The Academic Advisor Forums will be included in the Provost Communiqué prior to each event date. If you want to view all of the forums for the Spring 2017 semester, visit the Academic Advisement Center website.
Campus Conflict Workshop Series
Using Circles to Encourage Dialogue
Date: Wednesday, April 19
Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Location: PSU 317
Presenters: Dr. Char Berquist and Ms. Heather Blades
The “circle process” is a unique format that can be used to encourage dialogues, deep listening, and connection. Learn how you can use circles in the classroom and within organizations and units to build relationships and enhance learning and collaboration.
Sponsored by the Center for Dispute Resolution.
Shattering the Silences: Giving Voice Special Presentation
Date: Wednesday, April 26
Time: 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union Theater
Coordinated by Dr. Jamaine Abidogun and Presented by Dr. C.J. Maples
Giving Voice, directed by Dr. C.J. Maples, is an interactive theatre experience that gives audience participants an opportunity to understand how microaggressions hurt the wellbeing of campus and community members. Try your skill or watch your friends learn how to respond to microaggressions in a positive way, thus creating a more inclusive and safe environment for everyone. To receive master advisor recertification credit, please register through the Academic Advisement Center and then sign in at the event.
Feel free to bring your lunch to this session.
Monitoring and Facilitating Degree Completion
Date: Tuesday, April 25
Time: 12:00–1:30 p.m.
Location: PSU 313
Christy Graham will outline best practices for how to utilize the new Degree Audit and Student Educational Planner to monitor and facilitate degree completion specifically for graduate advisors and Graduate Program Directors.