Supporting faculty who advise: Using findings from the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement to activate discussions

Abstract

The primary objective of this session is to have an informed discussion about ways to better support faculty who serve as academic advisors at four-year institutions. Session participants will leave this session with at least one personal and actionable goal to improve the conditions of faculty advisors at their institution. Using survey results from over 8,000 faculty advisors who taught undergraduates at 127 four-year institutions as a backdrop, participants will engage in active discussions about the academic culture and reward structures that affect faculty advisors. Participants will also learn the degree to which serving as a faculty advisor contributes to their use of effective educational practices in the classroom.