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Advising Communities

NACADA Advising Communities provide members the opportunity to engage with other professionals in areas such as similar institution types, academic areas, interests, or student populations.  All current members can join up to 4 Advising Communities.  All Communities are involved in:

  • Advancing NACADA’s strategic goals
  • Proposing and facilitating professional development activities around Community topics to engage members
  • Providing resources to advance the professional development of members while focusing on the specific area of the Community
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Advising Community Restructure

After two years of intentional, strategic discussions, we are excited to announce a restructuring of the NACADA Advising Community Division. Details of the new structure on included in the document to the right.

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Ethics: The Helper's Guide to Responsible Advising Practice

Hosted By: Canada Advising Community

Monday, March 24  |  11 a.m. central

What are ethics, ethical dilemmas, and do ethics matter?  Learn about these topics, receive some guidance on building a culture of ethical advising and more!

Presenters: Shannon Peltier, Ohio State University; Kris Wethington, Ohio State University

Members: Be sure to login to access the session

 

The Zoom link will GO LIVE 15 minutes before the start of the event. Membership status of all attendees will be verified prior to being admitted into the event. Early arrival to the event is strongly encouraged to ensure that you are able to be admitted prior to the start of the event.

How to Continue Supporting Latine/Hispanic Students Amid Uncertainty

Hosted By: Hispanic and Latine Student Success Advising Community

Monday, March 24 | 12:30 p.m. central

Join us for a coffee chat where we’ll explore ways to continue supporting Hispanic and Latine students, particularly during times of uncertainty.

Panelist: Gabe Bermea; Nicole Gonzalez

Members: Be sure to login to access the session.

The Zoom link will GO LIVE 15 minutes before the start of the event. Membership status of all attendees will be verified prior to being admitted into the event. Early arrival to the event is strongly encouraged to ensure that you are able to be admitted prior to the start of the event.

 

Elevating Your Voice: Crafting NACADA Conference Proposals

Hosted By: First-Generation College Student Advising Community

Monday, March 24 | 2 p.m. central

This workshop is tailored for NACADA academic advising professionals who are interested in presenting at national or regional conferences. Participants will gain valuable insights into writing impactful conference proposals that effectively communicate innovative advising practices, research, and strategies. The session will cover how to align your submission with NACADA's core themes, craft clear objectives, and present compelling narratives that resonate with conference reviewers. Whether you're a seasoned presenter or new to submitting proposals, this workshop will provide the essential tools for success in the NACADA conference proposal process.

Panelist: Zachary Desjardins, University of Albany, SUNY

Members: Be sure to login to access the session.

The Zoom link will GO LIVE 15 minutes before the start of the event. Membership status of all attendees will be verified prior to being admitted into the event. Early arrival to the event is strongly encouraged to ensure that you are able to be admitted prior to the start of the event.

Boosting Advising Productivity and Time Saving Tips

Hosted by: Well-Being & Advisor Retention

Wednesday, March 26th | 10 a.m. central

Ready to work smarter, not harder? Join us for a beneficial event on "Boosting Advising Productivity & Time-Saving Tips" focused on amplifying your productivity with tips and tricks! Learn clever techniques like keyboard shortcuts, effective use of out-of-office messages, and creating handy Outlook templates. Learn how to streamline your workflow with organized bookmarks, Word documents for storing frequently used resources, and useful Excel shortcuts. Plus, engage with fellow advisors as they share their favorite productivity hacks. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your efficiency and make your workday smoother and more enjoyable!

Panelist: Diana "Di" Dingman, Indiana University

Members: Be sure to login to access the session.

The Zoom link will GO LIVE 15 minutes before the start of the event. Membership status of all attendees will be verified prior to being admitted into the event. Early arrival to the event is strongly encouraged to ensure that you are able to be admitted prior to the start of the event.

 

LGBTQA Advising and Advocacy Community Hours

Hosted by: LGBTQA Advising and Advocacy Advising Community

Wednesday, March 26th | 1 p.m. central

We are hosting hours where anyone can come meet the steering committee and other members of the LGBTQA Advising and Advocacy community. We want to hold space for us to get to know each other, make connections, and voice what members want to get out of this community.

Panelist: Alex Frost-Lau, North Dakota State University; Nick Atlas, Ball State University; Thomas Shelly, Oregon State University; LaTia McPherson-Sadler, Rice University; Mariela Ramirez, University of California Santa Cruz; Andy Marx, Tufts University; Robin Gillespie, University of North Texas; Carol Erwin, Colorado State University

Members: Be sure to login to access the session.

The Zoom link will GO LIVE 15 minutes before the start of the event. Membership status of all attendees will be verified prior to being admitted into the event. Early arrival to the event is strongly encouraged to ensure that you are able to be admitted prior to the start of the event.

 

Assessment of Faculty Advising

Hosted by: Faculty Advising Advising Community & Assessment of Advising Advising Community

Thursday, March 27 | 11 a.m. central

An exploration of strategies and tools for assessing the effectiveness of faculty advising will be discussed. Participants will learn best practices and strategies for assessing faculty advising. Through interactive discussions, attendees will leave with actionable insights, resources, and tips to implement or refine assessment processes in their own institutions.

Panelist(s): Kalani Palmer, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Paul Higgerson, University of Florida; Benjamin Norris, Frostburg State University

Members: Be sure to login to access the session.

The Zoom link will GO LIVE 15 minutes before the start of the event. Membership status of all attendees will be verified prior to being admitted into the event. Early arrival to the event is strongly encouraged to ensure that you are able to be admitted prior to the start of the event.

 

Exploring the Intersectionality of First Generation Students

Hosted by: First Generation College Student Advising Community & Social Justice Advising Community

Monday, March 31 | 2 p.m. central

In this workshop there will be a panel discussion about supporting First-Generation students of equity-deserving identities and the strengths they bring to post-secondary education as well as the barriers they may experience. This will be followed by a discussion where attendees can share best practices for supporting this population of students.

Panelist(s): Zach Desjardins, University of Albany; Dan Birch, University of Calgary

Members: Be sure to login to access the session.

The Zoom link will GO LIVE 15 minutes before the start of the event. Membership status of all attendees will be verified prior to being admitted into the event. Early arrival to the event is strongly encouraged to ensure that you are able to be admitted prior to the start of the event.

 

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