Advising Workshops and Training Series for Faculty Advisers
The Advising Center hosts a series of professional development sessions for faculty advisers. Recordings are available upon request.
To request a copy of a session recording, email [email protected] with your preferred topic(s).
Workshop and Training Topics
Academic Reviews
Overview of the academic review process and how advisers can best support students through academic standing concerns.
Advising Referrals
Students often go to their advisers because they trust them. But sometimes, a referral to a different office or support system is necessary. In this session, we look at the relational aspect of advising, review when a referral is needed, and cover some of the most common advising referral offices.
Diverse Populations
Guidance on how to effectively support and advise students from a variety of backgrounds and identities.
Elevate and Other Advising Tools
Elevate is an advising tool with timely, actionable insight into a student's online course activity. This session includes a deep dive into Elevate, strategies for using it as a tool for proactive advising, and an overview of additional advising resources.
How to Make Referrals
Best practices for making effective and supportive referrals to campus resources.
Introduction to Advising and General Education
This session reviews the advising structure and philosophy at Behrend and introduces the General Education requirements for students.
Introduction to LionPATH
This session focuses on LionPATH basics—how to navigate the interface, access adviser tools, interpret degree audits, and more.
Introduction to Starfish
Covers Starfish basics, including how to schedule appointments, document advising notes, and connect with students in accordance with University Advising Policy (32-00).