New Advisor Training
Overview of Sessions
1. Module One: Introduction and Overview
- Overview of Academic Advising
- NACADA Core Values
- CAS Standards and Guidelines
- Academic Advising Legal/Ethical Issues
2. Module Two: Models of Advising
- Academic Advisement at Shippensburg University
- Prescriptive vs Developmental Advising
- Advising as Teaching
- Advisor / Student Responsibilities
3. Module Three: The Advising Process
- Advising Goals and Objectives
- Stages of Student Development
- The Advising Sessions
- Making Referrals
- Helpful Web Resources
- Case Studies
4. Module Four: Advising Issues
- General Education Requirements
- Placement Testing
- Advising Special Populations
- Advising Concerning Major Selection
5. Module Five: University Policies and Procedures
- Placement in developmental courses
- Academic progress
- Transferring credit
- Withdrawal from a class
- Financial Aid
6. Module Six: Wrap Up
- Self-Assessment
- Advisor Training Evaluation