Month: January 2025

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Call for Nominations: 2025 All-Campus Advising Awards

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Dear colleagues,

The ACAA’s Awards & Recognition Committee is grateful for the many nominations submitted so far for this year’s advising awards. To give nominators additional time and encourage even more nominations (especially from students), we are extending the deadline to Friday, February 14. Again, we invite all UO students, faculty, staff, and alumni to nominate undergraduate advisors or mentors who demonstrate the qualities associated with outstanding advising. Further details about the awards and the review process can be found below, in our original call for nominations. The criteria for each award are listed on the ACAA website.

We’ve attached updated visuals (a flyer and an Instagram post) that reflect the revised deadline. Please help us spread the word through the channels available to you! Questions can be sent to any member of the committee at the addresses listed below.

ACAA Awards Flyer: Instagram File

ACAA Awards Flyer: Digital File

 

Thanks again for helping us recognize our exceptional colleagues. 🙌

Your 2025 ACAA Awards & Advisor Recognition Committee
Annie Reiva, SOJC (anner@uoregon.edu)
Jagdeep Bala, Psychology (jagdeep@uoregon.edu)
Mariah Deguzman, College of Education (mariahrd@uoregon.edu)
Greg Brock, College of Education (gbrock@uoregon.edu)
Will Brown, PathwayOregon (wbro@uoregon.edu)

 

 

ACAA Awards Nominations Instagram image with Feb 14th Deadline

UO Basic Needs Program SNAP Response to White House Executive Order

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Hi all,

We’re aware of the executive order to freeze all federally funded programs to go into effect this evening at 5pm EST. However, we have checked in with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and they said as of now, it’s business as usual. SNAP funds are distributed to the states and states distribute directly to the individuals. There’s no guarantee that this won’t change but for now, please help your students by having them follow us on IG: @uo_basicneeds, check out the SNAP page of our website, or connect with their ODHS office for updates.

 

I’ve attached our IG post which you may find helpful to share.

 

 

Regards,

 

Julia Morrill, M.S.

Director of Basic Needs & Off Campus Community Support

Office of the Dean of Students | Division of Student Life

185 Oregon Hall

541-346-1147

 

Website: https://basicneeds.uoregon.edu/

To make an appointment with me: https://tinyurl.com/bdhcusvx

Follow our work on Instagram: @uo_basicneeds and @uo_offcampusliving

Graduate Pathways Panel

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*Update: thank you all for your responses! To accommodate a larger audience than expected, we are changing the venue for the panel to James Commons in Tykeson Hall. Looking forward to it! – Sam

 

Good afternoon advising colleagues,

 

During Winter term, the CAS advising team has been participating in a training series called Graduate Pathways, designed to help us advise students who may be interested in grad school. This series is culminating in a panel on February 5th in Pacific Hall 030 from 3-4:30, and you are all invited to attend!

 

The Graduate Pathways Panel will feature participants who have different kinds of investments in and experiences with graduate school, from senior administrators to current students.

 

The panelists are all affiliated with UO and are:

  • Lara Bovilsky, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Associate Professor of English
  • Patricia Lambert, Professor and Interim PhD Director in PPPM
  • Dee Jolly, PhD Student in Anthropology
  • Sofia Carlson, PhD Student in Biochemistry

 

This moderated panel will begin with set questions about the panelists’ experiences with graduate school, after which we hope to have a robust Q&A. Please feel free to bring your own burning questions about how to help students who have expressed interest in grad school!

 

Pacific 030 is a tight space, so we would appreciate having a head count in advance. Please RSVP to this event invitation in Outlook if you hope to or plan to attend.

 

In anticipation,

 

The Grad Pathways Planning team:

Ellen Fields

Sam Smith

Nate Wilkerson

Basic Needs upcoming events

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Hi all,

I’m pleased to announce two major events for the Basic Needs Program. I’ve attached flyers for both and info below. Please share broadly. We’re looking forward to serving as many students as possible.

