2007 Winter Advising Forum
Presented March 13, 2007
8:00 – 8:30: Registration, coffee, juice and bagels/scones/muffins
8:30 – 9:00: Forum Agenda/Housekeeping
- Welcome –Bill Ladusaw, Vice Provost & Dean of Undergraduate Education
- Heavy Mettle: The Role of Confidence and Optimism in Leadership Effectiveness
- Martin Chemers, Professor of Psychology
10:25 – 10:45: Humor Me!
- Glenda Dixon, Undergraduate Adviser, Politics & Legal Studies
11:00 to 12:00: Morning Workshops
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
1:30 – 2:30: Afternoon Workshops
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)
Morning Workshops
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
Afternoon Workshops
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
