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Fall 2020 Forums: Navigating Uncertainty and Creating Support (Part 1)
Fall 2020 Forums: Navigating Uncertainty and Creating Support (Part 1)
Watch the recording of part 1 of the four-part series: “Fall 2020 Forums: Navigating Uncertainty and Creating Support.” These events could include: timely answers and updates from campus partners, demos and case study practice to help support students (and ourselves) during times of uncertainty, case studies to take back to your units for additional practice, support services and resources sharing to help process the challenges together.
Fall 2020 Forums: Navigating Uncertainty and Creating Support (Part 2)
Fall 2020 Forums: Navigating Uncertainty and Creating Support (Part 2)
Watch the recording of part 2 of the four-part series: “Fall 2020 Forums: Navigating Uncertainty and Creating Support.”
This focus of the gathering this Thursday will be to learn more about the experience of instructors and how to help students navigate their classroom experience.
These events could include: timely answers and updates from campus partners, demos and case study practice to help support students (and ourselves) during times of uncertainty, case studies to take back to your units for additional practice, support services and resources sharing to help process the challenges together.
Fall 2020 Forums: Navigating Uncertainty and Creating Support (Part 3)
Fall 2020 Forums: Navigating Uncertainty and Creating Support (Part 3)
Watch the recording of part 3 of the four-part series: “Fall 2020 Forums: Navigating Uncertainty and Creating Support.”
The focus of this gathering was changes to the spring schedule and Housing concerns and questions.
These events could include: timely answers and updates from campus partners, demos and case study practice to help support students (and ourselves) during times of uncertainty, case studies to take back to your units for additional practice, support services and resources sharing to help process the challenges together.
Fall 2020 Forum | October 15, 2020
Fall 2020 Forums – October 15
This Fall Forum focused on spring enrollment updates. This event was primarily designed to support academic advising staff but anyone who was interested was welcome to attend.
Fall 2020 Forum from October 29 | October 29, 2020
Fall 2020 Forums – October 29
This Fall Forum focused on spring enrollment updates. This event was primarily designed to support academic advising staff but anyone who was interested was welcome to attend.
UW–Madison Town Hall on Academics & Advising for Fall 2020
UW-Madison Town Hall on Academics & Advising for Fall 2020
During the week of July 20, student will be able to view the details of their fall schedule including modality (in-person or online), day, time, and location of their classes. In this Town Hall held for continuing students and their families, we’re joined by members of the UW-Madison advising community as they answer questions on what to expect and when you should seek the help of your advisor.
Advisor Town Hall: Student Fall Schedules | July 17, 2020
Advisor Town Hall: Student Fall Schedules
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During this Advisor Town Hall, which was held on July 17, we shared the current plans for communicating and working with students around their Fall 2020 schedules. Advisors heard from representatives from the Office of Undergraduate Advising, Office of the Registrar, and campus advising and career services leaders.
Spring 2021 Forum | February 4, 2021
Spring 2021 Forum – February 4
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This forum focused on fall 2021 enrollment, fall 2020 student outcomes, as well as other timely news and updates.
See the Slides: Summer & Fall 2021 Enrollment
See the Slides: Fall 2020 Undergraduate Student Semester Outcomes and Spring Enrollment Update
Spring 2021 Forum | February 25, 2021
Spring 2021 Forum – February 25
This forum focused on fall 2021 enrollment, fall 2020 student outcomes, as well as other timely news and updates.
See the Slides: Fall 2020 Student Survey Slides (Qualitative)
Read the Chat: Spring Form Chat from 2/25
Spring 2021 Forum from March 11, 2021
Transitioning back to campus: health, safety, and shifting mindsets | July 12, 2021
Transitioning back to campus: health, safety, and shifting mindsets | July 12, 2021
Panel Discussion: SD/UD Grading Options & Undergraduate Advising Conversations | April 27, 2021
Panel Discussion: SD/UD Grading Options & Undergraduate Advising Conversations
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Please join us for an opportunity to think through the SD/UD grading policy together, learn about perspectives in a variety of advising areas, and prepare to have nuanced, individualized advising conversations with students about the SD/UD options. Each student’s decision will be highly dependent on their current personal context and future goals.
