Previous research has shown how academic advising is grounded in theory and is part of teaching at the postsecondary level. A balance between day-to-day advising and scholarly research is advocated. (MLW)

Reviews trends in community college academic support services, focusing on exemplary outreach programs; early and midterm intervention programs; referral systems; coordination of support services and subject area courses; identification of high-risk courses; and new funding approaches. (DMM)

The development, use, and improvement of a handbook to assist faculty advisors in learning and understanding the institution's advising system are described. Costs, formats, and specific content items are discussed. (MSE)

Purpose: The primary purpose of this study was to provide a blueprint and framework for how academic advisors and other educational professionals can create personalized relationships with student clients. Past research has shown that students' desire personalized relationships with academic personnel; however, little research exists on exactly…

This study reports the development of an index for the student assessment of academic advisors. A total of 197 undergraduate students at 2 large universities volunteered to participate in a survey focusing on their advisors' skills and competencies. Drawing from a literature review, researchers had developed a 33-item scale that was pilot-tested…

Academic advisors, it is suggested, should make available to advisees the maximum amount of accurate and relevant factual information bearing on academic matters. Students should then be encouraged to make rational academic decisions and accept full responsibility for them. (MLW)

One task of the academic advisor is to impart knowledge of previous students' experiences to the student on academic probation, since many students on academic probation make common errors in judgment. Academic advisors can intercede and help the student in decision-making. (MLW)

Discusses mentoring in library schools based on experiences with the Alumni Board at the Catholic University of America (Washington, DC). Highlights include career guidance, encouragement during the academic program, advice on course and field work, and opportunities to make professional contacts. (LRW)

On-campus and distance adult learners (n=20) related the experience of their enrollment decisions, uncovering six themes: fears, motivation, family support, academic preparedness, suitability of programs, and identity change. Motivation was the key to persistence. Preentry information, guidance, and preparation for prospective adult open and…

Describes how Ohio State University, to confront the nexus between nontraditional students' financial decisions and their academic success in a large-scale setting, has redesigned its financial aid processes, developed minicourses, and brought together financial aid and academic advisers to provide students with one-on-one attention at the most…

Presents guidelines regarding graduate student recruitment and application, advising and course work, standards for teaching and other professional experience, and grievances. (SG)

Examined results of peer-advising orientation program's impact on participants' perceived and actual involvement within university and explored peer advisers' characteristics. Results suggest that Peer-Advising Program had significant impact on program participants, with student participants demonstrating a greater sense of membership in…

Excerpts from a guide for college students in conquering mathematics anxiety are presented. Selections, reconfigured for counselor and advisor use, offer coping techniques for overcoming fear of mathematics, the conviction that mathematics is a White male domain, and the assumption that one cannot be good in both mathematics and language arts.…

The Course Selection Matrix Chart helps student and counselor produce an objective ranking of available courses. The versatile and convenient five-step self-help method can accommodate comparison of up to seven courses and may be modified to compare items other than courses. (MSE)

Describes use of matrix management to organize learning support services on a college campus. Claims matrix management, which links support services from academic and student affairs, increases access, improves accountability, and encourages new programs. (Author/ABL)