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Advising Communities

NACADA Advising Communities provide members the opportunity to engage with other professionals in areas such as similar institution types, academic areas, interests, or student populations.  All current members can join up to 4 Advising Communities.  All Communities are involved in:

  • Advancing NACADA’s strategic goals
  • Proposing and facilitating professional development activities around Community topics to engage members
  • Providing resources to advance the professional development of members while focusing on the specific area of the Community
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Advising Community Restructure

After two years of intentional, strategic discussions, we are excited to announce a restructuring of the NACADA Advising Community Division. Details of the new structure on included in the document to the right.

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Advising Adult Learners Best Practices: From the Novice to the Expert

Hosted By: Adult Learners Advising Community

Monday, April 7 | 10 a.m. central

Join the Adult Learners Advising Community for a review of best practices to advise adult learners. We will share best practices as submitted by our advising community 2024 survey as well as lead a general discussion to share ideas and thoughts. Join us to learn more or share your expertise!

Panelist: Elysa Smith, Franklin University; Stephanie Fahey, Old Dominion University; Becky Helms, Troy University; Kari Simpson, Franklin University

Members: Be sure to login to access the session.

The Zoom link will GO LIVE 15 minutes before the start of the event. Membership status of all attendees will be verified prior to being admitted into the event. Early arrival to the event is strongly encouraged to ensure that you are able to be admitted prior to the start of the event.

March Madness and the NCAA Transfer Portal

Hosted by: Transfer Students Advising Community & Student Athletes Advising Community

Monday, April 7 | 2 p.m. central

This session will discuss the complexities surrounding transfer students in collegiate athletics with a focus on the NCAA Transfer Portal. Topics of discussion could include best practices for supporting transfer student athletes as they transition into new environments, how to ensure the success of these student athletes, further discussion on the processes surrounding the transfer portal, and more!

Panelists: Elizabeth Guimond-Community College System of New Hampshire/Alanna Bitzel-University of Nevada Las Vegas

Members: Be sure to login to access the session.

The Zoom link will GO LIVE 15 minutes before the start of the event. Membership status of all attendees will be verified prior to being admitted into the event. Early arrival to the event is strongly encouraged to ensure that you are able to be admitted prior to the start of the event.

Impacts of Advising Technologies: "Panopticon Advising" Panel Discussion 

Hosted By: Theory Philosophy and History Advising Community

Wednesday, April 9th | 10 a.m. central

This event focuses on philosophical and ethical impacts of advising technologies and AI on advisor-student relationships, featuring a panel discussion with the authors of "Panopticon Advising: Surveillance Capitalism in Service of the Completion Agenda," recently published in The Mentor. Join us for a lively and thought-provoking discussion on the influence of advising technologies on current advising theory and practice and potential implications of these technologies for the future of our field. To read the article in advance, please use the following link: https://doi.org/10.59236/mj2663320

Panelists: C. J. Venable, Nebraska Wesleyan University; Sarah Howard, The Ohio State University; Jake Rudy, Independent Scholar; Ryan Scheckel, Texas Tech University

Members: Be sure to login to access the session.

The Zoom link will GO LIVE 15 minutes before the start of the event. Membership status of all attendees will be verified prior to being admitted into the event. Early arrival to the event is strongly encouraged to ensure that you are able to be admitted prior to the start of the event.
 

Coffee Chat: Supporting Students After Dismissal

Hosted By: Probation, Dismissal, Reinstatement Advising Community

Wednesday, April 9th | 2 p.m. central

Join the Probation, Dismissal, Reinstatement (PDR) for a lively discussion / networking opportunity. We will be gathering to talk about a timely topic related to PDR. Be sure to join our facebook group or login into our Discussion Forum to learn more about the topic for this month (supporting students after dismissal). Coffee Chat will be facilitated by a member of the PDR Advising Community Steering Committee. We look forward to chatting with you all.

Presenter: Stacy Weida, Indiana University

Members: Be sure to login to access the session.

The Zoom link will GO LIVE 15 minutes before the start of the event. Membership status of all attendees will be verified prior to being admitted into the event. Early arrival to the event is strongly encouraged to ensure that you are able to be admitted prior to the start of the event.

You Belong Here: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Owning Your Success

Hosted By: Historically Black Colleges and Universities Advising Community

Thursday, April 10th | 11 a.m. central

This professional development program aims to support academic advisors who may experience imposter syndrome in their roles. This presentation aims to educate and empower advisors by exploring the concept of Imposter Syndrome, identifying its impact, and offering practical strategies for overcoming it. By the end of the session, participants will better understand imposter syndrome, recognize how it can manifest in their professional lives, and develop strategies to overcome self-doubt, boost self-confidence, and foster resilience, both personally and in their work with students.

Panelists: Dr. Khadijah Brown, Tidewater Community College; Dr. Erica Brown- Meredith, Norfolk State University

Members: Be sure to login to access the session.

The Zoom link will GO LIVE 15 minutes before the start of the event. Membership status of all attendees will be verified prior to being admitted into the event. Early arrival to the event is strongly encouraged to ensure that you are able to be admitted prior to the start of the event.

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