There are many social networks out there. Each has strengths and weaknesses when it comes to student use, professional use, or professional development. Even if you can't make it to the national conference, social media offers a way to experience the conference back-channels, where professionals are connecting with one another, and discussing new ideas (#wnyadvising, #ACPA14, #NASPA14). Similarly social media offers a way to engage nationally or internationally on topics with other professionals through scheduled ongoing discussions (#AcAdv, #SAchat). Want to know where to start looking for professional development resources in higher education? Check out our social media page for some places to start. We are in the process of noting tips on using social media sites and indexing resources available on those sites relevant to academic advising and higher education. So far we have cataloged a number of resources associated with the following social media sites:
If you are interested in learning more about social media, be sure to check out this session at the annual Uniting Across Campuses Conference on Wednesday.
by Dr. John Sauter, Jr.
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Niagara University Chair of the 2014 Uniting Across Campuses Conference
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The Uniting Across Campuses Advising Conference is a week away. The conference committee has been working hard and we are excited about all that the conference has to offer this year. I have a few last minute details to share with you, so please read the email below. Specific Dietary Needs (Requests needed by Feb. 19th) If you have any specific food needs (vegan, gluten free), please fill out the form below so that we can let the Ramada know. This is a time sensitive survey as we need to let them know by the end of the day on February 19th. The breakfast, lunch & snacks at the conference are similar to those available last year. Vegetarian options such as salad and ziti will be available in the buffet. You can access the survey (Click here) Registration / Transferring Registration / Conference Sessions If you haven’t registered or know of anyone who hasn’t registered, yet, please register soon. If for some reason you can no longer make it to the conference, you can transfer your registration to someone else by contacting Kate Doran at [email protected] (include the new person’s name, title, and institution. A list of the conference sessions is also located on the main conference page (Click Here). Optional Networking Sessions (2nd survey) We are hosting two optional networking discussions during lunch this year. Based on your feedback we have selected two topics: First Year Retention & Student Advocacy / Promoting Self Reliance. To prepare for the networking sessions we have created a brief survey to solicit questions and comments about the topics to help guide the discussions. To access the survey (Click Here). Drawing / Giveaways We will be holding a drawing for any items donated to the conference after the last session concludes. If your office or institution has any items you wish to donate for giveaways, please feel free to bring them to the conference or give them to a committee member. Best wishes and we look forward to seeing you at the conference. by Dr. John Sauter, Jr.
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Niagara University Chair of the 2014 Uniting Across Campuses Conference The optional networking sessions at our conference have been determined. Thank you for all who participated in our initial survey.
We would like your help in determining what questions might help guide the discussion. If you have a chance, please visit our Polls & Surveys page to fill out our quick survey on these topics. by Dr. John Sauter, Jr.
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Niagara University Chair of the 2014 Uniting Across Campuses Conference Visit our Conference Page to get a sneak peek at the conference presentations. I posted all the titles of the selected conference proposals this afternoon Click Here to View the Conference Schedule Stay tuned for the networking sessions titles, which will be decided soon. by Dr. John Sauter, Jr. Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Niagara University Chair of the 2014 Uniting Across Campuses Conference |
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