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Enhancing Student Success Through Effective Career Advising Strategies

This presentation by Sonja R. Burk and Karen Austin from Middle Tennessee State University focuses on the impactful role of career advising in academic success. By discussing vital truths about student-advisor relationships, they highlight the importance of trust, engagement, and understanding a student's career aspirations. The session explores the demographics of MTSU's undergraduate population, which includes a significant number of first-generation students and those from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing tailored advising approaches that support their unique needs.

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Enhancing Student Success Through Effective Career Advising Strategies

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  1. Advising Truths with Student Success Sonja R Burk, M.Ed.Karen Austin, M.A. Middle Tennessee State University College of Liberal Arts Advisors What We Know For Sure

  2. College of Liberal Arts Careers What can I do with this major? Would you like fries with that?

  3. Let’s talk about….. • Career Advising vs. Academic Advising • Successes we’ve had at MTSU • Case Study Example

  4. Academic Advising IS Career Advising • Career advising is a large part of our advising success • It starts in the advisor’s office • This is substantiated by the National Association of Colleges and Employers ‘16-17 report.

  5. Why is this Important? • The largest groups of students coming out of high school in the coming decade will be Hispanics, low-income, and those who are the first in their family to go to college

  6. MTSU’s 2017 Student Population • 66% of Student Population is College Ready (ACT composite 21+) • Approximately 20,000 undergraduates (11% in College of Liberal Arts) • ~50% Pell eligible • ~50% First Generation

  7. This I believe… (no really – What works for us) • Advising Truths… • You cannot successfully advise someone you do not know • You cannot successfully advise someone who does not trust you • You can successfully advise someone when you are engaged in the conversation • You can successfully advise someone when you are aware of their career goals

  8. Hi, Are you busy? I have a quick question.

  9. Establishing the Student Relationship • Holistic & Appreciative Advising – Setting the Tone • Welcoming and friendly office • Water and healthy snacks • Positive and inspirational quotes in office • Appointment times: 30, 45, and 60 minutes

  10. Advising Truths with Student SuccessEstablishing a Student Relationship • Holistic & Appreciative Advising – Establishing Trust • Inquire about current classes, professors, organizations, etc. • Open-ended questions • Sum-up/Close the meeting with Action Items for both of you • Follow through on your Action Items

  11. Career Questions

  12. Advising Truths with Student Success • A student’s career journey needs to start in the advisor’s office

  13. Facilitators • Sonja Burk, M.Ed., MTSU College of Liberal Arts Advisor • Karen Austin, M.A., MTSU College of Liberal Arts Advisor

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