Use Of An Advising Team

The Michael J. Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University uses selected faculty members on an Advising Team, and provides access to them through walk-in advising hours.  Compared to our previous approach of assigning students to all faculty members, the benefits of this system for the students are more efficient and effective advising.  Students have access to advising at more times, and are more likely to get correct answers quickly.  The benefits for the faculty are that the faculty members on the Team enjoy advising and can have their performance expectations tailored to include advising, while those faculty members who are not interested in advising do not have to participate.  This system acknowledges the differing interests, performance requirements (e.g., research), and abilities of faculty members.  Other colleges and universities may find this approach beneficial for their students and faculty.