I.
GENERAL ADVISING RESOURCES
II.
ADVISING LIST SERVES AND ONLINE JOURNALS
III. ADVISING
ADULT LEARNERS
IV.
HIGHER EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONS
V.
GENERAL COLLEGE STUDENT RESOURCES
VI.
COLLEGE SEARCH RESOURCES FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
VII.
DISTANCE LEARNING COLLEGE SEARCH RESOURCES
VIII. ADULT
STUDENT RESOURCES
IX.
COLLEGE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
I. GENERAL
ADVISING RESOURCES
Comprehensive Student Affairs Website
http://www.StudentAffairs.com/
This site has a wealth of information related to all issues in Student
Affairs. Categories of information include links to Student Affairs
websites and listserves, information on companies and artists offering
products ans services targeted to the college market, professional
development programs, conferences, technology applications and job
postings.
The Association for Institutional Research
http://www.airweb.org/links/
This site has links to Internet resources for institutional research in
such categories as College Admininstration, General Higher Education,
Technology in Higher Education, Institutional Research, Data,
Internet-Related, Electronic Publications, Government, Teaching/Research
and more.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
http://developer.sis.usmd.edu/ferpaweb/
To be allowed access to student records, you must carefully review the
material presented in this site. Maintaining confidentiality of student
records is everyone's responsibility whether you are faculty, staff or
student.
Learning Support Centers in Higher Education
http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/~lsche/
On this web site, you can review the history of learning support centers
in higher education along with relevant definitions of learning
assistance. You also can learn about the history and philosophy of the
Winter Institute, considered by many as the premier professional learning
experience for learning support center personnel.
Summary of the Best Practices in College Teaching
http://nsccux.sccd.ctc.edu/~eceprog/bstprac.html
A collection of practices that constitute excellence in college teaching.
These elements represent the broad range of effective actions teachers
take and requisite conditions teachers establish to facilitate learning.
Plagiarism Site
http://www.canexus.com/eve/index.shtml
Quickly tracks down Internet sources of plagiarism!
Diversity Resources on the Internet
http://latino.sscnet.ucla.edu/diversity1.html
This site has links to the following categories: African American, Asian
American, Latinos, Native American, Multicultural and National WWW
Service, Women and Gay & Lesbian Studies.
Diversity Training University International (DTUI)
http://www.diversityuintl.com/
Diversity training tips on expert knowledge, successful skills, how to
make a living as a diversity trainer, cross-cultural training, knowledge
and skills needed to consult as a diversity specialist, coach diversity
skill development, and conduct cross-cultural training.
Service Learning
http://csf.colorado.edu/sl/
The purpose of this site is to serve as a virtual guide to, and library
of, service-learning. Its primary focus is service-learning in higher
education. In the Spring of 1993, before the world wide web existed, I
created this internet site and the Service-Learning Discussion Group (or
"SL List") as a service to those in higher education interested
in service-learning.
The Educator Technology Source
http://horizon.unc.edu/TS/
This site provides thoughtful, illuminating articles that will assist
educators as they face the challenge of integrating information technology
tools into teaching and into managing educational organizations.
Black Student/White Counselor, Developing Effective
Relationships. The Third Edition
www.Upublish.com/books/bynum.htm/
This site contains a free synopsis plus additional
information for ordering the book by Al Bynum. Since the second edition,
there is a new generation of academic counselors who might also wish to
improve their interpersonal and advising skills.
The US Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/
Follow the simple outline through the US Department of Education's
extensive web page. They provide copies of their latest publications, such
as The Student Guide to Financial Aid. Also the Pick o' the Month page is
worth a visit. TOP
II.
