Team Advising

A team of nine women stand outside Allen Hall on the University of Oregon campus.

The Student Success Center (“Team Advising”) provides comprehensive academic and career advising for undergraduates in the School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC) at the University of Oregon. The hybrid mission of the center is based on a premise that student development and academic goal-setting are interlinked with career development and career goals. To serve one without the other is incongruent with a holistic approach to student services. The hybrid mission allows career and academic advising topics to permeate one-on-one meetings with students, group advising sessions, class presentations, workshops and program development. Each advisor also “shepherds” an in-house internship program in collaboration with a faculty member. Guided by our school’s vision of “Ethics, Innovation, Action,” Team Advising strives to provide efficient, high quality and innovative advising services. We continually push ourselves to improve, to learn from our mistakes and to always ask, “How can we improve our services?” We look forward, we move forward and we work to do better. The impact of having a hybrid academic and career advising center in one location is a tremendous service to our students. The professional advisors seamlessly meld career development and academic advising, guiding students to see the connection between day-to-day (short-term) decisions and long-term academic and career goals.

Presentations

2023

  • Rachel Allen, Miranda Atkinson: Keynote: Parts of the Whole: Why the Sum is Greater with Holistic Student Support. (Oregon Academic Advising Association)
  • Sally Garner: #56 Advising with a Caring Curiosity (Adventures in Advising Podcast)
  • Sally Garner: Hiring in Higher Education: An Insiders Panel (Oregon Academic Advising Association Virtual Conference)
  • Emily Henkelman, Annie Reiva: Elevating the Transfer Student's Journey: Career Exploration in the Classroom (Mountain Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers)
  • Briselda Molina: Keynote – When is your Moment? to be Courageous, to Thrive! (Gender Advocacy & Inclusion Network [GAIN])
  • Briselda Molina: Workshop -Gender Equity & Professional Growth – A Perspective from a DACA Professional. (Gender Advocacy & Inclusion Network [GAIN])
  • Briselda Molina, Justine Carpenter, Dulce Castro: Building UndocuCompetency: Creating an Inclusive Community in Higher Ed – A Framework (The National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in Higher Education [NCORE])
  • Briselda Molina, Emma Bjorngard Basayne, Ixchel Verdugo. UndocuThrive: Financial Literacy for UndocuCommunities in Higher ED – A Framework in Practice (Higher Education Financial Wellness Alliance [HEFWA]) 

2022

  • Briselda Molina & Professor Lynn Stephen. Podcast: Dreamers and DACA at UO – The Duck Stops Here: University of Oregon
  • Briselda Molina: Using Storytelling to Build a Culture of Inclusivity for UndocuCommunities at your Campus. (Oregon Women in Higher Education OWHE- Regional Virtual Conference). 
  • Briselda Molina: Building UndocuCompetency in Advising through Dreamer Ally Training to Activate Change. (NACADA Annual Conference – Portland, Oregon).
  • Rachel Allen, Miranda Atkinson: The Impact of Early and Integrated Career Support for Students Who Transfer. (NACADA Annual Conference – Portland Oregon)
  • Rachel Allen: Teaching Against Burnout: Meeting Students Where They Are During A Global Pandemic. (Virtual Panelist, presented by Broadcast and Mobile Division AEJMC)

2021

  • Paolo Daniele: Student Career Readiness Through Collaboration Between HigherEd and Internship Provider (NAFSA All-Region Summit)
  • Sally Garner, Miranda Atkinson: Integrating Career and Academic Advising: Lessons from the field (NACADA Pre-Conference Week – Two-hour pre-conference workshop)

2020

  • Sally Garner, Miranda Atkinson: Integrating Career and Academic Advising: Lessons from the field (NACADA Region 8 [conference cancelled due to COVID-19] – Two-hour pre-conference workshop)
  • Sally Garner: The NACADA Emerging Leaders Program: Engaging and Inspiring Diverse NACADA Leaders (NACADA Region 8 [conference cancelled due to COVID-19])

2019

  • Stephanie Heffner, Sally Garner: Peace and Long Life (as an Academic Advisor): Using Career Development as Professional Self-Care (NACADA Region 8)
  • Sally Garner: Leadership Stories: Shaping the Future of NACADA (NACADA Region 8)
  • Paolo Daniele: Principles of Nonresident Alien Tax Compliance (NAFSA Annual Conference)

