Advisor Trainings & Meetings

Advisor Training at WWU

With feedback and consultation from campus advisors and partners, the Academic Advising & Student Achievement Center has been working to enhance advisor training for those who provide academic advising at WWU. These enhancements are intended to supplement any other training by the advisor’s department. 

Quarterly Advisor Meetings & Trainings

Quarterly Campus Advisor Meetings are held early each quarter as opportunity for offices and individuals to share brief updates and information about their areas. Meetings are held in Teams and recorded. If you would like to receive invitations to these meetings, you can sign up here. 

Advisor Trainings will be held quarterly, with a goal of offering two per quarter depending on topics, scheduling, etc. Trainings will focus on one topic with campus experts presenting and facilitating the sessions. Trainings and/or slide decks will be recorded and posted to the WWU Advisor Guide & Resources Canvas Course. Winter and Spring quarter topics will include:

  • Degree Works - February 4, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
  • Transfer Credit for Incoming Students and Advisor Tools - March 17, 3:00 -4:00 p.m.
  • Career Resources at WWU – April 22, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
  • Math Advising – April 27, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

If you receive invitations to attend the Quarterly Campus Advisor meetings, you will be invited to these trainings. If you do not receive these invitations, you can sign up here.
 

Campus Advisor Connections

Campus Advisor Connections will be hosted starting in spring quarter to offer a more informal space for the advising community to share ideas and knowledge, ask questions and brainstorm about their work, etc. Advisors will have an opportunity to provide input on session topics. Sessions will be held twice per academic year, in person. If you receive invitations to attend the Quarterly Campus Advisor meetings, you will be invited to these trainings. If you do not receive these invitations, you can sign up here.