The Academic Advising Continuum: A Tool for Reflecting on the How and Why of Advising

Oscar van den Wijngaard*, David Grey

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Advising discourse is rich in theories and concepts. While these help to provide definitions and explanations to inform practice, they also present obstacles when practical decision-making must be based on shared understandings and expectations between stakeholders with different backgrounds and opinions. We propose an alternative approach to engaging in conversation about advising practice. The Academic Advising Continuum is a visual reflection tool which encourages stakeholders to explore the why and how of advising and to articulate their perspectives without the need for an a priori common vocabulary of advising. The outcomes of such explorations help stakeholders articulate expectations and identify needs and opportunities for change, creating a shared basis to further develop or revise existing advising practices. Examples of how the tool may be used are provided.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)23-35
Number of pages13
JournalThe Mentor: Innovative Scholarship on Academic Advising
Volume25
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Dec 2023

Keywords

  • academic advising
  • mentoring

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