2022 Quick Guide of the Schedule of Events
10th Annual Advisor Week Schedule
Here is a quick guide so you can save the dates and times on your calendar - we've got a lot of great events and expect some additions, as well as detailed descriptions of the events!
MONDAY, MARCH 21st - Student Success Lecture Series Session
"Pre-Matriculation Inventory, High-Need Referrals, and COVID-19 Survey: Understanding Trends in the Context of the Pandemic"
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Recording and materials here
The lecture kicks off this year’s Advisor Week! Presenters from the Office for Research on Student Success and the Office of Institutional Research will share results from several years of the Pre-Matriculation Inventory data as well as from the recent COVID-19 survey to understand the impact of the pandemic on our students, with a focus on underrepresented groups. In collaboration with the Office for Advising Development, a discussion will follow the presentation to explore how these results can inform advisors’ and coaches’ work on campus.
Presenters: Darima Butitova, PhD, Undergraduate Affairs Data Analyst, Office for Research on Student Success; Ray Fuller, Undergraduate Affairs Data Analyst, Office for Research on Student Success; Danny Lambouths III, Research Analyst, Office of Institutional Research.
The Student Success Lecture Series presents research and initiatives being undertaken by the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs and Academic Programs and across campus to better understand and improve the success of UIC students. The series also offers opportunities for dialogue among faculty, staff, and administrators who are designing and studying various dimensions of student success at UIC, which could lead to recommendations for practice that will benefit our students.
MONDAY, MARCH 21st - Give Yourself a Break Event
"Paint, paint, paint...” – Painting Pottery with Creativita from Forest Park (Session 1)
Time: 4:00 - until we're done o'clock
Location: On Campus (Grant Hall 205)
Have you been creative with us before? We're able to bring back pottery painting on site again this year! If you made something last year, you can make a matching item this year! Or if you're new to this, you'll see how much fun we'll have!
Are you looking for a new mug for your desk? Do you want to have some fun painting pottery with none of the hassle of heading off campus to do it...and you'll get it delivered back to campus. No muss, no fuss...other than the enjoyment of painting pottery for you to keep to kick off our social events for Advisor Week.
We will have Creativita from Forest Park join us with pottery pieces for you to choose from and get your artist groove on. Then once you're done, we'll make sure we know it's yours...they will take and fire them in the kiln and we will get them back to you on campus.
***Since we know that our advising community members may be on campus on varying days, this event will repeat again on Thursday afternoon/evening for those not available on Monday.***
TUESDAY, MARCH 22nd - UIC Advisor Expert Series Session
"Equity & Inclusion in Pre-Health: Rethinking and Reframing how we advise Underrepresented Students" - Presented by Anya Cruz, UIC Pre-Health Advisor
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Recording and materials here
Focusing on students who are often outside the typical image of a Pre-Health student, this presentation discusses the ways in which historically marginalized students are overlooked and helps the advisors reframe their advising to help students rethink their contributions as necessary and worthy. Attendees will take with them concrete ways to engage with underrepresented students who wish to pursue a healthcare path, including specific language to advise students on how to reframe their experiences.
TUESDAY, MARCH 22nd - UIC Advisor Wellness Series Event
"UIC Art Walk with Joey" - RESCHEDULED
INSTEAD JOIN US TODAY for "Relaxation Space...drop by for a chat...do some coloring with us..."
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (This session is an open-ended, casual, drop-in time to just walk away from your computer while being warm and cozy...)
Location: 27th Floor of UH - find Joey and she'll show you where!
RSVP: No RSVP necessary....just drop by!
Well, while this weather isn't conducive to an Art Walk, it definitely is conducive to spending some non-computer time doing some coloring, drawing, etc. Join us for an open-ended relaxation space...
TUESDAY, MARCH 22nd - Featured Topic Session
"Supporting Pregnant Students through Title IX & Office for Access and Equity" Presented by Matt Walsh, Title IX Equity and Compliance Specialist
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Recording and materials here
The Office for Access & Equity will provide an engaging training to better understand the role Title IX plays in supporting students who are pregnant, experienced an abortion or miscarriage, or who are recently postpartum. Topics included will be accommodations, barriers students may face and breaking down the stigma behind pregnancy and attending school.
***If you are unable to attend this session, Matt will also be offering this session virtually on Thursday afternoon as well.***
TUESDAY, MARCH 22nd - Advisor Week Networking Event - Virtual Games and Team Challenge Hangout and Happy Hour
Time: 3:30 pm - until we're done o'clock
Alright folks, it's time for Advisor Week 's virtual networking event! We're doing some games and team challenges as well as hosting some hangout and chat rooms on Zoom. We'll do some things a lot like our Advising Summit interactive Team Challenges. We can't wait - this one is going to be fun!
