With higher education institutions struggling, it is imperative to understand the roles academic advisors play in regard to enrollment and retention. A good advisor can increase a program's success much greater than anticipated. I was very honored to have this opportunity!

1. Higher Education, Academic Advising &
Enrollment
5 IMPORTANT TIPS TO INCREASE AND RETAIN ENROLLMENT
Written By: Robyn Shulman, M.Ed.
Launched and Managed First
Academic Advising Program In The
History Of National Louis University
Increased On-Site Enrollment Over
50% and Off-Site Over 200%
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2. Academic Advising Plays A Major Role Within A Higher
Education Institution
Therefore, to increase and retain enrollment, institutions
should consider hiring academic advisors who:
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3. Academic Advising Plays A Major Role Within A Higher
Education Institution
Therefore, to increase and retain enrollment, institutions
should consider hiring academic advisors who:
• Personally know the degree program and/or
chosen career (one is good, both are better)
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4. Academic Advising Plays A Major Role Within A Higher
Education Institution
Therefore, to increase and retain enrollment, institutions
should consider hiring academic advisors who:
• Personally know the degree program and/or
chosen career (one is good, both are better)
• Truly understand the needs of the students
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5. Academic Advising Plays A Major Role Within A Higher
Education Institution
Therefore, to increase and retain enrollment, institutions
should consider hiring academic advisors who:
• Personally know the degree program and/or
chosen career (one is good, both are better)
• Truly understand the needs of the students
• Have the ability to empathize
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6. Academic Advising Plays A Major Role Within A Higher
Education Institution
Therefore, to increase and retain enrollment, institutions
should consider hiring academic advisors who:
• Personally know the degree program and/or
chosen career (one is good, both are better)
• Truly understand the needs of the students
• Have the ability to empathize
• Are pro-active
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7. Academic Advising Plays A Major Role Within A Higher
Education Institution
Therefore, to increase and retain enrollment, institutions
should consider hiring academic advisors who:
• Personally know the degree program and/or
chosen career (one is good, both are better)
• Truly understand the needs of the students
• Have the ability to empathize
• Are pro-active
• Go the extra mile
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8. Advisors Who Have Expertise Knowledge And
Experience In The Same Career And/Or Program
As His/Her Assigned Students Make A Big
Difference
This was a former assigned student
This was me in 2006
(except I was blonde)..
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9. Advisors Who Have Expertise Knowledge And
Experience In The Same Career And/Or Program
As His/Her Assigned Students Make A Big
Difference
This was a former assigned student
I am a teacher and I
received my M.Ed. from this
school. I know the
profession and the program
very well. I can also provide
career tips and strategies for
the students I serve. I could
really connect with my
assigned students!
This was me in 2006
(except I was blonde)..
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10. Advisors Who Have Expertise Knowledge And
Experience In The Same Career And/Or Program
As His/Her Assigned Students Make A Big
Difference
This was a former assigned student
I am a teacher and I
received my M.Ed. from this
school. I know the
profession and the program
very well. I can also provide
career tips and strategies for I want to
the students I serve. I could work with
really connect with my her..She
assigned students! understands
where I am
going and
what I want
to do!
This was me in 2006
(except I was blonde)..
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11. Academic Advisors Must Understand The
Needs Of The Students
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12. The Needs of These Students...
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13. Will Be Very Different Than
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14. Will Be Very Different Than
The Needs Of....
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15. This Student
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16. Academic Advisors Who Can Truly Empathize
And Understand What Students Are Going Through Are Treasured...
Don’t
Great Academic Advisors Should Understand.. Worry, I
understand how
you feel.
Phew!
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17. Academic Advisors Who Can Truly Empathize
And Understand What Students Are Going Through Are Treasured...
Don’t
Great Academic Advisors Should Understand.. Worry, I
understand how
you feel.
• What the student is going through from a
professional and personal lens
• How to meet the needs of the students
• The student’s future career goals
• How to best help the students
• And they should sincerely care
Phew!
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18. Great Academic Advisors Are
Pro-Active
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19. Great Academic Advisors Are
Pro-Active
“I put the fire out before it starts.”
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20. Great Academic Advisors Are
Pro-Active
“Don’t worry about that class, you’re covered.”
“I put the fire out before it starts.”
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21. Great Academic Advisors Are
Pro-Active
“Don’t worry about that class, you’re covered.”
“I put the fire out before it starts.”
“Did you know you they offer that class next quarter too?”
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22. Great Academic Advisors Are
Pro-Active
“Don’t worry about that class, you’re covered.”
“I put the fire out before it starts.”
“Did you know you they offer that class next quarter too?”
“Checking in to see how things are going.
Do you need anything?”
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23. Great Advisors Go The Extra Mile...
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24. Great Advisors Go The Extra Mile...
“Did you see the jobs posted
today at the new school
district?
I know the principal.
Yeah, don’t worry, I’ll give
him a call tomorrow and let
him know you’re looking for
a new teaching job.”
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25. Great Advisors Go The Extra Mile...
“Did you see the jobs posted
today at the new school
district?
I know the principal.
Yeah, don’t worry, I’ll give
him a call tomorrow and let
him know you’re looking for
a new teaching job.”
Because they want to...
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26. Great Advisors Go The Extra Mile...
“Did you see the jobs posted
today at the new school
district?
I know the principal.
Yeah, don’t worry, I’ll give
him a call tomorrow and let
him know you’re looking for
a new teaching job.”
Because they want to...
Not because they have to...
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27. Great Academic Advisors Change Lives..
“I had been let go from my teaching position
due to funding right before the new school year
was to begin. I was devastated. I decided to
work on my Master's degree. I graduated from
National Louis University so I decided to go
back to NLU. I tried to get into several programs
without success. Every program was filled and I
nobody seemed to care about my situation even
though I was an alumni, except for Robyn. She
worked all weekend trying to find a program for
me. She called professors and pleaded my case.
Before the next weekend she had me lined up
and in classes! I was amazed at how hard she
worked to help me. She even gave me leads on
job opportunities. I obtained my certification in
ELL. Because of her devotion to helping me, I
am now employed in a fabulous school district. I
would not have secured the position if I didn't
have my ELL certification! The district would
not have hired me without it. I have the teaching
job I always dreamed of. I am helping students
who are at risk and I really owe it all to Robyn.”
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28. Image Credits!
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29. Thank You For Watching This Presentation!
Questions or Comments?
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