NACADA Region 3 Conference May 19, 2011

 University of Kentucky Advising Network  History and development  Structure  Collaborations and programs  Research and benefits of the network  Future of the network

 Inspired by NACADA presentation (1986)  By-laws adopted (2003)  Support by Office of Undergraduate Education  Direct appropriation of $5,000 from Provost

 Promote quality academic advising at the University of Kentucky.  Support the professional growth of academic advisors at UK.  Facilitate cooperation and exchange of information among persons who perform advising functions.

 Elected officers ◦ Chair-elect, Chair, and Past Chair ◦ Secretary ◦ Treasurer ◦ Public Relations Coordinator ◦ Events Coordinator  Committees ◦ Events, Awards, Elections, Technology

 Regular Meetings  Winter breakfast  Ken Freedman Outstanding Advisor Award  Day of Service  Make A Difference Workshop

 Ask-an-Advisor events (residence/dining halls)  House Calls (residence halls)  Webinars (NACADA, transfer, first gen)  Campus-wide informational resource  Brown Bag series  Professional Development (e.g., Kickoff event)

 Website Website  Newsletter  August August  September September  October October  Promotional items  Event programs  Listserv

 Surveyed membership  38 respondents Measuring our mission  Promotes quality academic advising at the University of Kentucky: 86.1% excellent or above average  Supports the professional growth of academic advisors at UK: 83.8%  Facilitates cooperation and exchange of information among advisors at UK: 97.4%

 “Fosters teamwork and collegiality.”  “Provides a mechanism for keeping advisors aware of information we need to effectively do our jobs.”  “Interaction and collaboration with other advisors on campus.”  “Gives us a voice in the campus community.”

 Networking  Enhanced teamwork  Professional development  Advocacy for advising  Information sharing, being “in the loop”  Increased communication, consistency

 “Knowing if I don't know the answer, there is someone who does.”  “Opportunity to establish contacts throughout the colleges to better serve my students.”  “Great for bringing advisors together, to talk about the issues that impact our students and us.”

 “Sharing information and ideas for the betterment of the University and its students.”  “Established community for advisors…people available to answer questions and offer support.”  “The food at our events is great!”

 Strategic Plan  Assessment of academic advising  Campus-wide advisor training program  Enhanced website

 Matthew Deffendall  Suanne Early  Zach Fuqua  Emily Sallee  Ryan Sallee