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The Idaho State Advising Symposium aims to create a collaborative environment with regional colleges and universities for sharing effective strategies and fostering professional growth. This professional development event is tailored for academic advisors, faculty advisors, and anyone else who interacts with and supports students. Attendees will participate in discussions based on best practices, explore new advising strategies, and strengthen collaboration to enhance student success.
Date: September 12, 2025
Time: 8am - 4pm
Location: Pond Student Union Building (1065 Cesar Chavez Ave, Pocatello, ID 83209)
We are excited for you to join us for a day filled with professional development opportunities. Plans are being developed to host a social networking the evening before for those interested.
The Advising Symposium will follow the schedule below on September 12, 2025:
8:00 – 8:30 AM: Check-in, Coffee & Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 AM: Welcome, Purpose, Agenda Overview
9:00 – 9:50 AM: Choice Session #1
10:00 – 10:50 AM: Choice Session #2
11:00 – 11:50 AM: Choice Session #3
12:00 – 12:50 PM: Lunch and Networking
1:00 – 1:50 PM: Choice Session #4
2:00 – 2:50 PM: Choice Session #5
3:00 – 3:30 PM: Raffle, Prizes, Closing Remarks & Thank You
Sessions will include time for discussion and Q&A. To view more information about the specific session presentations, you can view the event schedule here.
The RSVP Link will be available August 18th, and the deadline to submit your RSVP for the Advising Symposium is Friday, August 22, 2025.
Information for hotel and parking will be provided to attendees from other institutions.
For more information regarding the symposium, feel free to contact Tiffany Sorensen at tiffanysorensen@isu.edu.