The academic advisor forums will be included in the Provost Communiqué prior to the each event date. If you want to view all of the forums for the Spring 2016 semester, visit the academic advisement center website.
Advising Basics Workshop
Date: Monday, March 14
Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union 315
Workshop Coordinators: Christina Bowles and Jamie Schweiger
This session is designed for advisors who are new to advising or to Missouri State University. Covers basic information needed to get started with advising. Presenters will cover how to prepare for, conduct, and document an advising session. This workshop is recommended, but not required, prior to attendance at a Master Advisor Workshop. Not intended for current Master Advisors, but please consider sharing with new faculty and staff members in your department.
Space is limited and registration is required through the Academic Advisement Center website.
Personality Types in Conflict
Date: Tuesday, March 15
Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union 315
Presenter: Dr. Gloria Galanes
Although conflict with others is inevitable, resolving conflict is easier when you understand the impact that a person’s personality type has on their reactions and perceptions. The session investigates the implications of personality types on conflict situations.
This session is offered by the Center for Conflict and Dispute Resolution. Feel free to bring your lunch to this session.
Advising International Students
Date: Friday, March 18
Time: 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Location: Morris Center 500A
Presenters: Jamie Schweiger, Susan Martindale, Patrick Parnell, Randy Dillon, and a panel of international students
Learn the nuts and bolts of immigration, and enhance cultural competence by hearing from international students about their experiences at Missouri State University.
Space is limited and registration is required through the Academic Advisement Center website.
Master Advisor Reception
Date: Wednesday, March 23
Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union Ballroom East
RSVP to 836-5258 by March 17
This event is a reception to honor all MSU Master Advisors.
Awards to be presented are:
- Curtis P. Lawrence Excellence in Advising Awards to Erin Buchanan, Psychology, and Darren Wienberg, Academic Advisement Center
- Excellence in Advising Support Award to the Darr School of Agriculture Office Staff: Rhonda Brashears, Carrie Crews, Jana Kendrick, Sue Morris, and Ramona Taylor.
Advising Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission Students
Date: Tuesday, March 22
Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union 313
Coordinator: Erin Leonard
This workshop will cover the external requirements placed on Saudi Arabian Cultural Missions (SACM) students in order to remain compliant with their scholarship terms. By knowing what is required of these students, we can better advise and serve them. This workshop will also address blended course forms, letter requests, online course restrictions. We will also take time to answer questions about this special group of students.
This session is sponsored by International Programs. Feel free to bring your lunch to this session.