Continuing Education and Small Programs
The OAD PAVE Committee, Continuing Education and Small Programs working group organizes opportunities for advisors to share and grow best practices throughout the academic year.
Continuing Education and Small Programs
Professional Advisor Development and Enrichment Workshops
***What are PAVE the Way Workshops?***
PAVE the Way Workshops are one-hour opportunities, twice a month focused on topics, workflows, or best practices relevant to the advising community. Workshops will offer time for advisors to ask questions, share perspectives, and dive deeper together….
***Call for Topics YOU Want***
We’re excited about this workshop series and after kicking off with our first two sessions, we’ve heard from advisors about your desire to assist the PAVE Planning Group in picking the topics covered, and we think this is a great idea! We want our advisors and coaches to help pick topics for PAVE the Ways…..what topics would YOU like to experience to gain a better understanding from your colleagues on campus? Please feel free to share your topic ideas with Lisa: lhehman@uic.edu
PAVE the Way Workshops are held on Thursdays (see event calendar for exact date)
Topics are released in Advising Weekly Updates one week prior to the date (check your email)
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Zoom – https://uic.zoom.us/my/lisahehman
Upcoming Dates & Topics:
- January 30th: Tips & Trips Working SAP
- February 13th: Tips for working with neurodivergent students
- February 27th: Best Practices for working Early Alerts
- March 13th: Getting students to respond
- March 27th: Tips and Tricks: Tools of the Trade – Advisor Week
- April 10th
Past Topics:
- Balancing Act: Creating Balanced Course Schedules
- How to Work Non-Cognitive Profiles
- Managing All the Things, All the Time
- Advisor Hot Topics
Brown Bag/Coffee Talks
The OAD Steering Committee Small Groups Subcommittee organizes brown bag lunches and coffee hours for advisors throughout the academic year. Within both the physical and virtual space, this group of advisors who are dedicated to creating opportunities for interaction and small group work are looking to host events that engender learning and growing together.
OAD Fall Coffee Talk - Refresher on the UIC Academic Grievance Process
OAD and Dr. Eric Pegues presented on UIC’s Academic Grievance policy and procedure. Attendees will learn about and/or sharpen your knowledge as we head into the final weeks of the semester and the upcoming grading period.
Bagels and Coffee provided – or bring your own snack!
Date: November 9, 2023
Time: 9:00 – 9:50 am
Location: Burnham Hall Room 121 (Honors College) and Zoom
Socials
OAD regularly hosts social networking and appreciation events for our UIC Advisors. We encourage advisors to build their network and enjoy conversation with colleagues. Professional fun and frivolity are encouraged among our UIC community.
OAD Fall 2023 Networking - Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up
Thursday, November 2, 2023 OAD Networking Event – “Fall Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up” We’re in the thick of fall – so we’re going to take best advantage of pumpkin season with a visit to Jack’s Pumpkin Patch Pop-Up! It’s pumpkin spice and everything nice, and lots and lots of fun!
Time: 5:30 pm until we’re done o’clock! (Leaving UIC at 5:00 pm)
Location: Jack’s Pumpkin Patch – 1265 West Le Moyne, Chicago, IL 60642