Developmental Advising Through Life Roles

Abstract

Expanding developmental advising through life roles offers the opportunity for advising to realize its potential as a developmental and integrating force in higher education. The author suggests a model for moving into these life roles as well as ideas for academic advisors to use in incorporating leisure and leadership perspectives into their advising.

Developmental Advising: The Elusive Ideal

“…Advising continues to be one of the best vehicles for accomplishing this goal (Crockett, 1985;Gordon, 1988;Ender, Winston & Miller, 1982). Much has been written about developmental advising and its benefits; definitions and suggestions for practice abound (Abel, 1988;Beasley-Fielstein, 1986;Chickering & Reiser, 1993;Ender, Winston, & Miller, 1982;Frost, 1990;Gordon, 1988;McIntire et al, 1992;Winston, Miller, Ender, Grites, & Associates, 1984). Some evidence shows, however, that little progress has been made in implementing developmental advising consistently across campuses (Habley & Crockett, 1988).…”

Developmental Advising: The Elusive Ideal

“…Advising continues to be one of the best vehicles f o r accomplishing this goal (Crockett, 1985;Gordon, 1988;Winston, Ender, & Miller, 1982). Much has been written about developmental advising and its benefits; definitions and suggestions for practice abound (Abel, 1988;Beasley-Fielstein, 1986;Chickering & Reiser, 1993;Ender, Winston, & Miller, 1982;Frost, 1990;Gordon, 1988;McIntire et al, 1992;Winston, Ender, & Miller, 1982;Winston, Miller, Ender, Grites, & Associates, 1984). Some evidence shows, however, that little progress has been made in implementing developmental advising consistently across campuses (Habley & ~r o c k e t t , 1988).…”