Missouri State University Advising Conference
Advising Students in Transition
Date: Monday, October 19
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union Ballroom and break-out rooms
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Charlie Nutt, Executive Director of the Global Community for Academic Advising (NACADA)
Space is limited and registration is required through the Academic Advisement Center website.
How Can Area Studies Minors Enhance Your Advisees’ Education at MSU?
Date: Wednesday, October 28
Time: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union 313, Traywick Parliamentary room
Presenter: Pam Sailors
Did you know MSU offers minors in African American Studies, Asian Studies, Disability Studies, Diversity Studies, Gender Studies, Latin American Studies, Law and Society, Middle Eastern Studies, Native American Studies and Ozarks Studies? Come to this session to learn more. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Helping Advisees Bound for Graduate School
Date: Thursday, October 29
Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union 313, Traywick Parliamentary room
Presenter: Tom Tomasi
This presentation will cover what juniors/seniors should know if they are planning to get a graduate degree. It will include “homework” to do before applying, the application and review process, a timeline for all this activity, and how to get a head start on graduate classes. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Career Advising Workshop
Date: Thursday, October 29
Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union 317
Presenters: Susan Martindale, Jamie Schweiger, Margie Stewart, SuzAnn Ferguson, Tracy Dalton, and Alex Johnson
This workshop is designed to equip advisors to help their students begin to see themselves as professionals. In addition to small group discussion and interactive activities, a panel of employers will discuss skills they are seeking and what they see lacking in many new applicants. Discover helpful campus resources to assist students in preparation for employment or the transition to graduate school.
Space is limited and registration is required through the Academic Advisement Center website.