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The Future of Advising

Strategies to support student success

Supporting Student Success
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By  Beth McMurtrie and 
Beckie Supiano
May 1, 2024

Academic advising’s position within higher education is something of a paradox. Good advising is widely understood to be central to student success. Advisers are often some of the first professionals students meet on campus, setting the tone for their college experience. They guide undergraduates to the right major and the best mix of courses. They can guide students through the confusing bureaucracy of higher ed, from housing to financial aid to career services. And they serve as mentors and coaches when students come to them with fears about failing classes or feeling overwhelmed by the responsibilities of college.

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Beth McMurtrie
Beth McMurtrie is a senior writer for The Chronicle of Higher Education, where she writes about the future of learning and technology’s influence on teaching. In addition to her reported stories, she helps write the weekly Teaching newsletter about what works in and around the classroom. Email her at beth.mcmurtrie@chronicle.com, and follow her on Twitter @bethmcmurtrie.
Beckie Supiano
Beckie Supiano writes about teaching, learning, and the human interactions that shape them. Follow her on Twitter @becksup, or drop her a line at beckie.supiano@chronicle.com.