higher education, academic advising and enrollment: 5 important tips to increase and retain...
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Higher Education, Academic Advising & Enrollment
5 IMPORTANT TIPS TO INCREASE AND RETAIN ENROLLMENT
Written By: Robyn Shulman, M.Ed.Launched and Managed First
Academic Advising Program In The History Of National Louis University
Increased On-Site Enrollment Over 50% and Off-Site Over 200%
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Academic Advising Plays A Major Role Within A Higher
Education Institution
Therefore, to increase and retain enrollment, institutions should consider hiring academic advisors who:
Tuesday, August 28, 12
Academic Advising Plays A Major Role Within A Higher
Education Institution
• Personally know the degree program and/or chosen career (one is good, both are better)
Therefore, to increase and retain enrollment, institutions should consider hiring academic advisors who:
Tuesday, August 28, 12
Academic Advising Plays A Major Role Within A Higher
Education Institution
• Personally know the degree program and/or chosen career (one is good, both are better)
• Truly understand the needs of the students
Therefore, to increase and retain enrollment, institutions should consider hiring academic advisors who:
Tuesday, August 28, 12
Academic Advising Plays A Major Role Within A Higher
Education Institution
• Personally know the degree program and/or chosen career (one is good, both are better)
• Truly understand the needs of the students
• Have the ability to empathize
Therefore, to increase and retain enrollment, institutions should consider hiring academic advisors who:
Tuesday, August 28, 12
Academic Advising Plays A Major Role Within A Higher
Education Institution
• Personally know the degree program and/or chosen career (one is good, both are better)
• Truly understand the needs of the students
• Have the ability to empathize
• Are pro-active
Therefore, to increase and retain enrollment, institutions should consider hiring academic advisors who:
Tuesday, August 28, 12
Academic Advising Plays A Major Role Within A Higher
Education Institution
• Personally know the degree program and/or chosen career (one is good, both are better)
• Truly understand the needs of the students
• Have the ability to empathize
• Are pro-active
• Go the extra mile
Therefore, to increase and retain enrollment, institutions should consider hiring academic advisors who:
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Advisors Who Have Expertise Knowledge And
Experience In The Same Career And/Or Program
As His/Her Assigned Students Make A Big
Difference
This was me in 2006 (except I was blonde)..
This was a former assigned student
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Advisors Who Have Expertise Knowledge And
Experience In The Same Career And/Or Program
As His/Her Assigned Students Make A Big
Difference
I am a teacher and I received my M.Ed. from this
school. I know the profession and the program very well. I can also provide career tips and strategies for the students I serve. I could
really connect with my assigned students!
This was me in 2006 (except I was blonde)..
This was a former assigned student
Tuesday, August 28, 12
Advisors Who Have Expertise Knowledge And
Experience In The Same Career And/Or Program
As His/Her Assigned Students Make A Big
Difference
I am a teacher and I received my M.Ed. from this
school. I know the profession and the program very well. I can also provide career tips and strategies for the students I serve. I could
really connect with my assigned students!
I want to work with her..She
understands where I am going and
what I want to do!
This was me in 2006 (except I was blonde)..
This was a former assigned student
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Academic Advisors Must Understand The
Needs Of The Students
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The Needs of These Students...
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Will Be Very Different Than
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Will Be Very Different Than
The Needs Of....
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This Student
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Academic Advisors Who Can Truly Empathize
And Understand What Students Are Going Through Are Treasured...
Great Academic Advisors Should Understand..Don’t
Worry, I understand how
you feel.
Phew!
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Academic Advisors Who Can Truly Empathize
And Understand What Students Are Going Through Are Treasured...
• What the student is going through from a
professional and personal lens
• How to meet the needs of the students
• The student’s future career goals
• How to best help the students
• And they should sincerely care
Great Academic Advisors Should Understand..Don’t
Worry, I understand how
you feel.
Phew!
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Great Academic Advisors Are Pro-Active
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Great Academic Advisors Are Pro-Active
“I put the fire out before it starts.”
Tuesday, August 28, 12
Great Academic Advisors Are Pro-Active
“I put the fire out before it starts.”
“Don’t worry about that class, you’re covered.”
Tuesday, August 28, 12
Great Academic Advisors Are Pro-Active
“I put the fire out before it starts.”
“Don’t worry about that class, you’re covered.”
“Did you know you they offer that class next quarter too?”
Tuesday, August 28, 12
Great Academic Advisors Are Pro-Active
“I put the fire out before it starts.”
“Don’t worry about that class, you’re covered.”
“Did you know you they offer that class next quarter too?”
“Checking in to see how things are going.
Do you need anything?”
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Great Advisors Go The Extra Mile...
Tuesday, August 28, 12
Great Advisors Go The Extra Mile...
“Did you see the jobs posted today at the new school
district? I know the principal.
Yeah, don’t worry, I’ll give him a call tomorrow and let
him know you’re looking for
a new teaching job.”
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Great Advisors Go The Extra Mile...
“Did you see the jobs posted today at the new school
district? I know the principal.
Yeah, don’t worry, I’ll give him a call tomorrow and let
him know you’re looking for
a new teaching job.”
Because they want to...
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Great Advisors Go The Extra Mile...
“Did you see the jobs posted today at the new school
district? I know the principal.
Yeah, don’t worry, I’ll give him a call tomorrow and let
him know you’re looking for
a new teaching job.”
Because they want to...
Not because they have to...Tuesday, August 28, 12
Great Academic Advisors Change Lives..
“I had been let go from my teaching position due to funding right before the new school year was to begin. I was devastated. I decided to work on my Master's degree. I graduated from National Louis University so I decided to go back to NLU. I tried to get into several programs without success. Every program was filled and I nobody seemed to care about my situation even though I was an alumni, except for Robyn. She worked all weekend trying to find a program for me. She called professors and pleaded my case. Before the next weekend she had me lined up and in classes! I was amazed at how hard she worked to help me. She even gave me leads on job opportunities. I obtained my certification in ELL. Because of her devotion to helping me, I am now employed in a fabulous school district. I would not have secured the position if I didn't have my ELL certification! The district would not have hired me without it. I have the teaching job I always dreamed of. I am helping students who are at risk and I really owe it all to Robyn.”
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