Shaping Advising in the UK: Balancing Precision and Compassion - Adventures in Advising

Dr. Sarah Bosch, chief operating officer at the United Kingdom Advising and Tutoring (UKAT) association, discusses her unique path from competitive athletics to a doctorate in biomechanics and a distinguished career in academic advising. She reflects on her leadership in enhancing advising practices at Sheffield Hallam University and her contributions to UKAT in areas such as institutional accreditation and professional development. Sarah underscores the critical role of personal tutoring and shares insights from her research on postgraduate advising, highlighting the effectiveness of the embedded advising model. Sarah emphasizes the importance of community, collaboration, and inclusive support structures and the role that UKAT is playing to shape the conversations around student success.  Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform! The Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcast Also, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel! Connect with Matt and Ryan on LinkedIn.