MUM: Beyond Transactional Advising August 17, 2012 Steve Langerud
Vision To develop every student’s total creative potential through Maharishi’s Consciousness-Based education, thereby raising every nation to invincibility and creating peace and prosperity for our world family. Founding Goals To develop the full potential of the individual To realize the highest ideal of education To improve governmental achievements To solve the age-old problem of crime and all behavior that brings unhappiness to our world family To bring fulfillment to the economic aspirations of individuals and society To maximize the intelligent use of the environment To achieve the spiritual goals of humanity in this generation
Academic departments Advisors Peers Alumni Community
When did you know that you would teach?Where were you?Who was there?What happened after you decided?How did you feel?Who did you tell first?
“How will I become what I am supposed to be when no one will listen to who I am?”
Transaction Transformation
ADVISINGCOUNSELING
CHANGETRANSITION
AnxietyFear PressureExpectations Identity
We love to give adviceMove beyond the presenting issueLook at the whole personSpend a little more timeListen beyond their words
Orienting Comments Humor Authenticity Active Listening
Orienting comments We are afraid of the unknown Define the relationship and what they can expect from you Laugh Humor is the great equalizer Laughter makes things OK for students Be yourself The want to know you Knowledge builds trust Active listening Look at them, turn your body toward them, smile, nod Restate what they say
How can I help you today? Listen What are you thinking about? Tell me more. What is the best thing I can do to help you today?
Don’t make it up! Know when to say, “I don’t know.” Learn to say, “I know where to find it.” Call someone for help – know your campus resources
My advisor listened to meMy advisor spoke to me, not down to meMy advisor treated me with respect by taking me seriouslyMy advisor was my advocateMy advisor moved me to action
Skills Issues People Colleagues Who You Serve Environment Ten Second Statement Who CONTROL How Plan
People Programs Other
YOU Start Stop Continue MUM Start Stop Continue