Intro to 12twenty: Reporting & Research Tools (Level 1 Training)
2026-04-27 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Join us for this virtual training session to learn about the tools available within 12twenty that reflect data from the First Destination Survey (FDS) and the Workplace Experience Survey (WES). This is the first level of training for 12twenty that all administrative users must complete. If you need administrative access, you can request it using the 12twenty administrative account request form.
This session will cover:

An overview of the available dashboards and reports
Best practices for navigating the filtering features within reports
Real-world examples tailored for career advisors and employer relations teams
An overview of how survey data is collected and integrated

Note: Participants must take (or have already taken) the 30-minute virtual Data@UW training prior to attending this training.
Level 2 training is also available once you’ve completed this Level 1 training. Explore all available 12twenty training options.
❓Questions? Please review 12twenty KB documentation or reach out to Ilsa May at ilsa.may@wisc.edu.

When: Monday, April 27, 2026 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Zoom | Zoom link will be sent to registered participants prior to the event
Who: Career Services Community Members
Register Here by April 24

Please note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.

Approving & Adding Outcomes in 12twenty (Level 2 Training)
2026-04-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Join us for a virtual training designed to help you confidently manage student and alumni outcomes within 12twenty. In this 12twenty training session, you’ll learn how to approve and edit student‑submitted outcomes, as well as add post‑graduation outcomes. This is the second level of training for 12twenty that manager-level administrative users must complete. If you need administrative access, you can request it using the 12twenty administrative account request form.
This training session will focus on:

Strategies for ensuring accuracy of submitted outcomes
Identifying still seeking and non-respondent alumni
Best practices for adding in outcomes based on external research
Providing real world examples for career advisors and employer relations staff

We’ll also cover the process for bulk uploading outcomes for the First Destination and Workplace Experience surveys, plus talk about data collection efforts by DAPIR for alumni who continue their education immediately following graduation.
Note: This level 2 training has two prerequisites. Participants must have completed:

Intro to 12twenty: Reporting & Research Tools (Level 1 Training)
Office of the Registrar FERPA Training

📅 Explore all the available 12twenty training sessions. ❓Questions? Please reach out to Ilsa May at ilsa.may@wisc.edu.

When: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Zoom | Zoom link will be sent to registered participants prior to the event
Who: Career Services Community Members
Register Here by April 27

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Career Courses & Curriculum Community of Practice Meeting
2026-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
The Career Courses and Curriculum Community of Practice (CoP) brings together staff who teach career courses or develop career-related curriculum to share insights, challenges, and opportunities. Meetings will be highly discussion-based. The goal is to create an open, collaborative space where everyone can share, learn, and connect.
🌟 April Meeting: Learn about the History at Work course and industry research resources from a UW librarian
If you would like to become a Career Courses & Curriculum Community of Practice member and receive meeting updates and other community resources via email, please visit this page and follow the steps to sign up for the email list.
Questions? Contact Danielle at danielle.marriner@wisc.edu.

When: Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Zoom Join Here
Who: Career Courses and Curriculum Community of Practice members

To join this meeting, click the virtual link above at the meeting date and time. No need to register for this specific meeting. We encourage you to join the Career Courses & Curriculum Community of Practice if you are interested in attending this meeting.

Core GenEd 102
2026-05-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Join us for continued training on the new Core General Education requirements at Core GenEd 102. This session will build upon Core GenEd 101 (recoding availlable here), and is designed to prepare advisors to support students during Summer 2026 SOAR advising.
Additional details on topics covered in this session will be shared with registered participants prior to the training. If you have specific questions or concerns prior to this session, we encourage you to fill out the Core GenEd survey to help us identify training needs.
Note: This training is separate from SOAR 101 (for new SOAR advisors) or SOAR Advising Kickoff. Please register for those events as well, as needed.
Questions? Reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu.

When: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Zoom | Link will be sent to registered participants prior to the event
Who: All advisors interested in learning about Core GenEd
Register Here by May 1

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🎉 Advisor End-of-Semester Celebration!
2026-05-07 15:00 - 16:30 | Memorial Union
Join OACS and your fellow advising community members for an end-of-semester celebration at the Memorial Union Terrace. This informal gathering is a chance for advisors from across campus to get together, enjoy some appetizers, and celebrate the semester’s end.
We invite you to come and go as needed and hope to see you there 👋
Questions? Contact Kala at kala.grove@wisc.edu.

