Advisors must understand how identity management (i.e., deciding when and if to disclose one's sexual or gender identity) affects students' academic success and career decision-making. We should be prepared to help students discern and prioritize their career values so they can make well-informed decisions. Additionally, advisors should become knowledgeable about the realities of oppression and provide students with guidance based in research.

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career advising, cultural differences, advising approaches, encouraging students, GLBT, Lisa Forest

Through the years, it has been exciting to monitor how the LGBTA Commission has lived its mission.  Commission members have presented at several regional and national conferences, coordinated national preconference workshops, and developed print and electronic resources.

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NACADA history, Randy Jedele, GLBT, GLBTQ