Makes suggestions for organizing and coordinating an advising system. A delivery system is described that assumes a general advising staff and support systems related to three student developmental goals. (Author)

An advising center staffed by residence hall coordinators at the University of Northern Iowa is described. Major factors for success are identified: awareness of perceptions that facilitate or inhibit establishment of advisory roles, definition of responsibilities, and definition of how advisors relate to other resources. (MLW)

The academic advising administrator can be one of the most valuable middle managers in integrating student development concepts throughout the institution. By developing and using student information and cost/benefit units as well as streamlining registration procedures, management practices can be established which give support to faculty…