A satisfactory relationship between doctoral students and their advisors is an essential component of successful doctoral training. Using responses to a national survey of doctoral students in the US from 27 universities and 11 disciplines, this paper explores factors affecting students' satisfaction with the advising relationship. We find that…

The ability of study abroad program professionals to teach culture and language learning strategies depends on many factors, such as their educational background, their preparation for this work, the commitment of their institution to preparing them, and the nature of the training materials available for their use. Until the publication of…

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether differences in world-views between academic advisors and their advisees (both traditional and non-traditional students) impact students' use of and satisfaction with the advising process. This study surveyed 115 students and 5 advisors from a four-year liberal arts university in southeastern…

This report highlights the findings of case study visits to 15 postsecondary institutions participating, or planning to participate in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Student Loan Program. Schools were asked to describe the implementation and administration processes of the program, to describe the school's workload under the Direct Loan…

Intended to aid theatre administrators as they attempt to exchange information, high school and college faculty members as they advise students on the availability of suitable programs, and students of theatre as they seek programs appropriate to their needs, this directory groups theatre programs by state and lists them alphabetically. Each entry…

A campus newsletter for undergraduate academic advisers at Michigan State University was developed by the Student Academic Affairs Unit within the Undergraduate University Division. Initial tasks included: preparing a mailing list, deciding on methods for collecting and verifying information, and developing guidelines to insure consistency of…

This document is a guide to counseling software. It presents overviews on the state of development of counseling and human services software in five major topic areas including personal counseling, career counseling, academic advising, testing and administration. It provides factual and up-to-date descriptions of over 500 counseling-relevant…

The level of professional development and functioning of the academic adviser is discussed. According to Canon (1976), professionals function on three levels of development. Advisers at the first level of functioning are primarily identified to their professional subspecialty and subunit (e.g., peer advising, undeclared students). Such staff…

This report presents the background papers and evaluation of a workshop on college personnel services for the adult. Tests found particularly useful with adults are discussed in the following categories: (1) admissions, (2) placement, (3) remedial, (4) vocational-educational planning, and (5) creativity or innovation. A review of financial aid…

A nationwide survey was conducted to test the validity of a theoretical model of advising program development. Respondents generally supported the model, which outlines the direction, nature, and scope of changes leading toward an effective advising service. The survey revealed disagreement on the stimulus/response relationship outlined in the…

Describes a 1982 program at Sarasota County School System (Florida) that trained teachers as student advisors when five junior high schools became middle schools. Explains measures to overcome teacher resistance to advisement sessions, the benefits of developing teacher-trainers, and resultant gains in teachers' self-confidence. (MLH)

Assessed the perceptions of students, faculty, and administrators of the role and success of academic advising centers and faculty advisors. Results indicated significant differences in perceptions across groups. (BL)

An active and successful peer advising program in a college setting is discussed. The assumption was that new students needed the support and advice of experienced counselors to help them develop academic competence, and upper-division students could provide that support. (MLW)

The 539 American graduate programs listed in "Graduate Study in Psychology 1983-1984" were surveyed in order to provide more information for advising psychology majors, particularly beginning majors. Information collected included courses students should take for particular types of training and other criteria, e.g., previous research activity, of…

The purpose of this study was to develop an academic counseling and advising process that would improve the communication between other units of Grambling State University and the College of Basic and Special Studies (CBSS) in ways that would enhance student retention and satisfy students' academic needs. Five propositions on academic advising for…