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Insights for the Higher Education
Student Success


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...


Navigating Transfer Planning: Advising Students for Success Beyond Community College
Navigating transfer planning is an essential part of a community college academic advisor’s role, helping students create a pathway to...


Supporting Success: Eight Strategies for Advising High-Achieving Students
Supporting high-achieving college students can sometimes be overlooked. High achievers, like any other student group, face unique...


5 Ways Advisors Can Use Online Tools to Help Undecided Students
As an academic advisor, working with students who are undecided about their major or career path is both an opportunity and a challenge....


Ready for the New Academic Year? 16 Must-Do Tasks for Academic Advisors
As the new academic year approaches, college academic advisors play a crucial role in setting the stage for student success. A...


Ace Your Advising Job Interview: 27 Potential Questions to Prep For
Preparing for an academic advisor job interview can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. This role is crucial in guiding students through...


The Academic Advising Gap: How Colleges Fall Short in Training Faculty
In the complex landscape of higher education, effective academic advising is critical to student success. Academic advisors play an...


This Underused Advising Tool Can Have Powerful Results
Navigating the complex world of college can be daunting for many students. From selecting courses to planning career paths, the decisions...


Meet Your Student's Newest Academic Advisor: ChatGPT
Over the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have revolutionized how institutions of higher education teach, learn,...
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