The First Year Advisor (FYA) role is fundamental to the success of Griffith University’s student engagement, enrichment and retention goals. First Year Advisors provide expertise and leadership in planning, implementing and delivering orientation and engagement strategies relevant to the needs and characteristics of their commencing students.
Griffith University’s Good Practice Guidelines for the First Year Advisor Role (PDF 103.8k) outline 10 key strategies for effective First Year Advising. Resources supporting these strategies follow:
Resources for First Year Advisors
- Planning ahead
- Organising Academic Orientation
- Facilitating Student Networks
- Monitoring Academic Achievement and Progress – Early Detection and Early Intervention
- Evaluating First Year Activities at the School/ Program Level
- The First Year Advisor (FYA) Role
