By Michelle White and Sarah Kyllo

Advising professionals are always saying that the key component to academic advising is forming relationships. But how can these relationships begin when students appear uneasy or withdrawn? How can advisors (who are typically strong interpersonal communicators) create an environment where outward reflection is welcomed and encouraged? In the presentation, basics in advising and counseling theory were explored to address connective responses to some awkward/difficult conversations. We explored the use of verbal and non-verbal cues with various populations of students. Attached is the supporting materials to support the take aways of some bright and fresh practices for opening up conversation in advising setting.

Heartofconnection handout

Dear professional advisors, faculty, and instructors:

The Advisor Coffee Talks Committee uses the summer months as preparation for the upcoming year. This survey below allows a wide array of input from advisors, faculty, and staff of the wider university community to have a voice in the development process.

The ACT committee is dedicated to representation from all schools, colleges and departments. Please take the survey and share it with other faculty and staff. As we move into the summer months, the committee will commence conversations around beneficial professional developmental opportunities and conversations that can be had in our university community.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7S3WM32

If you are interested in becoming involved in the coordination of Advisor Coffee Talks please e-mail katrina.machorro@oregonstate.edu.

Thank you and see you all in the fall!

Best,

The Advisor Coffee Talk Committee

Katrina Machorro – Academic Advisor, New Media Communications

McKenzie Huber – Academic Advisor, Sociology

Kameron Kadooka – Academic Advisor, College of Engineering

Alex Aljets – Pre-Health Advisor, College of Science