The female division of the community college in Tehama held an introductory meeting titled "A Better Academic Environment" on the importance of academic advisory services. The purpose of the meeting was to raise awareness of the benefits of having a strong academic advisory services program among students and faculty members.

Assistant Dean of the Community College, Dr. Nida Al-Qaisi, welcomed the attendees and participants. She stressed the importance of periodic reviews of academic advisory programs to ensure favorable educational outcomes for the students. She also thanked His Excellency Rector Al-Solamy for his continuing support of such academic advisory programs. Dr. Al-Qaisi also thanked Tehama Campus Supervisor, Dr. Ahmed Atef Al-Shehri, Dean, Dr. Ahmed Al-Amer, for their contributions to the event.

There were a number of topics discussed at the meeting, such as admissions requirements and registration procedures/regulations. The presenters also reviewed some commonly occurring problems students have and the ways of avoiding or rectifying such issues. Some of the case studies came directly from students who had these difficult experiences. Other students also explained the challenges they had with respect to preparing for a career. These discussions focused on the ways in which proper educational counseling can help the students avoid pitfalls and address issues that arise for those just beginning their careers.

The participants discussed various advisory implementation strategies such as the automatic assignment of advisors through the registrars and department heads, and advisor retention throughout each assignee's educational career at the university. The premise of a strong advisory program is to help weak and/or confused students and push high performing students to even greater attainment levels.