Abstract - NACADA

Assessment of Academic Advising: An Overview
Rich Robbins and Karen Boston
F4
Abstract
This foundational session will provide a general introduction to the overall processes involved in assessment of
academic advising, Participants will be provided with justification for conducting assessment of academic advising,
introduced to the concepts of vision, mission, and goals for advising, and provided a brief introduction to stakeholders,
process/delivery outcomes, student learning outcomes, and outcome measures involved in the assessment of
advising.
Outline
I. Definitions of assessment
II. Reasons for conducting assessment
III. The assessment cycle
IV. Introduction of vision, mission, and goals for advising
V. Identifying stakeholders
VI. Identifying student learning outcomes
VII. Mapping the students’ learning experiences
VIII. Identifying measures
IX. Acting upon the outcome data
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