Valencia College 2017 NACADA National Conference St. Louis, MO Establishing a Personal Connection with Students through Faculty Advising Valencia College 2017 NACADA National Conference St. Louis, MO

Presentation Agenda Overview of Valencia College Student Population Quality Enhancement Plan Research and Results Panel Discussion Questions and Answers from the Audience Recommendations for Implementation of Faculty Advising

Valencia College Students served exceeds 74,000 7 campuses in Central Florida New Student Experience The New Student Experience Course has enrolled 37,790 since Fall 2014 Onsite, online, and hybrid modalities

Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) “Faculty Advisor” at Valencia College Valencia’s definition of faculty advisor Role of faculty advisor PERSONAL CONNECTION: One of our 6Ps Personal Connection Preparation Pathway Plan Place Purpose 37,790 students enrolled NSE since Fall 2014 6,713 in Spring 2017; available as a onsite, online, or hybrid course; available in flex formats for 16 and 12 week options.

Research and Results NSE Faculty Interviews NSE Faculty Observations College Leadership Interviews NSE Student Survey

Panel Introduction NSE Faculty Advisors Mia Pierre Katie Booker Jenny Lee Terry Rafter-Carles Heather Ramsier Jennifer Tomlinson How do you make a personal connection with your students?

Questions and Answers from the Audience

Information to Consider for Implementation of Faculty Advising College administrators and stakeholders must buy in. How will faculty advising work at the institution? What are the reasons why faculty advising should be implemented at the college? College administrators should take into consideration the change in the faculty role. Must ensure the college is prepared for this role of faculty advising in terms of resources. (Pierre M., 2017)

For additional questions Dr. Mia Pierre mpierre23@valenciacollege.edu