Empowering Latinx Students: Innovative Advising For Enhanced Retention & Persistence

Description  Overview In today's evolving educational landscape, it's imperative for administrators to re-evaluate their support strategies. Implementing high-impact practices tailored for Latinx students is essential to boost retention, persistence, and graduation rates. As Truschel (2008) states, "appreciative advising is supportive, positive, dynamic, and holistic."The landscape of academic advising is changing to match evolving student needs. To be effective, institutions and their advisors must stay updated with both their diverse student demographics and emerging advising methodologies. Proper awareness and a proactive approach to advising can significantly bolster student success and retention.It's worth noting the importance of advising in achieving academic milestones (Crocker, Kahla, & Allen, 2014). It's a linchpin in the retention strategies of higher educational institutions (He & Huston, 2016). Yarbrough (2002) underscores its impact, saying, "The brief