These resources are collected for advisors who are participating in the Art of Advising training. These resources will be available during and after the completion of the course.
The Art of Advising introduces practical tools, strategies, and approaches for staff whose primary responsibility is advising. Content and activities focus on effective practices aligned with Indicator of Program Quality #7 (IPQ7). IPQ7 addresses the equitable delivery of advising and support services to help students identify and make progress towards educational and career goals. While this offering is geared towards staff who are new to the advisor role, it can also benefit experienced advisors seeking to refresh their knowledge and skills.
Education and Career Planning
- Inspiring Career Development and Action: A Curriculum Guide for Adult Educators
- Education and Career Planning Template
Advising Students with Foreign Degrees and Credentials
- Free credential checking tools from WES
- Career Pathways Tools from World Education Services
- Guide: Advising Students with Foreign Degrees and Credentials
Career Exploration Resources
- Career Planning and Job Search Resources for Advisors (Please note that some of these tools are explored in Art of Advising, including O*Net’s MyNextMove, and MassHireCIS 360)
Integrating Digital Literacy
Advising Scope and Sequences
ADA and Disability Resources
Reporting Abuse and Neglect
- Child Abuse and Neglect (Mass.gov)
- Report Abuse of Adults Aged 60+
- Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) (Mass.gov)
- JDI Map Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Service Provider
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
Immigrant and Refugee Resources
- USAHello Immigration Guide
- Immigrant Defense Project
- Immigrant Learning Center Educator Resource Hub Home
- Massachusetts Immigrants and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)
Trauma Informed Advising Resources
- A Trauma-Informed Approach To Workforce (National Fund for Workforce Solutions)
- Trauma-informed Resource List
- Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Peer Support Resource Guide (MBHP)
- Trauma Impacts Adult Learners: Here’s Why (CAEL)
- Towards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (SABES)
Massachusetts-specific mental health resources
