The Effectiveness of Academic Advising on Student Performance

Abstract

Academic advising serves an important role to the foundation students as this programme is a transition platform before students proceed to their degree courses. In order to reach academic goals and pursue educational or career ambitions, guidance from others is an essential requirement. Therefore, this study was conducted to explore the relationship between the role of academic advisor and student performance by examining factors such as a student’s academic success, including grade point average, campus involvement and chances to further study to degree courses. This study involved a total of 219 respondents from UTMSPACE foundation programme to answer a questionnaire; 55 of them were pilot test respondents and the remaining were the real respondents. Data obtained were analysed by using SPSS and R software. The findings have shown a significant relationship between academic advising and students’ performances. Aspects of academic advising needed have shown different needs in different aspects and the students are fond of academic advisors who are trustworthy and helpful. It is also found that students can gain clear and accurate information regarding academic regulations and requirements through academic advising.