The Role of Doctoral Advisors: A Look at Advising from the Advisor’s Perspective

The doctoral advisor is said to be one of the most important persons—if not the single most critical person—with whom doctoral students will develop a relationship during their doctoral degree programs (Baird 1995 ). However, we have limited knowledge regarding how doctoral advisors see their roles...

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Published in:Innovative higher education 2009-03, Vol.33 (5), p.297-315
Main Authors: Barnes, Benita J., Austin, Ann E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advisors
Attitudes
College students
Doctoral Degrees
Doctoral Students
Education
Educational Policy
Faculty Advisers
Faculty Development
Graduate studies
Higher Education
Interviews
Lifelong Learning
Professional relationships
Responsibility
Role
Roles
School Holding Power
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate Study
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Summary:The doctoral advisor is said to be one of the most important persons—if not the single most critical person—with whom doctoral students will develop a relationship during their doctoral degree programs (Baird 1995 ). However, we have limited knowledge regarding how doctoral advisors see their roles and responsibilities as advisors. Therefore, through in-depth interviews, we explored the perceptions of 25 exemplary doctoral advisors, who have graduated a large number of doctoral students, about their roles and responsibilities as advisors. We conclude this article with implications for doctoral education.
ISSN:0742-5627
1573-1758
DOI:10.1007/s10755-008-9084-x