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NACADA Highlights - May 2011

Latest News & Upcoming Events   *   Future Events   *   Resources & Publications   *   More Info   *   Archives

 

 

 

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Publications Spotlight

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Volume 2 of the Scenes for Learning & Reflection DVD is available now

This DVD contains 10 new vignettes that will spark discussion on how advisors can deal with important advising issues on campuses today! View a portion of Scene No. 2: Advising the High Achieving Student.

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Latest News & Upcoming Events
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There is just enough time to register for the final Webinar of this academic year!


Regions logo  Conferences for Regions 3 & 6 and a Research Symposium!   May Research Symposium logo

Regions 3 & 6 Conferences are scheduled for May 18-20 - join us in Knoxville or Winnipeg! Also, a 2011 Research Symposium is scheduled in Knoxville on May 17-18. Designed for researchers at all levels who are ready to transform ideas into scholarly work. Come with an idea; leave with an action plan. Register now - participation is limited! Apply for a graduate student scholarship.


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2011 Summer Institutes provide the most comprehensive consideration of academic advising available! Individuals and teams alike benefit from the integrated curriculum, and individualized action plans will be developed. Plan to attend in Colorado Springs, June 26-July 1 or New Orleans, July 30-Aug 5. Make an investment that will help your institution meet the increased demands to promote student success with limited resources. Register now! A limited number of Wesley R. Habley Summer Institute Scholarships are available - apply by May 2.


Do you advise student-athletes on your campus? Learn about the 2011 Summer Academic Success and the Student-Athlete Non-Credit Online Course offered by the NACADA/ NCAA educational partnership. Registration opens soon!


Award Ribbon image2011 Award Winners Announced - Congratulations to the 2011 award recipients in the NACADA Annual Awards Program! We received many outstanding nominations this year. These award recipients will be formally honored during the NACADA Annual Conference in Denver this fall.


Resources and Publications

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How do you use the Clearinghouse? Let us know which Clearinghouse articles and/or resources make the biggest difference in your advising practice. E-mail ways the Clearinghouse helps you or those on your campus to Marsha Miller.

Featured this month in the NACADA Clearinghouse of Academic Advising Resources:

  • Advisor burnout by Chris Huebner, University of South Carolina
  • New student intake forms introduced by an article by Joe Cuseo covering how the use of questions can help establish rapport with your advisees

ANNOUNCEMENT: Call for transfer advising exemplary practices through June 3. The editors of the upcoming Advising Transfer Students Commission-sponsored monograph seek exemplary practices in advising this student population.


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June 15 is the deadline to submit articles for the September edition.


The NACADA Journal has more book review opportunities than at any time in the last year!

 

 

Future Events

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2011 Annual ConferenceAdvising with Altitude!

October 2-5 in Denver, Colo.

 

Make plans now for the 2011 Annual Conference

Hotel: Reservations are now being accepted. Make your hotel reservation as soon as possible! Book by September 1 for your chance to win a great giveaway!

Registration Fee Freeze! 2011 attendees will enjoy the 2010 Annual Conference fee. If you are fortunate enough to have money left in this fiscal year's budget, consider registering now - an abbreviated Preliminary Conference Registration Form is now available.

Presentation Proposals: Over 700 proposals were received. Thanks to everyone who submitted. Dates and times of presentations will be sent to presenters in June.

Tours will be posted the end of May to our web site. Also, you will want to visit Denver Activities before buying your airline ticket!


More Info We Think You Should Know

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NACADA Leadership Appointments Announced - Congratulations to the newest members of the NACADA Leadership, who will begin their terms at the conclusion of the Annual Conference in Denver.

  • Administrative Division Representative: Pamela Marsh-Williams, Univ. of Massachusetts-Amherst
  • Regional Division Representative: Gayle Juneau, University of Nevada-Las Vegas
  • Administrators’ Institute Advisory Board Chair: Bill Torgler, University of Akron
  • Webcast Advisory Board Chair: José Rodriguez, Florida International University

NACADA would like to recognize individuals who receive campus advising awards in 2011 for outstanding academic advising (faculty or full-time) or advising administration.


At the 2011 Annual Conference we will recognize NACADA members who retired during the past academic year or plan to retire during the upcoming academic year for their service and dedication.


ADVISING in the NEWS: The Netflix effect: When software suggests students' courses via The Chronicle

Read Advisor Brian Elizardi's unique take on Disney while attend the 2010 NACADA Annual Conference.


Did you know? NACADA and Kansas State University offer an online Master of Science Degree & Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising.

The Highlights is a monthly summary of NACADA news and events designed to inform members via one consolidated webpage.

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