Past Programs
2008-2009
Advising Best Practices and Social Event
This program provided an opportunity for cross-training and networking.
T-Talkin’
It’s Advising Time in Tennessee! This annual program involves advisors from across campus units connecting with students in “their world” – on the “T” Campus Bus, in Smokey’s Cafeteria, or on the Pedestrian Walkway. This program reminds students of the importance of advising and connects them to advisors in a casual setting.
Cultural Competence in Academic Advising
Webinar and DiscussionThis webinar, presented by Blane Harding, addressed the dynamics of a changing population and the impact this has on education and advising, the development of cultural identity and worldview as important concepts for interaction, challenges and opportunities for interaction and effectiveness while working with diverse student populations, and concepts and strategies for culturally competent advising.
Resource for Diversity at UT: http://www.utk.edu/diversity
2007-2008
LGBT Issues in Advising
Presented by James Devita and Tiffany Hedges
Facebook and Technology in Advising
Presented by Brian RussellEverything advisors need to know about using technology to reach today's students. To view the PowerPoint on Facebook and to access a list of suggested references, please click here.
Academic Advising's Integral Role in the Academic Success and Persistence of Students
Webinar and DiscussionThis webinar, presented by Susan Campbell and Charlie Nutt, provided valuable information on the research that links academic advising to student success. The webinar also covered best practices within academic advising centers.
Outline from the Webinar - includes many useful references on academic advising and retention
Advisor's Toolbox: Equipping Our Students to be Ready for the World
Advisors from International Student Services, Minority Student Affairs, and the Programs Abroad Office spoke about current issues that relate to studying abroad, minority students, and international students.
2006-2007
Academic Advising Syllabus: Advising as Teaching in Action
WebinarHow do we communicate to students the purpose and value of academic advising? How do we communicate the student outcomes for advising to students? How do we communicate student and advisor responsibilities? What "common language” do students, faculty, advisors, and administrators need to understand if we are to clearly define outcomes, expectations, and assessment of learning?
Many campuses utilize an Academic Advising Syllabus as an answer to all these questions. An Academic Advising Syllabus uses a recognized format and language to communicate all the key issues for students regarding their academic advising experiences at your institution.
This Webinar provided the basics on how to develop and utilize a syllabus as well as offer examples of syllabi being used at institutions today.
Handouts from Webinar on Academic Advising Syllabus NACADA's Concept of Academic Advising
Thornton Student Life Center presentation on Advising Student Athletes
This seminar, presented by academic counselors from UT’s Thornton Student Life Center, addressed strategies and issues with advising student-athletes. Topics discussed included eligibility rules and regulations, how academic advisors can work with student-athletes more effectively, and testimonials from current student-athletes about their experiences both in the classroom and on the playing field.
Click here for the Power Point presentation that was given.
A special thank you to the academic counselors of the Thornton Student Life Center and student athletes for presenting this very informative seminar.
How Today's Students Think and Learn
Campus-Wide Faculty/Staff Learning Workshop, featuring Dr. Mark TaylorHosted by The College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources and Dr. Robert C. Holub, Provost and Vice Chancellor.
Dr. Mark Taylor has more than twenty-five years of experience in higher education, management and counseling professions. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and biology, a master's degree in social work and a doctorate in counseling. Two sessions were provided during the workshop: (1) Generation NeXt Comes to College- Understanding, teaching and serving today's post-modern students and (2) Post-modern Pedagogy- practical skills for facilitating meaningful student learning in and out of the classroom.