Advising and Vocation at Luther College
Sponsor: Sense of Vocation Program and Dean’s Office
Facilitators: Nancy Barry (Assistant to the Dean for Advising and Academic Support; Professor of English) and Ann Highum (Vice-President for Student Life)
Dates: Wed., May 27 and Thurs., May 28 (9:00 am-4:00 pm both days)
Location: Baker Commons
Stipend: $200
Participants: For first-year advisors (participants already identified). Any faculty member who won’t be working with first-year students but who thinks the workshop will be beneficial in their advising work should contact Nancy Barry.
Registration: Previously identified participants will be automatically registered.
This two-day workshop provides an orientation for faculty who have committed to be advisors for first-year students during the upcoming summer orientation and fall semester. Topics include a general overview of the new graduation requirements that took effect in fall 2007; specific details from those departments such as Music and Nursing that require special attention during summer registration; and discussion on strategies to help students make a successful transition from high school to Luther. The workshop will also include presentations and suggestions from experienced first-year advisors. Selected readings and up-to-date materials for advising will be provided.
Information on other upcoming faculty development workshops is available at http://lis.luther.edu/learn/schedule.
