40th Annual Institute for Academic Advising

The Institute is designed for individuals or teams who have responsibility for academic advising, such as:

• Teams or individuals from an institution desiring to refine or redesign campus advising services (see the link to the right for more details on bringing a team) 
• Advising Program Directors
• Academic Advising Campus Task Force Members
• Academic Advisors
• Academic Counselors
• Faculty Advisors
• Campus Administrators including Deans or Vice Presidents with responsibility for advising

While many participants in the Summer Institute are individuals representing their institutions, in the past few years, we have seen an increase in the number of institutional teams attending to work on a common ACTION PLAN . Your team could include a combination of administrators, advisors, faculty and others who have an integral part in the success of advising programs and missions at your institution. Teams have varied in size from 2 to 12 at past Institutes.

In addition to the regularly scheduled sessions of the Institute, we also provide the opportunity to meet with Summer Institute faculty, as well as group consultation sessions. Take advantage of the opportunity to be away from the daily cares of your campus to focus on the 'big picture' of advising while developing a specific ACTION PLAN for the improvement of student success.

As noted above, institutions are encouraged to send teams in order to achieve the highest possible results for their campus. Teams will be provided opportunities to meet together with Institute facilitators for individualized focus on their plan of action. Informal discussions led by experienced professionals will provide guidance on specific issues relative to your situation.

Plenary Sessions, Concurrent Sessions, and Work Group sessions customized to your needs!
The Summer Institute experience is based on a week-long program providing you and/or your team the opportunity to develop a customized Action Plan based on needs at your particular institution. This process is facilitated by your active participation in all Plenary sessions and your choice of Concurrent sessions, and your participation in Work Groups lead by a Summer Institute faculty member and a small group of participants from similar institutional types. Through these activities, you will develop a network of supportive colleagues.

Special Benefits to You and Your Program

• Action-oriented small group discussions with persons from similar type institutions
• Close facilitator and participant interaction
• Development of a network of colleagues and friends for support after the institute
• A variety of sessions to focus on your specific situation/role
• Facilitators who are expert practitioners and national leaders in the field
• Examination of workable models and practical alternatives to improve advising on your campus
• Opportunities to share experiences and get feedback from experts and colleagues
• Assistance with the development of an Action Plan to enhance advising on your campus 

By attending the Institute you will:

• Achieve a better understanding of academic advising terms, methodology, and principles 
• Reach the goals and expectations you bring with you to the Institute
• Develop a network of peers globally with whom you can connect with in the future for support and assistance
• Develop a workable action plan that will enhance advising on your campus
• Leave with a positive impression of NACADA and the work that NACADA does for Academic Advising

At the end of your Work Group sessions you will have:

• Participated in discussion of Institute presentations
• Provided feedback to Work Group Members
• Created an Action Plan for implementation on your campus
• Presented Action Plan to peers for feedback

By attending the Institute you will

• Achieve a better understanding of academic advising terms, methodology, and principles 
• Reach the goals and expectations you bring with you to the Institute
• Develop a network of peers globally with whom you can connect with in the future for support and assistance
• Develop a workable action plan that will enhance advising on your campus
• Leave with a positive impression of NACADA and the work that NACADA does for Academic Advising