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 Fall 2016 semester, visit the academic advisement center website.
Master Advisor Refresher Workshop
Date: Friday, October 21
Time: 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union 308
Space is limited and registration is required through the Academic Advisement Center website.
Designed for those whose Master Advisor designation has lapsed or for those who wish to complete the year’s recertification requirements in one session.
Topics planned for the refresher workshops include: Characteristics and initiatives for first generation students, Veteran services, tips and processes for academic appeals, and complexities of degree audits.
Feel free to bring your lunch to the following sessions:
Advising Students Preparing to Graduate
Date: Thursday, October 20
Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union 317
Presenter: Misty Bowen
What happens when a student applies to graduate? Learn how you can help students who are in their final semesters. This seminar will look at the role of the Registrar and the role of the advisor in the application to graduate process. It will also look at how degrees are awarded and diplomas are printed. Walk through the process from application, advising notes, commencement, and beyond.
Ethics in Advising: Perceptions of Students, Staff, and Faculty
Date: Friday, October 21
Time: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union 314
Presenters: Xiafei Xue, David Lutz, and Austin Boon
In spring 2016, we conducted a study across campus that examined the views of students, staff, and faculty regarding ethical dilemmas in advising. We will present the results of this study, emphasizing the importance of faculty and staff in recognizing ethical dilemmas and dealing with them appropriately.
Advising Upper-Class Students
Date: Tuesday, October 25
Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union 313, Traywick Parliamentary Room
Presenters: Tom Tomasi, Mandi Muse, and Todd Euglow
Focus on advising juniors and seniors by learning about special advising techniques for this population, opportunities for mixed credit and accelerated masters programs, and resources from our Career Center.
A Conversation on Transfer Students
Date: Wednesday, October 26
Time: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union 314
Panelists: Rachelle Darabi, Joye Norris, Don Simpson, and Nechell Bonds. Facilitated by Ross Hawkins
With record breaking transfer enrollment in fall 2016, it is important to continue to discuss the unique characteristics of transfer students and share information that advisors need to know to properly advise this population. Please make plans to attend this panel session to learn about transfer initiatives and also have questions addressed by those who frequently work with transfer students in administrative roles.
Co-sponsored by the Transfer Advising Committee