Office of Undergraduate Advising Coffee and Conversations (Sept 11)
The Office of Undergraduate Advising invites faculty and professional staff advisors as well as our campus partners for a morning of networking and conversation in a healthy, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere. Connect with colleagues and learn about advising structures, initiatives, and spaces. Coffee and refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm
Location: ROWE Center for Undergraduate Education, Room 424, Storrs campus
RSVP here by Sept 4, 2024
Allied Health Sciences Coffee and Conversations (October 16)
The academic advising team in the Department of Allied Health Sciences invites faculty and professional staff advisors as well as our campus partners for a morning of networking and conversation in a healthy, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere. Connect with colleagues and learn about advising structures, initiatives, and spaces. Coffee and refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm
Location: Koons Hall, Room 217, Storrs campus
RSVP here by October 8, 2024
College of Engineering Coffee and Conversations (February 11)
The academic advising team in the College of Engineering invites faculty and professional staff advisors as well as our campus partners for a morning of networking and conversation in a healthy, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere. Connect with colleagues and learn about advising structures, initiatives, and spaces. Coffee and refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: E2, Room 303, Storrs campus
RSVP here by February 4, 2025
School of Nursing Coffee and Conversations (April 9)
The academic advising team in the School of Nursing invites faculty and professional staff advisors as well as our campus partners for a morning of networking and conversation in a healthy, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere. Connect with colleagues and learn about advising structures, initiatives, and spaces. Coffee and refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Storrs Hall, Room 118, Storrs campus
RSVP here by April 2, 2025
Advising Resource Sharing (October 17)
Table Talk Series: Advising Resource Sharing
Undergraduate Advising Table Talk Series offers an opportunity for advisors to connect in person, share experiences and resources, and enhance their advising practices.
Presenters:
Abby Clark, Academic Advisor, Admissions and Enrollment, School of Nursing
Kristen Dostaler, Academic Advisor, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR)
Thursday, October 17th, 2024, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: Susan V. Herbst Hall (OAK), Room 408, Storrs Campus
RSVP here
New Advisors Connect (November 19th)
Table Talk Series: New Advisor Connect
Undergraduate Advising Table Talk Series offers an opportunity for advisors to connect in person, share experiences and resources, and enhance their advising practices.
Presenters:
Abby Clark, Academic Advisor, Admissions and Enrollment, School of Nursing
Kristen Dostaler, Academic Advisor, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR)
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Susan V. Herbst Hall (OAK), Room 408, Storrs campus
RSVP here
Degree Audit Updates (January 16th)
Table Talk Series: Degree Audit Updates
Join the Degree Audit team from the Office of the Registrar for an open discussion about the software and systems that advisors use every day. We'll cover topics such as Advisement Report quirks, automated communications with students, and upcoming improvements for 2025.
Presenters:
- Office of the Registrar
Tuesday, January 16, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Location: Susan V. Herbst Hall (OAK), Room 408, Storrs campus
RSVP here
Career Coaching (February 18th)
Table Talk Series: Career Coaching
The Undergraduate Advising Table Talk Series offers a platform for advisors to connect, share experiences and resources, and enhance their advising practices.
Presenters:
- Center for Career Readiness & Life Skills
Tuesday, February 18th, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Location: Susan V. Herbst Hall (OAK), Room 408, Storrs campus
RSVP here
Caring for Yourself while Caring for Others: Creating your Best Work Life Presence (February 18th)
Table Talk Series: Caring for Yourself while Caring for Others: Creating your Best Work Life Presence
Being interested in serving others is wonderful and sometimes while doing this, our plates can get filled up. This presentation seeks to help you identify practices that will reduce energy loss and help you to refill your reserves so that you can feel well and do well.
Presenters:
- Paula Wilmot, Assistant Dean of Students, Dean of students
Thursday, March 20th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Susan V. Herbst Hall (OAK), Room 408, Storrs campus
RSVP here
Common Curriculum Overview for Academic Advisors (September 25)
Common Curriculum Overview for Academic Advisors (virtual)
Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
This session aims to give academic advisors a comprehensive overview of UConn's Common Curriculum for Leadership and Global Citizenship.
Presenters:
Pamela Bedore, Associate Professor, English Department and Chair of the Common Curriculum (CCC+) Committee
Brandy Nelson, Executive Director and Dean’s Designee, School of Business and CCC+ Committee Member (Communication and Coordination)
Register HERE
Creating Campus Partner Connections (October 2)
Creating Campus Partner Connections
Wednesday, October 2 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
In this 3-hour session, the following UConn campus partner offices will present resources, referral information, and strategies for connecting with and enhancing academic advising, all aimed at enhancing student success.
