Chapter 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of prescriptive advising?

Answer 1

Information sharing

Question 2

List examples of prescriptive advising.

Answer 2

Informing a student on how to:

• Choose correct courses
• Register for courses
• File for financial aid
• Get a parking pass
• File grievance paperwork

Question 3

What is the purpose of proactive (intrusive) advising?

Answer 3

Mitigating problems early

Question 4

List examples of proactive (intrusive) advising?

Answer 4

Keeping tabs on at-risk student performance
Assisting with plans for time development
Referring to tutoring services and other learning resources

Question 5

What is the purpose of developmental advising?

Answer 5

Holistic personal and professional development

Question 6

List examples of developmental advising.

Answer 6

Assisting students to:

• identify personal strengths and weaknesses
• identify personal and professional goals
• consider advantages and disadvantages of potential job offers
• problem solve academic issues