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UAAC Meeting Notes - February 18, 2016

Presentations

Gerontology Program – Nancy McGee (10 minutes) From the College of Nursing

  • Interdisciplinary study of the aging population
  • Not a Nursing only program, interdisciplinary
  • All of the classes are available on Uonline by 2017
  • Can do 6 Gen Ed and Bachelor degree designations within the Minor
  • Undergraduate and Graduate Certificate
  • Master of Science program
  • Part of WICHE program
  • Gerontology event April 4th from 6-8

Ongoing Reports – Brief Updates

Admissions - Rachana Patel & Teri Clawson

  • Ready for 2nd release date
  • Becomes rolling admission after March

Registrar’s Office Emily Johnson, Michael Santarosa & Zach Klc

Mike-

  • -Working on transparency on the cost of classes and cost of course materials, textbook requirements and sheets for selection went out to the departments, working on being better at this.
  • -Graduation Application is going LIVE March 2, 2016
  • -Workshops for what students will see and how the processes will be changing are available:
    • March 1, 3:00-4:00pm, Sill Large Conference Room
    • March 3, 9:00-10:00am, Sill Large Conference Room
      • If you aren’t able to make one please let Mike S. know and he will arrange alternative times. 5-3975

Emily-

  • Change to upper division transfer credit evaluation in DARs
  • Send student to the Registrar’s office for Upper Division transfer credit work
  • But International Students still need to go to International Admissions
  • Graduation Clearance Report- has been reporting some errors, they are aware and working on the problem

Financial Aid – Amy Capps

  • Financial Aid application is live on Monday up until May 27th, 2016
  • Max credit hour time frame holds go on in March, so students might be seeking letters
  • The 2016-2017 FAFSA deadline is March 15th

Scholarship OfficeCarol Bergstrom

Summer Incentives-

Juniors/Seniors that can finish- Summer/Fall and next Spring are eligible for scholarships, email Carol or Amber

Freshmen- Scholarship offers available to get to 30 credits during their Freshmen year

Transfer Deadline- March 1st and must have applied for Admission and Financial Aid in as well

Career Services – Kelly Dries

Not present

Curriculum Administration – Lyndi Duff

Not Present

DARS & GPS Richelle Warr

No Updates

Advisor Education & Development – Juliana Espinosa

  • Juliana’s 1st Day will be Monday 2/19/2016
  • They will be releasing new dates for Advising Basics and Technology Training, check website or contact Juliana
  • UAAC Conference is only 3 weeks away
    • They are trying to be environmentally friendly therefore- no water and no name tags

New Student & Family Programs – John Michael Pantlik

Not Present

Transfer Student Issues - Terese Pratt

No Updates

Academic Standards – Jason Atherton & Heather Crum

No Updates   

Learning Abroad – Jennifer Kirchgasler

  • Offer 500 programs in 50 countries for Academic Credit
  • Megan Randall new Learning Abroad Coordinator for CSBS and BUS
  • Sara Short- HUM and FA
  • Katrina Brown- ENG/Health/ SW and SCI
  • Jennifer ?- College of Arch/ UC and Education
  • Workshop- Welcome to the department and programs available in the department
    • If you would like an individual College Workshop- 2 weeks’ notice and can be flexible, but would prefer 11/2 hours for training.
  • Deadline was FEB 15 for Faculty Lead programs and Scholarships
  • But not too late for Learning Abroad program in Summer- April 1st
    • Exchange Program- deadline is March 1st for Fall and Academic Year program, extra step this year is an Exchange Interview
  • Affiliate program for Academic Year- deadline is June 1st
  • Business cards available on pile.

Committee Reports

               Mandatory Advising Program (MAP) – Martina Stewart

                Jen Wozab- Assistant Coordinator for MAP program

  • 2nd year Mandatory goes live- March 2nd So keep marking the Advisor panel, After March 2nd remove hold as well as mark panel
  • 1st year Map for Spring starters- goes active and hold is live March 7th, Students will receive priority registration for Fall April 13th registration for 1000+ and 2000+ level classes.

Graduate Advisors Professional Association (GAPA)Jami Saffioti

Not Present

Advisor Awards – Shawn Adrian

  • Nominations for who was eligible and took out Duplicates
    • 9 graduate and 52 Undergraduate Advisor
    • Sent out emails with the process and applications are due in by March 11th
  • UAA is a free for all

Marketing & PR for Advising –Taunya Dressler

  • Committee meeting after UAAC meeting
    • Update: Working on presentation at UAAC

Assessment of Advising – Steve Hadley

  • Campus wide survey has been moved to Sp 2017

Appreciative Advising – Liz Leckie

  • Will be at UAAC conference
  • Submitted to UAA and Regional and National

Continuing Business

New Business

Plan to Finish Summer Classes- See flyer that was emailed to UAAC

Cultural Aspects of Food

History of Hip Hop

Summer Enrollment Opportunities

  • NEW! LEAP 1100-001, 2nd session (DV/HF). Contact Liz Taylor for more info: 1-8920

Info that Supports Students

Academic Advising Center has created a comprehensive page for students (and advisors/staff, etc.) to find academic advisors across campus mostly for the purpose of making an appointment: http://advising.utah.edu/academic-advising-appts.php

Report changes to Nik Sartain or Tammy Mabey

Tip of the Month

As reported by @theU (2/8/16; www.attheu.utah.edu) - More than 1,000 Microsoft Online Learning courses are now available free-of-charge to university students, staff and faculty. If you have any questions about the new course offerings, please contact software@utah.edu

Information Items

Upcoming UAAC Meetings

  • Thursday, March 17th, 2-3:30 PM, JWB 335
  • Agenda items due to bobbi.davis@utah.edu by Friday, March 11th @ noon

Spring 2016 UAAC Meetings

  • Thursday, April 21st, 2-3:30 PM – JWB 335
  • Thursday, May 12th, 2-3:30 PM – JWB 335 (moved to the 12th so as not to conflict with UAA conference)      
  • No meetings June and July due to New Student Orientations
  • Reconvene for 2016-17 academic year: August 18th, 2-3:30 PM

U of U Academic Advising Mantra/Creed/Philosophy

As educators and problem solvers, we advocate for students as they navigate their personal journey of higher education and attain their academic goals.  Through inclusion and connection, we open doors to new opportunities for self-awareness and growth, empowering students to define their roles as citizens within local and global communities.

  • Academic Advising Tagline – Create, Navigate, Graduate

Quote of the Month

“Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others." Rosa Park

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