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Utah State University

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Creative Director
Utah State University
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Exploratory Advising Center Director
Utah State University

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Book Review

The Art of Choosing by Sheena Iyengar

“literary study: deconstructed”

Synopsis Amazon Link for Book Purchase

In, “The Art of Choosing,” author Sheena Iyengar https://www.amazon.com/Art-Choos-
presents a compelling and complex narrative ing-Sheena-Iyengar/dp/0446504114/ref=s-
concerning the history of choice and how people r_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489632698&sr=8-1&key-
approach the process of decision-making. The author words=the+art+of+choosing
makes the argument that our perceived ability to
choose is at times of equal value to what aspects About the Author
of our lives are actually shaped by autonomous
decisions. While the existence of “free choice” is Sheena Iyengar is a professor of both business and
inseparable from western paradigms and modernist psychology at Columbia University. The author is
worldviews, the act of choosing is shaped by human regarded as a leading expert in the study of choice
expectations and theoretical frameworks. In order to and its effects on individual and collective identity.
better understand the potential of choice, it is Before becoming a professor, Iyengar completed
necessary that we commit to scientific inquiry and an undergraduate degree program at the Wharton
open discussion on the topic so that we may construct School of Business and a doctorate program in social
meaningful choice experiences. psychology from Stanford University. The author has
been featured in many academic publication and
Where Did I Find This Book? popular national news sources.

I found this book while researching new ways of Chapter Recommended for Advisor’s Short on Time
discussing major exploration and course selection Chapter Three: “Song of Myself ”
with first-year students.
Favorite Quote
Application to Advising
“What you see determines how you interpret the
Learning how to make emotionally genuine and world, which in turn influences what you expect of
well-informed decisions represents a core principle of the world and how you expect the story of your life to
the advising profession. Advisors know from unfold.”
experience that understanding the potential
importance of choice is more nuanced than More Information
answering a set of yes or no lines of questioning.
Although the research subjects presented in the text are Authors Website
seldom in an educational context, it is easy to view the
findings of this book as they pertain to major https://sheenaiyengar.com/the-art-of-choosing/
exploration, elective registration, and professional
development. TED TALK

http://www.ted.com/talks/sheena_iyengar_on_the_art_of_choosing

NY Times Book Review

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/18/books/review/Postrel-t.html

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Book Review

Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the
World by Adam Grant

“literary study: deconstructed”

Synopsis Application to Advising

It is a popular myth that original thinkers are Learning how to introduce, defend, and revise our
fearless in their convictions, and possess a rare ideas to improve advising is of equal potential value
natural creative ability. In fact, what separates to how advisors think about their profession. By
successful non-conformists from other uninspiring reading this book, and others like it, advisors can
revolutionaries is their ability to recognize truly improve the way they inspire change by better
original ideas when they occur and anticipate understanding the opportunities for innovation as
potential pushback when deciding how best to it exists from within and outside of the established
advance the development of innovative ideas. In professional hierarchy.
Originals, author Adam Grant utilizes a diverse
collection of research and case examples to introduce About the Author
and contextualize the personal qualities, strategies,
and risk management tactics found to effectively Since the 2012 academic year, Professor Adam Grant
refute longstanding norms in favor of original has been routinely recognized as Wharton’s top-rated
thinking and groundbreaking insights. professor. An internationally celebrated author and
consultant, Grant has collaborated with a wide array
Where Did I Find This Book? of professional organizations, including: The United
Nations, Goldman Sachs, the NFL, and Disney Pixar.
I purchased this book at an airport while traveling to Originals is the author’s second book. Adam Grant
an advising conference. Having forgotten my is a contributor to the New York Times, where he is
headphones, and not wanting to pay for a featured as a returning columnist.
replacement pair, I decided to invest in a book to
make the flight more enjoyable. Not only did Adam Chapter Recommended for Advisors Short on Time
Grant prove himself as reliable in-flight company, I Chapter Two: The Art and Science of Recognizing
found myself carrying this book with me Original Ideas
throughout the trip; finishing the conclusion in my
driveway before unpacking. More Information

Amazon Link for Book Purchase Authors Website

https://www.amazon.com/Originals-How-Non- http://www.adamgrant.net/
Conformists-Move-World/dp/014312885X/ref=s-
r_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489635768&sr=8-1&keywords=- TED Talk
Originals+Adam+Grant
http://www.ted.com/talks/adam_grant_the_surprising_habits_of_origi-
Favorite Quote nal_thinkers

“Originality is not a fixed trait. It is a free choice.” Wharton University Page

https://mgmt.wharton.upenn.edu/profile/grantad/

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Advanced Notice

Upcoming Advising Opportunities

“mark your calendar”
2017-2018 Advising Conferences

Utah Advising Association Conference

Location: Logan, Utah
Calendar Dates: May 24-25, 2017
Call for Proposals: Deadline was February 3, 2017
Early Registration Deadline: April 1, 2017
Conference Web Link: http://www.utahadvising.org/

NACADA International Conference

Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Calendar Dates: July 10-13, 2017
Call for Proposals: Deadline was January 13, 2017
Early Registration Deadline: June 15, 2017
Conference Web Link: http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Events/International-Conferences/Sheffield.aspx

