extreme couponing for advisor training programs handout

2012 NACADA Region IV International ConferenceExtreme Couponing for Advisor Training Programs

Jessica Simmons, Ed.D.University of Central FloridaInterdisciplinary StudiesJessica.simmons@ucf.edu407-823-0013

UCF New Advisor Training Website with sample training calendar, training checklist, and hiring checklist: http://advising.sdes.ucf.edu/?id=adv_newadvisors

Free video capture software - how to download Jing, Authorpointe Lite, Camstudio, and iSpring: http://www.fctl.ucf.edu/TeachingAndLearningResources/Technology/Screencasts/index.php

Advising Skills to include in a course:

o NACADA Standards, Values, Missiono University Advising Culture and Structureo Advising Theorieso Student Appointment Guidelineso Best Practiceso Confidentiality & Note Keepingo Degree Audits & Academic Planso Policy & Procedure Beyond the Catalogo Student Serviceso Special Student Populations

Challenges to consider:

o Getting buy-in & getting the word outo Technology resourceso Recognition or incentive to completeo Notification of new hireso Balancing online training with personal one-on-one trainingo Finding timeo Leadership and delegation