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26th Annual Academic Advising Summer Institutes
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| Quality Advising for Student Development and Retention |
Research in the area of retention, in nearly all instances, concludes that the single most important contributor to student persistence is the development of strong relationships between students and members of the faculty and staff. Because academic advising is the only structured service on the campus in which all students have the opportunity to develop an on-going, one-to-one relationship with a concerned member of the college community, quality academic advising should be a major strategy in every college's retention planning. |
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| Event Format |
Foundation
Sessions, Workshops, Topicals and Small Group
Work customized to your needs!
The Summer Institute experience is based on a week-long program providing you and/or your team the opportunity to develop a customized Action Plan based on needs at your particular institution. This process is facilitated by your active participation in all general sessions, your choice of topicals and workshops, and your work daily with a summer institute faculty member and a small group of participants from similar institutional types. Through these activities, you will develop a network of supportive colleagues throughout the nation. |
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Who should attend |
The
institute is designed for individuals or teams who have responsibility for academic advising, such
as:
- Teams or individuals from an institution desiring to refine or redesign campus advising services
- Academic advising campus task force members
- Advising program directors
- Academic Advisors
- Academic Counselors
- Faculty Advisors
- Campus administrators including deans or vice presidents with responsibility for advising
| Teams |
While many
participants in the Summer Institute
are individuals representing their institutions,
in the past few years, we have seen
an increase in the number of institutional
teams attending to work on a common ACTION PLAN . Your team
could include a combination of administrators,
advisors, faculty and others who have
an integral part in the success of advising
programs and missions at your institution.
Teams have varied in size from 2 to
12 at past institutes.
In addition to the regularly
scheduled sessions of the institute, we
also provide breakout space for your team
meetings with the opportunity to meet
with SI faculty, as well as group consultation
sessions on Wednesday afternoon.
Take advantage of the opportunity to be
away from the daily cares of your campus
to focus on the "big picture" of advising
while developing a specific ACTION
PLAN for the improvement of student
success.
As noted above, Institutions are encouraged
to send teams in order to achieve the highest
possible results for their campus. Teams
will be provided opportunities to meet together
with Institute facilitators for individualized
focus on their plan of action. Informal
discussions led by experienced professionals
will provide guidance on specific issues
relative to your situation. |
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| Special
Benefits to You and Your Program |
- Action-oriented small group discussions with persons from similar type institutions
- Close facilitator and participant interaction
- Development of a network of colleagues and friends for support after the institute
- A variety of topical sessions to focus on your specific situation/role
- Opportunity to earn graduate credit
- Facilitators who are expert practitioners and national leaders in the field
- Hands-on workshops
- Examination of workable models and practical alternatives to improve advising on your campus
- Opportunities to share experiences and get feedback from experts and colleagues
- Assistance with the development of a plan to enhance advising on your campus
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| Action
Plans in Action |
You will be given the opportunity to prepare and present (in your discussion group) an ACTION
PLAN for solving an advising challenge on your campus. The scope of the action plan is left up to you. The scope may be as narrow as devising a new form or as broad as proposing a new model for delivery of advising on your campus or recommending the use of new technology. You will receive assistance with this project by attending relevant sessions, group discussions, and group and individual consultations with institute facilitators who have expertise in the area you have chosen.
Here's
a link to Action
Plans developed by participants in previous
Institutes! |
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| Small
Group Discussions |
During
these daily sessions, led by an institute facilitator,
you will discuss issues focusing on the general session
topics, share ideas, and receive feedback on your ACTION
PLAN. Each group will consist of approximately 12-15 colleagues
from similar type institutions. |
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| Experienced
Faculty |
Our team of expert faculty brings together a wide variety of advising and administrative experiences. Regardless of the type of higher education institution you represent, you will have ample opportunity to interact with the faculty and others who share common challenges and commitments |
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Graduate
Credit and CEUs
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To enroll for one of these classes please follow the instructions at
http://www.dce.k-state.edu/courses/how-to-enroll.
Austin, TX
EDCEP 786ZA
Course Dates: June 29-July 27, 2012
Topics in Counseling and Educational Psychology: Academic Advising
Class #11417
Enrollment Deadline: June 28, 2012
Credit Options Information Sheet |
Louisville, KY
EDCEP 786ZB
Course Dates: Aug. 2-17, 2012
Topics in Counseling and Educational Psychology: Academic Advising
Class #11415
Enrollment Deadline: Aug. 1, 2012
Credit Options Information Sheet |
Textbooks:
- Gordon, V.N., et.al (2008). Academic advising: A comprehensive handbook. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
- Education and identity. Chickering, A.W., & Reisser, L. 2nd Ed. (1993)
- Additional text for those taking the course for 3 credits: Student Success in College by Kuh, et all (2005) American Association of Higher Education
publication.
Cost per credit hour:
$431.20 - Students can enroll for one, two, or three graduate credits.
CEU's
Participants may also record CEU's, a form will be available by request at the event.
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| Full Participation! |
Specific
objectives are met by participating in every
aspect of the institute, from the opening general
session on Sunday afternoon until the last presentation
is made on Friday at noon. Please
plan your transportation accordingly.
Sunday:
1:00
p.m. Registration
3:00
p.m. First General Session
5:00-6:30
p.m. Small Group Discussion session
6:30-8:30
p.m. Institutional mixers & dinner
Monday through Friday:
Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. followed by sessions until approximately 4:00 p.m. The Institute ends at noon on Friday.
Meals:
Most meals are included in the registration fee, significantly decreasing your daily expenses. (See the Institute schedule for included meals.) Meal times are excellent opportunities to converse with participants who share great ideas for you to use on your campus!
All
meetings will be held
in the Institute hotel (see links on the left) |
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You may wish to purchase and review these resources in preparation for the Summer Institute:
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M16 - The New Advisor Guidebook: Mastering the Art of Advising Through the First Year
and Beyond
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P12 – Academic Advising: A Comprehensive Handbook, 2nd ed.
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V03 - Scenes for Learning & Reflection: An Academic Advising Professional Development DVD (Volume 1)
- V04 - Scenes for Learning & Reflection (Volume 2)
Additional
Resources/Reading
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