Academic Advisors Council Meeting

Academic Advisors Council Meeting

Group Questions

1. How do we capture the opportunity in Semester Conversion to make changes in the way we work with students?

Building relationships and alleviating fears

Being proactive- talking to FYE

Inviting students to follow up with advising even after creating 4-year plans

Explore other delivery models- ex. group advising vs one-on-one

Consistent advising throughout 4 years- ex. Assign faculty/advisor

Make a plan for career developments/goals/grad school

Helping students understand the importance of immersion and flexibility- college vs to do list

Cross campus collaboration to better help support students and partnerships

Empowering students to take charge of their education plans

Work with students to identify obstacles then refer them to resources

2. How will advising practices be impacted by Semester Conversion?

Student to student advice could be problematic

Decrease the number of students in need of advising at same time dealing with remediation

Advising role needs clarification

Not all advisors will be equal, and some students may suffer with that

There is a decrease level in accountability

Mechanics/Norms of advising may not be streamlined within Colleges/Departments/Advisors

Conflicting Information or students “working the system”

Road to graduation will not be direct

How can efficient pathways be identified, agreed on, and then disseminated

3. How do faculty and professional staff advisors work in a more coordinated way?

Communication roles and expectations from students

Student focused events with faculty and professional advisors

Research collaboration

Professional development for faculty and professional advisors

Allocate funds

Respecting and defining each other’s roles

Understanding

Cross training and general training

Mutually reaching out

Value advising in RTP process

Gratitude/Recognition

Targeting 1st year faculty for advising

Advising Plan- College wide partnership

4. How can technology be used to enhance our advising practices across campus? How do the new tools play a role in these efforts?

Use DPR with My Planner

Promote and inform with digital signage and social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc.)

GradesFirst

Move towards online fillable forms (PDF) and tracking

On base

Technology to submit petitions online

Ask Billy

5. How do we ensure that all students are receiving quality advising?

Listening to student’s concerns

Establishing relationships with students

Intercampus Networking

Policy Awareness/Updates

Establishing metrics for student success