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The Idaho State Advising Symposium aims to create a collaborative environment with regional colleges and universities for sharing effective strategies and fostering professional growth. This professional development event is tailored for academic advisors, faculty advisors, and anyone else who interacts with and supports students. Attendees will participate in discussions based on best practices, explore new advising strategies, and strengthen collaboration to enhance student success.
Date: September 12, 2025
Time: 8am - 4pm
Location: Pond Student Union Building (1065 Cesar Chavez Ave, Pocatello, ID 83209)
Parking is recommended near the Pond Student Union Building. Attendees can view the Campus Map for assistance finding this parking lot.
We are excited for you to join us for a day filled with professional development opportunities. Plans are being developed to host a social networking the evening before for those interested.
The Advising Symposium will follow the schedule below on September 12, 2025:
8:00 – 8:30 AM: Check-in, Coffee & Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 AM: Welcome, Purpose, Agenda Overview
9:00 – 9:50 AM: Choice Session #1
10:00 – 10:50 AM: Choice Session #2
11:00 – 11:50 AM: Choice Session #3
12:00 – 12:50 PM: Lunch and Networking
1:00 – 1:50 PM: Choice Session #4
2:00 – 2:50 PM: Choice Session #5
3:00 – 3:30 PM: Raffle, Prizes, Closing Remarks & Thank You
Sessions will include time for discussion and Q&A. To view more information about the specific session presentations, you can view the Advising Symposium Agenda and Session Descriptions.
The deadline to submit your RSVP for the Advising Symposium is Friday, August 22, 2025.
We were able to coordinate reservation blocks at the following hotels with discounted rates for the Advising Symposium:
Courtyard by Marriott Pocatello
290 Vista Dr.
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 425-7750
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pocatello
200 Via Venitio
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 478-9800
For more information regarding the symposium, feel free to contact Tiffany Sorensen at tiffanysorensen@isu.edu.