UofSC Academic Advisors Weekly Update
December 14, 2020
Appreciating Academic Advisors
Sent on behalf of the University Advising Center
  • As the semester comes to a close, now is a great time to show appreciation to your colleagues for a job well done.
  • Go online and complete an "Appreciating Academic Advisors" registration or grab a "Thank You" card from your department's advising office to deliver a handwritten note of thanks.
Updated Instructional Method Type & Resource
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  • A new instructional method, Flexible Face-toFace or Online (FLEX) has been added. This is a course that is taught in a traditional face-to-face classroom setting but also livestreamed online and recorded (HyFlex Model).
  • View the Instructional Methods resource for descriptions of all course instructional methods.
Call for Proposals - 8th Annual UofSC-System Virtual Advisors' Conference
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  • 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.
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
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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!
Do you know an Academic Advisor who is providing extraordinary advising service to students?

Recognize and show your appreciation for them through the Academic Advisor Appreciation program by submitting the online Academic Advisor Appreciation form.

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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