Academic Advising Academy

In fall 2017, Virginia Tech launched the Academic Advising Academy (AAA), formerly known as the Academic Advising Institute (AAI). It is the very first university-wide academic advisor training program. This program is designed to assist academic advisors at all levels (new and seasoned; professional and faculty) enhance their advising skills, while also encouraging them to recognize the importance of advising concepts, content and relational skills needed within the advising relationship. This experience provides academic advisors with the information, tools, and resources to be able to conduct meaningful and relevant academic advising interactions with students in order to facilitate student success and transition to the university.

As part of the academy, all participants will complete core requirements and must be able to attend all meetings.  Participants will also complete two elective opportunities of their choice in consultation with academy leaders as well as complete assignments such as but not limited to discussions, short essays and reflections.  You will receive a certificate of completion upon completion of the program and notification sent to your immediate supervisor to join for the final project presentations.

Spring 2025 Academic Advising Academy Schedule

Meeting 1: Introduction to the Academy and overview of structure 
Tuesday, January 7
9:00-10:00AM
Virtual

Meeting 2: Advising as Coaching
Tuesday, February 4
10:00AM-12:00PM
Guest: Christina Fabry, Director of Student Success Center

Meeting 3: Advising Theories and Philosophies
Tuesday, February 25
10:00AM-12:00PM
Guest: Lauren Thomas, Director of Academic Advising Initiatives & Interim Associate Vice Provost for Student Success

Meeting 4: Advising Technology
Friday, March 21
10:00AM-12:00PM
Guest: Heather Whedbee, Assistant Director of Advising Technology

Meeting 5: Final Projects
Tuesday, April 8
10:00AM-12:30PM

All Meetings will be held in-person unless otherwise indicated.