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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: The 2026 Symposium will take place in September 2026. More information will be shared as we ramp up planning for next year.
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 tentatively follows the schedule below:
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.
Thank you to all presenters and attendees for making our 2nd Annual Idaho State Advising Symposium an amazing event!
The RSVP window for the 2026 Advising Symposium will take place in August 2026.
For more information regarding the symposium, feel free to contact Tiffany Sorensen at tiffanysorensen@isu.edu.