Extreme Couponing for Advisor Training Programs

Jessica Simmons, Ed.D.University of Central Florida

Interdisciplinary StudiesMarch 13, 2012

2012 NACADA Region IV International Conference

Academic Advising Council

The Story

How to save time and $$$?

• “Take baby steps”

• “Don’t let coupons expire”

• “Go where the sales are”

• “Navigate the marketplace”

• Unroll training plan in phases

• Don’t expect to complete everything at once

• Phases 1-3

“Take baby steps”

• Get organized. “Don’t let coupons expire”

• Steal my materials! “Go where the sales are”– Hiring Checklist – for

employer– Training Checklist – for

employee– Training Calendar – Instead

of being on Facebook!

Use Existing Campus Resources

•Human Resource Orientation?•Technology Training?•Admissions Information Session?•Campus Tour?

“Navigate the Marketplace”

• Use FREE software to develop screen captured training videos– Camstudio– Jing– iSpring– authorPOINT Lite

• Example of Camstudio video

Fill in the Gaps

• Catalog Information Training

• Academic Probation is defined in the Undergraduate Catalog as “Action taken when a student’s UCF cumulative GPA drops below 2.0. Academic probation will continue until the current term and UCF cumulative GPA reach 2.0 or better.” A student placed on academic probation will receive one of the following standings at the conclusion of their probation semester, based on their GPA outcomes:

• Removed from Probation: Term GPA and UCF Cumulative GPA are both at 2.0 mark or higher.

• Continued on Probation: Term GPA is at least a 2.0 or higher; UCF Cumulative GPA is still below a 2.00.

• Discontinued: Term GPA and UCF Cumulative GPA are both below the 2.0 mark.

Writing Good Questions

• A student is removed from probation when:

a. Term GPA and UCF Cumulative GPA are both at 2.0 mark or higher.

b. Term GPA is at least a 2.0 or higher; UCF Cumulative GPA is still below a 2.00.

c. Term GPA and UCF Cumulative GPA are both below the 2.0 mark.

d. Term GPA is a 2.0

• Lisa finishes the fall semester with a 1.75 UCF GPA and is placed on academic probation. She receives a spring term GPA of a 2.1 which brings her UCF GPA to a 1.9. What is Lisa’s academic standing?

a. Removed from probation

b. Continued on probation

c. Disqualified

d. Placed on academic warning

• Advising Skills “soft skills” Training

• NACADA Standards, Values, Mission

• University Advising Culture and Structure

• Advising Theories• Student Appointment

Guidelines• Best Practices• Confidentiality & Note

Keeping

• Degree Audits & Academic Plans

• Policy & Procedure Beyond the Catalog

• Student Services• Special Student

Populations

What advising skills to include?

• Getting Buy-in & getting the word out• Technology Resources• Recognition or incentive to complete• Notification of new hires• Balancing online training with personal one-on-one

training• Finding time• Leadership/delegation

Challenges to Consider

• Pilot Group to test webcourses• Introduce to seasoned advisors• Develop recognition for completion• Mentoring• Face-to-face training

What’s Next for UCF?

Final Questions or Comments?

Jessica Simmons, Ed.D.University of Central Florida Office of Interdisciplinary Studies407-823-0013Jessica.simmons@ucf.eduwww.is.ucf.edu