This study describes the impact of the College Supporting Transition, Access and Retention (College STAR) project at a public university in the southeastern United States, which sought to develop faculty knowledge, skills and competencies to better meet the needs of diverse student populations, especially those with learning differences. A focus…

There is much evidence that quality academic advising has a positive impact on college student's academic success. Faculty are often expected to serve as academic advisors to students, which appears to be an ideal practice given their frequent interactions with students and knowledge of academic programs. However, institutions rarely offer…