An introduction to the Center for Excellence in Academic Advising, its mission, and its seven main sections

A statement on the importance of academic advising, from Graham Spanier, President, The Pennsylvania State University

The faculty's role in effective academic advising, and resources to support that role

• Communication skills
• Entrance-to-College/Major Requirements and Procedures
• First ten questions to ask an advisee
• Flexibility in General Education
• Interpreting a Degree Audit
• Using eLion to send e-mail to advisees

• Links to Penn State online resources
• Links to other online resources
• Bibliography

Frequently asked questions that involve how you would come to know your students and how to help them solve problems and meet the challenges of being successful Penn State students

A list of and links to all of the topics and resources that are included in the center