2012 PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

Pre conference Workshops

Region 3 April 12-14, 2012

$20.00 Per Preconference workshop.

Thursday 4/12/12 1:00 – 2:50 PM

Getting Your Crew to the Victory Lab 

          Kimberly Franklin, North Carolina State University

Have you ever wanted to take yourself out of the race? Feeling tired, overworked, unappreciated and unable to give all you can to your students? If so, this presentation is for you! We will be exploring some factors that contribute to adviser burnout and ways to utilize your pit crew to boost morale. Attending this fun, interactive, and lively workshop will help novice and experienced advisers learn how to be more balanced though a variety of activities and techniques that are easy enough to practice in your office. Participants will have the opportunity to relax, share, and leave rejuvenated and ready to get back to the track.

Maximum attendees 35

Cultural Insight of Transformational Leadership

          Roxanna McGraw Johnston Community College

How do we meet the emotional needs of advisers as our colleges and universities struggle through the economic downturn? Presenters will illustrate how they use transformational leadership to create positive change, enhance motivation and morale, and empower team members so they can be at their best to serve students. This workshop will demonstrate how to connect your staff’s sense of identity to the mission of the unit and challenge members to take greater ownership. Participants will also learn about leading with malama philosophy taken from the teachings of Dr. George Kanahele, author of Ku Kanaka, and how one particular unit embraces the value of caring, compassion and stewardship. Participants will walk away with practical applications and cultural insight.

Maximum attendees 35

Thursday 4/12/12 3:00-4:50 PM

Before the Green Flag Waves:  Preregistration Advising

          Clay Harshaw, Guilford College

Long before the race begins, teams must use information they have learned about a race track to prepare their racecars for success in the race. They obtain information from their drivers and teammates during the practice sessions leading up to the race. It is much the same for preregistering first-year and transfer students. Advisers need information about their new students long before the semester begins. To obtain the needed information from their students, colleges have found creative and cost effective ways to serve their students during pre-registration. One opportunity is the use of cost-effective technology. Schools have developed pre-registration forms and placement exams using cost-effective online technology and software. The purpose of this session is to share successful practices and to brainstorm innovated ways to assist in successful preregistration efforts.

Maximum attendees 35

4.      Get By With a Little Help From a Friend: Mentoring Adult Students

          Debbie Smith, University of North Carolina-Charlotte.

Returning to college can be a huge adjustment for adult students and minor issues sometimes determine a student’s lack of success. Peer mentoring programs can assist in making the transition to college much smoother by providing a support system for new and returning nontraditional students. Through active listening and sharing of personal experiences, a mentor can guide and assist new and struggling students achieve their academic goals. This session will provide participants information on developing a peer mentoring program for adult learners, training and recruiting peer mentors, developing activities and resources to encourage student engagement and benefits of peer mentoring for advisors.

Maximum attendees 35