Appendix

National Academic Advising Association

The NATIONAL ACADEMIC ADVISING ASSOCIATION (NACADA), promotes and supports quality academic advising in institutions of higher education to enhance the educational development of students. NACADA provides a forum for discussion, debate, and the exchange of ideas pertaining to academic advising through numerous activities and publications. NACADA also serves as an advocate for effective academic advising by providing a Consultants Bureau, an Awards Program, and funding for research related to academic advising.

 

The National Academic Advising Association evolved from the first National Conference on Academic Advising in 1977 and now has over 9800 members representing all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and several other international countries. Members represent higher education institutions across the spectrum of Carnegie classifications and include professional advisors, faculty, administrators and students whose responsibilities include academic advising.

 

NACADA functions with volunteer leadership with support from the NACADA Executive Office. Members have full voting rights and elect the national board of directors as well as other leaders within the organization. NACADA is designated by the IRS as a 501(c)3 non-profit educational association incorporated in Kansas.

 

Vision

• NACADA is the leader within the global education community for the theory, delivery, application and advancement of academic advising to enhance student learning and development.

• Addresses the academic advising needs of higher education

• Advances the body of knowledge of academic advising

• Champions the educational role of academic advising to enhance student learning and development.

• Affirms the role of academic advising in supporting institutional mission and vitality

• Encourages the contributions of all members and promote the involvement of diverse populations

 

 

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