How Long to Read Handbook of Academic Advising

How Long Does it Take to Read Handbook of Academic Advising?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 51 minutes to read Handbook of Academic Advising by Virginia N. Gordon

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The increase in diverse student populations and the growing complexity of higher education have made academic advising a critical component of student success. This comprehensive professional reference overviews academic advising as a function and a process. Practitioners will find much valuable information on the intricacies of student advising, and administrators will find a thorough treatment of the functions necessary for the effective delivery of this important service. The handbook gives special attention to the needs of particular student populations and offers considerable coverage of academic advising as a profession. The book begins with a thoughtful glance at the history and development of advising. It then turns to some of the significant administrative matters related to the successful delivery of this service. The following chapter considers the essential skills and materials needed by academic advisers of all types. Because of the importance of college as preparation for a vocation, a chapter explores the link between career counseling and other forms of advising. A lengthy discussion of the needs of disabled students, adult students, and other special populations follows, along with a look at the needs of specific racial and ethnic groups. The closing chapters treat important professional issues, including evaluation and professional development. Counselors, administrators, and all those involved in the academic advisory process will find this book a much needed reference tool.

How long is Handbook of Academic Advising?

Handbook of Academic Advising by Virginia N. Gordon is 226 pages long, and a total of 57,856 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Handbook of Academic Advising Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 16 minutes to read Handbook of Academic Advising aloud.

What Reading Level is Handbook of Academic Advising?

Handbook of Academic Advising is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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