Webinar | The Next Evolution of Proactive Advising

Proactive advising, which began in the 1970s as an early-intervention strategy to prevent academic struggles, has evolved into a cornerstone of student success in higher education.

Paired with today’s technological tools and advancements, this type of advising has the potential to help keep students on track, reduce inefficiencies such as pricey, unnecessary credits, and improve retention at a time when many institutions face financial strain. Experts will discuss what we can learn from its history to understand where it’s headed, and how it can pair with new technology to improve student outcomes.

Panelists :

Melissa Irvin, Senior Associate Vice Provost for Student Success, The University of Tennessee Knoxville

Raishell Johnson, Director of the University Advisement Center, Georgia State University

Meira Z. Kensky, Senior Assistant Dean and Director of Undergraduate Advising, University of Virginia, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

Robbie Lopez-Shue, Executive Director Student Success Center, Butler University

Ann McAdam Griffin, Director of the Hoffman Family Center for Career Development, Babson College