2018

  • Stephanie Heffner: Webinar: From Difficult to Developmental: Reframing Hard Conversations as Growth Opportunities (Oregon Women in Higher Education)
  • Sally Garner: Becoming the Future of Advising: Diversity in NACADA Leadership (NACADA Region 8)
  • Paolo Daniele: F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate (NAFSA Annual Conference)

2017

  • Rachel Allen, Miranda Atkinson: Exploring Student Identity and Experience: Integrating Career Development into Academic Advising (All-Campus Advising Association, NACADA Region 8)
  • Stephanie Heffner: From Difficult to Developmental: Reframing Hard Conversations as Growth Opportunities (Oregon Women in Higher Education; with Linda Alexander, Oregon State University)
  • Julia Morrill: Helping students navigate the “Sophomore Slump” (NACADA Region 8)
  • Sally Garner: Keynote: Fostering a Culture of Innovation (Oregon Academic Advising Association)
  • Sally Garner: Keynote: Integration and Collaboration: Connecting Career Exploration and Academic Advising (British Columbia Advising Symposium)
  • Paolo Daniele: explOregon: A Dynamic Social and Cultural Integration Initiative for Students (NAFSA Annual Conference)
  • Paolo Daniele: F-1 Student Advising for Beginners (NAFSA Annual Conference)
  • Paolo Daniele: Cultural Integration Initiatives for International Students (Oregon International Advising Summit)

2016

  • Rachel Allen, Jimmy Grabow: Sustainable Relationships: Strategies for Helping Students Navigate Networking Conversations (NACADA Region 8)
  • Sally Garner: #IAmAcAdv: Branding Yourself for the Job Market (NACADA Region 8)

2015

  • Rachel Allen, Jimmy Grabow: Stacking the Deck for Student Success: Strategies for Helping Students Navigate Networking Conversations (NACADA Annual Conference)
  • Miranda Atkinson: Wandering But Not Lost: Guiding graduating seniors to their career paths (NACADA Region 8)

2014

  • Rachel Allen, Miranda Atkinson, Sally Garner: Career Development: The Missing Piece in Holistic Advising (NACADA Region 8 – Two-hour pre-conference workshop)
  • Miranda Atkinson: ‘I’ve Been Afraid of Changing’: Using Motivational Interviewing Principles in Academic Advising to Promote Positive Student Change (Washington State University Advising Symposium and University of Oregon All-Campus Advising Association professional development meeting)
  • Sally Garner: Creating a Professional Development Plan for Advisors (Oregon State University “Coffee Talk” professional development meeting)

2013

  • Rachel Allen: The Accidental Career Advisor: Triage Career Advising (NACADA Region 8)
  • Miranda Atkinson: ‘I’ve Been Afraid of Changing’: Using Motivational Interviewing Principles in Academic Advising to Promote Positive Student Change (NACADA Region 8 – Two-hour pre-conference workshop)
  • Sally Garner: Charging Forward with your Charge (NACADA Region 8 – Two-hour pre-conference workshop)

2012

  • Miranda Atkinson: ‘I’ve Been Afraid of Changing’: Using Motivational Interviewing Principles in Academic Advising to Promote Positive Student Change (NACADA Region 8 and NACADA Annual Conference) *Voted Best of Region*
  • Sally Garner: #AdvTech Virtual Brown Bag – Advising Reflections & Sharing: Blogging to Support Our Profession & Student Learning Outcomes – Panel with Jason Barkmeyer (University of Utah) & Becca Schulze (University of Oregon)

2011

  • Miranda Atkinson: Reaching Out: Finding Individuality and Promise in At-Risk Students (NACADA Region 8)
  • Sally Garner: Let’s TALK: Building a campus community, one story at a time (NACADA Region 8)

2010

  • Sally Garner: Podcasts as an Advisor’s Tool: Record it once, it’s answered forever (NACADA Region 8)
  • Sally Garner: Advising Podcasts: Not just buzz, lightyears ahead (NACADA Annual Conference; with Clay Schwenn – University of Washington)

