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The Real-Life Social Network: Promoting

Teamwork Among Advising Professionals

NACADA Region 3 ConferenceMay 19, 2011

University of Kentucky Advising Network

History and development

Structure

Collaborations and programs

Research and benefits of the network

Future of the network

Overview

Inspired by NACADA presentation (1986) By-laws adopted (2003)

Support by Office of Undergraduate Education

Direct appropriation of $5,000 from Provost

History

Promote quality academic advising at the University of Kentucky.

Support the professional growth of academic advisors at UK.

Facilitate cooperation and exchange of information among persons who perform advising functions.

UK Advising Network Mission

Elected officers◦ Chair-elect, Chair, and Past Chair◦ Secretary◦ Treasurer◦ Public Relations Coordinator ◦ Events Coordinator

Committees ◦ Events, Awards, Elections, Technology

Current Structure

Regular Meetings Winter breakfast Ken Freedman Outstanding Advisor Award Day of Service Make A Difference Workshop

Programs

Ask-an-Advisor events (residence/dining halls)

House Calls (residence halls)

Webinars (NACADA, transfer, first gen)

Campus-wide informational resource

Brown Bag series

Professional Development (e.g., Kickoff event)

Campus Collaborations

Website

Newsletter August September October

Promotional items

Event programs

Listserv

Materials and Resources

Surveyed membership

38 respondents

Measuring our mission

Promotes quality academic advising at the University of Kentucky: 86.1% excellent or above average

Supports the professional growth of academic advisors at UK: 83.8%

Facilitates cooperation and exchange of information among advisors at UK: 97.4%

Research

“Fosters teamwork and collegiality.”

“Provides a mechanism for keeping advisors aware of information we need to effectively do our jobs.”

“Interaction and collaboration with other advisors on campus.”

“Gives us a voice in the campus community.”

Membership Has Its Benefits

Networking

Enhanced teamwork

Professional development

Advocacy for advising

Information sharing, being “in the loop”

Increased communication, consistency

Membership Has Its Benefits

“Knowing if I don't know the answer, there is someone who does.”

“Opportunity to establish contacts throughout the colleges to better serve my students.”

“Great for bringing advisors together, to talk about the issues that impact our students and us.”

Favorite Aspect of the Advising Network?

“Sharing information and ideas for the betterment of the University and its students.”

“Established community for advisors…people available to answer questions and offer support.”

“The food at our events is great!”

Favorite Aspect of the Advising Network?

Strategic Plan

Assessment of academic advising

Campus-wide advisor training program

Enhanced website

Future Vision

Matthew Deffendall mbdeff2@uky.edu

Suanne Early suanne.early@uky.edu

Zach Fuqua zachary.fuqua@uky.edu

Emily Sallee emily.sallee@uky.edu

Ryan Sallee ryan.sallee@uky.edu

Questions? Contact us!