Coordinated Academic Advising: Key to Success for Education Majors

Authors

  • Harvey Allen Monmouth University
  • Joseph Corriero Monmouth University
  • Terri Rothman Monmouth University
  • Shelia Baldwin Monmouth University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26209/mj1261413

Keywords:

advising, academic advising, adviser, advisor, education majors, coordinated advising, coordinated academic advising, assessment

Abstract

This case study describes the process through which faculty within Monmouth University's School of Education used multiple data sources to develop guidelines and procedures to promote an effective, coordinated academic advising program. We discuss the development of advising resources created specifically to address the unique needs of education majors.

Author Biographies

Harvey Allen, Monmouth University

Harvey Allen is an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, School Counseling, and Special Education, at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, New Jersey. He can be reached at hallen@monmouth.edu.

Joseph Corriero, Monmouth University

Joseph Corriero is an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, School Counseling, and Special Education, at Monmouth University. He can be reached at jcorrier@monmouth.edu.

Terri Rothman, Monmouth University

Terri Rothman is an associate dean for the School of Education at Monmouth University. She can be reached at trothman@monmouth.edu.

Shelia Baldwin, Monmouth University

Shelia Baldwin is an associate professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Monmouth University, She can be reached at sbaldwin@monmouth.edu.

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Vol. 12 (2010): The Mentor: An Academic Advising Journal

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