Academic Coaching Advising Community

Academic Coaching Advising Community Poster at the ACD Fair in Phoenix 2018

The increase in the academic advising and coaching movement for college student populations nationally at two and four-year institutions, requires interactive strategies for effectively addressing the needs of the whole student. The members of the Academic Advising and Coaching Community are from a variety of institutions. Our diverse membership includes advisors, faculty advisors, advising administrators, student affairs professionals and graduate students all working together to develop the resources to help students produce fulfilling results, improve their performance and the quality of their lives.

Online Discussions

Past Online Event Discussion Recordings: are located on NACADA's Advising Communities Division's homepage. Login to your NACADA member profile to view a full listing of past Advising Community online event recordings.

May 2023

Coffee with Coaches
Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 12:00 PM CT

Event Description: This session will focus on time management techniques for students with multiple identities/commitments.  Coaches of practice introduce a method, tool, and/or theory they use as they coach.  Join the Academic Coaching Advising Community on a monthly basis for our Coffee with Coaches chats as we discuss methods, theory and/or tools that enhance the coaching and advising experience. 

Moderators:

  • Nicole Leonard, Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Jackie von Spiegel, The Ohio State University
  • Christine "Chris" Drake, Northern Arizona University

View the Slides
Resources - Best Self Journal, Semester at a Glance, Weekly Schedule, Personal Time Calculator

June 2020

Spotlight Series: A Strengths-Based Approach to First-Generation Advising & Academic Coaching Strategies
Thursday, June 4, 2020, at 11:30 AM CT

Event Description: This session will focus on utilizing coaching and advising strategies in an anti-deficit framework to support first-generation students. Our presenters are Dr. Rose-May Frazier from Florida State University, Dr. David Kenton from Florida International University and Mrs. Sakeena Kenton from Florida Atlantic University. This team will be discussing the framework around the practice of advising and coaching as it relates to the distinctions, strengths and opportunities related to first-generation students. They will provide an overview of ways to implement strategy from conception to completion from the practitioner's role.

Moderator: 

  • Linnette White, Purdue University

Presenters:

  • Sakeena Kenton, Florida Atlantic University
  • Rose-May Frazier, Florida State University
  • David Kenton, Florida International University 

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May 2020

Spotlight Series: Coaching for your well-being during COVID-19
Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at 2:00 PM CT

Event Description: Has COVID-19 got you overwhelmed? Want to understand how to take advantage of your own strengths and talents? Don't have an acceptable work-life balance? Have a lot of stress? Aren't as healthy as you'd like to be? If these questions have you thinking about a topic of interest, join us for this session that is meant to support YOUR personal wellness using a coaching approach. This is meant to be a participatory session so we will use breakout rooms and coach one another. This will be a switch from our usual presentation, but the ACAC Steering Committee is enthusiastic about your participation!  Advanced registration is not required.

Facilitators:

  • Linnette White, Purdue University
  • Orlando Garcia, Prairie View A&M University
  • Maggie Gilchrest, Texas Tech University
  • Kathleen Shea Smith, University of Oklahoma
  • Bill Johnson, University of North Carolina-Greensboro

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May 2019

Spotlight Series: Coaching at the University of Central Florida
Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 11:30 AM CT

Event Description: This session focused on programs that advise and coach students utilizing an online hybrid method. 

Moderator: 

  • Linnette White, Purdue University

Presenters:

  • Jenny Sumner, University of Central Florida

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View the Slides

March 2019

Spotlight Series: Academic Coaching Research and Assessment
Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at 11:30 AM CT

Event Description: This session will focus on Academic Advising and Coaching Research and Assessment with presenter Alicia Sepulveda from the University of Colorado-Boulder.  Alicia discussed the framework around the practice of advising and coaching, terms and information related to the concept and detailed information about her groundbreaking research on the topic. She provided an overview of ways to research and assess coaching programs.

Moderator: 

  • Linnette White, Purdue University

Presenters:

  • Alicia Sepulveda, University of Colorado-Boulder

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View the Slides

September 2018

Spotlight Series: Coaching Community & Programs
Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at 12:00 PM CT

Event Description: Join us to discuss Academic Coaching and how it is implemented at Indiana University. 

Moderator: 

  • Linnette White, Purdue University

Presenters:

  • Gail Fairfield, Consulting, Indiana University
  • Casey Partridge, Oklahoma State University

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View the Slides

July 2018

Spotlight Series: Academic Coaching Certifications
Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at 2:00 PM CT

Event Description: Today we are spotlighting four coaching certification programs. Join our four presenters who will discuss the certification programs they have used during their employment as Academic Coaches. 

Moderator: 

  • Linnette White, Purdue University

Presenters:

  • Brandi Smith, Indiana University-Bloomington
  • Gail Fairfield, Coaching, Indiana University-Bloomington
  • Andrea Engler, University College-IUPUI
  • Kathleen Shea Smith, University of Oklahoma

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View the Chat Transcript

April 2018

Spotlight Series: Coaching Programs and Institutes
Monday, April 9, 2018, at 1:00 PM CT

Event Description: Annually, the Academic Coaching Advising Community hosts several online discussions. Please join us to learn more about different programs across institutions and engage in discussion! 

Moderator: 

  • Linnette White, Purdue University

Presenters:

  • LaShae Roberts, Florida State University
  • Bill Johnson, University of North Carolina-Greensboro

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View the Presenter Q&A

 

Current Chair

Nicole Leonard
Georgia Institute of Technology

Current Term: 2022-2024

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