“…For this study, academic advising was viewed as a student support service where an institutional representative (in this case, an academic advisor) dispenses guidance and information to a college student, concerning matters related to academics, social or personal issues (Kuhn, 2008). The content discussed during an advising appointment can range from major or degree requirements, course selections, career direction or, at times, mental and physical well-being of a student (Champlin-Scharff, 2010;Flatley et al, 2013;Smith & Allen, 2014;Williams, 2007). In addition, academic advisors have a unique position in the lives of students based on their positions and regular interactions with them (Egan, 2015).…”