Training and Development Programs

The goal of the K-State Academic Advisor Training (KAAT) program is to provide academic advisors with the knowledge, skills, abilities, and encouragement to do their work in support of areas outlined in the K-State advising mission, vision, and expectations.

The overarching KAAT program consists of a variety of individual training and development programs offered in various formats including workshops, seminars, online modules, and more. Some components are required for an academic advisor to complete within their first year and will be recorded in K-State's HRIS system, while others are optional.

The expectation of K-State leadership is that academic advisors lean into the optional resources and events to support professional growth and ultimately offer a positive, knowledgeable, and consistent advising experience for K-State students.

 

College/ Department
The supervisor or advising lead trains new advisors on college/department-specific information.
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Onboarding Workshop
A one-hour high-level introduction to K-State advising within an advisor's first week.
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ADV 101 New KAAT Canvas Course
An asynchronous virtual course with informative modules for new advisors.
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ADV 102 New KAAT Class Series
A two-semester class meeting twice monthly to enhance knowledge in foundational areas of advising; participants are matched with mentors.
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ADV 201 Professional KAAT Canvas Course
An asynchronous virtual course with modules focusing on in-depth topics for continuing advisors.
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ADV 202 Professional KAAT Class Series
A two-semester class meeting twice monthly to expand on in-depth topics of advising; participants are matched with mentees.
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ADV 301 Mastery KAAT Canvas Course
An asynchronous virtual course with project-style componets for seasoned advisors.
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Advisor Forum
Monthly meetings for important updates from campus partners and open discussion on advising strengths and challenges.
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Advising Institutes
A bi-annual event with advisor presentations and keynote speakers providing a platform for engagement with cross-campus peers.
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Contact

If you have questions about training and professional development for academic advisors, please contact Ashley Blake, Advisor Training Administrator for Academic and Career Engagement.

 

Academic and Career Engagement

102 Holton Hall
1101 Mid-Campus Dr. North
Manhattan, KS 66506

785-532-6492

studentsuccess@k-state.edu