Advising as Teaching: Having Hard Conversations

Advising as Teaching: Having Hard Conversations Presented by: Panel of Academic Advisors and Student Support Professionals A Center for Teaching and Learning event Description: Academic advisors and student support professionals often find themselves navigating difficult conversations with students about program requirements, academic performance, GPA expectations, and future goals. But what if these conversations could become opportunities for something more? Join a panel of UAB academic advising professionals and UAB Career Center staff for an interactive discussion on approaching hard and constructive conversations with students. Together, we'll explore ways to help students reframe perceived roadblocks, recognize their natural strengths and abilities, and consider how success might look different than they originally envisioned. Bring your questions, experiences, and strategies as we discuss how to turn challenging moments into meaningful opportunities for student growth and development. Please Note: This workshop is designed for current UAB teaching faculty, instructors of record, academic advisors, and other student-facing staff members. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend the CTL LIFT series workshops instead. Total CTL Point Value: 10,000 points