Current Advising Trends

Theories and practices of academic advising constitute an academic filed like any other, with a robust tradition that showcases scholarship and perspectives of people dedicated to student academic support. The resources and links below reflect current trends and best practices in academic advising, with a focus on the guiding principles the Academic and Career Advising Center finds most important.

Currently Trending Articles

Advising 'Foreclosed' Students - NACADA (the term 'foreclosed' refers to students with high commitment to something with little to no exploration or research of it. For example, a major or career.)

Failure: The "F Word: Why Teaching Resiliency is Crtitcal

On-going Resource for Information and Best Practices related to Academic Advising

National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)

The Mentor: Innovative Scholarship on Academic Advising