MSU’s dual advising model recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities

MURRAY, Ky. – Murray State University’s dual advising model has been recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). AASCU features the University’s new advising initiative as a promising practice enhancing the postsecondary educational experience for students.

Individuals can read more about the initiative at https://bit.ly/4b3embd. 

Murray State’s collaborative campus initiative began this academic year and provides first-year students with two advisors: one who supports their experience in the University’s campus services, registration and schedules, and another who guides them through their academic journey in their major and minor programs. The approach is founded on three pillars: the successful transition experience, the successful college experience and the successful academic experience. 

From AASCU’s report: “Murray State’s model ensures that student needs related to navigating higher education are met as well as their career readiness and career planning needs. Professional and faculty advisors engage students in critical conversations beyond the courses they may need by asking the students questions such as: ‘How are you doing with financial aid? How are you doing with your transition to Murray State? Are you a first-generation student? How is your family dealing with you being in college?’ Through these efforts, Murray State University is dedicated to providing enhanced postsecondary value for its students.”

“The implementation of the first-year dual advising program is a paradigm shift in academic advising and promises to significantly enhance student persistence and retention,” Murray State President Dr. Bob Jackson said. “This intentional and holistic model is tailored to meet students’ individual needs and goals to support their success and overall well-being. Thank you to all of our administrators, faculty and staff for their great work over the past several years to develop this new program and assist our students through this enhanced advising model and retention initiative. We are appreciative of this recognition by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.”

“Our new first-year dual advising program aligns with and supports Murray State University’s history and ongoing mission as a student-centered, student-first institution,” Murray State Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Dr. Don Robertson said. “We really want students here to feel that they are cared for and that they matter because that’s very important.”