Academic advising is a collaborative process between an advisor and a student, aiming to assist the student in defining and attaining academic goals, accessing relevant information and services, and making responsible decisions that align with their interests, abilities, and degree requirements. Career and graduate study decisions may also be included in the advising process. Advising should be tailored to address the individual needs of each student, which may involve referral services. (Noel-Levitz, 1997)

Academic advising can also benefit teachers in several ways, including:
  1. Improved understanding of student needs: teachers can gain a better understanding of their student’s academic and career goals, strengths, and challenges. This can help teachers tailor their instruction and support to better meet their students’ needs.
  2. Better communication and collaboration: Academic advising provides opportunities for teachers to communicate and collaborate with academic advisors, faculty members, and other staff members who work with students. This can lead to a more cohesive and supportive learning environment.
  3. Professional development: Academic advising can provide teachers with opportunities for professional development, such as training on advising techniques and strategies for supporting students.
  4. Increased job satisfaction: By supporting students in their academic and career goals, teachers can experience a greater sense of fulfillment in their work and a stronger connection to their students.
  5. Enhanced student success: Academic advising can help teachers identify and support at-risk students, leading to increased student success and higher retention rates. NACADA, 2003

Our interactive webpage includes micro-module, short video / Infographic which can give you some tips on academic advising. Also, CLEAR will organize different academic advising related workshops from time to time. For more information about the Academic Advisory System in the CUHK, please take a look at Academic Advisory System website.

Office of Student Affairs (OSA) offers counselling/ sharing sessions, in-house training, and general academic advising information for academic advisors. Please contact Office of Student Affairs for further Information. Also, National Academic Advising Association: The Global Community for Academic Advising (NACADA), a non-profit, international, and educational association which provides a lot of academic advising information for academic advisor.

You may find the relevant information of our CLEAR website and the Implementation of the Academic Advisory System Handbook.