Advisor training goals

All training and services provided by the Advisor Training Academy are informed by the following overall goals:

  • To offer a high quality "Introduction to Academic Advising" training program that complements the department or school/college specific training for all advisors at Wayne State University
  • To offer additional training on timely and relevant advising topics including WSU-specific training topics as well as new and advanced advising theories, practices, and techniques within the field
  • To offer opportunities for growth in the professional and personal competencies essential to high quality academic advising 
  • To maintain a consistent means of communication for updating relevant advising information
  • To offer opportunities for WSU advisors to network, mentor, connect with, and learn from other advisors at WSU
  • To offer a means of advisor recognition through professional presentations, mentoring, and WSU Advisor Certification

 

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