University of Wisconsin–Madison
  • New Staff Welcome Session

    Ingraham Hall

    This small group, discussion-based meeting is for new staff in advising, career services, and learning support. In a welcome session, you will have the opportunity to: Build connections with other professionals new in their roles Learn about the history and structure of the Office of Academic & Career Success Recognize available tools and resources Explore …

  • Campus Resources and Referrals

    Memorial Union

    Campus Resources & Referrals is a series of events that provide community building and professional development for new staff, focused on holistic student support and well-being. Anyone who considers themselves a new(ish) advisor, career services, or learning support staff is very encouraged to join. Participants will engage with each other, connect with key UW-Madison resources, and …

  • Supervisor Community of Practice

    Union South 1308 W Dayton Street, Madison, WI, United States

    Description:  The Office of Academic & Career Success facilitates a monthly supervisor’s community of practice for advising, career services, and learning support staff. Participants are encouraged, but not required to attend as many sessions as possible. Is this event part of a series? Yes Hosted by: The Office of Academic & Career Success Register for …

  • ANS 101

    This orientation session is for new users of the university's shared Advisor Notes System (ANS). This session provides an introduction to the system, a live demonstration including navigation and record entry, and guidelines for use of the system focusing on writing and interpreting advising notes. This 1 hour and 15 minute session is required for …

  • Information Science Careers in Law & Beyond: Advising Students with Intersectional Interests

    Virtual

    Information Science is one of the newest majors on campus. This interdisciplinary major and its emphasis on technology prepares students for a variety of fields, such as careers in law. During this presentation, learn how information science can be a great fit for a student with an interest in the human side of technology. We …

  • New Staff Gathering: End of Year Picnic Social at Picnic Point!

    Picnic Point

    Join fellow new and new-ish staff members for a picnic lunch at Picnic Point! Please bring lunch and join us on a walk to Picnic Point to eat together. Small cookies and bags of chips will be provided. When: Monday, May 13 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Where: Picnic Point, Fire Circle #2 (https://lakeshorepreserve.wisc.edu/reserve-a-fire-circle) Maddie …

  • Helping Skills and Practice

    Memorial Union

    Helping Skills and Practice is a workshop-style series intended for newer advising, career services, and learning support staff members who would like to reflect on core skills and a variety of theories that impact and guide our work with students. The May session will focus on ways to find time to think strategically and prioritize …

  • Spring Celebration & Awards Ceremony

    Union South 1308 W Dayton Street, Madison, WI, United States

    Join your colleagues and the Office of Academic & Career Success for the Spring Celebration & Awards Ceremony for the Advising, Career Services & Learning Support communities! Enjoy a meal together and gather to celebrate those receiving an Advising, Career Services, and Learning Support Award. Register here! Unable to attend in person or didn’t have …

  • ANS 101

    This orientation session is for new users of the university's shared Advisor Notes System (ANS). This session provides an introduction to the system, a live demonstration including navigation and record entry, and guidelines for use of the system focusing on writing and interpreting advising notes. This 1 hour and 15 minute session is required for …

  • Supervisor Community of Practice

    Memorial Union

    The Office of Academic & Career Success facilitates a monthly Supervisor’s Community of Practice for advising, career services, and learning support staff. Communities of Practice provide space for colleagues who share common challenges and opportunities to collaborate to deepen their understanding and build skills through ongoing learning and knowledge sharing. If you’d like to join …

  • ANS 101

    This orientation session is for new users of the university’s shared Advisor Notes System (ANS). This session provides an introduction to the system, a live demonstration including navigation and record entry, and guidelines for use of the system focusing on writing and interpreting advising notes. This 1 hour and 15 minute session is required for …

  • OACS Wellness Event Series: Terrace Time

    Memorial Union

    Join the OACS Wellness Subcommittee and your fellow colleagues to soak up the beautiful atmosphere and enjoy some ice cream, snacks, coffee, and drinks. Guest cards worth $12.00 will be provided to the first 50 attendees on a first come, first serve basis. Feel free to come and go as your schedule permits! When: Thursday, …