Executive Summary
The "IU Framework for Academic Advising and Career Development" outlines Indiana University's commitment to delivering high-quality, equitable academic advising and career services to all students across its campuses. This framework applies to all professionals in the Academic Advisor and Career Services Consultant roles within the IU Job Framework and is designed to ensure that students receive consistent, comprehensive support as they navigate their educational and career paths.
The task force, initiated on April 11, 2024, by Vice President for Student Success Julie Payne-Kirchmeier, PhD, aims to establish common core student learning outcomes and professional expectations to enhance advising and career development. The framework integrates evidence-based strategies, promotes cross-functional collaboration, and centers equity to address the needs of historically underserved and excluded students.
Key components of the framework include:
- Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): Defined for both academic advising and career services, focusing on personal growth, goal setting, and the application of knowledge to world-of-work scenarios.
- Professional Expectations: Specific and joint expectations for academic advisors and career services professionals to ensure proactive, holistic support for students.
- Institutional Responsibilities: Actions required by unit-, school-, campus-, and university-level leaders to support advisors and career services professionals in meeting the established expectations.
- Core Approach: All academic advising and career services professionals will be trained in approaches grounded in coaching techniques that ensure that students are holistically supported and proactive strategies that promote enhanced engagement with priority populations of students.
The framework also highlights the importance of dismantling hidden curricula, integrating career planning with academic advising, and promoting work-based learning. By adopting these practices, IU endeavors to ensure all students are well-prepared for their academic and professional journeys, helping ensure their long-term success.