When: Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Memorial Union Terrace
Who: Advising Community Members
Let us know if we’ll see you there!

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Spring Celebration & Awards Ceremony
2026-05-11 11:30 - 13:30 | Union South, 1308 W Dayton Street, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Join your colleagues and the Office of Academic & Career Success for the Spring Celebration & Awards Ceremony honoring the incredible work of our Advising, Career Services, and Learning Support communities!
This event is a chance to come together, share in the joy of achievement, and recognize the outstanding contributions that make our campus thrive. We’ll applaud this year’s award recipients, enjoy a meal together, and connect with friends and peers in a warm, celebratory atmosphere.
Questions? Please reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu.

When: Monday, May 11, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Varsity Hall in Union South
Who: Academic Advising, Career Services, and Learning Support Community Members
Registration for this event has reached capacity. Please email info.oacs@wisc.edu to be added to the waitlist.

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Supervisor's Community of Practice Meeting
2026-05-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Morgridge Hall, 1205 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53706
The Office of Academic & Career Success facilitates a monthly Supervisor’s Community of Practice for advising, career services, and learning support staff members who have supervisory responsibilities. Each month, the group dives into a new topic to spark conversation, share insights, and build our leadership toolkits. The month’s topic will be shared with the community prior to each monthly meeting.
Whether you’re a seasoned supervisor or just stepping into the role, come connect, learn, and grow with your peers. We encourage Community of Practice members to attend as many sessions as possible—each one is a chance to recharge and reflect on your approach to leadership.

When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 9:00 to 10:00 am
Where:Morgridge Hall, Room 5631
Who: Community of Practice Members

Please note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event.

SOAR 101
2026-05-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Union South, 1308 W Dayton Street, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Are you gearing up for your first summer of advising at Student Orientation, Advising & Registration (SOAR)?
Join us for SOAR 101, a dynamic workshop designed to set you up for success! Through interactive presentations and activities, you’ll gain a clear understanding of SOAR’s structure, purpose, and impact. Plus, you’ll have the chance to connect with experienced SOAR advisors, ask questions, and gather tips to make the summer at SOAR smooth and rewarding.
And to start the day off right, breakfast will be served—so come hungry and ready to get started.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and feel confident heading into SOAR.
Questions? Contact us at info.oacs@wisc.edu.

When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Where: Union South (check “Today in the Union” for the specific room)
Who: New SOAR Advisors
Register Here by April 29

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SOAR Advising Kickoff
2026-05-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Tripp Commons, 800 Langdon St., Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Let’s kick off the SOAR season together!
Get prepared for the upcoming summer at the SOAR Advising Kickoff—your chance to connect with advising colleagues from across campus and gear up for the SOAR season ahead.
This energizing event will provide the latest updates on everything SOAR: advising programming, student experience, technology tools, admissions, logistics, and more. Through interactive presentations and activities, you’ll leave feeling informed, prepared, and inspired for a successful summer.
Plus, lunch will be served—come hungry and ready to kick off this year’s SOAR!
Questions? Please reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu.

When: Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. (lunch will be provided)
Where: Tripp Commons in Memorial Union
Who: SOAR Advising Staff Members
Register Here by April 30

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Motivational Interviewing Training
2026-05-21 08:30 - 12:00 | Memorial Union
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a guiding style of communication that helps people explore their own goals and move toward meaningful change. This approach sits between simply listening and actively giving advice. It’s about being collaborative, asking thoughtful questions, listening with empathy, and supporting others as they make decisions that feel right for them.
In this highly interactive workshop, you will learn how Motivational Interviewing can strengthen your conversations with students, as well as colleagues, supervisees, employers, alumni, and campus partners. The skills you develop will allow you to build trust and support others in taking their next steps with confidence.
Motivational Interviewing is offered multiple times each semester, view upcoming dates and times here.
Questions? Reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu.

