Training Opportunities

The Advising Power Hour Series features ongoing workshops/presentations to support faculty and professional academic advisors

 

 

 Through participation, advisors will:

  • Obtain context for the delivery of academic advising and its connection to student retention
  • Increase their proficiency in UMBC’s advising technologies
  • Gain knowledge of the application of academic policies to guide students in decision-making
  • Gain knowledge of campus and academic resources to support student development and success

Please review the recordings for our Spring 2023 offerings below. Thank you to all who participated!

Understanding FERPA in the Context of Academic Advising

Tuesday, March 14th, 12-1:30pm

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As academic advisors it is imperative that we have an understanding of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) in order to protect student academic records. In this session, we will provide an overview of FERPA and how it applies to specific advising situations, including advising notes, phone calls with parents and profile sharing.

Advising Specific Student Populations

Tuesday, April 11th, 12-1:30pm

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Specialized advising is often necessary for specific student populations. From schedule constraints to class accommodations and/or the need to recommend additional campus resources, understanding these nuances is vital to student success and retention. In this panel presentation, you will learn how to best support veterans, pre-transfer, and current transfer students.

Understanding The Process Part I

Wednesday, April 26th, 12-1:30pm

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Academic advisors play an integral role in helping students navigate some of the more nuanced academic policies and procedures at UMBC. In this session, we provide an overview of the following processes:

Academic Actions (Probation, Suspension & Dismissal)

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal

Advisors will learn what their role is in assisting students with these petitions as well as how decisions are made regarding course of action.

Understanding the Process Part II

Wednesday, May 3rd, 12-1:30pm

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Academic advisors play an integral role in helping students navigate some of the more nuanced academic policies and procedures at UMBC. In this session, we provide an overview of the following academic petitions:

Course Repeat

Non-Applicable Semester/Academic Clemency

Petition for Excess Credits

Advisors will learn what their role is in assisting students in these processes as well as how decisions are made regarding course of action.