Advisor Development

Utah State University

Advisor Development

  Professional Development – Departmental Expertise & Connections – Student Development Theory – Advising Theory & Models Personal Development – Collegiality – Networking – Attitude of Service

University Advising & Transfer Services

  One of the First of its Kind A Unique Role in Advising – Support USU Advisors – Represent Advisors at USU – Represent USU Advising at State and National Levels – Provides Advising/Advisor Evaluation Opportunities – Publishes the General Catalog – Advise Undeclared Students (New!) – Umbrella for New Student Orientation – Manages a Peer Advising Program – Manages Transfer Articulation Efforts

Advisor Development Opportunities at USU

    New Advisor Orientation – Each Semester – Part of USU Advising Conference in Fall USU Advising Conference – Each Fall – Committee Being Formed Advising Workshop Series – 3 rd – USU Advising Issues Thursday – All Advisors Welcome to Submit Proposals Advising Coordinating Committee – 2 nd Thursday

Advisor Development Opportunities at USU

   Advisor E-mail Distribution List Advisor Mentor Program – New This Fall – Pairs a New Advisor with an Experienced Advisor – UATS will Pay for First Lunch Meeting Publications – Advisor Handbook – UATS Website – http://www.usu.edu/ats – Advisor News – General Catalog

Crossing Borders

Advisor Development beyond Utah State University Jana Kay Lunstad ACC Workshop October 21, 2004

National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)

  NACADA is an association of professional advisors, counselors, faculty, administrators and students working to enhance the educational development of students.

NACADA's mission is to

Champion the educational role of academic advisors to enhance student learning and development in a diverse world

NACADA’s Mission

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    Affirm the role of academic advising in student success and persistence, thereby supporting institutional mission and vitality Anticipate the academic advising needs of twenty-first century students, advisors and institutions Advance the body of knowledge on academic advising Foster the talents and contributions of all members and promote the involvement of diverse population

NACADA

http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/

    National Conference – Las Vegas, NV – October 5-8, 2005 – Proposals Due February 8, 2005 Administrators’ Institutes Assessment Institute Summer Institute

NACADA Region X

http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Regional_Divisions/ region10/confindex.htm

 Region X Conference – Denver, CO – March 2-4, 2005 – Proposals Due December 1, 2004 – Theme: Peak Advising, Scaling the Academic Mountain

Utah Advising & Orientation Association (UAOA)

 State Drive-In – Park City, UT – May 25-26, 2005 – Proposals Due December 17, 2004 – Theme: Making a Difference  Professional Development  Orientation  Students

Participation in NACADA

    Inform and improve your advising practices Network with colleagues on a state and national level Build resume and/or advising portfolio Establish credibility on campus

Participation through Leadership

  Committee work – Reading presentation proposals – Manage email lists – Plan conferences – Research Officer Positions – Officers are liaison between state and region and/or region and national organization

Participation at Conferences

  Attend conferences Volunteer at conferences – Check-in and registration – Information tables – Collect session evaluations – Facilitate sessions

Participation through Presentations

  Presentations based on – Models and Applications – Research – Theory Lead Presenter must be a member – Everyone a member of UAOA – NACADA general membership is $55/year

Submitting a Proposal

 Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of: – Timeliness – Interest/benefit to the membership – Clarity – Relevance to the conference theme – Creativity – Adaptability of ideas to a variety of settings – Priority will be assigned to proposals that demonstrate new ideas or methods, or indicate a high level of knowledge and unique treatment of the topic. Proposals from inexperienced as well as experienced presenters, researchers, and practitioners are earnestly solicited.

Submitting Proposals Part A

   Include the complete title of the presentation, but do not include your name State the presentation's objectives and clearly describe how objectives will be met (materials, methods, activities, etc.) There is no word limit on the proposal.

Submitting Proposals Part B

 135 WORD ABSTRACT will be published in the printed program should your proposal be accepted.

– Accurately describe your presentation – Include the complete title of the presentation, but do not include your name. – Do not use bullets, italicize, bold or underline for emphasis – Enclose cited publications in quotation marks.

– Proofread your abstract.

Characteristics of an Effective Proposal

   Relevant to the conference theme A solid foundation for proposal content (a framework of the program should be evident based on data indicating success of a program or strategy discussed) Adherence to proposal submission guidelines – It is important to include all information requested in the program proposal guidelines and adhere to length restrictions where indicated.

Characteristics of an Effective Proposal

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    Reflective of good writing practices Well-written proposals are rated more favorably than those lacking clarity, specificity and conciseness. A logical program organization should be evident (outline).

Proofread your proposal before submitting is essential.

Utah State Presentations See sample proposals

   Krystin Deschamps – Academic Contracts: The Bridge Between

Schools and At-Risk Students

Diane Hardman – Advising Students with Disabilities:

Realities and Risks for the Post Secondary Academic Advisor

Wade Oliver – Student Motivation—Applying the ARCS

Model to Academic Advising

Possible Presentations

          Cathy & Donna: Advising Extension Students Ruth & Stephanie: Undeclared to Business Maureen: Career Advising in NR HASS: Professional and Faculty Advising Kathy: FYE for Engineering Students Karalee: Scholarship Advising Tami: Academic and Social Advising Marilyn: Mentoring Peer Advisors Carol: Retaining At-Risk Students Fawn: TOPS and Rep Week