Don't forget to check out the #NASPA16 hashtag this weekend on Facebook and especially Twitter. Lots of great professional development resources. Also #ACPA16 just wrapped up so be sure to check that out as well on Twitter. WNY Advising TEchnology ConferenceStay tuned next week for an update and our Call for Proposals for our WNY Advising Technology Conference on May 19, 2016.
The committee had a great first meeting and we are running with a number of new ideas this year which will make this conference even better. #wnyadvising
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I have been working at streamlining the WNY Advising site this week, in preparation for the start of the planning processes for the 2015 Uniting Across Campuses conference. So far, my goals have been to:
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Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Niagara University Coordinator of WNY Advising [email protected] @JohnPSauter Connect with other WNY Advising professionals who may be attending the same conference as you. Check out our new page where you can post a conference you are attending, strike up a conversation with other attendees by commenting on specific conferences, or even set up a carpool. To start the conversation, we have posted several NACADA conferences, ACPA, and NASPA. by Dr. John Sauter, Jr.
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Niagara University Chair of the 2014 Uniting Across Campuses Conference 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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