Why should advisers seek professional development?
“Individual advisors should be aware of their own development throughout their career – also keeping in mind the milestones required by an employer.”
https://nacada.ksu.edu/Resources/Clearinghouse/profdev.aspx
Ideas of professional development opportunities
for which APAC Members could submit scholarship applications
NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising
Individual – $95
https://nacada.ksu.edu/Member-Services/Become-a-Member.aspx
NASFAA: National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Membership dues based on category are usually paid yearly
https://www.nasfaa.org/Associate_Membership
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Depending on the membership category – $99 through $479
https://www.nafsa.org/about/membership
NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
Individual – $80
https://www.naspa.org/about/membership/professionals-and-faculty
NCORE (The National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in Higher Education)
Travel Funds to Attend a Conference
ACADEMIC ADVISING GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
From the website: “Learn to guide college students through academic and career planning processes through the use of a comprehensive, theory-driven and research-guided advising practice.”
https://online.k-state.edu/programs/certificates/graduate-certificates/academic-advising.html
Consider the graduate degree and/or the doctorate too!
“FIERCE CONVERSATIONS” E-LEARNING
https://fierceinc.com/e-learning/
From the website: “BOLDNESS STARTS HERE: High-performing cultures start with leaders who are bold, resilient, and can lead change.”
STIRFRY SEMINARS & CONSULTING
“. . .innovative tools for diversity training. . . We bridge attitudes and values to reflect and honor differences through dialogue. We support communities to view diversity as a gift and a contribution. Together, in partnership, we create safe, authentic environments where trust is experienced and relationships are transformed.”
The CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION WEBINARS
Most of them are free!
https://www.chronicle.com/events/virtual/
Undocu Ally Training
https://depts.washington.edu/ecc/lwb/trainings-education/for-uw-staff-faculty/
http://depts.washington.edu/ecc/lwb/trainings-education/
Suicide Prevention Training
First Aid/CPR Training
Higher Education Administration for Social Justice & Equity: Critical Perspectives for Leadership, Adreanna Kezar & Julie Possek
How University Budgets Work, Dean O. Smith
Organizational Theory in Higher Education, Kathleen Manning
Strategic Enrollment Management, Don Hossler & Bob Bontrager (and Associates)
Student Development in College: Theory, Research, and Practice, Lori D. Patton, Kristen A. Renn, Florence M. Guido, Stephen John Quaye
Student Development Theory in Higher Education, Terrell Strayhorn
Student Engagement in Higher Education: Theoretical Perspectives and Practical Approaches for Diverse Populations, Stephen John Quaye
POD (PROFESSIONAL & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT) THROUGH UWHR
Strengths/Leadership/Online Assessments (Myer Briggs, etc.)