The ATA onboarding curriculum is offered through a combination of asynchronous course material, stored in Canvas, and ATA trainer meetings. The curriculum is made of 15 modules. New advisors are expected to complete all 15 modules and a case study assignment over a 12-month period. After doing so, Level 1 certification will be awarded. Experienced advisors wishing to engage in the curriculum must complete modules 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10, and the case study assignment to earn Level 1 certification. Because the curriculum is flexible in nature, it can be started at any time. Experienced advisors interested in completing the onboarding curriculum should reach out to Kate Bernas at ab9599@wayne.edu. 

Modules 1 - 10 Overview

1. Getting to Know WSU
   • WSU Mission, History, Student Body & Leadership
   • WSU Academic Advising Overview
   • Academica
   • Campus Tour
2. Overview of the WSU Advisor
   • Defining Academic Advising
   • NACADA Core Competencies
   • Advising as Teaching
   • NCADA Core Competencies and WSU Advising
   • The Appointment & Notetaking
3. STARS
   • Student related tasks such as viewing and managing lists, the student profile, and creating and using watchlists
   • Advanced Searches
   • Appointment related tasks such as as setting availability, user settings and scheduling an appointment
   • Student View realted tasks such as searching for advisors and scheduling an appointment
4. The WSU Degree
   • WSU Schools and Colleges, degree offerings
   • Benefits of General Education
   • Majors & Minors, CHOMP
   • DegreeWorks
5. Registration Functions & Procedures
   • Registrar's Office including registration, records, and Banner
   • Privacy Laws
   • Academic Calendar
   • Overrides & Holds
   • Dropping & Withdrawing from a course
   • Exception to Enrollment and Medical Withdrawals
6. Course Specifics
   • Course Identifiers, Descriptions and Prequisites
   • Determing Placement in Biology, Math, English & Chemistry
   • The Office of Teating, Research and Evaluation
   • Competency Exams and CLEP Exams
   • GPA Calculations
   • Probation
7. Transfer Student Support
   • Transfer Student Success Center
   • Transfer Admissions & Scholarships
   • Transfer Orientation
   • Transfer Credit Equivalencies, AP/IB Credit
   • Michigan Transfer Agreement
   • Associate degrees
   • Transfer Plans & Pathways
   • School/College or Department Transfer Policies
8. Referral & Resources
   • Referrals
   • Tier One Resource Offices:
     • Atheltics
     • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
     • Dean of Students Office (DOSO)
     • Office of International Programs (OIP)
     • Col. Gadson Office of Military and Veteran Academic Excellence (OMVAE)
     • Student Disability Services (SDS0
     • Title IX
   • Tier Two Resources Offices:
     • Academic Success Center (ASC)
     • Career Services
     • Learning Communities
     • Libraries
     • Math Resource Center (MRC)
     • The Office of New Student Orientation (NSO)
     • The Writing Center
9. Advising Special Populations
   • Honors College
   • Pre-Med and Health Science Center
   • Exploratory Advising
   • Warrior 360
   • Adult Learners, Warrior Way Back
   • Phoenix Reentry Program
10. Student Service Center Need-to-Knows
    • Overview 
    • Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    • Financial Aid & Scholarships
    • SAP & SAP Appeals
    • Office of the Bursar

During the first two weeks of training, a new advisor will also have multiple opportunities to shadow experienced advisors. A module dedicated to job shadowing reflections is built into the course. 

3 Months - Module 11

1. Employee Need-to-Knows

6 Months - Modules 12 - 14

1. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Advising
2. Advising Theories
3. Professional Organizations

9 Months - Module 15

1. Promotion & ESS Process