From Transactional to Transformational Advising.

In this special two-part series of The Student-Centered Podcast, host Zackery Tucker sits down with Mary Margaret DeBow of the University of Arkansas–Pulaski Technical College to explore how academic advising can move beyond transactional tasks and become a meaningful mentoring relationship. Together, they discuss building trust with students, fostering self-reflection and independent decision-making, supporting students' personal and academic growth, and creating a culture of advising that empowers learners to take ownership of their educational journeys. Through practical insights and real-world examples, this conversation highlights the transformative impact mentoring-oriented advising can have on student success both in college and beyond.