1. A Developmental advising toolbox Libby O’Shea and Cameron Robertson Student Advice Team NACADA International Conference, 2015

2. Today’s Session Student Connect overview Developmental Advising techniques and student stories: Appreciative advising Motivational Interviewing Coaching Positive Psychology Group work, questions and discussion

3. University of Melbourne

4. Developmental Advising

5. studentconnect.unimelb.edu.au

6. Student Connect Process Proactive phone call to all first years 30 minute face to face appointments Adviser & student collaborate on Action Plan Students encouraged to return for follow up

7. Make a positive first impression with the student, build rapport, and create a safe, welcoming space Ask positive open-ended questions that help advisers learn about students’ strengths, skills and abilities Inquire about students’ hopes and dreams for their futures Co-create a plan for making their dreams a reality The student delivers on the plan created during the Design phase and the adviser is available to encourage and support students Advisers and students alike need to set their own internal bars of expectations high Appreciative Advising

8. MI Spirit Change Talk MI Principles OARS Motivational Interviewing

9. Coaching

10. Positive Psychology

11. Group Work Apply an approach to your student scenario Write down questions for student in the spirit of the approach Why are you asking these? What did you like about the approach? What was challenging about the approach You’ll need a note taker and a speaker to tell your findings to the group

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