 

  1. Monday, February 3, 12:30pm – 4:30pm, presented by the Basic Needs Program and the Student Sustainability Center, Oregon DHS workers will be on campus to help students fill out and get approved for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP is a federal program that provides food-purchasing assistance for low and no-income persons. Join us for free food, info on food resources and live food demonstrations. EMU Crater Lake Rooms

SNAP Fair Poster

2. Wednesday, Feb 5, 11am-3pm, The annual Housing and Community Resources Fair will be held in the EMU Gumwood room and Ballroom. Join us to explore both on and off campus housing options, learn about renters’ rights and resources, play games, win fun prizes, and find your next home.

 

Additionally, we’ve made significant user-friendly improvements to the following websites, with updated information and resources for students who are renting off-campus.

https://dos.uoregon.edu/offcampus (general off-campus living info including a new Housing Index)

https://offcampushousing.uoregon.edu/ (the official UO website for students to find off campus roommates and housing options)

 

Let me know if you have questions.

Regards,

 

Julia Morrill, M.S.

Director of Basic Needs & Off Campus Community Support

Office of the Dean of Students | Division of Student Life

185 Oregon Hall

541-346-1147

 

Website: https://basicneeds.uoregon.edu/

To make an appointment with me: https://tinyurl.com/bdhcusvx

Follow our work on Instagram: @uo_basicneeds and @uo_offcampusliving

ACAA Membership Survey – Please Complete

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Hello ACAA List-Serv Subscribers,

 

As mentioned at the ACAA Winter Townhall, our List-Serv is widely available and is not restricted solely to those with an advising role on campus. In order to formalize our membership body according to ACAA Bylaws, the Executive Committee is requesting that all members complete this ACAA Membership Form so we have record of our official membership that is distinct from those subscribed to the List-Serv.

 

For definitions and information about what privileges are provided exclusively to members please refer to the ACAA Bylaws on our website. If you are uncertain if your role meets eligibility requirements, please complete the form anyway.

 

If you are unable to use the Membership Form link, please copy and paste the following web address into your browser: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0rlddid67bmQcBM

 

Dane Eckweiler

Academic and Career Advisor

College of Arts & Sciences Advising

(541) 346-9200 | deck@uoregon.edu | He/Him/His

Spring 2025 Momentum Sessions

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Hi ACAA! I’m already planning for the Spring 2025 Momentum Sessions (accountability groups) hosted by Peer Academic Coaches – if you’re meeting with students who might be interested, encourage them to sign-up so that they’re the first to know when Momentum Session registration opens for next term! https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3ypSMAOEya4Avvo (this link also lives on the PAC page of TAEC’s website: https://engage.uoregon.edu/pac )

 

Not sure what a Momentum Session is?

Momentum Sessions graphic

Joining a Momentum Session will help students:

  • connect with peers
  • practice and learn impactful study habits
  • have dedicated time work on your tasks

As a group, they will learn from each other, sharing resources and strategies, while celebrating accomplishments and successes!

Each Momentum Session will have 50 minutes to meet weekly in the Tutoring and Academic Engagement Center, starting Week 3.

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Gwynn (he/him)

Class Encore Coordinator

Tutoring and Academic Engagement Center

E mgwynn@uoregon.edu

T 541-346-2377

http://engage.uoregon.edu

Re-IntroDUCKtion Workshop Series Winter Edition: Experiential Learning

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ACAA team! 🙂

We have been in the process of implementing some major specific programming over here in the College of Arts & Sciences, Social Sciences division, and we wanted to make sure this information/opportunity reaches each office, and to your students. I’ve included some context and the messaging that has already been sent to declared students but please feel free to share with students that you think may benefit. There are flyers attached and graphics at the bottom.

 

Context reminder:

Over the summer of 2024 we moved more than 500+ students through group advising for Psychology and 125+ incoming and transfer Environmental Science & Environmental Studies students as well. As an advising group we have decided that was just not enough time! So, we decided to develop (pilot) a yearlong advising workshop series for AY 2024-25 called “Re-IntroDUCKtion”. Fall term we started by doing a full major overview for these 3 majors and are happy to say that we were able to support more than 125 students! For winter term, we are going to shift our focus to experiential learning and work to inform students about all of the ways they can lean deeper into their major.