2009

  • Sally Garner: Absorbing Transfer Shock: Utilizing specialized support to counter transfer student challenges (NACADA Region 8 and NACADA Annual Conference; with Terrie Minner – University of Oregon) *Voted Best of Region*

Awards & Recognition (current team members)

  • 2022 NACADA Region 8 Excellence in Advising – New Advisor Award – Emily Henkelman
  • 2019 University of Oregon Excellent Professional Advising Award – Rachel Allen [Around the O article]
  • 2017 NACADA Outstanding Advising Administrator Award – Sally Garner [Around the O article]
  • 2017 NACADA Region 8 Excellence in Advising – Advising Administrator Award – Sally Garner
  • 2016 NACADA Region 8 Excellence in Advising – Outstanding Professional Advisor Award – Rachel Allen
  • 2014 NACADA Outstanding Advising Program – Certificate of Merit  [Award Announcement]
  • 2013 NACADA Region 8 Excellence in Advising – New Advisor Certificate of Merit – Rachel Allen
  • 2013 NACADA Emerging Leaders Program – program completion certificate – Sally Garner
  • 2013 NACADA Academic Advising Administrators’ Institute – program completion certificate – Sally Garner

Awards & Recognition (former team members)

  • 2019 NACADA Outstanding New Advisor (Primary Role) Award – Stephanie Heffner
  • 2018 University of Oregon Outstanding Employee Award – Jenny San
  • 2018 University of Oregon Officer of Administration Award – Miranda Atkinson
  • 2018 NACADA Region 8 Excellent in Advising – New Advisor Award – Julia Morrill
  • 2016 NAFSA Trainer Corps – Certificate of Merit – Paolo Daniele
  • 2016 University of Oregon Excellent Professional Advising Award – Miranda Atkinson
  • 2014 Supervision for Potential Supervisors – course completion certificate – Julia Morrill
  • 2011 NACADA New Advisor Certificate of Merit – Miranda Atkinson
  • 2011 NACADA Region 8 Excellence in Advising  – New Advisor Award – Miranda Atkinson
  • 2011 NACADA Region 8 Excellence in Advising – New Advisor Certificate of Merit – Bil Morrill
  • 2010 NACADA Region 8 Excellence in Advising – Advising Administrator Certificate of Merit – Greg Kerber

Leadership (current team members)

Rachel Allen

  • 2024-2026 NACADA Region 8 Steering Committee
  • 2019-2021 UO All-Campus Advising Association – Awards Committee
  • 2018 NACADA Region 8 Conference Co-Chair
  • 2016 NACADA Region 8 Conference Planning Committee
  • 2013-2015 UO All-Campus Advising Association – Executive Committee
  • 2012-2017 UO Freshman and Sophomore Awards Selection Committee
  • 2012-2013 UO All-Campus Advising Association – New Advisor Mentoring Committee

Sally Garner

  • 2022-2024 NACADA Finance Committee Chair
  • 2022 NACADA Annual Conference Planning Committee (Service Project Sub-Committee Co-Chair)
  • 2021-2023 NACADA AACSS Advisory Board
  • 2020-2022 NACADA Finance Committee
  • 2018-present, NACADA Academic Advising Consultants and Speakers Services (AACSS)
  • 2017-2019 NACADA Emerging Leaders Program Advisory Board
  • 2016-2018 NACADA Emerging Leaders Program (Mentor)
  • 2014-2016 NACADA Region 8 Past Region Chair
  • 2012-2014 NACADA Region 8 Chair
  • 2012-2014 NACADA Academic Advising Today Reviewer
  • 2011-2013 NACADA Emerging Leaders Program (Mentee)
  • 2009-2012 NACADA Region 8 Steering Committee

Jessica Lovell

  • UO Career Professionals Consortium 

Abby Miller

  • 2024 UO All-Campus Advising Association – Professional Development Committee

Emily Henkelman

  • 2024 UO All-Campus Advising Association – Community Building Committee
  • 2019-2023, SOJC Internal Relations Committee

Annie Reiva

  • 2024 UO All-Campus Advising Association – Awards Committee
  • 2023-2024, UO Scholastic Review Committee (SRC)