This document provides an overview and objectives for an online tutorial on being an academic advisor at Sheffield Hallam University. It discusses the key principles and practices of academic advising, including:
1) Ensuring every student has a single named academic advisor for consistent support throughout their course. Advisors monitor academic progression, personal development, and professional development.
2) Academic advising is part of a three-pronged student support strategy along with student support advisors and employability advisors. Advisors must be able to refer students to other services as needed.
3) Nine principles underpin academic advising at the university, including equity, coherence, consistency, and developing trust and respect between advisors and students