 

Student messaging:

We’re so happy to have you on campus and welcome you to the University of Oregon! This last summer’s IntroDUCKtion flew by, fall term is now a distant memory, and now it’s time to do a deeper dive and explore all the ways you can get more involved in your major. As a Psychology/Environmental Science/Environmental Studies major you are part of a year-long workshop series called Re-IntroDUCKtion. Over the course of this coming year we will do a major deep dive (fall-done!), explore opportunities to get involved in the major (winter-sign up now!) and investigate potential career pathways (spring-coming soon!).

 

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Graduate Pathways Panel

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Good afternoon advising colleagues,

 

During Winter term, the CAS advising team has been participating in a training series called Graduate Pathways, designed to help us advise students who may be interested in grad school. This series is culminating in a panel on February 5th in Pacific Hall 030 from 3-4:30, and you are all invited to attend!

 

The Graduate Pathways Panel will feature participants who have different kinds of investments in and experiences with graduate school, from senior administrators to current students.

 

The panelists are all affiliated with UO and are:

  • Lara Bovilsky, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Associate Professor of English
  • Patricia Lambert, Professor and Interim PhD Director in PPPM
  • Dee Jolly, PhD Student in Anthropology
  • Sofia Carlson, PhD Student in Biochemistry

 

This moderated panel will begin with set questions about the panelists’ experiences with graduate school, after which we hope to have a robust Q&A. Please feel free to bring your own burning questions about how to help students who have expressed interest in grad school!

 

Pacific 030 is a tight space, so we would appreciate having a head count in advance. Please RSVP to this event invitation in Outlook if you hope to or plan to attend.

 

In anticipation,

 

The Grad Pathways Planning team:

Ellen Fields

Sam Smith

Nate Wilkerson

ACAA Kudos and February 7th Virtual event: Coffee and Puzzle!

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Hello ACAA Family,

 

It was wonderful to connect with so many of you yesterday! A few updates and reminders from the Community Building Committee:

 

  • We wanted to share out the 45 kudos (!!) that were submitted! We of course did not have time to read all of them yesterday, so see attached to read all of the wonderful shoutouts to the advising committee! (ACAA Winter Kudos)

Virtual Coffee Chat & Puzzle Flyer

  • Our next event of Winter term will be a Virtual Coffee Chat & Puzzle on February 7th!

 

Mark your calendars for: Friday February 7th from 9am-10am to gather with advisors from across campus to socialize virtually! We don’t have an agenda for the meeting, but we encourage you all to bring your own coffee, tea, etc. and join us for a midterm break!

There will be a collaborative virtual puzzle happening in the background that you can work on or you can just chat and connect with colleagues.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/6826683354

Meeting ID: 682 668 3354

 

 

 

 

With love from your ACAA Community Building Committee,

 

Bethany Runsten

Emily Henkelman

Mariah Helm

Natalie Smith

Sarah Harder

Sinthiya Isalm

Save the Date for Our Winter Advising Workshop

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Winter Advising Workshop Flyer - Accessible PDF linked in blog post
 

Hello ACAA Members,

The Professional Development Committee is excited to announce the first event in our forthcoming series “Practice to Presentation.” The series is designed to help advisors turn their advising practice and experience into something they can share at a regional or national advising conference. The series will culminate in an advising conference at UO for folks to:

  • Share their advising knowledge
  • Learn new advising processes and approaches
  • Connect with other advisors on campus
  • Practice presenting their research in a safe and welcoming space

Our first event, “Turning Advising Practice into Shareable Knowledge” will be held on March 13th from 9:00 -11:00 am in Tykeson Commons. 

Breakfast will be included, and seats are limited to 40, so please RSVP by Feb 14 via this link.

In our winter workshop, we’ll reflect on our advising practices, brainstorm potential research questions, and collaborate on presentation projects. We will also discuss what “research” means in a professional advising context. No experience or familiarity with research, advising or otherwise, is required or expected!

We hope to see you there!

 

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