1. Presented by Dr. Cory A. Shapiro IACURH Regional Advisor
The Future of the Advisor Resource Training (ART): How the ART Program Changes Impact YOU
Presented by Dr. Cory A. Shapiro
IACURH Regional Advisor
AIMHO Conference
November 12, 2013

2. Learning Outcomes
To inform AIMHO members of details surrounding the new ART program.
To emphasize the value of professional development opportunities for student organization advisors.
To answer questions from AIMHO members who have finished, started, or are interested in ART.

3. Snapshots into Advising

4. A Question to Start With
What does REALLY look like for
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORS?

5. ART and Professional Development for Advisors
Advisor Resource Training (ART)
Founded on research conducted by Dunkel & Porter (1996).
No endorsement until NACURH 2012.
Master ART track added in 2003.
Offered at state, regional, and national conferences.
5 Core Workshops, 7 Electives, and 3 Experiential Components.

6. Current ART Curriculum
Core Workshops
Advisor as an Information Resource
Student/Group Dev. Theory & Models
Recruitment & Retention
Working with an Executive Board
Meetings & Activities

7. Current ART Curriculum
Electives (complete 3 of 7)
Legal Issues
How Diversity Affects the RHA
Conferencing
Motivation of Student Leaders
Working with the NCC
Advising an NRHH Chapter
Bid-Writing

8. Current ART Curriculum
Experiential Components
Advising for 2 years (at full-time capacity)
Attend NACURH-affiliated Conference
Attend NACURH-affiliated business meeting

9. Background of ART Changes
History of Committee Development
Advisor feedback regarding ART
Regional Advisor workgroup ( )
Task Force (‘11-’12, Advisors & Students)
NACURH 2012 Legislation
Current Committee Structure & Charge
All 8 Regions and Offices
NBD/NNB Students, Regional Advisors, and Alumni

10. 2012-2013 Progress Replicated Advisor Competency Survey
Processed Data
Identified Core Advisor Competencies
Created New Structure Including Learning Outcomes for Each Session
Planned Transition of Advisors from Old to New Curriculum
Gave Update to All Regions to Receive Feedback Around No Frills/Mini’s Time

11. Top 10 Competencies STUDENT RESPONSES ADVISOR RESPONSES
1. Serve as information resource
2. Motivate and encourage members
2. Serve as university liaison between departments and students
3. Interpret Univ. policies/procedures
4. Attend meetings and activities
4. Motivate and encourage members
5. Serve as university liaison between departments and students
5. Provide continuity or the organization
6. Possess knowledge of legal issues, liability and risk management
7. Meet with the RHA executive board
7. Attend meetings and activities
8. Provide continuity or the organization
8. Meet with the RHA executive board
9. Orient new officers to responsibilities
10. Confront negative behavior
10. Understand student/group development theories and models

12. New Structure Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Hall Council Advisors
Occur on home campuses
Level 2
Upper level skills covered (RHA/NRHH advisors)
Only at NACURH affiliated conferences
Level 3
Cover skills related to advising at regional and NACURH levels and giving back to profession

13. Level 1 - Sessions Role of Organizational Advisor
Leadership Development Theory
Group Development
Event/Program Planning
Motivation & Recognition
Recruitment & Retention
Understanding Organizational Structure
Becoming the Master of Your Campus Resources
Parliamentary Procedure

14. Level 2 - Sessions RHA/NRHH Campus Organizations
Student Development Theory
Working with Your Campus NCC and NRHH Reps
Advising a Conference Delegation
Bringing Back NACURH Information All Year
Legal Issues/Risk Management
Advising NRHH Chapters
Bid Writing
Student Advocacy
Level 1 Train the Trainer

15. Level 3 - Sessions Conference Team Advising Long Distance Advising
Hosting Regional/National Executive Members
Assessment of Leadership Programs
How to Write an Article on Advising to be Published
Level 2 Train the Trainer

16. Miscellaneous ART Components
Experiential requirements will be implemented for all 3 level and include some of the following:
Years of Advising Experience
Conference Attendance
Article Publication
Presenting ART Sessions
Assessment Plan for sessions/program
Potential Webinar/Podcast availability for Level 1 sessions

17. Transition Timeline Summer 2013 December 2013 No Frills/Mini’s 2014
Recruit advisor assistance in session development
Form session development committees
December 2013
Sessions turned in for review by mini-committees
ART Standards Committee begins session review
No Frills/Mini’s 2014
Last conference for current ART curriculum
Pilot half day training in some regions

18. Transition Timeline NACURH 2014 Eligibility
Happy 60th Birthday Present to NACURH!
Inaugural ART Presentations
Eligibility
Current ART completed or partial (51% or more)
Development Committee members as Presenters

19. Beyond NACURH 2014
Exploration and implementation of more user-friendly database for tracking
Development of new webpage at
Ongoing development of ART and steps for long-term sustainability

20. FAQs
I’ve already started/finished/almost done with current ART. Are you going to grandfather people in?
What do I get when I finish ART?
Why can’t I present Level 2 or 3 on my campus?
Will there be a cost for ART? If so, how much and why?

21. Questions About ART?