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Spring Cleaning for Academic Advisors: 12 Ways to Refresh and Refocus
Spring break isn’t just a time for students to recharge—it’s also a great opportunity for academic advisors to step back, reset, and get...


No Application, No Problem: What Direct Admissions Means for Academic Advisors
Emma, a high school senior from Georgia, wasn’t expecting much when she checked her mailbox one afternoon. But inside was a letter that...


The Future of Pell Grants Looks Uncertain—How Academic Advisors Can Prepare
The Federal Pell Grant is a cornerstone of financial aid in the United States, providing need-based grants to low-income undergraduate...


Study: Why Do Advisors Leave the Profession?
Academic advising is built on relationships, guidance, and student success. But what happens when the very people supporting students...


Academic Advisors’ New Challenge: Preparing Students for Jobs That Don’t Exist Yet
The transition from college to career has always been a crucial step for students, but in today’s rapidly changing job market, the gap...


What New Student Affairs Leaders Can Learn from CEO Strategies
The initial months are crucial for leaders to establish credibility, understand organizational culture, and set strategic priorities.


ACT and SAT Trends Are Changing the Game
Over the past three years, standardized test scores for college-bound students have experienced a notable decline. Last year, the average...


Fighting the Email Overload: Solutions for Academic Advisors
In a recent article on Inside Higher Ed titled “Students Feel Spammed by Overload of University Emails,” the issue of excessive...


Why This Retention Theory Is More Relevant Today Than Ever
As the landscape of higher education continues to evolve, students and society are increasingly questioning the value of a college...


Academic Advisors’ Mental Health: A Critical Issue for Higher Education
In the ever-evolving world of higher education, the focus often lies on the mental health of students—a vital concern, no doubt. However,...


The Secret to Success for First-Year Academic Advisors: The 70/20/10 Model
The first year on the job is a critical time for newly hired academic advisors and student success coaches. During this time, they...


When Academic Advising Becomes Surveillance: Are We Crossing the Line?
In the latest edition of The Mentor , Venable, Howard, Rudy, and Scheckel introduce what the authors call “panopticon advising,” and this...
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