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  The Mentor is pleased to announce its ninth annual Academic Advising Writing Competition. The purpose of the competition is to stimulate discussion about academic advising in higher education. The competition is also designed to promote, recognize, and reward exemplary writing on topics related to advising. The deadline for submitting entries for this year's competition is November 30, 2009.  Each current article is archived three months after its date of publication. Career support after study abroad: Resources for advisers Supporting college students with Asperger syndrome: Possible strategies for academic advisers to use Stress and the first-year student: An adviser's role during tough times The importance of values and values management in advising administration and leadership Learning and changing: My college experience (Part 2) What message is your office space conveying to students? Former foster youth: Academic advisers as a support system Academic advisers: Getting in touch with your study abroad side Before, during, and after: How an adviser can enhance a student's internship experience Learning and changing: My college experience Using Appreciative Advising with international students Advising collegiate athletes toward careers in collegiate coaching A practical approach to advising “swirlers” Utilizing integrated marketing communications with the Academic Centers for Excellence Advising in context: Providing support for students receiving state lottery-funded scholarships  This month's topic: Should advisers be more professional?  Please take a moment to sign our Guest Book.  As part of its outreach mission, Penn State's Division of Undergraduate Studies, which publishes The Mentor, has produced a number of print publications related to academic advising. These publications should be of interest to academic advisers, faculty members, and advising administrators. Please browse through our Bookstore section to learn more.  For comments or questions about the journal, send e-mail to mentor@psu.edu or write to the following address: The Mentor: An Academic Advising Journal The Mentor: An Academic Advising Journal is published by Penn State's Division of Undergraduate Studies Privacy and Legal Statements | Copyright | © The Pennsylvania State University | All rights reserved Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. This publication is available in alternative media upon request. | |