When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Memorial Union (please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room)
Who: Advising, Career Services, and Learning Support Community Members
Register Here by May 19

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New Staff Social: Field Trip to Henry Vilas Zoo 🐅
2026-05-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Henry Vilas Zoo, 702 S Randall Ave, Madison, WI
New and new‑ish staff in advising, learning support, and career services are invited to join the OACS New Staff Ambassadors for a mini adventure to the Henry Vilas Zoo! Take a break from the office, enjoy the fresh air, meet some fascinating animals, and connect with colleagues along the way.
We’ll meet at 2:30 p.m. at Union South and walk to the zoo together.
Rain plan: If the forecast has other ideas, we’ll pivot indoors to the Geology Museum for an equally fun and social experience.
Questions? Reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu.

When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at Union South, walk to Henry Vilas Zoo
Who: New and New-ish Advising, Career Services, and Learning Support Community Members
Register Here!

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Career Courses & Curriculum Community of Practice Meeting
2026-05-22 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
The Career Courses and Curriculum Community of Practice (CoP) brings together staff who teach career courses or develop career-related curriculum to share insights, challenges, and opportunities. Meetings will be highly discussion-based. The goal is to create an open, collaborative space where everyone can share, learn, and connect.
🌟 May Meeting: Explore the new DesignPLUS Canvas tool
If you would like to become a Career Courses & Curriculum Community of Practice member and receive meeting updates and other community resources via email, please visit this page and follow the steps to sign up for the email list.
Questions? Contact Danielle at danielle.marriner@wisc.edu.

When: Friday, May 22, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Where: Virtual via Zoom Join Here
Who: Career Courses and Curriculum Community of Practice members

To join this meeting, click the virtual link above at the meeting date and time. No need to register for this specific meeting. We encourage you to join the Career Courses & Curriculum Community of Practice if you are interested in attending this meeting.

Career Services Network Community of Practice Meeting
2026-06-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
The Career Services Network Community of Practice (CoP) brings together all career services colleagues to engage in meaningful discussions around current topics, shared challenges, collaboration opportunities, and promising practices in our field.
🌟 Topics for this meeting:

The Career Leadership Collective: What is it and what resources are available via our campus-wide membership?
NACE Career Readiness Competencies: What are they and how are we incorporating them into our work?
Utilizing First Destination Data in our Work: We’ve collected the data. Now what?

To receive communications and meeting invitations for this community, please be sure to join the Career Services Staff Listserv. Questions? Contact Danielle at danielle.marriner@wisc.edu.

When: Monday, June 1, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Virtual via Zoom Join Here
Who: Career Services Community Members

To join this meeting, click the virtual link above at the meeting date and time. No need to register for this specific meeting.

SOAR Terrific Tuesday: Session 1
2026-06-02 12:30 - 14:00 | Dejope Residence Hall
Terrific Tuesdays are special summer sessions designed to bring SOAR peer and professional advisors together for connection, professional development, and important updates. Each session includes opportunities for community building, timely program updates, course access information, and space to share feedback.
These sessions also help advisors prepare for upcoming special SOAR events and address emerging needs as the season progresses. Whether you’re new to SOAR or returning, Terrific Tuesdays provide a valuable touchpoint to stay informed and strengthen your advising experience.
This summer, we will offer two Terrific Tuesdays (June & August). You can register for both through the registration form below. Lunch will be provided at both sessions.
Questions? Reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu.

When: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Dejope Residence Hall – Lake Mendota Room
Who: SOAR Advising Staff Members
Register Here by May 18

Please note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click the link above to register.

Career Services Community Summit (Virtual)
2026-07-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Join the Office of Academic & Career Success for the bi-annual Career Services Community Summit! All members of the career services community are encouraged to attend this virtual gathering, which will feature:

Time for community building and networking with colleagues across our 14+ career services units
Updates on campus‑wide career services initiatives, with opportunities to share feedback and ideas
A research presentation on student job search trends (more details coming soon!)

Whether you’re looking to connect with peers, stay informed, or contribute to shared initiatives, this summit offers valuable insights and conversation for our community.
Questions? Contact Danielle at danielle.marriner@wisc.edu.

