1:45-3:00

Navigating Change: Thriving in an Academic Advising Career

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Liz Leckie, Shari Lindsey, Bobbi Davis, Tauyna Dressler, Dianne Leonard,
John Nilsson, and Jessica Taverna
To be effective, academic advisors are required to function in a constantly changing environment. In the last decade, shifts in undergraduate education at the University have meant that academic advisors have had to learn how to
manage changes at various institutional levels. At a recent Academic Leaders presentation, it was reported that the average tenure of an advisor at the University of Utah is just over 2 years. This level of turn over further compounds the
changes that are happening on our campus and to our advising community and can impact the quality of student services on our campus. Several college-level advising administrators have been meeting regularly over the last two years
to better understand and manage these institutional changes. In this session, we will discuss how we have navigated
the consistently changing environment, as well as shifts that have occurred in the academic advising profession. We will
share some of our successes, places that we still struggle and where we go for support in particularly overwhelming and
challenging times.
3-3:30

Closing Remarks and Prizes

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Upcoming UAAC Events

Academic advising, cultural navigators, and student success:
Insights from research
Dr. Terrell Strayhorn
11:30-1:00 April 2, 2015

UAAC Campus-Wide In-Services:

April 9th, 9:00-10:00

May 14th, 9:00-10:00

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Assisting Probation Students

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Conference Schedule
8-8:30

Check-In/ Breakfast

Breakout Sessions 10:10-11:00 continued

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Shared Pathways Between SLCC and the U

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Cynthia Bonsall, Michelle Tuitupou, Michael Atkinson, and Devan Church

This workshop will be an opportunity to better understand SLCCs organizational structure and open dialogue to assess where we may find
additional opportunities to collaborate in the seamless transition of our respective students from one institution to the other. We will use a brief
introductory Prezi Presentation to introduce SLCCs Advising structure and role within our own institution. We will also review current collaborative
Breakout Sessions 9:10-10:00
efforts that exist between our institutions and discuss ways to improve/expand upon them, as well as, discuss potential new opportunities. This will
Supporting Students in their Global Interests/FLAS Language Scholarships
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include a discussion of reverse transfer and the potential challenges this presents for both our institutions. Our team of presenters will inform those
Ashley Glenn, Caitlin McDonald, and Kevin Barrett
present on their individual areas of responsibility and expertise and be available to lead small group discussions. We look forward to the opportunity to
Employers are looking for graduates with intercultural competence. Students are often interested in global topics and participating on overseas continue to build bridges between our institutions that will successfully impact our shared student population.
internships and studies abroad. How as advisors can we support students in their global efforts? What does internationalizing a degree look like? We
will look at student examplesan engineering major studying Arabic, a chemistry student learning Nahuatl, a Lassonde ambassador learning
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Vietnameseand also as a group discuss ways that students can gain international experience and skills through academic programs on campus,
community and campus involvement, and through language study. We will also discuss Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Scholarships are CPT (Curricular Practical Training) rules and regulations
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available to students of almost any major not just language and area studies students.
Stephen Smith
Anti-discrimination Response Training
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CPT Rules and Regulations for International Students. Presentation and discussion on both federal and university policy regarding Curricular
McCall Izatt and Irene Ota
Practical Training (CPT) authorization for off-campus work, research, or training as it relates to and prescribed by a program of study. CPT can be
Most people would like to be able to effectively address discriminatory words and acts. However, some people dont know what to say when complex, especially as students request CPT for general work authorization, whether it be for resume or career experience, that is not integral to their
they witness discriminatory acts or hear discriminatory words. This group-based social skills workshop is designed to train and empower bystanders to degree program.
take an active role in witnessing offensive and discriminating situations, instead of remaining passive or silenced. Participants will learn and practice Beyond Policy: Dreamers at the U
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phrases they can use in response to a wide variety of prejudicial and discriminating situations, which include homophobia, sexism, racism, classism,
Karla Motta and Erica Rojas
etc. The entire training takes 6 hours of facilitating discussions, practicing phrases, and role playing. The introduction provides a basic understanding
Education is more important than ever, educating all immigrant youth to their full human potential makes sense.- David Bloom, Harvard
of what Antidiscrimination Response is and how it functions.
economist. Currently, there are slightly over 365 undocumented students otherwise known as DREAMers at the University of Utah from varying
Dean of Students Office How Can We Help?
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ethnicities and nationalities. It is estimated that of the 365 dreamers, 174 are considered to be housed under HB 144, Non-Resident Waiver for Tuition
Katie Cartee and Torri Kenney
Purposes. While HB 144 provides an avenue for this population to pursue higher education there is very minimal support and advocacy to ensure a
Student behavioral misconduct, behavior intervention, student advocacy & support, student leadership, fraternity and sorority life. All basic successful university completion. This workshop will provide new and experienced advisors with a clear understanding of the intricate policies affecting
functions of the Office of the Dean of Students but what does this mean? What do we do on a daily basis? Great Questions! Come find out what it is dreamers as well as resources to further support their academic goals.
the ODOS does and how we can work with you to best support our students and campus community. Have questions regarding discrimination and/or What Every Advisor Needs to Know about Advising STEM Students
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harassment? The ODOS also works closely with the Office of Equal Opportunity to ensure University compliance to federal legislation regarding crimes
Tamara Young and Angie Gardiner
on campus and sexual misconduct. Find out what your responsibilities are as an Advisor and how to fulfil those responsibilities.
While a student interested in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field would ideally meet with a STEM advisor for orientation
Academic Success Through Metacognition/Learning Success Center
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and initial course planning, often students are exploring many options, or have many interests. For example, a student interested in a double major in
Leslie Giles-Smith
Math and History may meet with the History advisor for orientation. Because the STEM programs are highly structured, include classes with
Many faculty, advisors and students believe that the Learning Success Center (formerly the Learning Enhancement Program) exists solely to prerequisites and often have course sequences that are like pyramids, an early understanding of the challenges of navigating the system is essential to
provide tutoring for students who are struggling. In reality, the Learning Success Center provides a variety of services all intended to help students students who are exploring these fields. Advisors meeting with exploring students, or students with several interests, can benefit these students by
discover their own metacognitive processes and develop appropriate learning strategies. Many students have successfully navigated high school being familiar with the bottlenecks of the degree in order to be able to help plan a first or second semester with the best set of courses. In this
relying only on memorization and lower level thinking skills. When these techniques do not work in colleges and universities, students are often told to presentation we will discuss the challenges of negotiating a STEM degree and how advisors can help students get off to a good start.
study harder without any specific guidance as to how this is done. Participants in this session will learn strategies to help students recognize a Coordinated Career Planning: Bridging the Gap between Academic Advising & Career Counseling Child Hall
hierarchy of learning levels and how to study more effectively.
Shawn Adrian and Kelly Dries
In an era in which students expect both simple, one-stop service and knowledgeable, specialist expertise, the unfortunate trend at colleges
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and universities has been either to sacrifice specialization in favor of unified academic and career advising models or sacrifice convenience and
Early Planning for Learning Abroad
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customer service by separating (if not isolating!) academic advising from career counseling. But are these sacrifices necessary? Come learn how the
Jenna Kirchgasler and Katrina Brown
Department of English and Career Services have worked together to forge stronger connections between academic advising and career counseling to
Explore the potential benefits of an early introduction to international education through the lens of College Choice Theory and secondary produce satisfied students who benefit from successful coordination between their academic and career specialists.
research on how it can apply to learning abroad. Discover how early planning can help Freshmen to find a Learning Abroad program that is a good fit
academically, personally, and professionally with practical tools and tips designed by Learning Abroad. Presenters will summarize relevant research on
this topic while encouraging audience input.
12-12:40
Lunch
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Welcoming Keynote: Dr. Ruth Watkins

