Communications Chairperson Seeking Nominations

With Kristin Suffield recently becoming the Vice-President of the Advisor Exchange the position of Communications Chairperson needs to be filled, so we will be having a by-election. The Communications Chairperson’s role on the executive is the following:

·        Attend Executive Committee meetings and General Meetings (each 5-6 times a year)

·        Keep records of all meetings of the Advisor Exchange & the Executive Committee

·        Coordinates the Advisor Exchange blog

The individual would be in the position until the Fall of 2016.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about this, please feel free to contact Christine Adams (X9714) or Kristin Suffield (X9964). Please return completed nomination forms to Christine by March 30^th.

The nomination form can be found by clicking HERE.

We hope you consider this opportunity!  

NACADA Region 6 Conference - Fargo, ND

The Region 6 NACADA conference is happening May 6 - 8, 2015 in Fargo, North Dakota!  Advising for the Winds of Change in Higher Education.

A tentative schedule is posted on the conference website, with registration and hotel information.  Register by April 16, 2015 for a discounted rate!  Best to register earlier than that, however, as the Fargo Marathon is happening that weekend, so rooms may fill up faster than usual.

This is a great (somewhat local!) opportunity for some professional development.  Check out the website for all of the details.

Let us know if you plan on attending!

UMAE Executive Elections - Vice President

Ilka Cudmore from the Riddell Faculty, Soon Kong from University 1, and Kristin Suffield from Science have agreed to be nominated for the position of Vice-President on the Advisor Exchange Executive.  Thanks to all three for allowing their names to be put forward!

Please go to the following link to vote using an electronic ballot: http://bit.ly/2015UMAEBallotVP. Please be sure to submit only one response.

The ballot will close at the end of the Advisor Exchange meeting on February 12, 2015. Results will be emailed on February 13^th.

MAP Conference

The annual Manitoba Advising Professionals conference is coming up next week, Friday, November 7th at the Holiday Inn, Winnipeg Airport.

The program for the conference can be found HERE

Registration deadline is tomorrow - Friday, October 31st.

Hope to see a good group from the U of M there!

- Kristin

All good things...

The real reason for this post is to remind you all that the deadline for the Advisor Exchange Executive nominations is one week from today. Up to now, we have not received any nominations for either position. 

I would also like to take a minute to let you know why you should consider letting your name stand...

Both of the positions up for election this year (President and Communications Chair) will provide you with many opportunities to gain valuable committee and communication experience. The time commitment is minimal and the job can be what you make it.

I have sincerely enjoyed my time as President of the Advisor Exchange.

Found this on the NACADA Facebook page this morning. Can't wait for the Annual Conference in October. Hope to see you there!

Summer Session

Good day fellow advisors,

I hope your end of term processes have wrapped up nicely and that you are looking forward to the next academic year. Of course, there are still many students on campus who are taking Summer Session courses! The following are some helpful resources that can be shared with students year round, but will be particularly helpful for those that find themselves on campus this summer:

•         6 research tested ways to improve memory: http://bit.ly/1gWGZ6f

o   I always discuss sleep and exercise with students when we talk about study time and mid-term or exam preparations. The following article shows MRI brain scans that perfectly illustrate how 6 different research-tested methods improve memory, including incorporating foods that have been proven to improve memory scores.

•         The Student Counseling Centre is offering a variety of workshops this summer – please see their brochure here:

o   Counseling workshops include: Managing Your Mood (MYM), More than My Body (body image group),

o   Career Counseling workshops include: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Strong Interest Inventory (SII), career planning (2 sessions)

•         The Academic Learning Centre continues their Writing Tutor program out of Dafoe Library throughout the summer for students who need assistance with editing their assignments.

•          The Academic Learning Centre also has a rich cache of English language resources for any English as Additional Language (EAL) students that you advise.

•          Summer Session via Extended Education is offering Math Boot Camp for any students that are coming to university in the fall and want to strengthen their high school math skills before they register for university level Math courses: http://umanitoba.ca/summer/programs/feature.html (scroll down)

•          University 1 has a fantastic “How Do I…” page that has shortcuts to many commonly asked questions at the U of M, from how to purchase a gym pass to how to obtain a locker.

o   U1 also has a great ExamSurvival Tips webpage with lots of information on best study practices for finals: 

Have a fantastic summer, and good luck during the busy registration period in July!

Cheers,

Nicole Gareau-Wilson

Undergraduate Academic Advisor