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.
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.
Ensuring Timely Completion of Strong Research Experiences
Date: Tuesday, March 28
Time: 12:00–1:30 p.m.
Location: PSU 313
Dean Julie Masterson, Associate Dean Tom Tomasi, and a faculty panel will present various models for student research. We will discuss strategies for program scheduling, appropriate expectations, roles of faculty advisors, and monitoring progress to promote timely completion.