For New Advisors

The New Advisor Guidebook edited by Pat Folsom, Franklin Yoder, and Jennifer E. Joslin is an informative text that provides a comprehensive overview of the college advising process. This is an essential resource for those new to academic advising, whether they are full-time or faculty advisors. A detailed chart identifies what new advisors should know by the end of their first year in the role and where their professional development should be within three years. The book goes into detail about the conceptual, informational, and relational components of advising. Explanation is provided about how to conduct advisory sessions for individuals and groups. Online advising is also addressed. Direction is given on how to translate theory into practice. Case studies and professional development exercises are included throughout the book. This guidebook should be required reading for anyone newly appointed to the role of academic advisor.