Mentoring & Advising Workshops

 

Pitt ACT Competency Series 

Have you taken advantage of the Pitt ACT Program: Advising and Mentoring Foundations Training? This online program provides standard resources for all advisors and mentors across the University. At Pitt, we are committed to helping advisors and mentors build networks, grow in the profession, refine skills, and advance professional development. 

This semester, we will continue the Pitt ACT Competency Series that was launched in Fall 2021. The Pitt ACT modules were developed based on competency areas identified by the Workgroup on Advising Training and on the NACADA core competency model.

We are now offering a workshop series that aligns with the competencies where you can learn more about a specific topic and gather with fellow advisors and mentors in discussion. You do not have to be enrolled in the program to take advantage of the workshops. 

Pitt ACT Competencies:  

  • One: Advising at Pitt
  • Two: University Policy and Procedures 
  • Three: Academic Programs and Requirements 
  • Four: Technology for Student Success 
  • Five: Campus Resources 
  • Six: Advising Profession and Practice 

Spring 2024 Mentoring and Advising Workshop Offerings

  
Navigating Difficult and Complex Situations with Students
January 30, 2024 at 12 p.m.
Pitt Act Competency Five: Campus Resources

Abstract: What do you do if you have a concern about a student? If a student discloses that they are struggling academically, socially, or emotionally, do you know how to get them connected to support? What if a student's behavior is raising red flags and your concern is one of safety for your yourself or others? Please join us for this workshop in which the Interim Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Dr. Carla Panzella, and Student Affairs staff walk us through reporting mechanisms and share best practices for supporting students. We will close with a few case studies and practice navigating these complex situations together.

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Exploring the Wellness and Resilience Course
February 7, 2024 at 1 p.m.
Pitt Act Competency Five: Campus Resources

Abstract: This workshop will provide an overview of the Wellness and Resilience course while also giving participants an opportunity to engage directly with the course content.  Wellness and Resilience teaches students skills for having resilience in the face of commonly experienced stressors and difficulties.  This course provides students with a personalized set of strategies and skills for self-care while helping them optimize their academic and social experiences while at Pitt and beyond.  The course also explores advanced psychotherapy techniques; positive habits like mindfulness, strategies for reducing stress and other uncomfortable emotions, coping skills, and relationship skills.  Participants will have an opportunity to practice skills taught in this course including mindfulness, gratitude, and other self-care strategies.

Presenters: Ahmed Ghuman and Cassandra Long

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Documentation in Pathways
March 26, 2024 at 1 p.m.

Pitt Act Competency Four: Technology for Student Success

Abstract: The Pathways platform provides several ways for advisors and mentors to document student interactions.  Maintaining records of student interactions are important for several reasons (institutional memory, personalizing the advising experience, enhanced collaboration) but advisors and mentors often struggle with what to include in a student record.  This session will consider some best practices in writing reports and notes in Pathways and review guidelines, including standards all users have to follow.  Last, we will review how to document and make referrals for sensitive situations in Pathways. 

Presenters: Michael Brubaker

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Strategies to Help Students Become Effective Learners
April 16, 2024 at 1 p.m.
Pitt Act Competency Six: Advising Profession and Practice

Abstract: This session provides an overview of the theory and approach behind metacognition, and tangible strategies to improve learning. It will offer specific resources to share with students and effective methods for studying effectively. It will also touch on what it means to have a growth mindset and how mindset and specific study strategies can evolve success in school and beyond.

Presenters: Jennifer Cooper

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