Life-Long Learning:  The Role of Advisors Beyond the Classroom

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

The University of Idaho Academic Advising Association (UI-ACADA) will hold its 5th Annual Advising Symposium in Moscow, Idaho on September 5, 2008. This one-day conference is geared towards faculty and staff advising students at all Northwest community colleges, colleges and universities.  Proposals that contribute to this year’s advising theme are being sought by the symposium’s organizing committee and should be of interest to faculty and full-time advisors.

Institutions of higher education aim to provide students with transformational experiences that kindle lifelong curiosity about the world. One of the most profound influences that nurture this outcome is the interaction of students with advisors. This year’s advising symposium is designed to foster advisor effectiveness beyond the check sheet and enhance the role that advisors play in encouraging non-classroom experiences that promote life-long learning. The conference organizers are seeking to: Develop methods to improve communication, enhance the advisor’s mentoring role during limited advising sessions and promote learning experiences outside the traditional classroom.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Lynaire Banks, Co-Chair at lynaire@uidaho.edu or Carrie Barron, Co-Chair at cbarron@uidaho.edu.

UI-ACADA SYMPOSIUM SPONSORS
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
College of  Agricultural & Life Sciences	College of  Business & Economics
College of Graduate Studies	College of Education
College of Science	College of Engineering
College of Natural Resources	College of Letters,  Arts & Social Sciences
Registrar's Office	Department of Accounting
Department of Fish & Wildlife	Tutoring & Academic Assistance Programs
College of Art & Architecture	Washington State University ACADA
Industrial Technology Education Club	Washington State University Office of Student Achievement