A pilot program using resident assistants as academic advisors was well liked by its student users. (Author)

Administrators contemplating the implementation of an undergraduate paraprofessional academic advisement program have much to draw upon in assessing the advantages of such a program, including effectiveness, economy, availability, accessibility, flexibility, and organizational input brought about through peer group membership. (Author)

Describes a research study undertaken to determine the relationship between the educational expectations of college freshmen and voluntary college withdrawal and persistence at Boston State College. Findings indicate sound academic counseling and planning is essential to student retention. (Author/BEF)

Outlines a community college's intensive institutional effort to solve advising management problems and to develop mechanisms to assure maintenance of an effective system. Considers factors important in maintaining the system and implications for other institutions. (RC)

Provides and discusses a model for better understanding the critical relationship between academic advisement and student retention. Advisement is described as a developmental and student-centered activity. It is suggested that institutional retention efforts focus primary attention on improving those programs which increase the likelihood of a…

Argues that precollegiate programs can increase minority access to and success in higher education. Describes eight precollegiate programs and their success in enabling minority students to qualify for college admittance and successfully complete their degree programs. (Author/CM)

This article reports the evaluation of a walk-in student advising system designed to meet students' needs for accessibility, advising, and close interaction with advisors. The walk-in advising system is reported to be well-used, and to address the need for both information and good student-advisor relationships. (TE)

Offers an alternative basis for counseling in an educational setting. It is suggested counselors need to help students clarify their problems and consider alternate solutions. Obtaining adequate diagnostic skills is stressed so professionals know when referral sources are needed. (JAC)