Afternoon Chat Series Spring 2022
Date: Monday, January 31, 2022
Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual Only and will be recorded
Presenter: Megan Coulter, Assistant Registrar
Presentation (Video)
Slides (PDF) - This file is a rough outline of the presentation with screenshots to use in conjunction with the recording
This session provided an overview of College Scheduler and the purpose of this newer software. Current use of College Scheduler by students, and how this system works with the HokieSpa registration system was also covered.
Date: Thursday, February 10, 2022
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Location: In-person Only and will not be recorded; Newman Library, Multipurpose Room
Presenter: Captain Jamie McGrath
Slides (PDF)
In addition to the normal academic demands of college students, cadet have academic requirements levied on them by the Corps of Cadets and their ROTC or VPI courses. These additional requirements, coupled with a unique Corps lexicon can lead to confusion in determining the course requirements for cadets. This session will lay out the Corps academic requirements, break down the differences between the Corps and ROTCs, and provide background on how being in the Corps/ROTC impacts a student's view on course work and graduation planning.
Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Time: 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Location: In-person Only and will not be recorded; Newman Library, Multipurpose Room
Presenter: Christina Fabrey, Director of Student Success Center
Slides (PDF)
The college environment requires that students learn to be autonomous, flexible, and critical in their thinking, yet we know that many of our advisees need support in how to develop these important skills. By implementing a coaching mindset, advisors can encourage students to set their own academic goals, develop strategies to meet them and reflect on their academic performance. This session will introduce academic coaching into the framework of developmental advising, review the concept of a coach approach to advising, and share strategies to empower self-reliance and foster life-long learners.
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual Only and will be recorded
Presenter: Kas Church, Campus Community Engagement Coordinator
Presentation (Video)
The Market of Virginia Tech is a food access program for Hokies experiencing food insecurity. The Market of VT functions as a “free grocery store,” providing produce, proteins, and pantry staples to participants on a weekly basis. This session will provide information about this new program and offer ways that academic advisors can refer students experiencing food insecurity to appropriate campus and community resources.