Share Paper: The Engagement Model for Successful Advising in Online Institutions
Tuesday, October 28 4:00-4:20 PM Grand Couteau
Abstract: The shift from traditional advising models to the Engagement Model of Advising is no less than a paradigm shift in advising. The “advisor” is no longer the school representative giving instructions to advisees. This model offers both advisor, who is now more of a mentor, the ability to form a personal relationship where the mentor now has a personal involvement, interest and motivation in guiding the advisee to success, not only in academics but beyond in career choices. The mentor, who is now more like a doctoral dissertation advisor, must be totally committed and seeks contact rather than wait for ...