ADVISING ORACLE
January 2022
Welcome to Spring 2022!
The topics discussed in the newsletter include:
- Events – for students or staff!
- Personnel Round-Up – Who is new to your office? Who is leaving?
- Personnel Spotlight – Who is shining in your office this month? Brag on them here!
- Resource Spotlight – Do you have a new tool that would be useful to other advisors?
- Explanations – Changes in your department or curriculum that should be communicated.
- Bits & Pieces (Misc.) – Something new and creative that hasn’t been shared before!
Spring 2022 Advising Oracle Dates/Deadlines:
February 18
Deadline to submit: 2/25
March 18
Deadline to submit: 3/25
April 22
Deadline to submit: 4/29
May 6- Last call edition with updates about last-minute classes only.
Deadline to submit: 4/29
Personnel Roundup
MFECOE welcomes Drew Sanford
New Additions/ Farewells from Honors College
The Honors College advising team said farewell last month to advisors Michele Johnson and Apollonia (AJ) Johnson. At the same time, we welcomed Antanay Goode to our team.
Antanay, a proud UGA FACS alumna, is an Athens native. She is a big Disney fan and enjoyed participating in the Disney College Program while she was a student at UGA. Before returning to UGA, Antanay worked as a financial aid student planner, and we welcome her skills to the UGA advising community and the Honors advising team!
Events
Save the Dates for Spring 2022 Lunch & Learn Sessions
Meeting ID: 789 936 8359
For more information, please contact Kathy Bolt at kabolt@uga.edu.
Advisor Spotlight
MFECOE: Debbie Hargrave promoted to Senior Academic Advisor
Congratulations Debbie Hargrave! Debbie was promoted to Senior Academic Advisor within the Mary Frances Early College of Education in December 2021. Debbie is a UGA Alumnae and has been an Academic Advisor in the college for over three years. Debbie works with students in the Science Education and Elementary Education Majors. Debbie is passionate about developing relationships and guiding students through their academic journey. We are grateful for all of Debbie’s hard work and dedication. Debbie is also a devoted DAWGS Fan! GO DAWGS!!!
Resources Spotlight
Application for professional development funding will remain open until FY 22 funds are fully allocated
Those who apply for funding will receive decisions on a rolling basis.
NOTE: In addition to new applicants, we will also consider applicants who have already received CAF funding this academic year for second-round requests. J More detailed information on the application process is included on our website, linked below:
Central Advising Support Funding Application
If after reviewing the application you have any additional questions, please send those to advising@uga.edu.
Advising Suggestion Box
Our rolling online “suggestions box” is intended to capture concerns, questions, and/or suggestions related to advising at UGA (both support for advisors and service to students). There is an option for your comments to remain anonymous, if you wish, or you can include your contact information for questions or other follow-up. Link below.
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Website: advising.uga.edu