CPI Academic Advising & Mentorship 3

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes 'intrusive advising'?

Accepted Answer

Proactive outreach to at-risk students before they seek help

Answer

Intrusive advising involves intentional, proactive contact with at-risk students—such as those with low GPAs or missing assignments—rather than waiting for them to initiate contact.

Question 2

A mentor wants to help a mentee build a professional network. Which strategy is MOST aligned with best mentoring practices?

Accepted Answer

Co-attend a professional event and facilitate introductions in real time

Answer

Active facilitation of introductions models professional networking behavior and provides scaffolding the mentee can replicate independently later.

Question 3

A student discloses during an advising session that they are experiencing food insecurity. The advisor's PRIORITY response should be to:

Accepted Answer

Connect the student immediately to campus food and emergency aid resources

Answer

Basic needs insecurity is a barrier to academic success, and advisors play a key role in connecting students to emergency support services before addressing academic goals.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a degree audit in the academic advising process?

Accepted Answer

To track which degree requirements a student has met and what remains

Answer

A degree audit is a systematic comparison of courses completed versus degree requirements, allowing students and advisors to map a clear path to graduation.

Question 5

When advising a student with a documented disability, which approach is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Collaborate with the disability services office and follow the student's accommodation plan

Answer

Accommodations must be formalized through disability services to be legally compliant and pedagogically appropriate; advisors should coordinate with, not bypass, that office.

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CPI Academic Advising & Mentorship 3