Academic Advising Is Not a Profession: Who Knew?

Authors

  • Joshua Larson University of Utah
  • Jason Barkemeyer University of Utah
  • Anna Johnson University of Utah

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26209/mj1761259

Keywords:

academic advising, profession

Abstract

No Abstract Provided.

Author Biographies

Joshua Larson, University of Utah

Joshua M. Larson, M.A., is a program manager and academic advisor for the athletic training education program at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. He can be reached at joshua.larson@health.utah.edu.

Jason Barkemeyer, University of Utah

Jason P. Barkemeyer, M.Ed., is an academic advising coordinator in the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. He can be reached at jason.barkemeyer@utah.edu.

Anna Johnson, University of Utah

Anna C. Johnson, M.Ed., is an academic advising coordinator in the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. She can be reached at anna.johnson@business.utah.edu.

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The authors thank Dr. Sharon Aiken-Wisniewski of the University of Utah for her energy, enthusiasm, knowledge, and support. Dr. Aiken-Wisniewski has been a terrific guide and mentor. Currently, she is assistant vice president for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Studies and associate dean of University College.

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