The Advising Express
Volume 4, Issue 6, January 21, 2015
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Developing Trusting Relationships in Academic Advising
Student Involvement
Advisor Toolkit - Career Cruising
Financial Aid
Save the Date - Spring 2015 Academic Advising Workshops
Important Dates
Announcements!
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Developing Trusting Relationships in Academic Advising
“Time and time again, research has demonstrated one of the most significant contributors to
success and retention in college is the establishment of POSITIVE relationships
between students and college faculty and/or staff” (Nutt, 2003).
Once advisors establish trust, this creates a supportive foundation improving students’ willingness to converse
openly. The ability to build trust is based on one’s character, competence, and authentic way of being (Sankar, 2003).
Steps to Developing Trust throughout the Advising Process
1. Be prepared for the advising appointment.
2. Create a good first impression by welcoming the student and conveying interest.
3. Build rapport throughout the conversation.
4. Use effective listening to understand, interpret and respond accordingly.
5. Understand needs, desires and/or concerns of the student. Then an advisor can use
multiple approaches to advise the student.
6. Wrap up the meeting and remind the student of actions the advisor and the student are
both responsible for.
7. Follow up with commitments.
Student Involvemment
How can students get involved?
It is important for students to improve and build on their experiences. The following is a list
of ways students can get involved and gain quality experiences during their undergraduate
experience.
Student Organizations and Clubs
250+ student organizations - A great way for students to get involved is to join a student organization or club. Refer students to UNI’s Student Involvement Website
on interests.
to do a search based
National Student Exchange
170+ colleges and universities - Students have the opportunity through the National Student
Exchange (NSE) program to attend a different college or university for one or two semesters while
paying UNI tuition. Refer students to the National Student Exchange Website
to learn more!
UNI Cooperative Education/Internship Program
Professional experience - Through the Office of Career Services, students can seek out co-op
and internship opportunites by using the UNI Job Board. Securing one of these opportunities can
help student get ahead professsionally by gaining practical work experience. Learn more at the
Office of Career Service’s Website.
Study Abroad
Academic Opportunities Abroad - The Study Abroad Center offers opportunities in over 60 countries and administers over 20 faculty-led programs. Programs range from two to 52 weeks and
allows students to earn UNI credit wile studying abroad. Programs are designed to accommodate
students’ programs of study. Have students research more on the Study Abroad’s Website.
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Advisor Toolkit Career Cruising is an online assessment tool, which provides
students with occupation details that help students move
through the career exploration and planning process.
Explore interests - students can use the “Matchmaker & My
Skills” assessment to answer questions about likes and dislikes to find a career that matches their interests with explanations.
Learn about careers - students can view hundreds of up-to-date,
detailed occupational profiles including a full job description,
typical working conditions, required education and training,
expected earnings, plus links to related occupations and useful
resources.
Find Jobs - students can access employment guides as well as
search job postings using a search tool.
Matchmaker &
My Skills
Ability Profiler
Learning Style
Inventory
Volunteer Tuesdays
Serving the community - Every Tuesday the Service and Leadership Council in cooperation with the Volunteer Center of Cedar
Valley organize opportunities for students to get involved in the
local community and give back through volunteering. Students
can register on UNI’s Student Involvement website under the
Volunteer Tuesday’s Heading.
If students are unable to volunteer on Tuesdays, there are many
more opportunities available! Have students learn more under
the More Ways to Service Heading.
Organization Spotlight:
Financial Aid
Remind students that now is the time
to complete their FAFSA and to apply
for scholarships!
The deadline for current students to
apply for scholarships is February 15.
If students have questions about
completing thier FAFSA, direct them
to the Office of Financial Aid.
Global Health Corps
About
The University of Northern Iowa established
the Global Health Corps in 1996 as a fieldbased training program to enhance the
professional preparation of post-secondary
students in the area of cross-cultural community health.
Opportunities
Students are able to take part in Short-Term Missions or LongTerm Internships in the United States or abroad.
Further Information
Global Health Corps Website
Email: info@globalhealthcorps.org
Save the Date - February 26
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Spring 2015 Faculty & Staff Development:
Academic Advising Workshops
Please join us Thursday, February 26, from 1:00 - 4:00pm in the Lower Level of Maucker Union
for this year’s academic advising workshops.
Workshop sessions will focus on the following topics:
- Career Development
- Studying Abroad
- Students and the Workforce
- Transfer Students
- Financial Aid
Specific information to come in the next issue!
Important Dates
January
21
Last Day to Add Full-Semester Without Department Head Approval
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International Opportunities Fair
23
Last Day to Drop a Full-Semester Course without a “W”
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Last Day to Add a Full-Semester Course
(Departmental Approval on Student Request Form required)
February
6
Last Day to Deop a First 1/2 Semester Course without an “F”
19
UNI Career Fair
26
Spring Advising Workshops
Contact Us
Office of Academic Advising
102 Gilchrist
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0389
Phone: 319-273-3406
Fax: 319-273-7515
Email: advising-services@uni.edu
Advisor Contacts by College
Stay up-to-date on everything advsing by
visiting the Advisor Handbook at:
http://www.uni.edu/advisorhandbook/
Content by Janessa Hageman, Graduate Assistant