Plugged into Advising

Plugged into Advising sessions provide updates to the broader advising community about campus initiatives that may impact our advising work with students. All sessions are virtual to allow for open access and recordings are posted for those that are unable to attend.

Fall 2025 Advising Kick-Off

• Date: Monday, August 11
• Time: 10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. EST
• Virtual: via Zoom

Kicking off the Fall semester with updates from Academic Advising Initiatives, the Colleges, Registrar’s Office, and the Advising Network

Presentation Recording
Presentation Slides (PDF)

Documenting Interactions in Navigate

• Date: Tuesday, September 9
• Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST
• Virtual: via Zoom

This session will explore strategies and considerations for documenting student interactions including appointment summaries, texting, and emails. We’ll highlight tools in Navigate and share guidance to support consistent and effective advising practices.

A Compassionate Response to Crisis

• Date: Wednesday, September 24
• Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m. EST
• Virtual: via Zoom

Every crisis situation presents its own unique challenges. In this session, we will explore how we can support individuals through the use of de-escalation techniques, listening skills, and access to 24/7 resources, while maintaining a lens of compassion for them and ourselves. This training  with Hokie Wellness will focus specifically on situations that advisors are likely to face.

Archived Sessions