Title
Qualitative Analysis of Student Perceptions: “Some Advisors Care. Some Don't.”
Abstract
University-based academic advising at a large, Great Lakes state institution was designed to support first-year students' transition to college. We conducted individual interviews and facilitated story circles with 162 students to determine their perceived effectiveness of advising. Analyses revealed four overarching themes: student difficulty making the distinction between roles of high school guidance counselors and postsecondary academic advisors, advisor communication, student desire for a relationship, and advisor accessibility. On the basis of data gathered, we developed a model for understanding the formation and maintenance of student advising perceptions.
Department(s)
Psychology
Document Type
Article
DOI
https://doi.org/10.12930/nacada-15-027
Keywords
qualitative analysis, story circles, student perceptions
Publication Date
2017
Recommended Citation
Walker, Ruth V., Alexandra I. Zelin, Carolyn Behrman, and Rachel Strnad. "Qualitative analysis of student perceptions:“Some advisors care. Some don't.”." NACADA Journal 37, no. 2 (2017): 44-54.
Journal Title
NACADA Journal 37
