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Current Academic Advising News

Saving Students Thousands with Open Access Textbook
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Campus News | January 12, 2022

Liberal Arts faculty tackle affordability of course materials in first-year seminars as campus begins incorporating more open access resources.

Top Tier Academic Advising Helps Students Stay the Course
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People | July 29, 2021

Tricia McCrory leads the charge for student access to academic advising and earns UNLV’s most prestigious award.

You're Selected for Financial Aid Verification. Now What?
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Campus News | April 6, 2021

Step 1: Don't panic. Step 2: Read these tips to complete verification.

College Isn’t Expensive Torture! Any questions?
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Campus News | February 4, 2021

UNLV instructor uses the power of inquiry to help freshmen find their majors.

Learn the Best Ways to Learn Remotely
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Campus News | August 24, 2020

Office of Online Education offers tips to ensure student success, from tech to study habits, while engaging in remote education.

6 Parking Tips to Navigate the Crowds as Spring Semester Begins at UNLV
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Business and Community | January 17, 2020

The start of a new semester is the busiest time for parking at UNLV, but following a few simple tips can help everyone get on and off campus safely and efficiently.

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Recent Academic Advising Accomplishments

Maria Aladjova and Lae Morales
March 25, 2022
Maria Aladjova (School of Health Sciences Advising Center) and Lae Morales (College of Sciences Advising Center) recently served on a panel of academic advisors at the 2022 Region 9 NACADA Conference in Orange, California. They shared their successes and challenges that could be used in the planning process of designing future training activities…
Elizabeth Johnson and Sheetal Survase
March 24, 2022
Elizabeth Johnson and Sheetal Survase (both Academic Success Center Advising Center) recently presented at the 2022 Region 9 NACADA Conference in Orange, California. Their presentation was titled "Coping During COVID-19: Examining Advising Effectiveness in Relation to an Advisor's Work Conditions." They shared their insights on ways to strengthen…
Jacquee De Jesus
March 23, 2022
Jacquee De Jesus (Academic Success Center Advising Center) recently presented at the 2022 Region 9 NACADA Conference in Orange, California. Her presentation was titled "The IROH Approach to Academic Advising: Providing Mentorship and Guidance." She and her co-presenter, Derek Furukawa from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, shared how the IROH (…
Tiffany Schmier and Nicole Stella
March 22, 2022
Tiffany Schmier (Academic Success Center Advising Center) and Nicole Stella (Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education) recently presented at the 2022 Region 9 NACADA Conference in Orange, California. Their presentation was titled "Identity Theory 101: Using Identity Theory to Support Students." They provided an overview of pertinent…
Le Quanda Cole
January 4, 2022
Le Quanda Cole (Student Success) was selected as one of five National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) Transfer Champions in the nation—Rising Star Award Winners for 2022. Cole is the the UNLV/CSN Transfer Program director. NISTS recognizes exemplary transfer advocates who are influencing policies, practices, and programs to…
Qingmin Shi, John Crooker, Christina Drum, and Brent Drake
September 30, 2021
Qingmin Shi, John Crooker, Christina Drum, and Brent Drake (all Decision Support) authored a paper that has been named a Charles F. Elton Best Paper by the Association for Institutional Research. The paper, titled "Investigation of the Effect of First-Year Seminars on Student Success," was presented at the 2019 AIR Forum and will be published in…
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