1. NACADA Region 3 Conference May 19, 2011

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

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

5.  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.

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

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

10.  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)

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

12.  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%

13.  “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.”

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

15.  “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.”

16.  “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!”

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

18.  Matthew Deffendall mbdeff2@uky.edu  Suanne Early suanne.early@uky.edu  Zach Fuqua zachary.fuqua@uky.edu  Emily Sallee emily.sallee@uky.edu  Ryan Sallee ryan.sallee@uky.edu