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Appreciative Advising and the Transfer Student-Athlete

Authors

• • Ethan Swingle
  • Samford University
• • A’dja Jones
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

Abstract

This article discusses how the Appreciative Advising framework can be used in the new era of student-athlete transfer. Although the parameters around transfer student-athletes have shifted tremendously in the past six years, limited discussion has focused on how Appreciative Advising could impact the advising practice at institutions where these students enroll. Through the six phases, Appreciative Advising can help retain students and help them matriculate throughout their college eligibility timeline.

Keywords: student-athletes, Appreciative Advising, transfer students

How to Cite: Swingle, E. & Jones, A. (2025) “Appreciative Advising and the Transfer Student-Athlete”, Journal of Appreciative Education. 12(1).