The Next Generation of Computer-Assisted Advising and Beyond

In a recent NACADA Journal “Advisor's Toolbox” article, Tukey (1994) explained ways in which personal computer software could be used to automate the process of calculating grade-point averages. Building on this particular example of computer-assisted advising, the present article introduces the next generation of computer-based grade-point average calculation programs and expands the definition of computer-assisted advising by examining additional examples of interactive, student-centered, computer-based advising programs.