Bridging the Gap in Advising through Faculty, Peer, and Ambassador Roles - Adventures in Advising

In Ep. 119, guest host, Matt Plescia interviews Dr. Peter Howe, Associate Dean for Academics at Utah State University"s Quinney College of Natural Resources, discusses his journey from Yale to USU, focusing on climate change perceptions and environmental risks. He emphasizes the importance of geography, GIS, and the role of faculty advisors in student success. Dr. Howe highlights the decentralized advising model at USU, which fosters personal connections with students. He also discusses the challenges of balancing administrative, teaching, and research roles, and the importance of faculty development and peer advisors in enhancing student experiences and recruitment efforts. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform! The X, Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcast Also, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel! You can find Matt on Linkedin.