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A mixed-methods evaluation of advising delivery models at a community college yields specific strategies for successfully implementing new advising processes during institutional structural change. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To evaluate advising delivery models and establish a sustainable, supportive academic advising framework for faculty, staff, and students undergoing institutional structural change.

August 23, 2026Open Access

Developing A Sustainable Model for Impactful Academic Advising

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RBRonda M BondVirginia Commonwealth University SBStephen C ByrdVirginia Commonwealth University SMSandra J MazzoliVirginia Commonwealth University

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Mixed-methods study identifies effective advising frameworks in community colleges, highlighting strategies to support staff and students during institutional transitions.

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To evaluate advising delivery models and establish a sustainable, supportive academic advising framework for faculty, staff, and students undergoing institutional structural change.
Conducted a mixed-methods investigation using an online survey and in-person focus groups with community college personnel.
Analyzed secondary benchmark data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) to compare institutional metrics across the Virginia Community College System.
Identified critical professional development and operational needs among advising personnel to optimize guidance delivery.
Formulated targeted implementation strategies tailored to community college student populations to maintain consistent support during organizational restructuring.

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Bond et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8aad167677a34114445454 https://doi.org/10.25772/ht7y-b402

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Mixed-methods study identifies effective advising frameworks in community colleges, highlighting strategies to support staff and students during institutional transitions.

Developing A Sustainable Model for Impactful Academic Advising

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Developing A Sustainable Model for Impactful Academic Advising

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