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Advising Fellows Program

Advising Fellows Program

The Advising Fellows Program offers experienced academic advisors the opportunity to lead the professional growth and networking experiences for the MSU advising community. Collaborating closely with the Director of Leadership and Professional Development Initiatives and Educational Developer for Academic Advisors, Fellows will engage in design, coordination, and facilitation of tailored professional development projects directly impacting and supporting MSU academic advisors.

2024 Application Timeline

  • April 1: Fellows Program Applications Open
  • May 31: Fellows Program Application Closes
  • June 7: Fellows offers
  • Dr. Qiana Green, Director of Leadership and Professional Development Initiatives, University Advising
  • Katie Peterson, Educational Developer for Advising, University Advising and Center for Teaching and Learning
  • Five hours per week both Fall and Spring semesters (Aug. 15 - May 15)
  • Attend bi-weekly team meetings with PD fellows and advisory committee members
  • Co-lead 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 Topic Talks for advisors. Fellows work is aligned with current assessment plans for advisor professional development and thus, the Fellow will assess all events. This Fellow is responsible for embedding equity and inclusion across all the webinars and topic talks for advisor learning and development opportunities. This Fellow, alongside the professional development leadership team, will co-lead an advising committee. Fellows will also work with the advisor professional development team to create an advisor mentoring program.

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. The Fellow will engage with advising peers through relevant articles and discussions (e.g., #iteachmsu, NACADA, etc.), Advisor live sessions, Academic Advisor Awards (this Fellow chairs the awards committee), Advisor Appreciation Day, and other social events. Fellows work is aligned with current assessment plans for advisor professional development and thus, the Fellow will assess all networking and engagement activities. This Fellow is responsible for embedding equity and inclusion across all the webinars and topic talks for advisor learning and development opportunities. This Fellow, alongside the professional development leadership team, will co-lead an advising committee. Fellows will also work with the advisor professional development team to create an advisor mentoring program.

  • 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.
  • Bi-weekly Fellows Program team meeting with program leadership
  • 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
  • Lead/Co-lead advising committees 
  • 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.
University Academic Advising Initiative

Requirements to Apply

  • Completed application
  • Submit two completed recommendation forms (one must be from your current supervisor - use form link below)
  • At least two years of full-time advising experience
  • Strong interest in advancing professional development and training opportunities for MSU advisors

You can preview the application form questions and the recommendation form questions before you apply. 

APPLY HERE

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