Overview of Functional Area Resources and Practice
Key Components, Mission
ACADEMIC ADVISING
PROGRAMS (AAP).
Mission: to assist students in the
development of meaningful
educational plans.
The formal education of students
is purposeful, holistic, and
consists of curriculum and the co-
curriculum. The AAP must
identify relevant and desirable
student learning and development
outcomes and provide programs
and services that encourage the
achievement of those outcomes.
Highlights of history
https://www.nacadajournal.org/
doi/pdf/10.12930/0271-9517-
29.2.18 (Important events in the
Development of Academic
Advising in the US)
After Morrill Acts of 1863 and
1869, the inclusion of practical
subjects to the curriculum made
higher education available to
more students. Diversification
of students, curricula and
institutions continues, the need
for more specialized services
for students also grew.
Coeducation was the catalyst
for the creation of the position
of dean of women, which can
be seen as the forerunner of
student personnel services from
which many forms of advising
were employed.
1940s and 1950s: faculty
members were still the primary
academic advisors for students.
1960s and 1970s: the
development of complementary
ways to advise students.
Sources of information
https://nacada.ksu.edu/Resources/Acade
mic-Advising-Today.aspx (Academic
Advising Today is the quarterly
electronic publication of NACADA, it
provides a venue for sharing of advising
experiences and discussion of ideas
related to the theory and practice of
academic advising in higher education.
https://nacada.ksu.edu/Programs/Online-
Education.aspx NACADA’s online
education, designed to provide a
theoretical and practical approach to
building advising knowledge.
Gordon, V. N., Habley, Wesley R.,
Grites, Thomas J., & National Academic
Advising Association , issuing body.
(2008). Academic advising : a
comprehensive handbook (Second
edition.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-
Bass, a Wiley imprint.
(https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/os
u/reader.action?docID=468650)
Folsom, P., Yoder, Franklin L., & Joslin,
Jennifer. (2015). The new advisor
guidebook : mastering the art of
Professional Observations and Reflections
Organizations
The National Academic Many studies on graduate
Advising Association success and retention rates
(NACADA) among underrepresented student
https://nacada.ksu.edu population in higher education
mentioned the value of
mentorship, and I believe
academic advising is one of
program that can serve as a
mentor for underserved students.
Advisor’s role is more than just
advising students about their
curriculum; but could also
influence another person’s life
for the better (rewarding part of
the job).
An Academic Advisor must have
an in-depth knowledge about the
curriculum, prerequisite courses,
transfer requirements, as well as
other programs and services
available on campus to support
students’ success. Apart from
academic function, a good
academic advisor must be
sensitive/aware on well-being
related issues of the students.
Early detection on mental health
issue is really important for an
early alert and early intervention

MULTICULTURAL
STUDENT PROGRAMS AND
SERVICES (MSPS)
Mission: to promote academic
and personal growth of
traditionally underserved
students, work with the entire
campus to create an institutional
and community climate of justice,
promote access and equity in
higher education, and offer
programs that educate the campus
about diversity.
The founding of NACADA
(1979): professionalization of
academic advising.
The expansion of the civil rights
movement begun in 1960s
promoted increased access to
students whose attendance in
higher education had been
highly underrepresented. The
establishment of Multicultural
Student programs and Services
was initially created to respond
to institutions’ lack of readiness
to address expanded student
populations and the disparity of
graduation and retention rates
academic advising. San Francisco, CA:
Jossey-Bass.
(https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/os
u/reader.action?docID=4038953)
Habley, W. R., & National Academic
Advising Association. (2004). The status
of academic advising : findings from the
ACT sixth national survey. Manhattan,
Kansas]: National Academic Advising
Association.
Association of American Colleges and
Universities Peer Review : Academic
Advising (Winter 2008, Vol 10, No. 1)
https://www.aacu.org/publications-
research/periodicals/toward-reflective-
conversations-advising-approach-
promotes-self
Untold Stories: Histories of Students of
Color at Oregon State University,
Campus Tour Guidebook (2015)
http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/oregonmultic
ulturalarchives/2015/12/05/campus-tour-
guidebook-2/
https://dce.oregonstate.edu/cultural-
resource-centers
Hall, J. C., & Theriot, M. T. (2016).
Developing Multicultural Awareness,
Knowledge, and Skills: Diversity
so students could get help they
needed before they reach point of
breaking.
I really like the journal by
Marcia B. Baxter Magolda and
Patricia M. King which gives a
reflective approach in practical
conversation with students
during academic advising.
National Association for In recent years more and more
Diversity Officers in students of colors and other
Higher Education minority groups entering the
(NADOHE) world of higher education.
https://www.nadohe.org However, accessibility doesn’t
always mean inclusivity.
Conference for Race and What I like from the CAS guide
Ethnicity in American is that MSPS is not only
Higher Education available to serve and provide a
(NCORE) “home” for underserved student
https://www.ncore.ou.edu population but also involving a
/en/about/ whole campus community to
create an inclusive institution.

