Drake University Strategic Plan Drake University Academic Advising

Drake University Strategic Plan Drake University Academic Advising Model Proposal Fall 2014 Goal 2 – TIG II-1 B 1: Academic Advising

Drake University Strategic Plan Advising at Drake • High level of dissatisfaction – Workload of faculty – Inconsistency in student experience – Lack of clear expectations for students and advisors • Commitment to student-faculty relationships • Importance of advising in student retention • Identified as a strategic initiative Goal 2 – TIG II-1 B 1: Academic Advising

Drake University Strategic Plan Data Gathering • • • Drake Student Survey Spring 2010 Advising Surveys (fac, staff, stu) Foundations of Learning Assessment One NSSE satisfaction question each year Numerous in depth CAAD discussions Futures Conference discussions Goal 2 – TIG II-1 B 1: Academic Advising

Drake University Strategic Plan Faculty reported a desire to… • Be involved in grad school planning • Do major/minor curricular planning • Connect academic, professional and personal development Goal 2 – TIG II-1 B 1: Academic Advising

Drake University Strategic Plan Advising Models • Decentralized – Faculty Only – Satellite • Centralized – Self-contained • Shared Models – – Shared Supplementary Shared Split Dual Models Total Intake Goal 2 – TIG II-1 B 1: Academic Advising

Drake University Strategic Plan Blend Advising Model • Integrates both faculty and staff advisors • Addresses benefits, challenges and opportunities for advising at Drake • Provides consistency and accuracy • Strengthens academic and administrative resources Goal 2 – TIG II-1 B 1: Academic Advising

Drake University Strategic Plan Blended Advising Model Role of the Faculty Advisor Role of the Professional Advisor • Academic advising for major/area of study • Course selection related to major/area of study & career goals • Professional/Career guidance • Campus resource referrals • Academic advising for general graduation requirements & Drake Curriculum • University policies & procedures • Registration • Retention outreach • Updates to academic record, degree audits, etc. • Campus resource referrals Goal 2 – TIG II-1 B 1: Academic Advising

Drake University Strategic Plan Blended Advising Model Role of the Student • • • Maintain contact with advisors Seek assistance when needed Prepare for advisor meetings Understand campus policies & procedures Take responsibility for deadlines and graduation progress Utilize campus resources Goal 2 – TIG II-1 B 1: Academic Advising

Drake University Strategic Plan Future Topics for Discussion • • • Advising Assessment/Evaluation Training & Professional Development Resources Communication Plan Compensation/Reward/Recognition Technology Goal 2 – TIG II-1 B 1: Academic Advising

Drake University Strategic Plan Blended Model Discussion • Benefits? • Opportunities? • Concerns? Goal 2 – TIG II-1 B 1: Academic Advising