ADVISING LIST SERVES AND ONLINE JOURNALS
The Academic Advising Network for Professionals and
Faculty
http://www.udel.edu/shoes/acadv/acadv_related.htm
The National Academic Advising Association's (NACADA) electronic network -
known as ACADV - is a private electronic network that provides academic
advisors in higher education with advising information quickly and easily
by using electronic mail (E-mail). The ACADV Network provides a forum for
discussions and announcements for professional academic advisors,
administrators involved in academic advising, and faculty members who have
academic advising responsibilites.
Non-Traditional Student Advising List Serve
http://www.acpa.nche.edu/comms/comm17/c17homepage.html
If you work with adult/non-traditional students or have an interest in
adult/non-traditional student issues, you have the opportunity to access
an email list called NONTRAD. By accessing NONTRAD you can connect with
professionals and students worldwide. You'll be able to pose questions,
exchange ideas and concerns and compare programs.
The Mentor: An Academic Advising Journal
http://www.psu.edu/dus/mentor/
The Mentor: An Academic Advising Journal is a free electronic publication
about academic advising in higher education. The
publication's goal is to provide a mechanism for the rapid dissemination
of new ideas about advising and for ongoing discourse about advising
issues.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
http://chronicle.com/
Search more than 11 years worth of the printed Chronicle, plus daily
articles, summaries of magazine and journal articles, listings of
scholarly books, and grants awarded to colleges since 1995.
Journal of College Student Development
http://www.jcsd.appstate.edu/
The leading scholarly journal on the study of college students in the
field of student affairs. Published six times per year with approximately
8,000 subscribers, JCSD is the largest empirical research journal in the
field of student affairs and higher education. TOP
III. ADVISING
ADULT LEARNERS
Article on Nontraditional College Students Defined
http://ericae.net/edo/ED347483.htm
An article about a non-traditional student who struggles and succeeds.
Counsel on Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)
http://www.cael.org/
CAEL is a national organization dedicated to expanding lifelong learning
opportunities for adults. Through collaboration with educational
institutions, industry, government and labor, CAEL promotes learning as a
tool to empower people and organizations. In addition to offering
services, they have published resources to assist adult learners. Some of
their titles include Prior Learning Assessment: A Guidebook to American
Institutional Practices, Assessing Learning: A CAEL Handbook for
Faculty, Assessing Learning: Standards, Principles, and Procedures,
Earn College Credit for What You Know and Portfolio Development
and Adult Learning: Purposes and Strategies.
Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher
Education (ANTSHE)
http://www.antshe.org/
ANTSHE is an international partnership of students, academic
professionals, institutions and organizations whose mission is to
encourage and coordinate support, education and advocacy for the adult
learning community.
American Council on Education (ACE)
Center for Adult Learning Educational Credentials (CALEC)
http://www.acenet.edu/calec/
ACE's Center for Adult Learning and Educational Credentials has championed
lifelong learning for more than 50 years. The Center serves adult learners
through three main programming activities: Corporate Programs, Military
Programs and the GED Testing Service.
Non-Traditional Student Organizations (by state)
http://www.antshe.org/links/ntsorg.htm
This is a great resource that links to Non-traditional student services
sections of university websites. It can be a great assistance to advisors
looking to establish services for adult learners.
University Continuing Education Association (UCEA)
http://solar.rtd.utk.edu/ccsi/csusa/proassoc/nucea.htm
UCEA seeks to "promote expanded opportunities and high quality in
continuing higher education," which is defined as programs or courses
offered by colleges or universities to students with at least a high
school diploma attending on a part time basis.
American Association for Adult and Continuing
Education
http://www.cdlr.tamu.edu/tcall/aaace/
The American Association for Adult and Continuing Education is the
nation's premier organization dedicated to enhancing the field of adult
learning. With members from 60 affiliates and 40 nations, the Association
represents its members from secondary and post-secondary education,
business and labor, military and government and from community-based
organizations. AAACE publishes three of the nation's leading periodicals
in education and training topics.
ACPA Commission XVII: Commuter Students & Adult
Learners
http://www.acpa.nche.edu/comms/comm17/c17homepage.html
This site from the American College Personnel Association's Commission on
Adult Learners has information on presentations they have sponsored at the
national conference.
