Unlock the Secrets to Effective Academic Advising!

Join us on a transformative journey to enhance your academic advising skills and create a tailored Academic Advising Handbook. This course empowers you to understand the diverse needs of students, develop actionable strategies, and compile essential resources, positioning you at the forefront of student support in higher education.

Who is it For?

Skill Level: Beginner

This course is designed for academic advisors and higher education professionals who are passionate about enhancing their advising skills and knowledge. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the diverse needs of students, struggling to engage effectively, or seeking to navigate institutional policies with confidence, this course is your game-changer!

Audience:

• •Academic advisors seeking to improve their skills.
• •Higher education professionals looking to enhance student support.
• •New advisors wanting to create a practical resource for effective advising.

Prerequisites

Before diving into this transformative journey, you’ll want to have a basic understanding of academic advising and familiarity with higher education policies.

• •Basic understanding of academic advising
• •Familiarity with higher education policies
• •Willingness to engage in collaborative practices

What’s Inside?

This course is packed with valuable content to elevate your advising skills and create a practical resource for your institution.

Modules:

1. •Understanding Student Diversity: A New Paradigm
2. •Mastering Communication: The Advisor's Toolkit
3. •Navigating Academic Policies: Your Guide to Success
4. •Harnessing Technology: Advancing Advising Practices
5. •Building Collaborative Relationships: The Key to Effective Advising
6. •Compiling Your Academic Advising Handbook: A Practical Resource

Quizzes:

Quizzes throughout the course will help reinforce your learning and ensure you understand key concepts related to academic advising and student support.

Assignments:

Hands-on assignments will challenge you to apply what you've learned, including conducting demographic analyses, developing communication plans, and creating policy navigation guides.

Practical Project:

Create a tailored Academic Advising Handbook for a specific institution or demographic group, incorporating best practices, resources, and strategies for effective advising over 4-8 weeks.

Before You Start:

Prepare yourself for an engaging learning experience that focuses on practical application and real-world scenarios in academic advising.

Books to Read:

Explore recommended readings that provide deeper insights into effective advising practices and the diverse needs of students.

Glossary:

Access a glossary of key terms and concepts related to academic advising, ensuring you have a solid understanding of the terminology used throughout the course.

What Will You Learn?

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with essential skills to enhance your advising practice.

• •Articulate the diverse needs of students in higher education.
• •Implement effective communication strategies that foster trust and rapport with students.
• •Compile a comprehensive Academic Advising Handbook that serves as a practical resource for effective advising.

Time to Complete:

Invest just 8 weeks of your time, dedicating 15-20 hours per week to transform your advising skills and make a lasting impact on student success.

Join Now and Transform Your Advising Skills!