Competencies for Success - Academic Advising

Here is a list of competencies we believe will help ensure success for our advisors and their students. These statements are intended to reflect a core set of competencies for advisors across colleges, schools and advising units at Purdue. They help to answer the question of what advisors need to do to be professionally prepared for the role.Knowledge of undergraduate studentsFor example:Know student development, career development and student learning theoriesUnderstand demographic characteristics of Purdue studentsUnderstand generational and cultural competencies of diverse student populationsBe aware of trends in higher education on global, national and local levelsFor example:Familiar with the purpose and goals of higher educationAware of equity, access and achievement issues in higher education and at PurdueKnowledge of academic disciplines, requirements and policiesFor example:Have a fundamental understanding of the academic discipline(s) in which advising takes placeHelp student...