California Advocates for Re-Entry Education (CARE)
www.ucsu.edu/stars/care/index.html
This active state-wide organization holds an annual Southern California
Fall Workshop. This year it will be held at Orange Coast College on
November 16. Check out their website for details.
The National Clearinghouse for Commuter Programs
http://www.inform.umd.edu/CampusInfo/Departments/commute/NCCP/
This is the only national organization that exists solely to provide
information, consultation, and assistance to professionals who work for,
with, and on behalf of commuter students. We offer professional assistance
in meeting the challenges of working with commuter students in all types
of colleges and universities. TOP
IV.
HIGHER EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONS
NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher
Education
http://www.naspa.org/
This organization is the leading national association for college and
university student affairs administrators. Since its inception in 1918,
student affairs administrators have turned to NASPA as a resource for
professional development opportunities and information on current issues
affecting campus policies and students' needs.
American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
http://www.acpa.nche.edu/
ACPA Mission: To serve all levels of higher education student affairs
professionals through educational and developmental programs, publications
and networking opportunities in order to enable these educators to excel
in their positions, to achieve career growth, and to contribute to the
profession.
The American Association for Higher Education (AAHE)
http://www.aahe.org/
The AAHE envisions a higher education enterprise that helps all
Americans achieve the deep, lifelong learning they need to grow as
individuals, participate in the democratic process and succeed in a global
economy.
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
http://www.aacc.nche.edu/
The AACC has been a national voice for two-year associate degree granting
institutions since its inception in 1920. Located in the National Center
for Higher Education in Washington, D.C., AACC works with other higher
education associations, the federal government, Congress, and other
national associations that represent the public and private sectors to
promote the goals of community colleges and higher education. TOP
V.
GENERAL COLLEGE STUDENT RESOURCES
RealWorld University
http://www.rwuniversity.com/
The (RWU) mission is to help students succeed in college and in life by
helping them identify and pursue their purpose, strengthen their
character, overcome life's obstacles, and maximize their potential. RWU
addresses some of the toughest challenges facing college students today by
sharing proven strategies, solutions, and advice from some of the
country's leading educators, authors, speakers, and college graduates.
The National Dean's List
http://www.honoring.com/deanslist/
The National Dean's List, published by Educational Communications, Inc.,
is the nation's largest recognition publication and program honoring high
achieving college students.
Golden Key Honor Society
http://goldenkey.gsu.edu
The mission of Golden Key International Honour Society, a nonprofit
academic honors organization, is to recognize and encourage scholastic
achievement and excellence in all undergraduate fields of study, to unite
with faculty and administrators in developing and maintaining high
standards of education, to provide economic assistance to outstanding
members by means of both undergraduate and graduate scholarships, and to
promote altruistic conduct through voluntary service.
Grants/Sponsored Research
http://airweb2.org/links/grants.cfm
This site has many links to pursue information on obtaining grants and
scholarships.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm
This nationally recognized source of career information, designed to
provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their
future work lives includes information on what workers do on the job,
working conditions, the training needed, earnings and expected job
prospects in a wide range of occupations.
Student Technology Resource
http://www.novanet.com/
Today's students face a multitude of new challenges in their pursuit to
learn—both at school and at home. To succeed today and in the years
ahead, they need to have the best learning tools at their disposal.
NovaNET Learning, Inc. is dedicated to helping today's student prepare for
tomorrow with state-of-the-art educational technology and
telecommunications. TOP
VI.
COLLEGE SEARCH RESOURCES FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
College Prep 101
http://home.okstate.edu/homepages.nsf/toc/first
This course is intended to provide you with the information you will need
in deciding on and attending a college. The information will be applicable
to anyone involved in the process of selecting and attending a college
(i.e., students, teachers, counselors, non-traditional students, those
returning to college, etc.). In addition, the information will be useful
to individuals planning to attend virtually any college or university,
public or private.
