Advisor Training and Development

Using Council of Higher Education Standards (CAS) to Create Advising Programs

Utah State University academic advisors provide an inclusive environment in which the advisor assists undergraduate students in making responsible and informed decisions about educational plans, professional goals, and life outlooks consistent with the student's strengths, values, abilities, and interests. Advisors at USU are committed to the best professional practices to serve students.

All sessions are aligned with Core Competencies from the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).

Spring Professional Development Opportunities

Information on upcoming professional development opportunities if forthcoming.

Spring New Advisor Workshop: USU's Advising System

Join us to learn more about the role of USU academic advisors, the tools advisors utilize to develop meaningful relationships with students, and caseload management strategies to increase persistence and retention.

Day 1: February 11, 2-4 PM

Session 1: USU’s Advising System, Appreciative Advising Framework, Policies

Day 2: February 12, 9-11 AM

Session 2: Caseload Management, Advising Initiatives, Professional Development

When: February 11 & 12, 2025
Where: Virtual
Who: Shelly Kotynek and Rebecca Berrett

University Advising Academy

Utah State University's advising system is a collaborative structure that works to ensure that all students receive excellent advising across the statewide system. The University Advising Academy starts by supporting new advisors and the current advising community with asynchronous foundational resources for advising practice at USU. These trainings are linked to the NACADA Core Competencies for Academic Advising. The program then supports advisors' professional growth and development through a digital badging and certificate program.

To register for the Canvas course please email shelly.kotynek@usu.edu.