First Year Orientation Assessment:

Effectiveness of Academic Advising at

Northern Illinois University

Linda Condon, Caleb Conley, Omar Ramirez, Kassandra Santos

Best Practices for Academic Advising
-Consistent & Clear Communication
-Options for Advising Modes & Times
-Holistic Advising
-Technology
-Training & Professional Development
Academic Advising for Orientations
-External Training
-Advisor Training
*New Advisors/Current Advisors
-Communication
*Blackboard/Teams Group
-Orientation Content
Findings
627 students completed and
submitted the orientation survey
NIU’S College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences had the most students
participation in the orientation
survey
 Findings
Continued
 Findings
Continued
Recommendations Based on Negative
Feedback
-Shorten campus tours to only include buildings
that most students will use.
-Have campus tours be optional for students and
families.
-Review with academic advisors for competency
with class options.
-Assess time allotment for students to enroll in
classes.
Recommendations Based on Positive Feedback
-Continue with training and provide praise to
Orientation leaders.
“Great Student leaders, really explained everything in
depth really well”
-Continue informing students of NIU apps (NIU
mobile app, Microsoft Outlook, NIU Safe, eAccounts, and
SPOT app for buses).
-Praise academic advisors for their work.
“Passion was my nursing class advisor and she was
outstanding! Great help and so nice!”
What our huskies liked about orientation
Thank you for your
time!