Academic Advising: A Comprehensive Handbook

by Virginia N. Gordon (Editor), Wesley R. Habley

A Publication of the National Academic Advising Association "A powerful blending and balancing of both theory and practice. From novices to veterans, this handbook is the new bible for professional academic advisors."
--John N. Gardner, senior fellow, National Resource Center on the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, University of South Carolina, Columbia "A valuable tool for advisors and all others interested in the history and future of advising."
--Martha M. Garland, vice-provost and dean for undergraduate studies, The Ohio State University "One of the most comprehensive overviews of key concepts in academic advising by many of the best-known experts in advising."
--Manuel Ramos, president, National Academic Advising Association One of the greatest challenges in higher education is helping students achieve academic success while ensuring their personal and vocational needs are fulfilled. High enrollment, new curricula, and technological advances are just some of the developments that have profoundly affected academic advising. This handbook not only clarifies the current status of academic advising but also envisions its role and practice for the future. More than thirty experts share their wisdom and experience from the field. They provide rich insights for faculty and full-time advisors, counselors, and those who are responsible for the administration or coordination of advising services.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction, Professional Development, Textbooks

656 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2000

Reviews

[Tim Bond · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the text book for a class I'm taking, "Foundations of Academic Advising," so I'm reading the chapters as required by the professor. What's nice is that every chapter I've read so far has had direct application to my job. I would recommend having this in every academic advising office library _and_ using the chapters to center training, development and discussion around for everyone in the office.

[Meghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great, but could definitely use an updated edition.

[Jacqueline · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yes, this is a textbook, but I read the whole thing for a class and seminar, so I'm going to count it on my goodreads and review it. I liked how applicable each chapter was to advising. It had a lot of good groundwork and foundation, and was fairly easy to read and follow. However, I did feel it could be a bit dry and repetitive, as many textbooks can be. Overall I was glad I read it (even if I would have not picked it up had it not been for a class), and know it will benefit my career in the future.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

gotta keep up with my profession!

[Danielle Mebert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Exceptionally dry and not anecdotal at all, but informative.