A description of the kinds of educated humans to be cultivated at a particular institution can be found in the college or university vision statement. The extent that vision is reflected in the governing models of advising operations, known by personnel, and transformed into day-to-day activities was assessed through a NACADA membership survey.…

Performance as measured by grades in the first and second semesters of organic chemistry was predicted using pre-college measures (SAT scores, high school rank, validation exams) and college measures (general chemistry GPA, overall college GPA prior to beginning organic chemistry, first-semester organic chemistry GPA). Data indicate that overall…

This paper outlines the steps involved in developing a dissertation topic and selecting a Dissertation Committee. It suggests that students assess their personal interest in the topic and their technical competence to complete the research required. A checklist of topic feasibility and appropriateness, developed by J. Mauch and J. Birch, is…

This 1989-90 edition of the Houston Baptist University (Texas) Academic Advising Handbook presents guidelines, resources, and university information pertinent to the advising function. Section 1 contains research data concerning academic advising as well as definitions of advising, and a discussion of rules and functions of academic advisors,…

This paper discusses how a holistic, collaborative approach to advising can be developed and what important pieces are needed to implement an effective advising system for the 1990s at Ferris State University (FSU). These actions/policies are recommended: (1) see advising as a university-wide responsibility with collaboration on the delivery of…

One of several papers arising from a spring 1988 survey of 264 graduating college seniors at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), this report focuses on student attitudes toward: (1) campus opportunities; (2) campus resources; (3) major (or departmental) advising; and (4) faculty/student relations. Overall, results indicate general…

This information analysis paper is based on a computer search of the ERIC database from November 1966 through December 1983, and on pertinent outside resources. The paper focuses on the specific problem areas encountered by international students including health problems; educational and vocational problems (e.g., language difficulties, lack of…

The use of a practicum form of training for faculty advisers is discussed. Understanding the advising process may be viewed as a transaction between master adviser (advising mentor) and faculty adviser. Likewise, the understanding can be replicated in the interaction between faculty adviser and student advisee. Using the practicum setting to help…

Student, advisor, and administrator surveys from 12 colleges are reviewed in terms of their length, content, format, and use. The importance of choosing evaluation instruments appropriate for specific assessment purposes is discussed. More consistent evaluation could help delineate factors critical in producing positive results attributed to good…

Using data from the High School and Beyond study, researchers found that guidance counseling is not equally available to all public high school students. Minority students, students from families of low socioeconomic status, and students in rural areas are less likely to have access to adequate guidance counseling. (RB)

With excessive caseloads, lack of status, and poor pay, it is likely that advisors will experience burnout. Possible causes and symptoms of advisor burnout are examined and suggestions for its prevention are presented. (Author/MLW)

The dean of the Smith College of General Studies at Houston Baptist University has developed course correlation or articulation tables between HBU and 12 area community colleges. The objectives of these tables are discussed and the tables are provided. (MLW)

Because of concern to provide students with accurate, up-to-date academic information, computer-assisted advising has been on the agenda for computer development. The state of art of computer-assisted advising is reviewed, and characteristics of leading programs in the country are analyzed. (MLW)

The college campus is a microcosm of society, and it must provide minority and majority students with academic advising so that their maximum potentials as individuals and as members of the total community may be realized. A bibliography for background and understanding of the Black experience is provided. (MLW)

The development of an adviser program at Rush Medical College is described that utilizes faculty members and provides comprehensive counseling with continuity of contact between adviser and student through medical school. Evaluations used to determine its efficacy are also discussed. (Author/MLW)