American Universities
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/CLAS/american-universities.html
As home pages are found for American Universities granting bachelor or
advanced degrees, they are added here, one page per university. If you
know of pages for universities not listed here, please drop me a line (see
below). Some universities do not yet have home pages.
U.S. News Online - College Fair
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/eduhome.htm
Includes their infamous rankings and a wealth of information including
interactive tools to search topics such as College Searches, College
Personality Quiz, Graduate Schools, an Application Organizer, College
Planner, Financial Aid, Scholarship Search, Predicting College Costs,
Comparing Awards, Loan Repayment Calculator, Career Services such as Job
Search, Work Abroad, Teach Abroad, Career Self-assessment.
Peterson's College Search Guide
http://www.petersons.com/
The Peterson's College Search Guide is the premier publication for college
program search information. Most all undergraduate and graduate programs,
in residence and distance learning are represented in their resources. All
institutions are ranked and described and sorted according to categories.
Study Abroad Program Search
http://www.studyabroad.com/
Use our country portals to find study abroad programs, travel info, maps,
and more. Search our study abroad programs by: Academic Year/Semester,
Summer, Intern Abroad/Volunteer, High School, Intersession, ESL, TEFL
Certificate, Summer Law and Business.
International Studies
http://iberia.vassar.edu/vcl/electronics/etc/acad/intstud.html
From Vassar College Libraries, here's an electronic resource where you can
find what you want to know about international studies all over the world
through a number of universities.
Graduate Education Search Links
http://airweb2.org/links/graded.cfm
This site has many links to graduate programs and how to pursue them. TOP
VII.
DISTANCE LEARNING COLLEGE SEARCH RESOURCES
Asynchronous Learning Networks (ALN)
http://www.aln.org/
ALN's are people networks for anytime - anywhere learning. ALN combines
self-study with substantial, rapid, asynchronous interactivity with
others. In ALN learners use computer and communications technologies to
work with remote learning resources, including coaches and other learners,
but without the requirement to be online at the same time. The most common
ALN communication tool is the World Wide Web.
E-Learning Consulting Firm
http://www.geteducated.com/
This company assists people in understanding e-learning options and
lifelong learning needs and companies to build e-learning products.
Athabasca University
http://www.athabascau.ca/getEd
Bachelors Degrees in Administration, Arts, Commerce, General Studies,
Health, Counseling and Social Sciences. You can start most courses at the
beginning of any month accessible, and affordable. All Athabasca
University courses and programs are available through distance or online
education.
DePaul University, School for New Learning (SNL)
http://snl.depaul.edu/distance/
SNL offers Bachelors and Masters degrees that are individualized,
competence-based and offer credit for life and work experience to adult
learners aged 24 and over. Students design their own individualized
learning plans with a faculty advisor and a professional that represents
the student's career area. The college has offered this program for nearly
30 years at locations in the Chicago area and is now offering the Bachelor
of Arts completely online to adult learners with Internet access.
Jones International University (JIU)
http://www.jonesinternational.edu
JIU is dedicated to giving adult learners the same access to education as
more traditional students. JIU provides undergraduate, graduate, and
certificate programs by delivering their curriculum via the Internet.
Regents College – New York
http://www.regents.edu/
Associates or Bachelors in Business, Technology, Nursing, Liberal Arts
Areas.
University of Phoenix - Online
http://www.phoenix. edu
They offer bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, as well as
professional certificate programs in a number of career fields including:
Business, Administration, Accounting, Management, Technology Management,
Information Systems, Education, Counseling and Nursing.
