Advising Undecided Students: Personalized Services To Support The Decision-Making Process

Description  Overview "There are so many factors that play into why students are coming to college as "undecided." It isn't just because they can't decide what to study; much of it has to do with societal pressures to obtain a college degree and the hundreds of majors from which students can choose. Keep in mind that most careers don't require students have a degree in something specific." ~ The University of ArizonaIn this interactive webinar, we will explore the characteristics of undecided (undeclared/open/exploring) college students, discuss the advising challenges unique to this population as well as how to overcome them, and provide evidence-based best practices for helping these students with the decision-making process and thus retaining them to graduation. We will also explain the various roles that all members of the campus community can play in responding to the advising needs of undecided students. Moreover, we'll examine successful programs and initiatives from