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Center for Excellence in Academic Advising Site Index Overview of the Center Introduction The Center and Advising The Importance of Advising The Role of the Adviser On Advising My Role as an Adviser Advisers' Tools and Techniques Communication Skills Active Listening Skills Effective Communication Skills Listening Skills Making Effective Referrals Entrance-to-College/Major Procedures Entrance-to-College/Major Requirements The First Ten Questions to Ask an Advisee Flexibility in General Education Interpreting a Degree Audit Using eLion to Send E-mail to Advisees Advising Resources Links to Penn State online resources Academic Administrative Policies and Procedures Advising @ PSU Advising Updates Associate Degree Programs eLion Glossary of Academic Terms Law School Resources The Mentor: An Academic Advising Journal Policies and Rules for Undergraduate Students University Advising Council University Bulletin University Faculty Senate Policies and Rules for Undergraduate Students University Undergraduate Advising Handbook Links to other online resources Advising Standards and Values NACADA (National Academic Advising Association) NACADA Clearinghouse of Academic Advising Resources NACADA Listserv on academic advising NACADA Statement of Core Values of Academic Advising Bibliography Academic Advising: A Comprehensive Handbook Advising for General Education Advising Students with Disabilities Am I Liable? Faculty Advising Examined: Enhancing the Potential of College Faculty as Advisors HEATH Resource Center for the American Council on Education, “Strategies for Advising Disabled Students for Postsecondary Education” NACADA Journal The Penn State Adviser Reaffirming the Role of Faculty in Academic Advising Student Characteristics Matter: Implications for Academic Advising Teaching Through Academic Advising: A Faculty Perspective Transforming Academic Advising Through the Use of Information Technology Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) How do I find out about my advisees? How do I help an advisee to plan a course of study? How do I help an advisee to plan for life after undergraduate school? How do I help an advisee who is in academic difficulty? What skills do I need to do these things well? How do I interpret placement actions? How do I help an advisee petition for exceptions to the rules? What are the legal ramifications of being an adviser? What Advanced Placement (AP) credits does Penn State accept? Where can I learn more about advising and students? Who can talk to my advisee about other majors, programs, or services? What financial aid issues should I know about? What referrals should I make? How do I document my academic advising in my promotion and tenure dossier? Site Index (this page)

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