UofSC Academic Advisors Weekly Update
November 2, 2020
Call for Proposals - 8th Annual UofSC-System Virtual Advisors' Conference
Sent on behalf of the University Advising Center
  • The 8th Annual UofSC-System Advisors' Educational Conference will be held virtually on Friday, February 12, 2021 via Blackboard Collaborate.
  • The theme this year is "Advising in and Upside-Down Year." Register online to attend the conference.
  • Faculty and professional staff advisors and campus partners are invited to submit 150-250 word abstracts for presentations that address how academic advisor, resource advisors, and academic program advisors can best support our students during this trying time.
  • Visit the conference website for more information on the conference theme and presentation proposals.
Minors Available in the College of Education
Sent on behalf of Donna Watson, College of Education
  • See the attachment for all minors (Athletic Coaching, Education, and Counselor Education) available in the College of Education.
  • Please share this information with your students.
  • The Education minor, available Fall 2020, includes some new courses and is significantly different from the previous General Education minor.
  • The General Education minor is no longer available for students to select.
Media Innovation Academy Beginning Summer 2021
Sent on behalf of Rushondra James, College of Information and Communications
  • The CIC is pleased to announce our new Media Innovation Academy beginning Summer 2021.
  • Please see attached flyer. This is a great opportunity for minors who are interested in learning some unique hands-on creative skills. 
New UofSC Covid-19 Course for Spring 2021
Sent on behalf of Sayward Harrison, Department of Psychology
  • New Course for Spring 2021 Semester: COLA 298: Navigating the 'New Normal': Individual and Societal Change during Covid-19.
  • Please consider sharing the attached course flyer with your undergraduate students and advisees. 
Spring 2021 CHEM Labs
Sent on behalf of Leslie Lovelace, Department of Chemistry
  • Please make note that ALL SPRING 2021 CHEM labs will be face-to-face (except for physical chemistry 541L). We are not offering remote labs for SPRING 2021.
  • Share this information with your advisees and majors. Please email chemugra@mailbox.sc.edu with any questions.
Advisor Training & Professional Development Opportunities
The Fall 2020 calendar of in-person (remote) training & PD opportunities is now available. Please view and register for events online and check back often as new events may be added throughout the semester. 
Advisor Welcome & Well Wishes
Sent on behalf of the University Advising Center
We would like to welcome all of our new Academic Advisors at UofSC and wish the best for those who are moving on to different opportunities.

View a full listing of advisors who have joined or left the University.
New Classes Added
New Classes are regularly added to the schedule. Please check this document to find new classes that may be of interest for your students.

View a complete class listing on the 'New Classes Added' document.
Show your Appreciation!
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Advisors who receive an AAA card are eligible to receive a gift card.
The Academic Advisor Spotlight recognizes the outstanding work of academic advisors, advising units, or advising support staff who contribute to academic advising efforts campus-wide.

Know an advisor or advising unit providing outstanding service to undergraduate students? Nominate an advisor for recognition in the next installment of the Advisor Spotlight.
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