Appreciative Advising Overview

Incorporating the organizational development theory of Appreciative Inquiry into academic advising has proven to be a powerful means of increasing retention and student satisfaction rates. This fun and uplifting session focuses on how faculty, professional advisors, and other student affair administrators can optimize their interactions with students. Defined is what academic advising is and is not and explored are specific ways that advisors can build rapport with students and draw out their hopes and dreams. Drawing on the business and leadership literature as well as interspersed small group activities and motivational videos, this one-to-two hour presentation optimizes the quality of advising on your campus. Target audiences for Appreciative Advising Overview include academic advising administrators, faculty advisors, and professional advisors.

Contact Ed Leach at (480) 705-8200, x233 to have this exciting workshop delivered on your campus.