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2022

Academic Advising

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A Qualitative Investigation Into The Academic Advisors’ Perceptions Of Best Advisement Practices, Tracy Crowder Mitchell Nov 2022

A Qualitative Investigation Into The Academic Advisors’ Perceptions Of Best Advisement Practices, Tracy Crowder Mitchell

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This study aimed to better understand academic advising by examining the perspectives of academic advisors at a Georgia Research 1 institution located in a large city. Initially, the purpose of this case study was to learn more about how academic advisors view effective strategies for boosting their students' performance. Nine academic advisors from a multi-campus institution in the southeastern United States were interviewed for this qualitative study. The participants were asked to complete 30 to 60-minute interviews with the researcher. By evaluating the personal responses used throughout the study, the researcher could identify frequent themes during data collection and analysis. …


The Importance Of Academic Advising During Covid-19, Justice J. Harris May 2022

The Importance Of Academic Advising During Covid-19, Justice J. Harris

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Academic Advisors are the connection between the students and the world of college. Having an academic advisor several students appreciate because they know they have their support and want them to succeed. The study will take place at Rowan University, and it will show just how important the role of an academic advisor is and especially during COVID-19.


Lower-Income And Working-Class Student Perceptions Of Academic Advising At Rowan University, April Townson May 2022

Lower-Income And Working-Class Student Perceptions Of Academic Advising At Rowan University, April Townson

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The purpose of this research study was to explore the experiences and perceptions of lower-income and working-class undergraduate students at Rowan University towards academic advising practices. This study utilized interviews and qualitative data analysis in order provide recommendations for how to advise lower-income students effectively, offer insight into impactful experiences for lower-income college students, as well as what expectations these student populations have of advising experiences. The participants in this study were three lower-income undergraduate students attending Rowan University in the Spring 2022 semester. Participants were interviewed on their past experiences with academic advising, perceptions of advising as a whole, …