Taking the LEAP (Learner Engaged Advising Programs): VCCS Advising Practices and Recommendations

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Title: Taking the LEAP (Learner Engaged Advising Programs): VCCS Advising Practices and Recommendations
Language: English
Authors: Burge-Hall, Valerie, Garrison, Latoya, Giles-Brown, Leigh, Lepore, Dan, McNall, Melanie, Pauly, Christine, Quinn, Andrew, Vaughn Jordan, Lisa
Source: Inquiry. Jul 2019 22(1).
Availability: Virginia Community College System. e-mail: info@vccs.edu; Web site: https://commons.vccs.edu/inquiry/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 2019
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Two Year Colleges
Descriptors: Community Colleges, College Administration, Best Practices, Academic Advising, Strategic Planning, Accountability, Two Year College Students, Academic Achievement, Holistic Approach, Professional Development, Program Design, School Holding Power, Technology Integration, Standards
Geographic Terms: Virginia
Abstract: The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) administration identified the need for adequate and proactive advising programs to foster student success. This paper presents a review of "best practices" in advising to determine commonalities, provides a comparison with current VCCS advising practices, and offers recommendations that support the goal of ensuring high quality advising programs.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2019
Accession Number: EJ1224779
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) administration identified the need for adequate and proactive advising programs to foster student success. This paper presents a review of "best practices" in advising to determine commonalities, provides a comparison with current VCCS advising practices, and offers recommendations that support the goal of ensuring high quality advising programs.