MSPS must assists the institution
in developing shared goals and
creating a sense of common
community that serves all its
constituents fairly and equitably
and is marked by:
Access to academic, social,
cultural, recreational and other
groups and activities
Opportunities for intentional
interaction and engagement
Integration
among White students and other Training Makes a Difference?
student populations such as
Black and Hispanic.
Multicultural Perspectives, 18(1), 35–41.
https://doi.org/10.1080/15210960.2016.1
125742
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Pope, R. L., Reynolds, Amy L., &
Mueller, John A. (2019). Multicultural
competence in student affairs : advancing
social justice and inclusion (Second
edition.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-
Bass, a Wiley brand.
Pope, R. L., Reynolds, Amy L.,
Mueller, John A., Ecklund, Timothy R.,
Weigand, Matthew J., & Musil, Caryn
McTighe. (2014). Creating multicultural
change on campus (First edition.). San
Francisco, California: Jossey-Bass.
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/osu
/reader.action?docID=1935740
St. Clair, S. E. (2007). The journey of
developing multicultural competence : a
phenomenological exploration of lived
experience in student affairs
professionals. Oregon State University.
The Coalition for The establishment of many
Multicultural Affairs cultural centers on campus is a
(CMA) very positive approach from
https://www.myacpa.org/ administration, however the
coalitions/multicultural- assessment on their goals and
affairs objectives are needed to make
sure that they function properly
Ohio Consortium of and not there just because they
Multicultural Centers in ticked the box.
Higher Education I also notice the lack of one
(OCMCHE) professional organization
https://www.ocmche.org exclusively for MSPS,
particularly on national level.
The National Association
for Multicultural
Education (NAME)
https://www.nameorg.org
Association for Black
Culture Centers (ABCC)
http://www.abcc.net
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Iverson, S. V., & Seher, C. L. (2017).

Investigating the Development of
Graduate Students' Multicultural
Competence in Student Affairs
Professional Preparation. Journal on
Excellence in College Teaching, 28(1),
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INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS PROGRAMS
(ISP)
Mission: to promote the
academic and personal growth
and development of international
students.
Program must:
Assess the needs of international
students, set priorities among
those needs, and responds to the
extent that the number of
students, facilities, and resources
permit.
Provide thorough information on
immigration regulations and
procedures, and interpret host
country immigration policy to the
campus community
Bevis, T. B., & Lucas,
Christopher J.
(2007). International students
in American colleges and
universities : a history (1st ed.).
New York: Palgrave
Macmillan.
Support for international
students started in the early
1900s. World War I and World
War II, the Great Depression,
the Cold War, and their
aftermath are the primary world
events related to the
development of international
student exchange. The critical
role that immigration
regulations played for visiting
and international students and
scholars begins with the
https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/i NAFSA: Association of
nternational-students-united-states International Educators, is
the world's largest
Learning across cultures. (1994) nonprofit association
(Completely rev. ed.). Washington, DC]: dedicated to international
NAFSA, Association of International education and exchange.
Educators. https://www.nafsa.org
Althen, G. (1995). The handbook of The Institute of
foreign student advising (Rev. ed.). International
Yarmouth, Me., USA: Intercultural Press. Education (IIE): a non-
profit organization which
National Association for Foreign focuses on International
Student Affairs. (2005). NAFSA Student Exchange and
adviser's manual of federal regulations Aid, Foreign Affairs, and
affecting foreign students and scholars. International Peace and
([2005 ed.].). Sewickley, PA: NAFSA. Security. IIE creates
programs of study and
training for students,
educators and
Looking at CAS requirements on
ISP I am very impressed on how
extensive the services needed to
promote the success of
international students in USA.
Accordingly, an international
student advisor has to have an
extensive knowledge and skills
as well. Most of them are related
to immigration regulations and
cultural adjustment. NAFSA
provided a lot of sources for
international educator, however
most of them are unaccessible for
public (member-only).
Cultural sensitifity and patience
when talking to non-english
speakers are needed.
 Provide professional services to
students in the areas of
counseling, advising, and
assistance in complying with
government regulations.
Orient international students to
the policies and expectation of the
institution, its culture, the host
country educational system, and
the host country in general.
Foster an international dimension
within the institution and the
community at large.
Promote positive interaction
among international students, and
between international and host
country students, the academic
community, and the community
at large.
Facilitate the enrollment and
retention of international students
Facilitate re-entry and cultural re-
adjustment related to the
student’s return home.
Reference:
Dean, L. A., & Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. (2006). CAS professional standards for higher education (6th ed.). Washington,
for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education.
Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 professionals from
and continues with the various sectors.
McCarran-Walter Act of 1952, https://www.iie.org
which profoundly affected
student migration to the U.S. Northern Oregon
The McCarran-Walter Act International Educators
made international students’ (NORIE) is an
visa processing more complex organization created and
and presented more challenges. run by international
In the late 1950s, as educators in the state of
immigration regulation eased, Oregon. NORIE provides
academic institutions planned to a network for
expand international student communication among
enrollment. Two essential professionals working in
organizations born during International Education.
international students’ https://www.facebook.co
proliferation in the early 1900s: m/NorthernORIntlEducat
the Institute of International ors/
Education (IIE) in 1919 and the
National Association of Foreign
Student Advisers (NAFSA, now
called the National Association
of International Educators) in
1948.
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