Academic Advising Content

TRANSITIONS: Alum Is Biotech Program Director

Dave Jones — July 29, 2019 - 3:37pm

Denneal Jamison-McClung has been appointed director of the �ٺ��Ƶ Biotechnology Program, as announced by the Office of Research. An alumna of the program, she had served as the interim director since last summer, taking over when Judith Kjelstrom retired, and before that as the associate director since 2006.

The program is a hub for biotechnology efforts on campus and provides a critical bridge between academia and the biotech industry as well as government entities involved in bioscience.

What to Do When You Feel Trapped in Your Major

Anonymous — September 11, 2018 - 12:00pm

While choosing a major before college may work out for some students, others take their time, opting to explore their options before making a commitment. Either option has its share of benefits and challenges.

By the time a student arrives for the start of college, ready to pursue a major it may quickly become apparent the major is not a good fit. Making matters potentially more frustrating, a student might get to a point where he or she feels trapped in that major.

Training Integral to Professionalizing, Expanding Academic Advising

Julia Ann Easley — February 07, 2017 - 3:42pm

A woman lowers her head to the table in front of her and starts to cry. �ٺ��Ƶ advisor Stephanie Myers quietly reaches out and gently pats her on her shoulder. The woman seems to sob inconsolably.

This dramatic moment was part of a role-playing exercise during a communications workshop for �ٺ��Ƶ academic advisors. Training — some of it mandatory — is integral to recent initiatives to professionalize and expand the academic advising services that help students identify and achieve their goals and graduate in a timely way.

Reséndez’s ‘The Other Slavery’ on Longlist for Award

Dave Jones — September 23, 2016 - 11:28am

Indigenous Peoples Colloquium

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Professor Reséndez will talk about hi