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Exploring Majors Fair February 11, 2013 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Union Ballroom

Exploring Majors Fair February 11, 2013 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Union Ballroom. An effort of the Enhancing Advising Subcommittee of the Advisors & Counselors Network. Planning Committee. Shannon M. Byrne Irwin Advisor, Honors College Alejandra Carreño Advisor, Lubar School of Business

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Exploring Majors Fair February 11, 2013 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Union Ballroom

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  1. Exploring Majors FairFebruary 11, 201311:00 am – 4:00 pmUnion Ballroom An effort of the Enhancing Advising Subcommittee of the Advisors & Counselors Network

  2. Planning Committee • Shannon M. Byrne IrwinAdvisor, Honors College • Alejandra CarreñoAdvisor, Lubar School of Business • Lauren LessacCounselor, Career Development Center • Joel SpiessAdvisor, College of Health Sciences • DorrieUnertlAdvisor, College of Letters & Science

  3. Framework • Enhancing Advising webinar • Complement UWM Open House • Focus on current students • Timely response to major inquiries • One stop!

  4. Advisor’s Role • Think Preview Day! • Provide printed materials • 5-minute conversations with students • Overview of major(s) and career(s) • Refer to appointment

  5. The Student Experience • Registration • Handout for successful participation • Career Development Center • Student volunteers • Electronic exit survey

  6. Student Outcomes • Encourages early major exploration • Provides speedy access to overview of programs • Eases appointment referral and scheduling • Supports the PRIDE student success message • Reinforces the LEAP Essential Learning Outcomes • Strengthens the relationship between academic advising and career development

  7. Still to come • Marketing updates • Volunteer opportunities • Template “advisor to advisee” emails • Hints for successful school/college participation • Finalized room layout and table assignments

  8. Exploring Majors Fair Monday, February 11, 2013 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Union Ballroom

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