OPEN SESSIONS for learning more about iAdvise

Help for Instructors and Advisors to use iAdvise most effectively

We host multiple opportunities for users to learn more about iAdvise. All locations are online with Zoom. (If another platform, e.g., WebEx, is required please email iadvise [at] uic.edu.)

https://go.uic.edu/iadviseopenhoursonlinevisit

Open Hours are great for dropping in to get a quick question answered or ask about a particular functional element; we recommend scheduling a two-hour block for new staff to get an overview of the system (as a supplement to departmental training).

Open Hours are two hours per week [or three during peak times] during the semester, and one hour per week over the summer).

DayDateTime Notes
MondayMarch 3noon - 1pm(note time updated)
Open Discussion of "Your Course Recommendations" To-Do
ThursdayMarch 6noon - 1pmOpen Discussion of "Your Course Recommendations" To-Do
WednesdayMarch 12noon - 1pm(note time change)
ThursdayMarch 1311am - noon
MondayMarch 179 - 10am(note time updated)
WednesdayMarch 191 - 2pm
TuesdayApril 12 - 3pm
ThursdayApril 32 - 3pm
WednesdayApril 911am - noon
FridayApril 1111am - noon
MondayApril 1411am - noon
WednesdayApril 1611am - noon
MondayApril 214 - 5pm
ThursdayApril 249:30 - 10:30am
TuesdayApril 2910 - 11am
ThursdayMay 12 - 3pm(note time change)
MondayMay 52 - 3pm(note time change)
ThursdayMay 81 - 2pm

Deeper Dives were the precursors to the current, more expansive PAVE the Way sessions, that presented opportunities for faculty and staff users to come together to have conversations about how to best use iAdvise. PAVE the Ways are not designed as lectures or trainings (and not limited to iAdvise topics), but rather as places for users to get their questions answered from other users and ADSS staff. Users are invited to bring iAdvise questions to PAVE the Way sessions to have interactive discussions of aspects of the system where they have questions.

Interested in a previous Deeper Dive? Previous years’ topics are below:

  • What’s the Workflow When There’s No Workflow?
  • Communicating through iAdvise
  • What Does a Student See?
  • Innovation Preview: My Watch List
  • Tips to “Protect Your Peace”
  • New Student Advising Workflows
  • Reviewing Roles and Relationships
  • Early Alerts [Part of Winter Advisor Week]
  • Non-Cognitive Assets Profiles
  • Effective Filters
  • Early Alerts Best Practices And Reporting
  • Effective Notes

Because these sessions involve looking at live student data in iAdvise, those who wish to attend will need to have completed FERPA training at https://ferpa.uic.edu. If you miss a Deeper Dive but want to view the recording, you will need to email iadvise [at] uic.edu.

We encourage users’ curiosity to leverage iAdvise to improve student success. Bring your questions, even if they are quick, or if you feel you should already know the answers, to us. We’re happy to help!

If there isn’t a convenient time or method listed, additional opportunities are available by appointment. Email iadvise [at] uic.edu to arrange opportunities. Get in touch through email or Teams! No previously scheduled time needed. If we’re available, we’ll help right away! (And if we’re not, we’ll try to find a convenient time ASAP.)

Remember, if you need help from our iAdvise Helpdesk for technical issues, please email iadvisehelp [at] uic.edu.