Advising Resources for the Global Project Experience

Lorraine Higgins, Teaching Professor, The Global School

2021-2022

Project Description

The goal of this project was to help faculty involved in Interactive Qualifying Projects (IQP) projects to share resources and expand their repertoire of advising strategies. Conferring with faculty from the Global School (DIGS), I drafted a set of advisor expectations and learning objectives for ID2050, he research design and methods course students complete as preparation for their global project, Pre-Qualifying Project Meetings (PQP) and IQP, creating a searchable and updateable archive of teaching and advising materials by topic. These include background readings, links to online resources, and handouts for students.

Highlight for your experience

The fellowship allowed me the time to consult with colleagues and establish one central location where new and experienced advisors can easily access information and learn from one another. The site, Academic Materials for Off Campus IQP Advisors, may be accessed at https://canvas.wpi.edu/courses/12148

and contains

• Sample syllabi and schedules for the PQP and IQP terms
• Materials on teamwork and project management
• Handouts on how to run meetings and create effective agendas and minutes
• Tools for assessing and reflecting on student work
• Tips and tools for coaching students through report writing
• Instructional materials on data collection and analysis
• Visual communication guidelines
• Community engagement principles and strategies
• Links to WPI student resources (Writing Center, SWEET team, SSDC, GEO).