This study identifies organizational structures within academic departments specifically for advising undergraduate students and examines correlations with selected academic disciplines. The conceptual framework incorporates theoretically grounded models, contributing to the knowledge base concerning administration of student services in academic disciplines. / The predominant literature dates from 1978 to 1990; earlier organizational theories enhance the conceptual framework. This study addresses the gap in higher education literature, left by research reports emphasizing organizational structures at institutional levels, and focuses on departmental levels, where the majority of students seek academic advising. / Advising students is an integral link in the educational process at many universities because research shows that academic advising contributes to student retention. Effective academic advising may be an indirect predictor of retention. Student retention and prudent resource allocation, prominent reasons for implementing appropriate organizational structures which contribute to competent advising, encourages and prepares students for successful academic pursuits. Therefore, the study findings are useful to administrators seeking ways to improve academic advising, subsequently enhancing student services. / A national survey of advising activities in academic departments was conducted to collect data from department chairpersons. Statistically significant relationships existed between Dimensions of Undergraduate Academic Advising and academic disciplines; and between academic disciplines and institutional characteristics. Chi square tests of statistical significance and canonical correlation were calculated for the variable groups. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 52-10, Section: A, page: 3538. / Major Professor: Allan Tucker. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1991.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_76493 |
| Contributors | DiNoto, Deborah Mary., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 170 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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