The increasing costs of higher education coupled with the reduction of state and federal government support during the last decade have led to careful institutional assessment of campus services. Institutions of higher education are becoming increasingly more aware of which services contribute to student persistence and degree obtainment. It comes as no surprise that some services are more likely to be rewarded through financial incentives.
Many institutions acknowledge and reward the role of the advisor.
Throughout higher education, advising has become a mandatory part of the undergraduate experience. And rightfully so. The role of advising has changed drastically in the last decade. Advisors play a much more important role in the lives of students as did some of their predecessors. As advisors practice developmental and intrusive advising, student retention and success rates may improve.