- Office of Financial Aid
- Presenter: Carrie Fernandes, Associate Director, Compliance and Quality Assurance, Office of Financial Aid
- UConn Center for Career Development
- Presenter: Beth Settje, Associate Director, Experiential Learning and College to Career Transitions
- Student Health and Wellness (SHaW)
- Presenter: Kristina Stevens, Director of Mental Health, Student Health and Wellness
- Enrichment Programs
- Presenters:
- Ken Cormier, Director, Individualized & Interdisciplinary Studies Program and Coordinator, University Scholar Program
- Kaitlin Heenehan, Associate Director, Honors Program at the Regional Campuses and Director, Regional Campuses for Enrichment Programs
- Micah Heumann, Director, Office of Undergraduate Research
- Anne Kim, Assistant Director for Honors Advising
- Vin Moscardelli, Director, Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships
- Sarah Scheidel, Director, Office of Pre-Professional Advising
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- Presenters:
Nexus Workshop: Tips, Tricks and Best Practices (October 9)
Nexus Workshop: Tips, Tricks and Best Practices (in person)
Wednesday, October 9th, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Susan V. Herbst Hall (SHH), Room 408
This session aims to equip Nexus users with best practices, tips, and updates to maximize the platform's effectiveness in supporting student success.
This session is intended for all current Nexus users; professional staff and faculty advisors and campus partners.
Presenters:
Abby Clark, Academic Advisor, Admissions and Enrollment, School of Nursing
Joseph Tinnel, Academic Advisor, Department of Mathematics, CLAS
Kelly Gilbert, Assistant Director for Engagement, Learning, and Development, Office of Undergraduate Advising
Register HERE
New Undergraduate Faculty Advisor Onboarding and Training (October 10)
New Undergraduate Faculty Advisor Onboarding and Training
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Participants will leave with an overview of undergraduate faculty advising at UConn as well as university and advising tools and resources.
At this session, the following topics will be covered:
• Introduction to University Advising
• Policies and Important University Offices
• University Systems/Tools (Nexus, Student Administration System, HuskyCT)
• Resources to help you to be a successful advisor
• Connecting/growing as a faculty advisor
Presenters:
Nick Delaney, Director of Engineering Experiential Education, College of Engineering
Erin Ciarimboli, Director of Undergraduate Advising
Kelly Gilbert, Assistant Director for Engagement, Learning, and Development, Office of Undergraduate Advising
Register HERE
Academic Standing Updates and Bylaw Changes (October 30)
Academic Standing Updates and Bylaw Changes (virtual)
Wednesday, October 30 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
This session will include an overview of the Fall 2024 academic standing process updates and University Bylaw changes and implementation plan. All advisors and campus partners who work with students in this process are strongly encouraged to attend.
Presenters:
Kelly Gilbert, Assistant Director for Engagement, Learning, and Development, Office of Undergraduate Advising
Register HERE
Building Your Personal Advising Philosophy (February 5)
Building Your Personal Advising Philosophy
Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (in person)
Location: ROWE 424
This interactive session will focus on developing and/or refining the framework of your advising philosophy, an essential tool to grounding and guiding the work of all advisors.
Presenters:
Kelly Gilbert, Assistant Director for Engagement, Learning, and Development, Office of Undergraduate Advising
Amy Donofrio, Associate Director, Undergraduate Program, College of Engineering
Register HERE
Undergraduate Faculty Advisor Training: From Advising to Mentoring: Elevating your Skills in Faculty Advising (February 6)
Undergraduate Faculty Advisor Training: From Advising to Mentoring: Elevating your Skills in Faculty Advising
Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. (virtual)
Engage in a discussion focused on advising and mentoring with a panel of experienced faculty and staff advisors:
- Approaches to advising and increasing your advising and mentoring competency
- Advancing toward Mentoring
- Identify differences between advising and mentoring
- Formal and informal ways faculty advising happens
- Resources available to grow your advising skills
Presenters:
Nick Delaney, Director of Engineering Experiential Learning, School of Engineering
Erin Ciarimboli, Director of Undergraduate Advising
Kelly Gilbert, Assistant Director for Engagement, Learning, and Development, Office of Undergraduate Advising
Register HERE
Life Purpose Lab for Academic Advisors: Discover Purpose in Your Everyday Life (February 26)
Life Purpose Lab for Academic Advisors: Discover Purpose in Your Everyday Life (in person)
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Participants learn a simple, powerful strategy for living each day with more purpose. They will connect with other participants on what each finds purposeful, thus building community and a sense of mission. Presented by the Life Purpose Lab (Lifepurpose.lab.uconn.edu).
Location: SHH/OAK 408
Register HERE