The Changing Face of the U

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Kari Ellingson and Erica Rojas

Counter to many prevailing national views, Utah is an increasing diverse and culturally rich state. Salt Lake City School District reported, as of
Fall 2013, the number of students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds (still labels minorities) was 58%. The U will increasingly reflect not only
this changing demographic but will other identities as well. Understanding who our students are, what backgrounds and world views they bring with
them and how this impacts their education experience is critical. This presentation will present information about our students both demographically and
attitudinally as well as generate discussions of the opportunities and challenges (often simultaneously) these changes bring. Participants will generate
resources that will help with transforming the knowledge and skills of our students and staff to provide a culture that embraces the changing nature of
our students.

Beyond the Major Helping Students Discover their Fight

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Michelle Taliaferro
The 3rd criterion of the Rhodes Scholarship asks a student to demonstrate the following truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and
protection of the weak, kindness, unselfishness and fellowship. This criterion is often termed Fight the Worlds Fight. In mentoring students for the
Rhodes scholarship I have found, this phrase to be very powerful in helping each student shape their long-term goals. When a student is asked, What
is your fight? they begin to look beyond their major or even the next few years and begin to see how they can develop a life of impact. Through, the
process of mentoring students for the Rhodes and other nationally competitive scholarships, I have learned the tools I use to assist students for these
scholarships can be translated into any advising appointment. In this talk, I will share what questions to ask a student to assist them in developing their
fight and how innovation and community are key to a students success.

12:40-1:40

Enhancing Student Success and Advisor Work/Life Balance: Outdoor Recreation U-EXPLORE Program
Betsy Cook, Nate Furman, and Nate Bricker

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Did you know that Salt Lake City is the center for outdoor recreation in the United States, and U-EXPLORE is the University of
Utahs innovative academic outdoor recreation program? Did you know that outdoor recreation expeditions have been used extensively by
Google executive teams, Wharton College of Business students, Naval Academy Students, and NASA shuttle crews to foster social
cohesion, address learning outcomes, and enhance life quality? This 60-minute presentation highlights the benefits of academic outdoor
recreation for University of Utah students through the lens of U-EXPLORE, a program nested in the Department of Parks, Recreation, and
Tourism in the College of Health. Co-presenters include several academic advisors who participated in academic outdoor recreation
program in January, February, and March of 2015. The academic advisors will report on their experience and how outdoor programs can
contribute to a vibrant advising culture at the University of Utah.By the end of the presentation, audience members will understand how
advisors and students can create outdoor recreation opportunities to augment department offerings. Audience members will also
understand how advisors and students can enhance health, social cohesion, and work/life balance through active outdoor recreation. Along
the way, audience members will develop a greater appreciation of the wonders of Utahs diverse landscapes and how to explore them.