There is a need to establish a NACADA Interest Group for Doctoral students as there is currently no opportunity for NACADA members who are pursuing their Doctoral degrees to easily network. In order for Academic Advising to continue to grow as a profession, it is vital that research pertinent to the field continue to expand. This interest group would create a community for members who share scholarly and educational goals. It would enable Interest Group members to share resources and offer support. It would also serve as a means to encourage academic advisors to pursue their Doctorate, as they observe their peers in different phases of the Doctoral degree process.

Encouraging and supporting members during the Doctoral process can only serve to better both NACADA and the Academic Advising profession. As NACADA continues to grow, Interest Groups may well provide the touchstone and “home base” for members to feel connected.