"A little simplification would be the first step toward rational living." ~Eleanor Roosevelt
I have been an academic advisor in The Department of Psychology at Utah State University ever since my advisor asked me to come work for her many years ago. A plaque still hangs in my office that outlines several points of my own advising code.
Professional Experience: Awards
(2017 NACADA Region 10 Conference, Phoenix, AZ)
Co-presenters: Mykel Beorchia, Laura Holley, Ben Elwood, Heather Humphreys
Co-presenter: Beca Boman
- Students are the most important people on the campus.
- Students are the purpose and focus of our work.
- Students are the core of our business.
- Students are flesh and blood human beings with feelings and emotions like our own.
- Students are deserving of the finest advising and teaching we can offer.
- Students are the lifeblood of this and every university.
Professional Experience: Awards
- 2011 Professional Advisor of the Year: Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
- 2010, 2011, 2014 Finalist--Professional Advisor of the Year: Utah State University
- 2011 Certificate for Exemplary Online Course
- Work with students in person, via email, or by phone to understand requirements and progress toward graduation in an efficient manner
- Administer Psychology major, minor, Interdisciplinary Studies, and General Studies requirements for on campus, online, and distance education students in The Department of Psychology
- Administer Appointment Manager program for all EEJ College of Education and Human Services Advisors/Staff including training, setup, & upkeep of accounts and programs
- Maintain student records
- Conduct and compile psychology undergraduate survey
- Facilitate departmental awards and awards celebration
- Oversee peer advisor and Graduate Assistant
- Administer and manage Major Field Testing and compilation of results
- Complete additional training as needed
- Participate in University and College activities catering to prospective students and to those presently enrolled: A-Day, Day on the quad, Recruiting Trips, Career Fairs, SOAR, and so forth
- Attend and assist with college graduation ceremony
- Update psychology department web site
- National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) National and Regional Conferences
- Utah Advising and Orientation Association Conferences (UAOA)
- Utah State University Advising Conferences
- National Academic Advising Assocition (NACADA)
- Utah Advising Orientation Assocition (UAOA)
- PSI CHI National Honor Society in Psychology (PSI CHI) - student affiliate
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Member of (CERT) Community Emergency Response Team - USU
- Master's level courses in:
- Learning Theory
- Instructional Design Process
- Research & Evaluation in Instructional Technology
- Graphic Production (Photoshop: Basic and Advanced)
- Internet Development
- Computer Applications in Instructional Training
- Mobile Technologies
- Haderlie, T.M., Chauhan, A., Lewis, W. & Litts, B. (Abstract Accepted 2017). The Graduation Game: Leveraging Mobile Technologies to Reimagine Academic Advising in Higher Education. Handbook of Mobile Teaching and Learning.
- Students in Free Fall: Using Appreciative Advising to Help Students Rise
(2017 NACADA Region 10 Conference, Phoenix, AZ)
Co-presenters: Mykel Beorchia, Laura Holley, Ben Elwood, Heather Humphreys
- Effective Use of E-mail to Serve Students and Save You Time
Co-presenter: Beca Boman