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Student survey reveals gaps in core academic advising functions

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Locksley Knibbs, lead academic adviser for students studying the natural sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University, knows that advisers take on different roles to serve the whole student: mentor, advocate, mediator, coach. “We advise you based on the curriculum or the degree that you have declared on your record.

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Student Spotlight: Paige’s Semester Abroad in Dublin, Ireland

AIFS Abroad

Navigating through cultural differences and academic challenges demanded resilience and perseverance. From libraries to academic advising and counseling services, these resources played a crucial role in navigating the academic journey abroad, providing guidance and assistance when needed.”

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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Another fundamental aspect of this discussion is the need for educators to adopt an anti-racist (social justice or civil rights) and cultural competence approach to their work, which means being equity-based and culturally responsive in philosophy and action. Chapter 17: Ash, B. Benjamin, L.S. , & Henderson, J.A. Hines & E.C.