Building Strong Adviser-Advisee Relationships for Minority Student Success
- Curtis R. Youngs (Iowa State University)
Abstract
Students are faced with a myriad of potential challenges as they navigate their academic career, but they do not have to face those challenges alone. By establishing a strong relationship with an academic adviser knowledgeable in the student’s field of study, students can become connected to that adviser’s web of contacts that includes student services support specialists, potential graduate student mentors, and employers in the public and private sectors. Building functional adviser-advisee relationships is a shared responsibility between students and faculty/staff. In this presentation, we will discuss a variety of potential strategies to initiate and cultivate effective adviser-advisee relationships that are built on mutual trust and respect.