Having some time to consider options and reflect on the pros and cons of selecting SD/UD will be essential for both advisors and students.
Panelists:
- Christopher Lee, L&S Undergraduate Deans’ Services
- Diana Maki, Office of Undergraduate Advising
- Molly Reinhard, Pre-Professional Advising (Centers for Pre-Health & Pre-Law Advising)
- Jenny Binzley, College of Engineering
- Sherri Charleston, Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement
Remote & Virtual Work Resources
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Creating Engaging Virtual Spaces with Dr. Amy Climer
Creating Engaging Virtual Spaces with Dr. Amy Climer
- Watch the full-length recording on YouTube
- Watch the recording with transcript and chat
- Find more resources for creating engaging virtual spaces
Our goal for the training was that participants learn about and get to experience facilitation techniques and ideas that may be applied to the following contexts in your work with students and colleagues:
- Leading engaging meetings
- Creating community in groups
- Generating ideas and facilitating discussion in groups
- Facilitating panels & leading presentations
About Dr. Amy Climer
Dr. Amy Climer has decades of experience facilitating teams and designing learning programs. She has designed online courses, delivered countless webinars, and keynoted virtual conferences. Early in her career she spent five years at UW as an advisor. Amy is also the host of The Deliberate Creative™ Podcast and the designer of Climer Cards, a creativity and teambuilding tool used by thousands to deepen conversations and generate ideas. Amy holds a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University and a Master’s degree in Outdoor Education from the University of New Hampshire. In 2016, she won the Karl Rhonke Creativity Award from the Association for Experiential Education. Learn more about Amy and her work at climerconsulting.com.
Virtual Drop-in Q&A | April 3, 2020
Drop-in Advising Webinar
Friday, April 3rd from 2:30-3:30 pm
Panel:
- Andrea Lowe, SuccessWorks at the College of Letters and Science
- Michael Hill, Center for Pre-Health Advising
- Lauren Wypiszinski, Wisconsin School of Business
- Alex Mok, Cross-College Advising Service
- Susan Nelson, Gender & Women’s Studies
- Pahoua Xiong, Office of Student Financial Aid
Watch a recording of the Q&A session
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Microsoft Teams Advising-Focused Q&A | March 25, 2020
Microsoft Teams Advising-Focused Q&A
Wednesday, March 25 from 3:00 -4:00 pm
Facilitators: Angie Reives, Emily Sivisend-Finger & Tristin Marotz
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Check out these Teams resources & how-to-guides on the OUA website before the session.
Supporting Student Resource
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Key Strategies to Support the Job Search for International Students Beyond the U.S.
Key Strategies to Support the Job Search for International Students Beyond the U.S.
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Advising with Transferology!
Advising with Transferology!
Advising & Career Services Conference Archive
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2021 Keynote with Dr. Liza Talusan | Caring for Self during Social Change | March 2, 2021
Dr. Liza Talusan is an educator, strategic change partner, leader, writer, leadership coach and parent. With over 24 years of experience in PreK-20 education, Liza is an engaging facilitator in conversations about diversity, anti-racism, bias, privilege and power and creates environments that allow for people to build skills for difficult conversations. Through her direct work with organizational leaders, staff, students, teachers, and communities, Liza empowers individuals to create a more inclusive organization, environment, community and team.
Dr. Talusan has been invited to more than 175 organizations across the country to deliver keynote addresses and facilitate dialogue groups, training workshops, to develop strategic planning, support change management, and empower faculty and staff. Certified as a Professional Coach by the Institute for Professional Education in Coaching (iPEC), Liza helps individuals and organizations achieve their goals by centering values, strengths, and vision.
Dr. Talusan earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Child Development from Connecticut College; Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from New York University; Ph.D. in Higher Education from University of Massachusetts Boston; Certificate in Human Resources, Stonehill College; and PCC Coaching Credentials.
This conference keynote was presented jointly with the Student Personnel Association