ADL 220 - Student Advising Foundations

Delivery Options Online Asynchronous

UCalgary Continuing Education

Course Description

This course will introduce you to academic advising theories and best practices in higher education environments. Explore student development and learning models and their application in promoting student success, engagement and retention. Examine the context of higher education and issues facing advising professionals as they support and guide students in their academic careers.

Course Details

By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

Explain the role and value of student advising and services within college and university settings
Identify differing needs of students by stage of development, diversity, and personal characteristics as the student moves in, moves through and moves on from the college/university
Apply relevant student development, engagement and learning theories to improve and inform practice
Analyze strengths and weaknesses of various academic advising approaches and delivery modes
Create a personal plan for integrating effective advising practices, tools and resources in a professional setting

Topics of Instruction:

Definitions of academic advising and associated advising activities
Models of student development and post-secondary student experiences
Shift from information driven prescriptive advising to holistic developmental advising
Post-secondary learning advising and self-regulated learning
Contemporary approaches to advising, including proactive, appreciative, and engagement advising

Applies Towards the Following Program(s)

Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Adult and Community Education : Optional Courses
Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Career and Academic Advising : Career and Academic Advising Specialization Courses
Certificate in Career Development and Academic Advising : Career Development and Academic Advising Specialization Courses

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ADL 220 - 016

Apr 01, 2025

Online Asynchronous

Available

Online Asynchronous

Apr 01, 2025 to May 26, 2025

30.0

Online Asynchronous

Flat Fee non-credit

$549.00

CE 5% Bundle Discount

Reading List / Textbook

No textbook required. All readings will be provided in class.

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.