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.
A Bipartisanship of Introverts and Extroverts
Date: Thursday, March 9
Time: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union 308
Presenters: Christina Bowles and Rebecca Neal
“Love is essential, gregariousness is optional.” ― Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
When it comes to academic advising, it can be challenging to navigate the differences between introverts and extroverts. How do we include introverts in a lively discussion? How can extroverts and introverts solve problems together? During an advising appointment, how can we accomplish all the tasks at hand with a talkative, extroverted student? Understanding Jungian personality types can help advisors assist students better and create a more cohesive work environment.
In this advisor forum, we will deconstruct the stereotypes surrounding Jung’s theory on introverts and extroverts, and discuss ways to be more effective and sensitive advisors and instructors. Through case studies, group discussion, and personal assessment, attendees will leave with a greater understanding of these personality types and concrete ways to accommodate students and recognize their environment preferences.
Feel free to bring your lunch to this session.
Master Advisor Refresher Workshops
Dates and Times:
There are two options for this session:
Thursday, March 9, 8:15–10:45 a.m.; or Friday, March 31, 1:30 to –4:00 p.m.
Location: Both sessions will be in University Hall 200
Designed for master advisors whose certification has lapsed or those who wish to fulfill certification for year with one session, the focus of these workshops will be on changes at MSU as well as advanced advising practices. Possible topics include changes in the testing center, updates on advising international students, multicultural programs and services, interdisciplinary majors, and the new language certification program.
Registration is required and spaces are limited. Go to the Academic Advisement Center website to reserve a spot.
This session coordinated by Susan Martindale and facilitated by Amy Marie Aufdembrink.
Student Affairs Initiatives to Enhance the Transfer Student Experience
Date: Monday, March 20
Time: 2:15–1:15 p.m.
Location: Plaster Student Union 314
Presenters: Joe Morris and Devon Wright
The Division of Student Affairs is taking serious initiative to enhance the transfer student experience by offering a new online orientation and intentional programming for transfer students. Please make plans to attend this advisor forum for a brief demonstration of the orientation and to meet Devon Wright, Assistant Director of Student Engagement-Transfer Student Programs. Devon will discuss several of her upcoming events so advisors can help transfer students transition to campus and become involved in the campus community.
Introduced by Ross Hawkins and Co-Sponsored by the Transfer Advising Committee.