The Office of Academic & Career Success (OACS) is committed to providing advising, career services, and learning support leaders and supervisors with the resources needed to foster a supportive work environment where advisors, career services, and learning support staff can have opportunities to grow and thrive in their work.
Please see below for OACS programming and resources, plus campus-wide organizations that support leaders and supervisors.
The Office of Academic & Career Success facilitates monthly professional development events for supervisors in advising, career services, and learning support roles. Whether you’re new to supervising or a seasoned leader looking to strengthen your skills, Supervisor Sessions offer a valuable opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.
Each monthly professional development session will bring supervisors together to explore a specific leadership or supervisory topic. Participants will also have dedicated time for confidential peer consultation, allowing participants to share challenges, exchange ideas, and learn from colleagues’ experiences.
Register for Supervisor Sessions through the OACS event calendar!
OACS Resources for Supervisors
Advising Overview for Supervisors
Find essential information here for supervisors about the advising practice, advisor’s roles, and how should students utilize advising at UW-Madison.
Best Practices for Hiring Advisors
Here you can find a step-by-step guide on creating a PVL for an advisor position, plus additional resources to aid throughout the interview process.
Campus-wide Resources for Supervisors
Campus Supervisor's Network
Sign up through the Campus Supervisors Network to receive monthly newsletters and information for managers and supervisors. To join, send an email to: campus_supervisors_network+subscribe@g-groups.wisc.edu
Employee Assistance Office
When personal or work-related concerns become difficult to manage, UW–Madison’s Employee Assistance Office can provide timely solutions for life transitions, physical or emotional health issues, and relationship challenges.
Office of Talent Management
Maintain, improve, or develop new knowledge and skills that can help you throughout your career, including those designed specifically for managers and supervisors.