Advising Fellows Program

• Five hours per week both Fall and Spring semesters (Aug. 15 - May 15)
• Attend weekly team meetings with PD fellows and advisory committee members
• Option to lead a committee (bi-weekly or monthly)
• Attendance at one university-wide advising committee (i.e., University Advising Leadership [UAL], Academic Specialist Advisory Committee [ASAC], Campus Student Success Group [CSSG], Undergraduate Assistant/Associate Deans and Directions of Undergraduate Affairs [UGAAD])
• Complete Fellows Program assessments

Advisor Professional Development Fellow

The Professional Development Fellow has the important role of co-leading the learning and development for the MSU Advising community. More specifically, this Fellow will develop and coordinate the NACADA webinars, organize events for Global Advising Week, and organize academic advisor workshops and learning experiences (e.g. topic talks, speakers, information series, etc.). Additionally, the Professional Development Fellow will:

• Develop confidence in facilitating professional development events. 
• Expand advisor resources, including an open forum for advisors to discuss different topics
• Implement assessment strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of advising programs

Advisor Networking and Engagement Fellow

The Advisor Networking and Engagement Fellow has the important role of creating opportunities for the MSU advising community to connect with one another. More specifically, this Fellow will develop and coordinate engagement initiatives such as the Advisor Appreciation Week, advisor recognition initiatives, digital information sharing, amongst other advising social events. Additionally, the Networking and Engagement Fellow will:

• Develop confidence in leading networking events.
• Build strong and diverse professional relationships.
• Foster collaboration with other institutional departments and stakeholders.

Both Fellow Positions

Both Fellows will assess all networking and developmental activities as part of the current assessment plans for advisor professional development. They are also responsible for embedding equity and inclusion across all advisor learning and networking experiences. Additionally, the Advising Fellows will:

• Have the option to co-lead an advising committee aligned with their fellow position.
• Co-chair the Academic Advisor Awards Planning Committee
• Advocate for the importance and impact of academic advising with the institution.
• Create opportunities for professional/career growth and development.
• Gain insights into industry trends and best practices.
• Identify support mechanisms for advisor well-being

• As compensation, University Advising buys out 10% of your time over 9 months (Aug. 15 - May 15), which equates to working the same hours in the week and we cover 10% of that. You may need to adjust your current responsibilities, so we want to ensure we have full support from your supervisor.
• Regular check-ins with program leadership, Dr. Q and Katie Peterson, to provide space for problem-solving and idea generation.
• Coaching in the following: Leadership and professional development, organizational development, project management, strategic planning, assessment, learning design, and coordinating and facilitating meetings and events.

• Enhance your own leadership skills and professional development
• Aid in the creation and leadership of professional development initiatives for the MSU advising community
• Receive support and guidance to create a unique advising project
• Engage with advisors and leaders across campus 
• Paid NACADA and MiACADA membership during the appointment year
• Fellows Program Completion Certificate sent to you, your supervisor, and Dean of your College
• $500 toward professional development funding the year after completing the Fellows Program. Our goals are to work alongside Fellows to select opportunities 1) aligned with their personal and professional goals in advising and 2) that expand professional development resources for the MSU advising community. Some examples for how one could utilize this funding include (but are limited to) conference registration, conference airfare, NACADA e-tutorial course, etc. This will be discussed more in-depth during the Fellows Program.