I possess more than ten years of work experience in undergraduate student services, program advising, administration, and secondary and higher education, with ability to:
a. Uniquely understand current career trends and how to impart that knowledge to students
b. Communicate effectively and discuss thoroughly academic requirements for graduation;
c. Speak effective in front of large groups and diverse audiences;
d. Able to advise students about academic and non-academic program options offered by the higher education institutions;
e. Demonstrate positive leadership, knowledge, and expertise in the field of advising.
Academic Advising Experience
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Competent, creative and analytical and judgment skills with the ability resolve conflicts and problems.
Challenges College Students Face in Higher Education Today
Colleges must take serious steps to assist potential and current students succeed in school, because there are numerous challenges facing the new generation of clients. The new college student is no longer the typical 18 – 22 year old. The new student body varies widely in their characteristics, and they present unique challenges. Some challenges facing adult-learners today:
a. Cost to attend, textbooks and financial aid – The cost to attend college has increased drastically over the years, and government and gift aid has not kept pace with the growing cost of attendance;
b. Increase numbers of non-traditional and first-generation college bound student – Students in this group can experience social and culture adjustments to college;
c. Academic preparedness is also a challenge for some students, because students are juggling work, family, and school;
d. Lack of technology skills can contribute drastically to students meeting the academic obligations;
e. Time management and personal responsibility can be key to a student’s success, and if these systems are not put in place, college can be a struggle for any
a. Uniquely understand current career trends and how to impart that knowledge to students
b. Communicate effectively and discuss thoroughly academic requirements for graduation;
c. Speak effective in front of large groups and diverse audiences;
d. Able to advise students about academic and non-academic program options offered by the higher education institutions;
e. Demonstrate positive leadership, knowledge, and expertise in the field of advising.
Academic Advising Experience
I posse work experience in academic advising and student services that focuses on exceptional quality …show more content…
Competent, creative and analytical and judgment skills with the ability resolve conflicts and problems.
Challenges College Students Face in Higher Education Today
Colleges must take serious steps to assist potential and current students succeed in school, because there are numerous challenges facing the new generation of clients. The new college student is no longer the typical 18 – 22 year old. The new student body varies widely in their characteristics, and they present unique challenges. Some challenges facing adult-learners today:
a. Cost to attend, textbooks and financial aid – The cost to attend college has increased drastically over the years, and government and gift aid has not kept pace with the growing cost of attendance;
b. Increase numbers of non-traditional and first-generation college bound student – Students in this group can experience social and culture adjustments to college;
c. Academic preparedness is also a challenge for some students, because students are juggling work, family, and school;
d. Lack of technology skills can contribute drastically to students meeting the academic obligations;
e. Time management and personal responsibility can be key to a student’s success, and if these systems are not put in place, college can be a struggle for any