Discussion Groups

Discussion Groups

Discussion groups provide members the opportunity to engage with other professionals in areas such as similar unit types, academic areas, interests, or student populations.  Discussion groups create a collaborative space for advisors to explore resources and discuss approaches for advancing the professional development of the wider community of advisors across campus.

 

Discussion groups help advisors help students!

 

2023-2024 Discussion Groups

 

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I) in Advising Discussion Group

Description: To discuss resources related to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion across campus and to collaborate on ways to embody these principles in advising, as well as increase them within the advising community.

Chair (s): Dr. Jessica Couch and Katherine Daley-Bailey

Meeting Location: Zoom, link to be sent out

Meeting Dates: Third Friday of every month (except for April)

  • Friday, August 25th, 9-10 AM (4th Friday, just to avoid Drop/Add)
  • Friday, Sept. 15th, 9-10 AM  
  • Friday, Oct. 20th, 9-10 AM
  • Friday, Nov. 17th, 9-10 AM

Additional Information: Ground Rules 

Please email kdaley@uga.edu if you would like to be placed on the J.E.D.I Discussion group listerv.

Advising leadership (small colleges)

Description: This discussion group provides an opportunity for advising professionals in small colleges to come together and explore issues relevant to them, which can then be brought to AACC as appropriate.

Chair: Heather Smith

Meeting Location: See below

Meeting Dates: 

  • Thursday, October 12th, 2-3 PM (location:Moore Hall 116 or Zoom)
  • Thursday, November 9th, 2-3 PM (location: TBD)

Additional Information: Please email hlsmith@uga.edu for Zoom link

 

Advising leadership (large colleges)

Description: This discussion group provides an opportunity for advising professionals in large colleges to come together and explore issues relevant to them, which can then be brought to AACC as appropriate.

Chair: Brennen Salmon

Meeting Location: Ramsey 310

Meeting Dates: 

  • Tuesday, September 12th, 2-3 PM
  • Tuesday, October 10th, 2-3 PM
  • Tuesday, November 7th, 2-3 PM
  • Tuesday, January 9th, 2-3 PM
  • Tuesday, February 6th, 2-3 PM
  • Tuesday, March 5th, 2-3 PM
  • Tuesday, April 9th, 2-3 PM

Additional Information:

 

Advising Student-Athletes 

Description: This discussion group serves a collaborative effort between UGA academic advisors and UGA athletic counselors and staff as a means of providing insight and information that can be helpful in their understanding of and work with the UGA student-athlete population. 

Chairs: Morgan Kent,  Jill Hopkins, and Dr. Drew Craver

Meeting Location: Zoom, link to be sent out

Meeting Dates:

  • Thursday, September 14, 9-10 AM
  • Thursday, November 9, 9-10 AM 

Additional Information: Please email morgan.kent25@uga.edu to join the monthly discussions. 

 

Certificates, Minors, and More

Description: Advising for secondary programs that don't require students to meet with you has some unique challenges, such as communicating effectively with the students- making sure they understand program requirements, as well as course options, availability, and timing/sequencing.  Additionally, it can be difficult to track the number of students actively pursuing these programs, which leads to challenges in scheduling required courses and having enough sections and seats to meet demand.  This discussion group will provide a chance to share wins and frustrations, and to help students (and ourselves) in the process.

We’ll also consider topics like connecting with potentially interested students; offering special events outside of the classroom; and recognizing students who complete your program.

Chair: Deede Walker 

Meeting Location: See below

Meeting Dates:

  • Wednesday, November 29, 3:30-4:30 PM (location: Ivester Hall, Room E007)

  • Wednesday, January 24, 9-10 AM (location: Zoom)

  • Wednesday, April 24, 9-10 AM (location: Zoom)

Additional Information: Please email dwalker@uga.edu to join the discussions. 

 

 

Want to create a new discussion group?  Email advising@uga.edu to get the ball rolling!

  • What is the purpose or goal of the discussion group?
  • Who will chair the group?
  • Do you need anything from AACC or OVPI to get started?