Goals
1 - Address the advising needs of higher education state-wide
a) Identify, prioritize, and address critical issues facing academic advising
(Survey members needs)
b) Provide comprehensive professional development opportunities
(Drive-In workshops, speakers)
2 - Advance the body of knowledge on academic advising
a) Promote and support scholarship related to the enhancement of academic advising through further understanding of the student, the campus environment, advising processes, and related areas
(Special issues of newsletters)
b) Disseminate knowledge acquired from scholarship
(Resources link outline, speakers, conference and professional development fund)
3 - Champion the educational role of academic advising to enhance student learning and development, and educate university and college decision makers about the role of quality academic advising in higher education.
a) Identify and develop strategies for fostering collaboration and education among various external constituencies state-wide.
(Drive-In workshops, advising summit)
b)Identify and develop practical strategies and materials for use by college and university leaders.
(Special issues, Resource page)
4 - Ensure the effectiveness of the KAAN organization
a) Promote diversity within the organization
(Membership recruitment strategies)
b) Create environments and processes that promote growth and sustain inclusion and involvement in the organization.
(Resource page, Drive-In workshops, Committee membership)
c) Enhance KAAN's visibility and credibility as the resource for concerns and needs involving advising in Kansas.
(Resource page, Drive-In workshop, Special issues)
