the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)'s Factors to Consider When (Re)Structuring Academic Advising (Figure 1.1), can help institutions take stock of their current advising practices" as they integrate advising into the broader system of supports. The factors cover status and need, mission and philosophy, equity, delivery models, advisor caseload, assessment, funding, and implementation.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Advising leadership should participate in planning committees, student and academic affairs meetings, and other groups that make decisions on the college's mission and goals, staffing, and budgetary priorities

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• postsecondary students at community colleges, 4-year institutions, and technical colleges

Target Learning Goals¶

• advising that supports student learning, connectedness, and persistence beyond course registration

Affordances¶

• Holistic Student Support Framework

Related Strategies¶

• Comprehensive Integrated Advising Recommendation
• Use process mapping and warm handoffs to connect students to supports across offices

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Karp, M., Ackerson, S., Cheng, I., Cocatre-Zilgien, E., Costelloe, S., Freeman, B., Lemire, S., Linderman, D., McFarlane, B., Moulton, S., O'Shea, J., Porowski, A., & Richburg-Hayes, L. (2021). Effective advising for postsecondary students: A practice guide for educators (WWC 2022003). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/PracticeGuide/28