NACADA Annual Conference

Location: St. Louis, MO
Calendar Dates: October 11-14, 2017
Call for Proposals: Deadline was February 23, 2017
Early Registration Deadline: September 8, 2017
Conference Web Link: http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Events/Annual-Conference.aspx

Scholarships & Grants

Region 10 Travel Scholarship to attend 2017 Annual NACADA Conference

Deadline: May 31, 2017
Link to Application: http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Community/Regions/Region-10/Apply-for-Awards.aspx#Annual

NACADA Research Grants

Proposal Submission Windows:
First round of 2018 – October 1, 2017 – November 1, 2017
Second round of 2018 – February 15, 2018 – March 15, 2018

Upcoming Advising Opportunities at Utah State University

USU Advising Forum Meetings Council of Lead Academic Advisors

Next Meeting: October 6, 2017 Next Meeting: September 29, 2017

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Advisor Biographies

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

“introducing you to the
cast and crew”

USU ADVISING
BLACK & BLUE THEATRE

HUMANITIES AND
SOCIAL SCIENCE

ADVISING

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Advisor Biographies

OPENING NIGHT AUGUST 31, 1990


BLACK & BLUE THEATRE

UNDER THE DIRECTION OF TOM LILJEGREN

JOSEPH P. WARD ERIC REITHER EVELYN FUNDA MATHEW SANDERS JEANNIE THOMAS
TAMMY PROCTOR KIM HIXSON BRADFORD HALL ANTHONY PEACOCK DERRIK TOLLEFSON


PRESENT

HUMANITIES AND
SOCIAL SCIENCE

ADVISING

MUSIC AND LYRICS BY BOOK BY
CHASS ADVISING Ryan M. Braeger

CONCEIVED BY
MARY LEAVITT

WITH
SUSIE PARKINSON TOM LILJEGREN SUZANN WINN DAN MATHEWS

AMANDA ADISON JORDAN TRUEX REID YOUMANS

AND

CATHY MERRILL MELANIE ROCK SCOTT ROBINETTE

DIRECTED BY
TOM LILJEGREN

DEVELOPMENT OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ADVISING WAS SUPPORTED BY THE
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DURING A RESIDENCY AT UTAH STATE
UNIVERSITY.

INITIALLY DEVELOPED BY LEAVITT, SLADE & McINERNEY PRODUCTIONS.

http://chassadvising.usu.edu/ b & b

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CAST

(in order of appearance)

American Studies Advisor……………………………………………………………………………….............. SUSIE PARKINSON
Anthropology Advisor………………………………………………………………………………………........… TOM LILJEGREN
Asian Studies Advisor ..................................................................................................................................... SUZANN WINN
Communication Studies Advisor ................................................................................................................. SUZANN WINN
English (non-teaching) Advisor………………………………………………………………......................... SUSIE PARKINSON
English (teaching) Advisor………………………………………………………………………….............………. DAN MATHEWS
French ................................................................................................................................................................. SUZANN WINN
German ................................................................................................................................................................ SUZANN WINN
Global Communication .................................................................................................................................. SUZANN WINN
History Advisor………………………………………………………………………………………............………. AMANDA ADISON
International Studies Advisor……………………………………………………………………...........……….. DAN MATHEWS
Journalism Advisor…………………………………………………………………………………..........………….. JORDAN TRUEX
Law and Constitutional Studies Advisor……………………………………………………….............…….. DAN MATHEWS
Liberal Arts Advisor………………………………………………………………………………..........………… SUSIE PARKINSON
Philosophy Advisor ......................................................................................................................................... SUZANN WINN
Political Science Advisor…………………………………………………………………………...........…………. DAN MATHEWS
Religious Studies Advisor……………………………………………………………….............……………….. AMANDA ADISON
Social Work Advisor……………………………………………………………………………............…………..... REID YOUMANS
Sociology Advisor……………………………………………………………………………………..........…………. REID YOUMANS
Spanish Advisor ................................................................................................................................................. SUZANN WINN
Staff Assistant II…………………………………………………………………………………........………………. CATHY MERRILL
Staff Assistant III……………………………………………………………………………………........……………. MELANIE ROCK
Graduation Program Coordinator…………………………………………………………....…….......….. SCOTT ROBINETTE
General Studies ............................................................................................................... TOM LILJEGREN & JORDAN TRUEX
Interdisciplinary Studies ............................................................................................ TOM LILJEGREN & JORDAN TRUEX

SYNOPSIS

PLOT - The CHaSS Advising Center is a long-running show due to its continued excellence and many
happy viewers. The ChaSS Advising Center helps students to create their own unique USU plot—
learning about their journey, overcoming conflict, and reaching their happily-ever-after. They do this by
identifying and exploring their interests within the humanities and social sciences and enabling students
to reach their career, life, and academic goals. They help students create meaningful educational plans
and empower students to develop decision-making skills while connecting students to resources to help
them succeed. The cast loves the work they do with students and they have a passion for the programs of
the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. We are excited that the CHaSS Advising Center will soon
be undergoing a major change in venue beginning the Summer of 2017 as it is moved from the Taggart
Student Center into Old Main room 108. We invite our students to see our show again and again and look
forward to meeting our many first-time visitors as well.

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