Spring 2015 Faculty & Staff Development
ACADEMIC ADVISING WORKSHOPS
SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY 26 FROM 1-4PM
LOWER LEVEL OF MAUCKER UNION & CME
Session 1
1:00 - 1:50pm
Career Purpose 101
Presenters: David Marchesani, Associate Director, Office of Academic Advising
Jonathan West, Group Leader, Target Corporation
Location: Center for Multicultural Education (CME)
The foundation of “Career Purpose” is to have a sense of self-identity - which includes an
understanding of skills, strengths, values, passions, and purpose. With this context, an individual can
make intentional decisions and find ways to be meaningfully engaged both in and outside of the
classroom. Furthermore, employers look for new graduates with a diversity of personal, team, thought,
and leadership abilities. Students, when looking for employment after graduation, must be able to talk
from the “I” perspective and demonstrate connections from past experiences and opportunities to
succeed in a potential employment position.
In Career Purpose 101, the concepts and idea of career branding and career readiness – in particular
focusing on an awareness and understanding of self – will be presented and discussed from both a
higher educational/student development and employer perspective.
STUDY ABROAD 101
Presenter: Stephanie Miller, Student Support Specialist, Study Abroad Center
Location: Elm Room
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This session will inform academic advisors on how to guide students
interested in studying abroad: Benefits, Types of Programs, When to travel,
Insurance, Resources, Cost, Scholarship, Financial Aid, etc.
Session 2
2:00 - 2:50pm
Career Readiness: Employer Perceptions of Students’ Skills,
Qualities, and Qualifications
Moderators: David Marchesani, Associate Director, Office of Academic Advising
Matthew Nuese, Associate Director, Career Services
Location: Center for Multicultural Education (CME)
In addition to major, employers seek a diversity of attributes and qualities. Employers are looking for
team players who have the ability to solve problems, organize their work, and communicate
effectively, according to respondents of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
Job Outlook 2015 survey. This panel discussion will provide an opportunity for advisors to participate
in a conversation with the following organizational recruiters to learn first-hand what employers are
seeking in job candidates:
Leslie Johnson
Pella Corporation
Danny Landick
Greater Cedar Valley
Alliance & Chamber
Amy Streeter
VGM
Jonathan West
Target
Come learn more about employer perceptions, preferences, & how to help students
prepare for their careers.
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FEBRUARY 26 FROM 1-4PM LOWER LEVEL OF MAUCKER UNION & CME
Session 3
3:00 - 3:50pm
Career Purpose 201
Presenters: Matthew Nuese, Associate Director, Career Services
Laura Wilson, Assistant Director, Career Services
Location: Center for Multicultural Education (CME)
The job and internship search requires students to be reflective of their experiences and find the best
way to market skills and abilities to employers. In this session, Career Services will discuss trends we
see among successful students in pursuing their “First Destination,” as well as present effective
strategies for students seeking to gain experience.
UNI Transfer Students
Presenters: Kristin Moser, Senior Research Analyst, Institutional Research
Kristin Woods, Assistant Dean of Students/New Student Programs, Dean of Students Office
Location: Elm Room
This session will include up-to-date research on the demographics of our UNI transfer student
population, along with factors that predict transfer student success. Participants will engage in
discussion about how this research could inform advising practices on our campus.
Financial Aid Considerations When Advising
Presenters: Tim Bakula, Associate Director, Financial Aid
Location: Oak Room
Ever wonder how dropping and withdrawing from classes can impact current and future aid eligibility
for a student? Tim Bakula, UNI Associate Director of Financial Aid, will offer information on how
dropping and withdrawing from classes can impact a student's financial aid during that semester, as
well as potentially future semesters. Academic progress standards for financial aid will also be
highlighted to assist students in retaining their financial aid eligibility.
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE UNI OFFICE OF ACADEMIC ADVISING & OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
This event provides a venue to address information covering best practices,
resources, and campus updates impacting faculty and staff academic advisors. It is
a come and go event (no registration necessary) where advisors pick which
sessions to attend. Learn more at http://www.uni.edu/advisorhandbook/.