I have spent a ton of time over the last two years researching and studying the historical basis of many events in higher education. However, I haven't spent much time actually researching the history of my chosen profession: advising.
There doesn't seem to much research in this area, but I have found a few resources that may serve as a springboard for future personal research on this topic. One article that was particularly interesting to me was this one by Melissa Kupfer which was publishing in The Mentor. It deals strictly with faculty advisors and not with professional advisors.
History of Advising-
Originally was provided by the president of the college; then moved to a faculty advising system
Areas of History of Professionalism
1. Knowledge Base- Educational background and profressional development. Professional development means attending and presenting at NACADA, campus tranings, webinars, classes.
2. Work Ethic & Style- Means work hours and attendance. Punctuality. Office appearance. Available resources for students. Connection with students (i.e. confidentiality). Collaborative or independent. Generational differences.
3. Communication- Is attitude and ejavascript:void(0)tiquette(do you come off as being pleasant, warm and honest or short, frustrated or guarded Your attitude is being conveyed! Be listening to understand not just ot be heard. Verbal, email, presentation, written, texting.
4. Awareness- Each person is an individual. Your awareness is never done. You need to continue to learn.
5. Presence/Behavior- Confident, moativated, ambitious. intelligent, respectful.
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