2. “To be the best Academic Advisor
possible, I must retain students and
increase the likelihood that they will
succeed, by promoting a culture of
high expectations for myself and
each student that I advise.”
3. Strategic Plan/Goal:
• CSU Plan: To strengthen the commitment of the
entire CSU community with a high level of direct
interaction between faculty and students.
• MJH Goal: To provide leadership experience for
underrepresented students where I can be an
advocate for those seeking to learn and an
advisory for those needing guidance and moral
support to improve retention
5. Social Economic Issues
As a teacher and mentor I know the barriers that many
students face, but as a person born and raised on the South
Side of Chicago, I understand it from a personal perspective.
• Single Parent household
• Teen Parent
• Low income
• Inadequate High School Experience
• Surrounded by bad influences
• No support from family
• Low self-esteem
• Overly aggressive behavior
7. Barriers
Top reasons why students drop out of college from
my experience are:
• Finances
• Academically Underprepared
• Caring for Dependents
• Working Full Time
• Inadequate Academic Advising
• Lack of Desired Major and direction
• Quality of Instruction
8. So, what is an Academic Advisor to me?
• Educator
• Counselor
• Motivator
• Engager
• Encourager
• Advocator
• Promoter
• Listener
• Recommender
• Empathizer
• Relater
More actively students are involved with faculty, staff, other students, and organizations
the more likely they are to persist and graduate
11/12/2008 “ Engaging Community College Students”
To improve the success of minorities we have to improve retention. It is a top level concern at almost all educational institutions
Synonyms: difficulty, drawback, encumbrance, handicap, hindrance, hurdle, impediment, limitation, obstacle, preventative, restraint, restriction, stumbling block, roadblock
In addition, how to address financial isssues, social interaction, campus policies and lack of academic success are also among the top issues
More actively students are involved with faculty, staff, other students, and organizations
the more likely they are to persist and graduate