If you're on campus, we're making this early enough to start that you can join us for a bit before heading out for the day, but we'll stay on for awhile. So if you're home and want to join us with a beverage while enjoying these games and challenges together, please feel free! You're in charge of your cocktail, mocktail, or favorite frosty (or hot) beverage, but we're in charge of providing the Zoom space, setting up the games and fun challenges, or hosting the room where you can get sidle on up to the virtual bar and get sage advice from the Zoom bartender....come where we know your name!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23rd - Featured Topic Session
"The Evolution of Early Alerts: Past, Present, Future"
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 pm
Recording and materials here
Join the Early Alerts Implementation Working Group for this interactive workshop on the iAdvise early alerts initiatives across the university. We will focus on the evolution of the early alerts initiative and discuss proposed innovations to address challenges for early alerts. Participating in this workshop will provide valuable feedback as the committee revises the process for Fall 2022.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23rd - UIC Advisor Expert Series Session
"Building Inclusivity for LGBTQ Students in Advising" Presented by Josh Fletcher, Director of Advising, Outreach and Math Placement
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Recording and materials here
Join Josh Fletcher, Director of Advising, Outreach, and Math Placement, to learn more about special populations in the LGBTQ community and how to best foster growth and development in academic advising. Building on his research and publications on high-achieving students and LGBTQ student athletes, Josh will lead a workshop on both theoretical and practical guidance advisors can add to their toolbelt.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23rd - Advisor Networking Event
Time: 4:00 pm - until we're done o'clock
We've brought back our on site networking events with COVID restrictions easing. so if you're comfortable joining us after our epic day of learning and discussing together, please come join us for some food and beverages at one of our local watering holes around UIC. There's so many places to choose from, our Advisor Week planning team is having a hard time picking one so we'll keep you posted as we have news and our reservations are confirmed.
We would appreciate you RSVP'ing if you plan on coming so we know how big of a group we will have...don't worry. We know plans can change last minute, but this helps us plan! We're excited to see you in person if you're around campus and want to join us!
***UPDATED MEETING INFO*** - Third Rail is on Madison in between Racine and Morgan - it's really at the T intersection between Madison and May St. If you want to meet Nick at 3:45 pm in the lobby of UH, walk over with him and he'll get you there!
THURSDAY, MARCH 24th - Coffee and a Reading - Join us for an Advisor Common Reading session!
Time: 9:30 - 11:00 am
Location: On Campus - East Campus (Grant Hall 205)
We're able to bring back Common Reading on campus, and we're excited about doing it. Come join us as we take a moment to reflect on our own philosophies of advising. Get the article here: https://emas.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/aaac/from_theory_to_practice.pdf. This is a great opportunity to engage together and we're excited to be reading, discussing, and engaging together!
THURSDAY, MARCH 24th - Documentary Screen and Discussion - Equity and Inclusion Series
"Black Men in White Coats" Documentary Screening and Discussion
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Fewer Black men applied to medical school in 2014 than in 1978 and only 2% of American physicians are black men. This documentary looks at the systemic barriers Black men in face in working to become a doctor. Following the Advisor Week event "Equity & Inclusion in Pre-Health: Rethinking and Reframing how we advise Underrepresented Students", watching the documentary allows us to delve further into the issues that Black men and other historically excluded students face in their goals of becoming health practitioners. We encourage advisors to join us in watching the documentary and participate in the following discussion. This is an opportunity to talk about how we can work together to help address the systemic obstacles our students face in working towards their goals.
THURSDAY, MARCH 24th - Featured Topic Session
"Supporting Pregnant Students through Title IX & Office for Access and Equity" Presented by Matt Walsh, Title IX Equity and Compliance Specialist
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
See above for link
The Office for Access & Equity will provide an engaging training to better understand the role Title IX plays in supporting students who are pregnant, experienced an abortion or miscarriage, or who are recently postpartum. Topics included will be accommodations, barriers students may face and breaking down the stigma behind pregnancy and attending school.
THURSDAY, MARCH 24th - Give Yourself a Break Event
"Paint, paint, paint...” – Painting Pottery with Creativita from Forest Park (Session 2)
Time: 4:00 - until we're done o'clock
Location: On Campus (Grant Hall 205)
Have you been creative with us before? We're able to bring back pottery painting on site again this year! If you made something last year, you can make a matching item this year! Or if you're new to this, you'll see how much fun we'll have!
Are you looking for a new mug for your desk? Do you want to have some fun painting pottery with none of the hassle of heading off campus to do it...and you'll get it delivered back to campus. No muss, no fuss...other than the enjoyment of painting pottery for you to keep to kick off our social events for Advisor Week.
We will have Creativita from Forest Park join us with pottery pieces for you to choose from and get your artist groove on. Then once you're done, we'll make sure we know it's yours...they will take and fire them in the kiln and we will get them back to you on campus.
FRIDAY, MARCH 25th - Morning for in Unit Advisor Week activities...
We have provided the morning off from events for units and advisors to pursue their own activities or to organize an activity with fellow advisors in your unit...
FRIDAY, MARCH 25th - Friday Afternoon Give Yourself a Break with Us Off Campus Event - We're going out and about - probably walking the 606 (if weather permits)!
Time: 2:00 - until we're done o'clock
Location: Off Campus
We're going to end the week with an enjoyable gathering likely walking the 606! We end our week together relaxing in the great outdoors! We're still making plans for this event and watching the weather....but we're likely to go for a walk and grab a frosty beverage or hot toddy afterwards near the 606! More details forthcoming!