PBS Adult Learning Service
http://www.pbs.org/als/
This site has an online catalog of telecourses, audiovisual resources, and
videoconferences available via satellite from PBS. TOP
VIII. ADULT
STUDENT RESOURCES
Back to College, Resources for Re-Entry Students
http://www.back2college.com/
This resource, sponsored by Thomas Edison State College, is an all-in-one
resource for the returning student. Here you will find scholarships,
grants, & fellowships; accredited online degree programs; searchable
indices for curriculum and internships; indexes/abstracts, &
bibliographies with document delivery; dissertations; online journals;
special libraries, and more! Our resources are continually updated.
Step-by-step Guide for Non-traditional Students
http://mapping-your-future.org/tours/nontrad.htm
A guided tour for non-traditional students. The overview makes a good
checklist for planning your return to college. This site is sponsored by a
group of guaranty agencies who participate in the Federal Family Education
Loan Program (FFELP).
Gathering Place for Adult Students
http://www.adultstudentcenter.com/
This site is described as a place to share ideas and experiences, to get
information, to ask questions and to find general support.
Non-Trads Living On Campus
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/non_trads_living_on_campus
This is a great site directed to non-traditional aged students that live
on campus.
Book for Adult Learners: Traditional Degrees for
Non-traditional Students
http://www.traditionaldegrees.com/
This is site was designed to promote the book, but provides good
information for adult learners itself.
National Honor Society for Nontraditional Adult
Students
http://www.eiu.edu/~alsiglam/
Alpha Sigma Lambda recognizes the special achievements of adults who
accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests of home
and work. It strives to provide stimulating impetus to highly motivated
adult students continuing higher education during their academic career.
The society is hosted by Eastern Illinois University.
Omicron-Psi Honor Society
http://www.mwsc.edu/~ntradss/honor.html
The national Omicron-Psi Honor Society is an honor society established
specifically for the non-traditional student. Established as a non-profit
organization in 1993, they encourage participation in community and/or
school-related activities.
National Adult Literacy and Learning Disabilities
Center (NALLD)
http://novel.nifl.gov/nalldtop.htm
The National ALLD Center promotes awareness about the relationship between
adult literacy and learning disabilities, builds the capacity of literacy
practitioners to help identify and serve adult students with suspected or
diagnosed learning disabilities, and produces and refines materials that
enhance the knowledge base for adult literacy and learning disabilities.
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS)
http://www.casas.org/
CASAS is a non-profit organization that provides competency-based
curriculum management, assessment and evaluation systems to education and
training programs. These systems are reamer-centered and are designed to
meet the needs of adults and youth in today's multi-cultural society.
Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OVAE/
On this site, you will find useful information about programs, grants, and
events related to adult education and vocational education;
school-to-work; high school reform; community colleges; correctional
education; tribal colleges and universities; community technology centers;
empowerment zones and enterprise communities and teacher development
activities.
National Institute on Postsecondary Education,
Libraries, and Lifelong Learning (PLLI)
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/PLLI/
The PLLI seeks to expand knowledge about the education and training of
adults in a variety of settings, including postsecondary institutions,
community-based education programs, libraries and the workplace. TOP
IX.
COLLEGE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
The Black Collegian Online
http://www.black-collegian.com
The Black Collegian Online provides cutting-edge information on career
resources for Black collegians. Job search strategies, graduate school
opportunities, career and industry reports are abundantly explored. This
site is the cyberspace partner of The Black Collegian Magazine, serving
the career and self-development interests of African-American collegians
throughout America since 1970.
Women in Higher Education
http://www.wihe.com/
Mary Dee Wenniger, Editor/Publisher started this monthly practitioner's
news journal in 1992 on a small inheritance. Now 12,000 readers, it's the
only monthly source of news and views to provide an overview of issues
affecting women on campus. We're proud to have readers call it subversive,
irreverant, humanistic, personal, practical, funny and informative.
The American Association of University Women
http://www.aauw.org/
A national organization that promotes education and equity for all women
and girls. Our commitment to these issues is reflected in our public
policy efforts, programs, and diversity initiatives. TOP
