Transforming into an Ideal Academic Advising Program

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Transforming into an Ideal Academic Advising
Program

• Donald L. Sebera
• University of West Georgia
• August 16, 2005

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Program Philosophy

• Developmental
• Student-Centered
• Personalized
• Integrated

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Meeting Student Needs

• Goals
• Determining
• Setting
• Preparation
• Assessing Skills/Needs
• Integration of Support Services
• Strategy
• Develop strategy for reaching goals
• Develop plan for avoiding pitfalls
• Maintenance
• Regular follow-up
• Crisis intervention

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Western View of Structure
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Holistic View of Structure
Student
Environment
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Student Achievement Through University Resource
Nurturing (SATURN)
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SATURN for the Student
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Transforming Student Advising

• Idealized Influence
• Inspiration
• Intellectual Stimulation
• Individualized Consideration

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Discussion

• Questions
• Thoughts
• Feedback