AaSK Conference 2017: Transitions
November 16 & 17, 2017
Saskatoon, SK | Radisson Hotel
The theme for the 2017 conference was transitions. Students and the student experience are the primary focus of our work as academic advisors. Whether it’s helping students to navigate the transition to post-secondary education, assisting students to understand and meet the expectations of the academic program they have chosen, identifying resources to help them overcome the challenges they encounter along the way or cheering them on as they achieve success, our jobs are multi-faceted and demanding! Join us as we come together to strategize, support, challenge and learn from one another and renew our commitment to student success.
Keynote Address: Transitions
Presenter: Dr. Vicki Squires
University of Saskatchewan
Through an Indigenous Student Lens 
Presenters: Jason Bird, Lisa Bighead & Todd Itcush
First Nations University of Canada
Attention-Transition Ahead
Presenter: Sheryl Prouse
University of Saskatchewan
Feedback Triggers: What is Preventing your Students’ from Receiving your Advising Message?
Feedback Triggers Session Handout
Presenter: Shannon Floer
University of Saskatchewan
Understanding ESL Students
Presenter: Lynn Bytyqi
University of Saskatchewan Language Centre
Study Abroad as Transformative Education – The Role Advising Plays
Presenter: Alexandria Werenka
University of Saskatchewan
Advising like a Jedi: Using The(ory) “Force”!
Presenter: Blair JP Pisio
University of Saskatchewan
From Appreciative Inquiry to Appreciative Advising: Putting Theory to Practice
Erin DeLathouwer
University of Saskatchewan
For more information, email erin.delathouwer@usask.ca or call (306) 966-5669.