The National Academic Advising Association has individuals who have developed specific programs that would probably meet your need. You can ask for assistance there at www.nacada.ksu.edu . I found the information to be very helpful at my former college where we did not have any kind of formal advising system. Good luck! It's a very good way to retain students and coupled with learning assistance, your retention rate should go right up! Maureen Glennen -----Original Message----- From: Open Forum for Learning Assistance Professionals [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Sarah Bedingfield Sent: Friday, December 08, 2000 6:51 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: student advising December 8, 2000 Our college president is asking our learning assistance center to take on the role of student advising and am curious to know what models exist out there. I would appreciate any information you could give me. Many thanks. Sarah S. Bedingfield Coordinator, Dept. of Instructional Studies NH Community Technical College Stratham, NH 03885 [log in to unmask]