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Advising is teaching and empowering students. 

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Advising is teaching and empowering students. 

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All students come to us with varying levels of knowledge about college, themselves and how to be successful in a college setting. They come from different backgrounds, in differing stages of cognitive development. I believe it is my job as an Advisor to teach students how to navigate the transition to college.

This work requires adaptability. I am a listener, a resource provider, a questioner, and a learner. I aspire to always provide accurate, timely information to students. I am constantly learning more about the field of advising and the generations of students in college. I work on developing my counseling techniques and my knowledge of culturally responsive academic advising. I am collaborating with campus partners such as the Career Hub, faculty, Student Financial Services, and the Learning Commons. I spend time in meetings asking students about their summers, families, interests and jobs. I brainstorm with them, challenge them, and provide advice. I congratulate them on their successes and check on them when they are in need.

This is how I become the advisor I wish to be - I continue learning, growing and caring so that I can support students in their learning and growth in a holistic, individualized and authentic way.

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"Kelsey uses her time wisely and creates documents that are useful for all of Advising. Her work on the 3-step major exploration plan, now called USM Exploration, is outstanding. The promotional piece to use in explaining the process to students is also superb." --- Helen Gorgas-Goulding, supervisor evaluation, University of Southern Maine, 2018

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- Grow and develop my knowledge on culturally responsive academic advising

Attending workshops / conference presentations pertaining to historically marginalized or underrepresented groups

Reading the USM common read ‘How to be an Antiracist’

Revamp my office to make it feel more inclusive and welcoming

- Advance my skills in counseling / advising techniques

Attending a motivational interviewing workshop

Practicing my ‘advising as teaching’ technique

- Enhance my communication with students

Engaging with book discussion about Generation Z and communication with those students

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"Thank you so much for taking the time to give me all the information I needed, answering all of my questions, and guiding me in the right path already to successfully meet the requirements for my major you were so helpful! I feel so much better knowing I have an adviser I feel comfortable coming to anytime for assistance!" --- Student email, 2018

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Advisor Selection & Development

Participated in a committee of advisors and other university partners "...to advance student learning, success, persistence, retention, and degree completion through a comprehensive, standards-based assessment process to promote excellence in academic advising" (NACADA, 2019).

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“She is a very kind, supportive advisor who seeks to establish a strong rapport and relationship with her students….she is an effective communicator, a great presenter and has strong time management skills” --- Laura Thibodeau, supervisor evaluation, Merrimack College, 2017

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Plan professional development workshops for the advising team that focus on building cultural competence, practicing advising techniques, and fostering relationships with other advisors and university faculty/staff

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Charting your Accomplishments in a Professional Portfolio

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Charting your Accomplishments in a Professional Portfolio

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Poster Presentation at NACADA Region I Conference
March 2020

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Setting the stage: Onboarding using NACADA's core competencies

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Setting the stage: Onboarding using NACADA's core competencies

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Article published in the Academic Advising Today
September 2019
Presentation at NACADA Region I Conference
March 2019

https://nacada.ksu.edu/Resources/Academic-Advising-Today/View-Articles/Setting-the-Stage-Onboarding-Using-NACADAs-Core-Competencies.aspx

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University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME

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University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME

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Academic Advisor
October 2017-Present

- Develop and implement advising strategies, activities, and workshops to holistically support students

throughout their academic careers

- Collaborate with faculty in the department of Exercise, Health and Sport Science to share best practices in advising and to learn about new updates to the department’s programs

- Advise and support students in their degree planning and major and career exploration

- Create an onboarding experience for new academic advisors based in assessment and research that highlights

and reflects NACADA’s Core Competencies

- Participate in ‘College Conversations’, meeting with admitted high school seniors at their school to talk about next steps in planning for college

- Engage in personal development through workshops and events such as ‘Safe Zone Training’, ‘Green Zone Training’, NACADA’s regional conferences & webinars, and ‘Advanced Strengths Training’

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Maximizer - People exceptionally talented in the Maximizer theme focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. They seek to transform something strong into something superb.
Achiever - People exceptionally talented in the Achiever theme work hard and possess a great deal of stamina. They take immense satisfaction in being busy and productive.
Relator - People exceptionally talented in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.
Learner - People exceptionally talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. The process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.
Harmony - People exceptionally talented in the Harmony theme look for consensus. They don't enjoy conflict; rather, they seek areas of agreement.

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Master of Education in Higher Education - Student Affairs

Capstone: A Career Advisor's Guide to Counseling Undeclared Students

Relevant Coursework: College Student Development Theory | First-Generation College Student Success | History of Higher Education | Advising & Counseling Techniques | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Higher Education | Gender in Higher Education

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Discover your major & Career interests at the University of Southern Maine

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Discover your major & Career interests at the University of Southern Maine

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Kelsey Bannon & Emma Roose
Free Press Article
September 2019

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Research best practices in working with students on probation to create a program that supports the needs of our student population. Assess the program and make recommendations for changes to leadership.

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Kelsey Bannon & Judi Brewer
Spring 2019

Created an onboarding experience for new academic advisors based in assessment, research, and NACADA's Core Competencies.

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Career Advising Fellow
August 2016-May 2017

- Advised 183 undeclared Liberal Arts & Science first-years in their major and career exploration, utilizing Strengths-Based advising techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and interest inventories such as the FOCUS2 and StrenghtsFinder assessments

- Managed Walk-in Hours in the Career Center to efficiently and effectively assist students with resumes, cover letters, job applications, and general inquiries

- Taught a career development ‘mini series’ to students in a Sophomore Engineering course to instruct them in how to communicate their career-related values, skills, and interest to potential employers

-  Engaged in individual and interdepartmental projects such as Open House, the Professional Development Retreat and the Career Fair

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University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA

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University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA

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Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Minor: French Studies
Summa Cum Laude

- Academic Excellence Award for highest GPA of all graduating hospitality seniors
- President of Eta Sigma Delta, Hospitality honors society

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January 2018

In collaboration with the Director of the Career Hub, created a ‘Discovery’ pathway for undeclared

students to support them in their self and major exploration and presented this new program to the

academic advising team.

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Develop strategies for effective communication with students and learn about techniques to use in the ‘era of instant gratification’ through articles and webinars. Plan and staff themed tabling events throughout the semesters.

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- Motivational Interviewing workshop, Stephen Andrew
February 2020

- USM Advising Book Club, 'Generation Z Goes to College'
Winter 2020

- Migration & Integration Conference, Portland Public Schools
October 2019

- Webinar: Utilizing Brain-Based Coavching in Academic Support and Advising, Eduology
October 2019

- Breaking Barriers: Equity and Inclusivity in Advising Practices, Dr. Tomarra Adams
September 2019

- Webinar: Academic Advising in an Era of Instant Gratification: The Pathway to Empowerment, NACADA
April 2019

- Micro-Aggressions Training, Mat Grinder

June 2019

- “Rain in a dry Land” film screening and refugee student panel discussion

November 2018

- Advising for Indigenous Student Success, Dr. Rebecca Sockbeson, University of Alberta

October 2018

- Advising Students on the Autism Spectrum, USM Disability Services

March 2018

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Research best practices in working with students on probation to create a program that supports the needs of
our student population. Assess the program and make recommendations for changes to leadership.