Master Adviser Application

Adviser Name

Email

Academic Discipline

Telephone

Number of Years as an Adviser

Date

Approximate # of advisees/semester

Please refer to the desired characteristics of a Master Adviser (attached) then discuss your personal philosophy of academic advising and relevant experience as it supports your desire to achieve Master Adviser status.

Division Chair Signature __________________________________ Date __________________ Please return form to: Brenda Boever, Coordinator of Academic Advising 240 Briggs Library

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Master Adviser Application

Characteristics of a Master Adviser ​may​ include: 1. Ability to relate to students: ● ● ● ● ●

High percentage of advisees graduate within 4 – 6 years SRT evaluations indicate high levels of respect and concern for students Served as an adviser for UMM student groups Embraces developmental advising and views student success holistically Demonstrated ability to successfully work with all student populations

2. Knowledge of basic advising concepts: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Completed the New Adviser Workshop Advised for a minimum of 4 years at UMM Created an advising philosophy statement Uses an advising syllabus Experiences a strong student response on advising assessments Acted as an Advising Mentor Worked on the Deciding Project Participated in new student registration

3. Advanced knowledge of academic policies and procedures​: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Comfortable and knowledgeable about technology and online resources related to advising at UMM Demonstrates competency in extra-classroom advising, such as internships, field experiences, directed studies, research, UROPs, MAPs, study abroad, etc. Participated in the Scholastic Committee Is committed to alerting students in need, such as being involved with or using Academic or Midterm Alert Won an advising award at a previous institution Highly familiar with the resources available for advisers and effectively makes referrals Attends lead training, workshops, brown bags or some other session sponsored by the Advising Office Participates in advising conferences Volunteers to advise students who are not official advisees Is already considered a “go-to” person for advice at the discipline/division level

Note: Successful applicants exhibit many of these qualities, but may not have them all!

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