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The Experiences of Faculty Advisors at the University of Cape Coast

Tutera, Doreen
http://orcid.org/0009-0005-8735-3689
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1730463233730894

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2024, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Ohio University, Higher Education (Education).
I examined academic advising conducted by faculty members at the University of Cape Coast focusing on their experiences, successes and challenges, available support services, and institutional support. Using a qualitative research design, specifically, a basic interpretive case study; I conducted semi-structured interviews with ten participants. The findings revealed that advising exists at the university; however, it is conducted informally. The university no longer appointed academic advisors because it was believed that the role of an advisor was integral to the makeup of every faculty member’s role. Additionally, a majority of the participants believed in the holistic development of students, revealing evidence of strong mentoring practices. Driven by internal gratification, the participants intuitively employed practices consistent with formal advising frameworks including prescriptive, developmental, intrusive, proactive, and appreciative advising. While the culture of chieftaincy and traditional leadership are fundamental to Ghanaian society, the participants embraced a more student-centered and developmental approach. The research indicates there are positive advising approaches to build upon. The findings also help to inform student affairs practice in Ghana as universities adopt a more institutionalized system.
Peter Mather (Advisor)
Dwan Robinson (Committee Member)
Laura Harrison (Committee Member)
Michael Boakye-Yiadom (Committee Member)
186 p.
Academic Guidance Counseling; African Studies; Higher Education
Academic advising; Appreciative advising; Culture of chieftaincy; Ghanaian public university; Holism; Mentorship; University of Cape Coast

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  • Tutera, D. (2024). The Experiences of Faculty Advisors at the University of Cape Coast [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1730463233730894

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Tutera, Doreen. The Experiences of Faculty Advisors at the University of Cape Coast. 2024. Ohio University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1730463233730894.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Tutera, Doreen. "The Experiences of Faculty Advisors at the University of Cape Coast." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio University, 2024. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1730463233730894

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