In my experience, higher education tends to be reactive by nature and less proactive. While we do set future goals, the primary focus is still on lag measures. My institution is no exception to this typical human condition. It can feel like we run from one crisis to the next as staff. My innovation proposal is much more proactive.
The invitation to innovate advising flips the script and instead seeks to empower and give ownership to students from their earliest interactions with advisors and the college programs.
Crucial Conversations and The Influencer Model are two key strategies that will continue to guide this work: supporting a culture change and a new approach to learning through advising.
The Advisor That Cares 