You are invited to attend these meetings of the Academic Advisor Forum. All interested advisors are welcome, so please encourage other advisors to participate.
The Joy of General Education
Tuesday, October 18, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, Plaster Student Union 313, Traywick Parliamentary Room
Presented by Amy Marie Aufdembrink, Christina Bowles, Kathy Davis, Katie Tucker, and Darren Wienberg
This session, recently chosen as “Best of Conference” from the Missouri Academic Advising Association, will focus on positive, effective ways to discuss general education requirements with advisees.
Top Ten List of Tips to Assist our Transfer Students
Friday, October 21, 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM, Plaster Student Union 313, Traywick Parliamentary Room
Presented by Ross Hawkins and Kim Stagner
The Transfer Advising Committee has developed a top ten list of tips to assist advisors when working with transfer students. Case studies and/or vignettes will be used to facilitate discussion on some common transfer advisor/student experiences.
Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures for Academic Advisors
Thursday, November 3, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, Plaster Student Union 313, Traywick Parliamentary Room
Presented by Tom Tomasi, Associate Dean of the Graduate College
Dr. Tomasi will describe a simplified procedure for reporting and appealing academic integrity violations and discuss potential upcoming changes to the academic integrity policy.
Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid
Friday, December 2, 11:45 AM to 12:45PM, Plaster Student Union 313, Traywick Parliamentary Room
Presented by Rob Moore, Financial Aid
An overview of Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements students must meet in order to maintain financial aid eligibility.
Advising Lessons Learned: Retired Advisors Reflect
Monday, December 5, 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM, Plaster Student Union 313, Traywick Parliamentary Room
Panelists include Norma McClellan, Mike Carlie, Harry Cook and Debbie Goodale
What Advisors Need to Know about Residence Life and Services
Wednesday, December 7, 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM, Plaster Student Union 313, Traywick Parliamentary Room
Presented by Abby Harris
Academic Advisor Social
Wednesday, December 7, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
1166 South Fremont Avenue
All sessions except the reception count toward Master Advisor re-certification Three hours of training are required each academic year to maintain Master Advisor status. Master Advisor Refresher workshops complete that requirement in one session. Except as noted, preregistration is not required.
*Please bring lunch; beverages will be provided.