The Academic Advisement Center proudly presents the Master Advisor Training Program at Missouri State University. Developed in the Spring Semester of 1996, the program has enjoyed much success including support from the president of the University, Dr. Michael T. Nietzel, who signs a certificate, which is presented by a representative from the Office of the Provost, designating each participant who completes the training program as a "Master Advisor." 

The Master Advisor Training Program received recognition by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) in 1997 as an Outstanding Advising Program at the NACADA Annual Conference in Kansas City, Missouri..

Over 800 faculty and staff advisors have been awarded the Master Advisor certificate since the program's inception. 75% of our students are being advised by Master Advisors.

We offer four  types of academic advising workshops:

• Advising Basics Workshops for new faculty and staff advisors and a precursor to the Master Advisor Workshop. Certificates are not awarded for this workshop.
• The Master Advisor Workshop is the award winning advisor training workshop. Faculty and staff advisors who complete the Master Advisor Workshop receive framed certificates.
• Refresher Workshops for Master Advisor Recertification.
• Advising Support Workshops for departmental support personnel who regularly see students. Certificates are not awarded for this workshop.

For more information regarding the advising workshops please contact:

Kathy J. Davis, Director
The Academic Advisement Center
UNVH 109
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO 65897

417.836.5258