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The Real-Life Social Network : Promoting Teamwork Among Advising Professionals

The Real-Life Social Network : Promoting Teamwork Among Advising Professionals. NACADA Region 3 Conference May 19, 2011. Overview. University of Kentucky Advising Network History and development Structure Collaborations and programs Research and benefits of the network

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The Real-Life Social Network : Promoting Teamwork Among Advising Professionals

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  1. The Real-Life Social Network: Promoting Teamwork Among Advising Professionals NACADA Region 3 Conference May 19, 2011

  2. Overview • University of Kentucky Advising Network • History and development • Structure • Collaborations and programs • Research and benefits of the network • Future of the network

  3. History • Inspired by NACADA presentation (1986) • By-laws adopted (2003) • Support by Office of Undergraduate Education • Direct appropriation of $5,000 from Provost

  4. UK Advising Network Mission • 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.

  5. Current Structure • Elected officers • Chair-elect, Chair, and Past Chair • Secretary • Treasurer • Public Relations Coordinator • Events Coordinator • Committees • Events, Awards, Elections, Technology

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

  7. Campus Collaborations • 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)

  8. Materials and Resources • Website • Newsletter • August • September • October • Promotional items • Event programs • Listserv

  9. Research • 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%

  10. Membership Has Its Benefits • “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.”

  11. Membership Has Its Benefits • Networking • Enhanced teamwork • Professional development • Advocacy for advising • Information sharing, being “in the loop” • Increased communication, consistency

  12. Favorite Aspect of the Advising Network? • “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.”

  13. 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!”

  14. Future Vision • Strategic Plan • Assessment of academic advising • Campus-wide advisor training program • Enhanced website

  15. Questions? Contact us! • 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

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