ADV 202 Professional KAAT Syllabus

K-State Academic Advisor Training

ADV 202 is a workshop-style class series designed for continuing and seasoned advisors to think critically about the student experience and enhance best practices. Learning outcomes strengthen knowledge of K-State's advising mission, vision and expectations.

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Gain best practices
Develop advising philosophy
Mentor a new advisor

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes include but are not limited to:

  • Model various advising theories and approaches.
  • Address signs of distress related to loneliness, depression, and finances.
  • Discuss how to make meaning of the college experience.
  • Identify ways to teach students skills for self-understanding and agency.
  • Review use of of data literacy in advising.
  • Embrace a personal philosophy of advising.
  • Practice mechanics of presentation and publication development.
  • Demonstrate skills to help navigate difficult conversations.
  • Carry out a positive mentor experience for new advisors.

Credit and Attendance

  • Successful completion of this class will result in HRIS credit and the Professional KAAT Certificate.
  • Successful completion entails missing no more than 1 class meeting per semester* and full participation in the professional mentoring assignment.

*If you will miss a class, please let me know ahead of time if possible. I will work with you to make sure you get the missed content.

Class Schedule

Semester 1 (Aug. - Dec. 2026)

Date and Time Location Topic
August 12, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Holton Hall 003 Welcome, class overview, ice breakers
August 26, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Holton Hall 003

Receive mentee match; review expectations and set goals
September 9, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Holton Hall 003 Develop a personal philosophy of advising
September 23, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Holton Hall 003 Recognize and address signs of distress
November 11, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Holton Hall 003 Advising theories and approaches in action
December 18, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Holton Hall 003 Mentor debrief and reflection

 

Semester 2 (Jan. - May 2027)

Date and Time Location Topic
January 27, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Holton Hall 003 Help make meaning of college experience
February 10, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Holton Hall 003 Receive mentee match; Review expectations and set goals
February 24, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Holton Hall 003 Teaching self-agency; developmental workshop
April 21, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Holton Hall 003 Data literacy in advising
May 5, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Location TBD Mechanics of presentation or publication development
May 12, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Location TBD Mentor debrief and reflection; class celebration

*Dates are subject to change. Advisors will be notified as soon as possible if changes are necessary.

Peer Mentoring
The Peer Mentoring assignment must be successfully completed in order to earn credit for the course.
  1. Advisors complete a mentor survey before class 1.
  2. Advisors are matched with a mentee and provided expectations during class 2.
  3. Advisors work with mentees to arrange 3 meetings (guidelines provided).
  4. Advisors debrief on experience in class 6.
  5. Process repeats with new mentee during 2nd semester.

Instructor

Ashley Blake, Advisor Training Administrator

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