(Chicago: ALA Editions, 2015): 14. 1, (2015): 13-21, http://dx.doi.org/10.12930/NACADA-14-008. 7. Librarians participating in academic advising can be a benefit for both an academic library and their institution. *****So You Know***** CONTINUING STUDENTS: Want to schedule an academic OR career appointment? 1, (2005):11-15. While there are existing examples of librarians engaging in academic advising on their campuses, there may be opportunities for more academic librarians to be involved in a practice that reflects some of the core components of reference work. The NACADA Journal advances the field of academic advising through the publication of peer-reviewed research and scholarship; these discoveries contribute to our understanding and improvement of the learning experiences of all students within an academic advising context. The current literature on this subject, while sparse, provides an adequate look into this work through different case studies. 76) through a content analysis of the NACADA Journal, the Clearinghouse of Academic Advising Resources, abstracts from conference presentations, and other journals, articles, and dissertations (using ERIC hits on academic advising). For librarians and other library personnel interested in academic advising there are several things to consider before jumping into academic advising. Articles explore issues and challenge readers to move from reflective thought to action applicable to other institutional, national, or socio-cultural contexts. We welcome various disciplinary perspectives and are open to a variety of forms of scholarly writing. For this reason, academic advising should be viewed as the ‘hub of the wheel’ and not just one of the various isolated services provided for students. The Journal of Academic Advising is a peer-reviewed and open access publication that provides a forum for academic advisors and advising directors to publish and highlight their research in all facets of academic advising. “Academic advising is the very core of successful institutional efforts to educate and retain students. AACE is also home to PACE (Program for Accelerated College Education) advising. It appears that higher education is still in disagreement about whether its primary purpose is education or research, given that the criteria for hiring, promotion, salary increases, and tenure are more often research- than teaching-based. NACADA also serves as an advocate for effective academic advising by providing a Consulting and Speaker Service, an Awards Program, and funding for Research related to academic advising. The NACADA Journal advances the field of academic advising through the publication of peer-reviewed research and scholarship; these discoveries contribute to our understanding and improvement of the learning experiences of all students within an academic advising context. A guide to becoming an academic advisor practioner-researcher, https://guides.library.ucla.edu/advising-research, Academic Advising/Counseling Research Guide. Academic advising is an important faculty role; it not only assists students in selecting appropriate courses, but it also helps them make choices about personal and career goals. Founded in 1981, the Journal publishes biannually in print and on the web. 3, pp. [3] Kelleher & Laidlaw 159. This edition of Keeping Up With... was written by Ashleigh D. Coren. The Journal of Continuing Higher Education: Vol. [6] Kelleher and Laidlaw 160 and Young 142. [7] By becoming advisors librarians have the opportunity to connect with students and help them build their confidence to succeed in their classes. The website for the National Academic Advising Association offers articles and other great resources to help advisors succeed. If your institution has a student retention program it is recommended that you talk to the professionals in that particular unit to learn more about their best practices in working with these populations. For an appointment with an AACE counselor, please call (510) 885-3621 or email [email protected]. [8] Richard Moniz and Jean Moats, The Personal Librarian: Enhancing the Student Experience. The mission of the UCLA Library is to provide access to and delivery of information resources to UCLA students, faculty, and staff in support of the research and instructional mission of the university. Start exploring our web pages for academic and career resources. The NACADA Journal exists to advance scholarly discourse about the research, theory and practice of academic advising in higher education. The Journal of Academic Advising is a peer-reviewed and open access publication that provides a forum for academic advisors and advising directors to publish and highlight their research in all facets of academic advising. Who is the typical college student in your institution? Using a theoretical framework to guide the advising process can make advising sessions more efficient and effective.

[4] Paul Studdard, “Academic librarians as advisors: Working with students to plan their futures.” College & Research Libraries News 61, no. We encourage short and long form essays about theories, philosophies, and concepts related to or that can inform advising as well as empirical research that challenges existing theories or findings. Ideally advisors should seek out professional development opportunities to develop their skills in coaching, managing difficult conversations, and time management.
Non-traditional, commuter, or other underserved populations may not have the same needs as the traditional first-year student. We also welcome critical and thoughtful commentary on existing Mentor articles for potential publication in our Response & Debate section. This site uses cookies. The concept of personal librarianship, which seeks to build long term connections with students and help them transition to a new environment through one-on-one interaction, mirrors many of the duties of academic advising and should also be viewed as a similar practice. Journal of College Student Development (JCSD), the largest and leading source of research about college students and the field of student affairs, publishes scholarly articles and reviews from a wide range of academic fields. Founded in 1981, the Journal publishes biannually in print and on the web. NACADA Review: Academic Advising Praxis and Perspectives publishes peer-reviewed articles (on a rolling basis) focused on the dynamic application of relevant theory and scholarship within the practice of academic advising. 2-3, (2009): 153-163, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10691310902976469. Can academic advising qualify as a scholarly activity? Academic advising benefited students and advisors, even as some barriers were identified. NACADA promotes and supports quality academic advising in institutions of higher education to enhance the educational development of students. It is suggested that sufficient training, better time management, and the utilization of different tools for communication are needed to increase the effectiveness of academic advising. Submissions may be, for example, full social science research studies, discussions of how a notable or non-traditional advising case or program advances theory, philosophical thought pieces, or critical reviews of existing literature. [5] Laura Urbanski Forrest, “Academic Librarians and Student Affairs Professionals: An Ethical Collaboration for Higher Education.” Education Libraries 28, no.

Studies in Higher Education is a leading international journal publishing research-based articles dealing with higher education issues from either a disciplinary or multi-disciplinary perspective. Many universities have focused a majority of their efforts on student retention which has provided another area for librarians to possibly partake in: academic advising.