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Advisor Training

Extensive training opportunities for advisors include Banner training, the advising handbook, case studies, hands-on activities and mentoring.

Regular refresher training activities are available as well.  

NOTE: The Advisors’ Training Certificate modules do not provide individuals with access to any of the student information platforms such as Self-Service Banner, MyMocsDegree, or INB. In order to receive access to these platforms/systems, you must submit the Training Authorization Form and complete the appropriate trainings offered through the Registrar. Please visit the following link for more information: https://www.utc.edu/registrar/faculty-staff-information-training/faculty-and-staff-training.php. If you have any questions about the process to gain access to any of the student information platforms, please email [email protected].

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Introduction to Advising

Teaching Objectives

  1. Introduce the concept of advising at UTC.
  2. Introduce best practices of advising.
  3. Introduce an overview of advising processes, policies and procedures, and resources available on campus.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of advisement.
  2. Use best practices when advising.
  3. Show an understanding of advising processes, policies and procedures, and resources.

Advisor Expectations

  • 1a: Utilize the University web site, course catalog, class schedule, Clear Paths for Advising, and other University resources to provide accurate information.
  • 2: Be knowledgeable in academic policies, procedures, processes, and deadlines at the University and department or unit levels.
  • 3a: Be available during reasonable hours each semester for academic advisement, general questions, and performance concerns.
  • 3b: Provide means for communicating, scheduling appointments, and keeping accurate, up-to-date records.
  • 4: Refer students to other services, departments, or individuals as the situation requires.
Advising with Technology (Introduction to Advising Required)

Teaching Objectives

  1. Demonstrate how to use university platforms and software available for advisement (EAB, Self-Service Banner, MyMocsNet, and MyMocsDegree).
  2. Demonstrate how to effectively incorporate technology and e-resources when preparing for and during advising appointments.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Use university platforms and software to prepare for and during advisement appointments.

Advisor Expectations

  • 1a: Utilize the University web site, course catalog, class schedule, Clear Paths for Advising, and other University resources to provide accurate information.
  • 1b: Clearly explain general education, major, degree, and graduation requirements for the program or unit under which they advise.
  • 1c: Be knowledgeable in current prerequisites, course sequencing, and course offerings for their area.
  • 1d: Be trained in academic advising functions in Banner, MyMocsDegree, Argos, and other university programs, as well as issues related to student development.
  • 1e: Assist in creating an academic plan that incorporates the student’s major, minor, summer attendance, and desired graduation deadline.
  • 2: Be knowledgeable in academic policies, procedures, processes, and deadlines at the University and department or unit levels.
Advising Transfer Students (Introduction to Advising Required)

Teaching Objectives

  1. Provide an overview of how to advise transfer students.
  2. Identify key issues with transfer course credits.
  3. Demonstrate how to access and use e-resources related to transfer course credits (PLA charts; Transfer equivalency charts; TTP sheets; TBR website).
  4. Explain UTC petition policies and processes.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of key issues with transfer course credits.
  2. Identify and execute course substitutions for transfer course credits.
  3. Use e-resources related to transfer course credits during advisement.

Advisor Expectations

  • 1a: Utilize the University web site, course catalog, class schedule, Clear Paths for Advising, and other University resources to provide accurate information.
  • 1b: Clearly explain general education, major, degree, and graduation requirements for the program or unit under which they advise.
  • 1c: Be knowledgeable in current prerequisites, course sequencing, and course offerings for their area.
  • 1d: Be trained in academic advising functions in Banner, MyMocsDegree, Argos, and other university programs, as well as issues related to student development.
  • 1e: Assist in creating an academic plan that incorporates the student’s major, minor, summer attendance, and desired graduation deadline.
  • 2a: Assist in transfer issues and the petitioning process.
  • 4: Refer students to other services, departments, or individuals as the situation requires.

 

Upcoming Training Dates/Times:

  • Advising with Technology: August 31, 2022, 10:15am - 11:30am

To register for an upcoming training, send your UTC ID, Department, and the training you'd like to attend to:

Gerda Zinner ([email protected]), Training Committee Coordinator.

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