Advising Basics Workshopkeyboard_arrow_down

The Advising Basics Workshop is for all new advisers. Offered every quarter, this training provides an introduction to UW advising, an understanding of the undergraduate student’s academic path, issues and policies around struggling students, a brief introduction to key tools, and connects advisers to key resources.

The Advising Basics Workshop is intended to supplement primary training with supervisor and /or departmental staff.

Next Advising Basics Workshop

• Winter 2024: Monday, March 12th and Tuesday, March 13th from 9:00am - 12:00pm PST via Zoom
• Spring 2024: TBD

Outline of Advising Basics

• Getting Acquainted: Advisers and Advising at the UW
  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Adviser's Road Map: Where do I Start?
• Advising through the Undergraduate Academic Experience: From General Ed to Graduation
  • Requirements and Acronyms
  • Declaring majors and minors
  • Getting to Graduation
  • Warning and Probation Policies, Current and Former Quarter Drop, Reinstatement
  • Student Resources Panel
• Advisor Toolbox
  • FERPA Check-in
  • EARS: Overview
  • SDB
  • MyPlan

Lunch and Learn Workshopskeyboard_arrow_down

Lunch and Learn Workshops are a collaboration between Adviser Education Program (AEP) and the Association of Professional Advisers and Counselors (APAC).

Two Lunch and Learn workshops are offered each year focusing on the following themes:

• Topics/best practices geared towards student services
• Professional development and advancement for advisers' growth in their career.

If you would like to participate in a Lunch and Learn workshop by presenting on a professional development topic, please email AEP with a proposal at uwaep@uw.edu. The Lunch and Learn committee will review your proposal and will notify you within 5-10 business days.

Annual Advising Symposiumkeyboard_arrow_down

The Annual Advising Symposium is an annual conference co-sponsored by AEP and the Association of Professional Advisers and Counselors (APAC). This conference consists of a keynote speaker and a variety of topical breakout sessions designed to support adviser professional development.

Advanced Adviser Development Programkeyboard_arrow_down

The purpose of this program is to encourage experienced advisers to continue their professional development, serve as leaders in the advising community, and contribute to the advising profession. Participants will reflect on their experiences and be recognized for their professional growth.

Program Eligibility

Current UW Seattle, UW Bothell, or UW Tacoma employee with a minimum of 2 years working in a professional advising capacity at UW and/or another institution (ex. academic adviser, program coordinator, athletic advisor).

Program Requirements

The requirements listed below allow participants to demonstrate ways they have contributed, led, and learned in their advising journey. Each component that a participant chooses must have an accompanying reflection, in other words there must be a minimum of 5 reflections–1 for contributing, 3 for learning, and 1 for leading. We encourage participants to suggest their own ideas for each component. AEP is happy to assist you with ideas. Note: We know that there were previous participants in the Master Adviser Program who were making progress and completing requirements, when the program was suspended in 2019. We want to honor your work, and encourage you to reach out to us, so we can talk about your experiences and figure out a plan that will work for you in the new Advanced Adviser Development Program.

Get Started

1. Fill out an interest form
2. Complete each component listed below.
   • Contributing (one minimum)
     • Present at an advising-related conference (ex: UW Advising Summit, UW/CC Conference, Lunch & Learn session, NACADA, etc)
     • Create an advising resource
     • Write an article for an advising-related publication
   • Learning (three minimum)
     • Attend a UW advising presentation (ex. Lunch & Learn, Advising Summit, master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation defense)
     • Read an advising resource
     • Attend a professional development course (ex POD course)
     • Attend a session at an advising-related conference
   • Leading (one minimum)
     • Serve on the AEP or APAC Board
     • Serve on a university wide committee (ex. Student Conduct, Reinstatement, FCAS
     • Serve in a leadership role in an professional advising organization (ex. NACADA)
     • Mentor another adviser(s) for a quarter
     • Mentor a student(s) through the Husky Leadership Program
3. Submit reflections
4. Get recognized!
   • Recognition at the Spring Brunch
   • Letter from AEP to notify your supervisor
   • Your name on the AEP website

If you have any questions, reach out to the Advanced Adviser Development Program Committee at uwaep@uw.edu.

Past AEP Master Adviser Program and AADP Certificate Holders