When: Monday, July 13, 2026 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Virtually via Zoom (register below for Zoom link access)
Who: Career Services Community Members
Register Here by July 11

Please note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click the link above to register.

Motivational Interviewing Training
2026-07-20 08:30 - 12:00 | Memorial Union
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a guiding style of communication that helps people explore their own goals and move toward meaningful change. This approach sits between simply listening and actively giving advice. It’s about being collaborative, asking thoughtful questions, listening with empathy, and supporting others as they make decisions that feel right for them.
In this highly interactive workshop, you will learn how Motivational Interviewing can strengthen your conversations with students, as well as colleagues, supervisees, employers, alumni, and campus partners. The skills you develop will allow you to build trust and support others in taking their next steps with confidence.
Motivational Interviewing is offered multiple times each semester, view upcoming dates and times here.
Questions? Reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu.

When: Monday, July 20, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Memorial Union (please check “Today in the Union” for the specific room)
Who: Advising, Career Services, and Learning Support Community Members
Register Here by July 16

Please note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.

Intro to 12twenty: Reporting & Research Tools (Level 1 Training)
2026-08-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join us for this virtual training session to learn about the tools available within 12twenty that reflect data from the First Destination Survey (FDS) and the Workplace Experience Survey (WES). This is the first level of training for 12twenty that all administrative users must complete. If you need administrative access, you can request it using the 12twenty administrative account request form.
This session will cover:

An overview of the available dashboards and reports
Best practices for navigating the filtering features within reports
Real-world examples tailored for career advisors and employer relations teams
An overview of how survey data is collected and integrated

Note: Participants must take (or have already taken) the 30-minute virtual Data@UW training prior to attending this training.
Level 2 training is also available once you’ve completed this Level 1 training. Explore all available 12twenty training options.
❓Questions? Please review 12twenty KB documentation or reach out to Ilsa May at ilsa.may@wisc.edu.

When: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Virtual via Zoom | Zoom link will be sent to registered participants prior to the event
Who: Career Services Community Members
Register Here by July 31

Please note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.

SOAR Terrific Tuesday: Session 2
2026-08-04 12:30 - 14:00 | Dejope Residence Hall
Terrific Tuesdays are special summer sessions designed to bring SOAR peer and professional advisors together for connection, professional development, and important updates. Each session includes opportunities for community building, timely program updates, course access information, and space to share feedback.
These sessions also help advisors prepare for upcoming special SOAR events and address emerging needs as the season progresses. Whether you’re new to SOAR or returning, Terrific Tuesdays provide a valuable touchpoint to stay informed and strengthen your advising experience.
This summer, we will offer two Terrific Tuesdays (June & August). You can register for both through the registration form below. Lunch will be provided at both sessions.
Questions? Reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu.

When: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Dejope Residence Hall
Who: SOAR Advising Staff Members
Register Here by July 20

Please note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click the link above to register.

Approving & Adding Outcomes in 12twenty (Level 2 Training)
2026-08-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Join us for a virtual training designed to help you confidently manage student and alumni outcomes within 12twenty. In this 12twenty training session, you’ll learn how to approve and edit student‑submitted outcomes, as well as add post‑graduation outcomes. This is the second level of training for 12twenty that manager-level administrative users must complete. If you need administrative access, you can request it using the 12twenty administrative account request form.
This training session will focus on:

Strategies for ensuring accuracy of submitted outcomes
Identifying still seeking and non-respondent alumni
Best practices for adding in outcomes based on external research
Providing real world examples for career advisors and employer relations staff

We’ll also cover the process for bulk uploading outcomes for the First Destination and Workplace Experience surveys, plus talk about data collection efforts by DAPIR for alumni who continue their education immediately following graduation.
Note: This level 2 training has two prerequisites. Participants must have completed:

Intro to 12twenty: Reporting & Research Tools (Level 1 Training)
Office of the Registrar FERPA Training

📅 Explore all the available 12twenty training sessions. ❓Questions? Please reach out to Ilsa May at ilsa.may@wisc.edu.

When: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Zoom | Zoom link will be sent to registered participants prior to the event
Who: Career Services Community Members
Register Here by August 3

Please note that using the “Add to Calendar” button below will not register you for this event. Please click above to register.
