PACIFIC REGION 9

American Samoa, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, and Northern Mariana Islands


 

Consult the following Region Talks for inspiration and information. Click the title to register for the Region Talk or to watch the recording.

Submitting a Magical Conference Proposal 
Karen Meister, Virginia Commonwealth University
Presentation handout

Do you want to present at a NACADA conference but feel like you don’t have a good presentation topic or you’re having trouble thinking of one? Don't know how to turn that great topic into a full NACADA proposal? Join our current "Best of Region" presenter as she guides you through the steps to creating a conference proposal. Learn how to effectively structure your proposal, clearly state your topic and objectives, and demonstrate the significance of research or experience.

Generating Conference Proposal Ideas Katie Larson | Creighton University
Amy Korthank | University of Iowa
Creating Your Conference Proposal workbook

Do you want to present at a NACADA conference but feel like you don’t have a good presentation topic or you’re having trouble thinking of one? Join us to go over generating conference proposal ideas! In just 30 minutes, you will learn things like: what makes a good topic and how to look at what you are already doing and know to craft into a great topic! Your expertise in an area can help other advisors grow.

Writing Your Conference Proposal
Jonathan Acosta | University of Nebraska-Omaha
Kelly Pistilli | Iowa State University
Maureen Schafer | University of Iowa

Are you interested in presenting at a NACADA conference and unsure how to craft a solid proposal? Join us for a 30-minute talk on writing a conference proposal, where we will guide you through the essential steps to craft a compelling proposal. Learn how to effectively structure your proposal, clearly articulate your topic and objectives, and demonstrate the relevance and significance of your research or experience. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your chances of being selected to present at NACADA and learn valuable insights with fellow academic advisors.

Submissions are open for the 2024 NACADA Region Awards!

Nominate a deserving colleague or nominate yourself! Apply for this great opportunity to receive recognition for advising excellence. Scholarships are also available which help fund future NACADA events. 

The deadline for the Region Awards Program is 11:59 p.m. central Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

For information and how to apply, click here.

Save the Date for the next Talk Story
Graduate and Professional Advisors Networking Hour
Thursday, October 12, 2023 | 2-3 p.m. central

Join your fellow Region 9 graduate and professional advisors for an informal virtual gathering to network, socialize, laugh, and learn best practices in advising and serving graduate and professional students. You will also learn more about the Advising Community on Advising Graduate and Professional Students and there will also be an opportunity for you to meet and talk story with other graduate advisors that serve students from the same academic discipline that you advise. All NACADA members are welcome!

REGISTER HERE

Sessions 2 Go

Sessions 2 Go is NACADA Region 9’s FREE online professional development initiative. Check out the latest installment: Relational Advising for the Virtual Award by Adam Charles Ek, University of California-Riverside and Miguel Aranda, Brandman University.

REGION 9 CONFERENCE


San Jose, California
March 17-19, 2024


Call for Proposals | Due Wednesday, September 27, 2023 (11:59 p.m. central) 

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Past/Future Conference


Conference Co-Chairs


Shonda Goward

San Jose State University


Gaby Nuno
California State University-Stanislaus

See the entire committee!