Winter 2007 Academic Advising Forum

Annual Winter Advising Forum 2007

March 13, 2007

8:30 – 9:00
Forum Agenda/Housekeeping
Welcome –Bill Ladusaw, Vice Provost & Dean of Undergraduate Education

9:00 – 10:15
Heavy Mettle:  The Role of Confidence and Optimism in Leadership Effectiveness
Martin Chemers, Professor of Psychology

10:15 – 10:25
Drawing (must be present to win)

10:25 – 10:45
Humor Me!
Glenda Dixon, Undergraduate Adviser, Politics & Legal Studies

10:45 – 11:00
Break

11:00 to 12:00

Workshop I: Student Academic Integrity:  As students feel more pressure to do well in courses, cases of academic dishonesty are on the rise.  Our panel will address procedures and processes for reporting cases; how faculty are informed of the process and consistency of reporting; incidences of academic integrity violations as well as due process and procedures. 
Facilitator:  Donna Baldini
Presenters:  Ellen Suckiel, Provost of Stevenson College and Professor of Philosophy
Douglas Zuidema, Director of Student Judicial Affairs

Workshop II:  Career Trends and Career Center Resources: Brief overview of what services we provide at the Career Center; hot majors & employment trends; some key tips for students to prepare themselves to be employable and some specific resources and strategies we recommend for the job search process.
Facilitator:  Katrina Cope
Presenters:  April Goral, Joan Walker, Katrina Cope - Career Center Advisers

Workshop III:  EAP and Advising our International Students: The first half of the workshop will cover working with international students; basic immigration information; VISA impacts; and issues and concerns of our international students.  Part two will provide advisers with an "EAP 101" debriefing which will cover the student's EAP journey, from choosing a program, applying and getting accepted, to dealing with post-departure issues.
Facilitator:  Lupe Allen
Presenters: Joni MacFarlane, International Scholar and Student Services (ISSS) adviser
Adrienne Cress, EAP Coordinator

12:00 – 12:45
Lunch & Drawing (must be present to win)

12:45 – 1:15
Office Wellness:  Tips for a Healthier Work Environment
Presenter:  Kitty Woldow, Staff Safety Program Manager, EH&S

1:15 – 1:30
Break

1:30 – 2:30
Workshop IV: Addressing Student Behavioral Issues:  As student enrollment goes up, mental health and behavioral problems increase.  The burden is placed on faculty and staff to work with students to provide support and encourage appropriate behavior.  This workshop will discuss campus procedures, necessary referrals; how this information is communicated to advisers; and what issues are addressed by CPS, college residential life and the Campus Judicial Office.
Facilitator:  Marie Yoo and Jan Burroughs
Presenters:  Maryjan Murphy & Jerry Lee, Associate Directors, Counseling & Psychological Services
Doug Zuidema, Director of Student Judicial Affairs
Kathy Cooney, Associate CAO Porter College

Workshop V:  Advising Services Updates:  In this workshop advisers will learn about the referral process and services offered by these units.  How to identify and refer students, services the office provides.  A “must” for new advisers and a good refresher for “seasoned” advisers.
Facilitator:  Lynne Wolcott
Presenters:  Barbara Silverthorne, Internship Program Manager, Career Center
Corinne Miller, Director, STARS
Peggy Church, Director, DRC
Holly Cordova, Director, Learning Support Services

Workshop VI:  Student Panel:  A New Perspective:  Hear from the adviser’s key constituents, students!  What do students really think about UCSC, advising on campus, and the best advice they’ve received from you.  Come hear from a panel of students and participate in a discussion that could help you rethink your advising strategies. 
Facilitator:  Rebecca Heuer
Presenters:  Rahsheka Keith - Frosh, Proposed Psych Major
Neidi Dominguez - Sophomore, Community Studies, 3-year grad plan
Jesse Lynch - Senior, Transfer, RA, History Major
Cher Casey – Recent alum, HAVC BA

2:30 – 2:45
Break

2:45 – 3:15
AIS Update
Presenter:  Tchad Sanger, Associate Registrar

3:15 – 3:45
Closing remarks, program evaluation & final drawing (must be present to win)