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- Title
The Trickle-Down Effect of Institutional Vision: Vision Statements and Academic Advising.
- Authors
Abelman, Robert; Atkin, David; Dalessandro, Amy; Snyder-Suhy, Sharon; Janstova, Patricie
- Abstract
A description of the kinds of educated humans to be cultivated at a particular institution can be found in the college or university vision statement. The extent that vision is reflected in the governing models of advising operations, known by personnel, and transformed into day-to-day activities was assessed through a NACADA membership survey. Findings suggest a significant disconnect between the lofty educational aspirations and priorities stated in vision statements and the pragmatics of academic advising operations. The trickle-down effect of institutional vision through advising units is further impeded by a lack of access to and familiarity with vision statements, particularly at large, public institutions. Increased advising-supervisor access to upper administration and more carefully crafted vision statements can make visions actionable.
- Subjects
COUNSELING in higher education; EDUCATIONAL counseling; MISSION statements; FACULTY advisors; PUBLIC institutions; SURVEYS; HIGHER education; ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc.; STRATEGIC planning
- Publication
NACADA Journal, 2007, Vol 27, Issue 1, p4
- ISSN
0271-9517
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12930/0271-9517-27.1.4