Research Institute

Unfortunately, the 2025 NACADA Research Institute has been postponed. But check out the many opportunities to learn and engage in scholarly inquiry through the Research 101 eTutorial, scholarly papers sessions at the annual conference, and initiatives of the NACADA Research Committee.

For more information please contact Wendy Troxel at [email protected].

Thank you for your interest in the NACADA Research Institute!

This interactive, multi-day, virtual institute brings primary role advisors, faculty advisors, and advising administrators together to explore new and continuing lines of inquiry within the scholarship of advising. This “project-focused” institute is for individuals or teams who want to develop (or further plan) the scope of an evidence-based research study or philosophical inquiry. The event is perfect for collaborative teams (faculty advisors and primary role advisors, interdisciplinary teams, or cross-institutional teams) to jump-start a research project or area of deep inquiry.

What to expect:

As a Research Institute participant you will dive deeply into your “wonderings” about the impact, context, and theories related to academic advising. We will explore scholarly inquiry in advising from both social science and humanities perspectives, and apply the approaches to your areas of interest to allow you to make strategic, justifiable decisions about your potential research. This working institute will be an intensive two and a half days focused on the components of a successful research project and the development of an action plan for next steps. Particular attention will be spent on research that illuminates critical issues of equity and social justice related to academic advising.

What others say...

I would highly recommend the Research Symposium for anyone who wants to learn more about conducting research in the advising field. The facilitators are experts, and it doesn't matter if you are experienced or new; they will challenge your mind and abilities! -Jeanette Berger

The research symposium is an intimate, safe environment where you bond with others who are interested in developing research techniques for the purpose our students’ success. The instructors are kind, attentive, supportive and passionate. I had a really wonderful experience that I won’t soon forget! -Craig McGill

Why you should attend:

Explore the foundational aspects of social science research design and humanities-based inquiry
Apply appropriate methodological design and approaches to critical issues in academic advising
Learn to search the literature for relevant sources to inform your study
Explore the need for evidence related to intended and unintended consequences of policy and practice on student identities and sub-populations
Elevate your “voice” within the field to contribute to the scholarly literature on the relationship between academic advising and student success
Learn about ongoing resources for collaborative inquiry, funding possibilities, and venues for publication
All participants will be enrolled into a Canvas “program site” for ongoing support and collaboration, including opportunities for virtual writing groups.

Past Research Institute Locations

2022 - Virtual Research Institute
2021 - Virtual Research Institute
2018 - Daytona Beach, FL
2017 - Phoenix, AZ
2016 - Manhattan, KS
2015 - Indianapolis, IN
2014 - Newport, RI
2013 - New Brunswick, NJ
2012 - Las Vegas, NV
2011 - Normal, IL
2010 - Stockton Univ, NJ
2009 - Starkville, MS