Using the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) core values and the Council for Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) for academic advising, the EDLD faculty incorporated the major national goals for academic advisors. Upon completion of this certification program, students will demonstrate competency in the following areas: Promote student growth and development Discuss and clarify educational, career, and personal goals Understand the institutional, general education, and major requirements of an institution Advise on the selection of appropriate course and other educational experiences Understand institutional policies and procedures Evaluate and monitor student academic progress and the impact on achievement of goals Direct students with educational, career, or personal concerns, or skill or learning deficiencies to other resources and programs on a campus Knowledge of and refer to educational, institutional, and community resources and activities (e.g. internship, study abroad, honors, service-learning, research opportunities) Knowledge of relevant data about student needs, preferences and performance for use in institutional decisions and policy Knowledge of latest technology for delivery of advising information

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