Master Advising Certificate Program

Master Advisor Certificate Mission Statement

In keeping with the Old Dominion University Undergraduate Advising Mission Statement and Goals (as published in the Undergraduate Catalog), assist faculty in developing the skills and perspectives needed to successfully teach students how to achieve their academic and career goals. 
The program has three learning objectives:

1. Level 1 - Conceptual

   • Understand that advising is teaching
   • Ability to explain how advising is teaching
   • Understand the importance of advising as a retention tool
     

2. Level 2 - Relational

   • Develop the skills and perspectives needed to serve as a mentor to undergraduate students
   • Understand the communication processes in relation to student development theory
   • Develop the ability to assist students in their academic and career planning
   • Understand the curricular planning process to meet graduation requirements
   • Understand the needs of different student populations
     

3. Level 3 - Informational

   • Learn how to navigate and find University information in printed an online formats
   • Demonstrate use of LEO ONLINE and DegreeWorks
   • Possess knowledge of the services available to students and the basic referral process

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Advising Awards

The program has been developed under the leadership of the Office of Advising and Transfer Programs in Academic Enhancement and with input from faculty advisors representing the academic colleges.  Those who earn the Master Advisor Certificate are eligible for nomination to the annual Old Dominion University Academic Advisor of the Year Award.  The winner of the ODU Advisor Award will then be nominated for the Region 2 National Academic Advising Association's (NACADA) Award as well as the national competition.  Deadline for ODU Award Nominations is November 1, 2012.

Advising Awards Nomination Form

Master Advisors Eligible for Nomination

ODU Advising Award Winners