Advisor Training and Development in a Multi-Campus System

Presenters: Tyann Cherry, Dr. Michelle Loyet and Dr. Brian Daly

Event: NACADA National Conference, October 4-7 2012

From Indie Darling to Billboard Topper: Advisor Training and Professional Development in a Multi-Campus System. Effective advisor training is the foundation of any successful advising program, yet even the most basic training is absent at many institutions (Koring, 2005, NACADA Clearinghouse). This session will take you through the development of an advisor training program based on McCllelan's 2007 'Content Components for Advisor Training: Revisited.'. See first-hand how a training program was organically grown and consciously planned to address key components such as advising and career theory along with relational development. Technologies used include asynchronous online courses, a mentorship program, synchronous webinar series and detailed informational supports. Advisor training - it's not just reading degree audits anymore.

References and Guides:

NACADA Webinar Series
Comprehensive Advisor Training and Development:Practices that Deliver. 2ndEdition
Koring, H. (2005). Advisor Training and Development. Retrieved December 12, 2011 from the NACADA Clearinghouse of Academic Advising Resources Web site:http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Clearinghouse/AdvisingIssues/adv_training.htm#over
McClellan, J.L. (2007). Content Components for Advisor Training: Revisited. Retrieved September 9, 2010 from NACADA Clearinghouse of Academic Advising Resources Web site:http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Clearinghouse/AdvisingIssues/Training-Revisited.htm 

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Advisor Training and Development in a Multi-Campus System

Presenters: Tyann Cherry, Dr. Michelle Loyet and Ann Kimbrough

Event: NACADA Region VII Conference, March 4-6, 2012

Description: Effective advisor training is the foundation of any successful training program, yet even the most basic training is absent at many institutions (Koring 2005, NACADA Clearinghouse). This session will take your through the development of an advisor training program based on McCllelan's 2007 "Content Components for Advisor Training: Revisited." See first-hand how a training program was organically grown and consciously planned to address key components such as advising and career theory along with relational development. Technologies used include asynchronous online courses, a mentorship program, synchronous webinar series and detailed informational supports. Advisor training - it's not just reading degree audits anymore. 

References and Guides:

NACADA Webinar Series

Comprehensive Advisor Training and Development: Practices that Deliver. 2nd Edition

Koring, H. (2005). Advisor Training and Development. Retrieved December 12, 2011 from the NACADA Clearinghouse of Academic Advising Resources Web site: http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Clearinghouse/AdvisingIssues/adv_training.htm#over 

McClellan, J.L. (2007). Content Components for Advisor Training: Revisited. Retrieved September 9, 2010 from NACADA Clearinghouse of Academic Advising Resources Web site: http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Clearinghouse/AdvisingIssues/Training-Revisited.htm 

Thinking about colleges and careers at North Kirkwood Middle School

Presenter: Tyann Cherry
Place: North Kirkwood Middle School
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I was invited to speak at North Kirkwood Middle School as part of their Career Fair. My presentation will be two sessions for 25-30 8th grade students in each session. I was asked to provide information regarding what kids should know about college, transcripts, things that can hamper admission and what students can do now and throughout high school to prepare for higher education. Since the presentation is geared toward kids I incorporated a variety of activities and some additional follow up assignments that they can work on (see handouts). The goal was to personalize the experience for each participant as they consider their educational plans.

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Portfolio Development = Professional Development, Webster University Old Post Office Speaker Series

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Presenters: Dr. Michelle Loyet & Tyann Cherry

Place: Webster University, Downtown - Old Post Office Speaker Series, November 2011

Description: What is it about you as an employee that sets you apart? How can you create more than just a resume, but rather a compilation of work that illustrates your accomplishments? This session will take participants through the creation of different portfolio types including a showcase style as well as developmental models including road map, time-line and puzzle. Designed to enhance professional development of the employee and increase preparedness for performance reviews and job searches.

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Portfolio Development = Professional Development

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Presenters: Dr. Michelle Loyet & Tyann Cherry

Place: Webster University, Webster Staff Alliance - Monthly Meeting, November 2010

Description: Based on NACADA presentation of Antoinette Curl, Texas State University-San Marcos. What is it about you as an employee that sets you apart? How can you create more than just a resume, but rather a compilation of work that illustrates your accomplishments? This session will take participants through the creation of different portfolio types including a showcase style as well as developmental models including road map, time-line and puzzle. Designed to enhance professional development of the employee and increase preparedness for performance reviews and job searches.

START Program - October 2010

I was invited to give a presentation on networking for the Webster University George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technology START program. The START program (Student Transition And ReTention Program). The program is designed to provide 25 Junior and Senior minority students form St. Louis area city and county high schools a snapshot of the college experience. I love working with students that are making the transition from high school to college. Each and every time I truly feel like I am able to provide them with detailed inside information to help give them a head start.

You can find the handout that goes along with the presentation here.

MACADA 2010: Down the Rabbit Hole - Tales of Advisor Training

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Presenters: Tyann Cherry, Kim Kleinman, Bethany Keller

Place: Missouri Academic Advising Association (MACADA) Annual Conference - "Through the Looking Glass: Reflections on Advising Expectations"

Description: Whether it is training a new advising center staff member or collaborating with a new faculty advisor; advisor training is often sorely needed but overlooked. Come see how one office approaches challenges related to advisor training including:

- Gaining faculty buy in
- Building collaboration across departmental offices and campus locations
- Prioritizing both knowledge based and interpersonal skill sets
- Setting the pace for information dissemination

Topics covered will include

- Strategies for how to conduct effective web based training (both asynchronous and in real time)
- Ideas on how to create a collaborative environment that allows faculty to come together for advisor training purposes
-Building a "brown bag" series of soft skill enhancers - an overview of our first year.