Revolutionizing Academic Advising  The Wichita State University TRIO Approach
Channel: Educational Opportunity Association
Date: 27/11/2023

The Academic Advising Management System was developed at the Wichita State University (KS).  (approved Promising Practice 10/11/13).  One service that the Wichita State University (WSU) Upward Bound Math-Science (UBMS) Program provides in support of its mission is academic advising. A key practice with the WSU approach is the data collection and management of information essential for effective advising of the students.  This information includes students’ progress toward completing their required curriculum and enrollment pattern in math and science courses. It is also used for strategic planning by the UBMS program personnel for whom the information helps inform study group formation, tutoring needs and summer course design.  While UB programs commonly provide academic advising services to its students, the WSU approach is more comprehensive and includes additional stakeholders.