The focus of this stage of training is to create a foundation of knowledge and skills in each of the five areas that allows academic, and career advisors and counselors, to begin work with a sufficient foundation of knowledge and skill in advising students. This New Advisor Orientation will consist of up to two weeks of training wherein new advisors and counselors spend the morning in training sessions with an advisor trainer and the afternoon in their departments shadowing, observing, and applying what they have learned. The training will include a conceptual overview of advising in general and at UVSC, training in the use of Banner and other technological resources, information regarding basic policies, procedures, and resources, and development of relational advising skills. Throughout the process, the personal aspect will also be addressed through discussion of what it means to be an advisor and why it is valuable to be an advisor. In addition, the personal values that contribute to successful advising of students will be explored and discussed.  The training begins on the first day of employment and the morning training sessions occur in a classroom/computer lab using lecture, discussion, and hands-on computer exercises.

To access  the Advisor Training Blackboard Vista  based training (ACADTRAIN), you will need your UV ID, Password and then login  to UVLINK (note there is a direct link to Blackboard Vista on the Login page if UVLINK is not working).  For new employees, you will have to contact Advisor Training in order to get access.