39th Annual Institute for Academic Advising

(previously Summer Institute)

Syracuse, New York

Marriott Syracuse Downtown

July 21-26, 2024

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Institute for Academic Advising Scholarship

Scholarships available, application deadline April 30, 2024

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Why the NACADA Institute for Academic Advising

Research in the area of retention, in nearly all instances, concludes that the single most important contributor to student persistence and completion is the development of strong relationships between students and members of the faculty and staff. Because academic advising is the only structured service on the campus in which all students have the opportunity to develop an on-going, one-to-one relationship with a concerned member of the college community, quality academic advising should be a major strategy in every college's retention and completion planning.

The Institute for Academic Advising experience is based on a 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 attendance at a choice of Faculty lead sessions and working daily with an Institute faculty member and a small group of participants from similar institutional types. Specific objectives are met by participating in every aspect of the Institute, from the opening general session until the last presentation. Please plan your schedule accordingly.

2024 Tentative Schedule

Tentative Session Abstracts and Outcomes

Institute for Academic Advising Institute

July 21 - Jul. 26, 2024

Sunday Jul. 21

Monday Jul. 22

Tuesday Jul. 23

Wednesday Jul. 24

Thursday Jul. 25

Friday Jul. 26

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Registration/Event Check-in

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Beverage Break

NACADA Badge Required

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Welcome & Plenary Session - P1 | The Future of Advising: Reflecting on the Past and Looking Toward the Future

5:15 PM - 6:30 PM

Work Group Discussion Session

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Dinner

NACADA Badge Required

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Served until 8:45 am Breakfast

NACADA Badge Required

8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration Open

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Plenary Session - P2 | Framing Academic Advising: Intentionality in Vision, Learning, Practice and Impact

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Beverage Break

NACADA Badge Required

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Work Group Discussion Session

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

NACADA Badge Required

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Concurrent Sessions

Choose from the following:

C1 | Academic Advising Approaches
C2 | Impacting Student Learning, Persistence, Retention, and Completion
C3 | Advising Administration: Advisor Evaluation and Leadership Promotion

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Beverage Break

NACADA Badge Required

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Concurent Sessions

Choose from the following:

C4 | Holistic Support for Supporting Diverse Student Populations
C5 | Reimagining Academic Advising: Handling Change
C6 | Ethical Aspects of Academic Advising

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Served until 8:45 am Breakfast

NACADA Badge Required

8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration open

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Plenary Session - P3 | Assessment of Academic Advising: An Overview

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Beverage Break

NACADA Badge Required

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Work Group Discussion Session

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

NACADA Badge Required

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Concurrent Sessions

Choose from the following:

C7 | Developing and Assessing Student Learning Outcomes for Academic Advising
C8 | Faculty Advising – Beyond the Classroom
C9 | Advising First-Year Students

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Beverage Break

NACADA Badge Required

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Concurrent Sessions

Choose from the following:

C10 | Creating an Advising Syllabus
C11 | Advisor Training, Development Programs and Resources
C12 | Creating or Restructuring an Advising Center

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Networking Reception

NACADA Badge Required

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Served until 8:45 am Breakfast

NACADA Badge Required

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration Open

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Work Group Discussion | Ask the Faculty - Action Plan Prep

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Action Plan Work & Consultation Sessions

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

NACADA Badge Required

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Action Plan Work & Consultation Sessions

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Work Group Discussion | Ask the Faculty - Action Plan Wrap Up

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Served until 8:45 am Breakfast

NACADA Badge Required

8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration Open

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Plenary Session - P4 | Advising Action Plan: Now What?

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Beverage Break

NACADA Badge Required

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Concurrent Sessions

Choose from the following:

C13 | Academic Advisement and Probation: Strategies for Success
C14 | Using Technology to Enhance Advising Relationships
C15 | Research that Matters in Advising Initiatives and Outcomes

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Concurrent Sessions

Choose from the following:

C16 | The Adaptive Advisor – Relationship Strategies to Meet the Needs of Students
C17 | Advising Undecided Students and Career Life Planning
C18 | Making Decisions with Data

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Beverage Break

NACADA Badge Required

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Work Group Discusson

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Served until 8:45 am Breakfast

NACADA Badge Required

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Registration Open

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Work Group Discussion | Action Plan Reports

Faculty

View Faculty Bios

Sean Bridgen Institute Faculty NACADA
Scott Byington Institute Faculty, Event Chair Central Carolina Community College
Susan Hawkins-Wilding Institute Faculty University of Maryland Global Campus
Ann Hintz Institute Faculty Saint Norbert College
Tom Liljegren Institute Faculty Utah State University
Marissa Manthongkham Institute Faculty University of Memphis
Jermain Pipkins Institute Faculty Dallas College
Rich Robbins Institute Faculty Bucknell University
Kyle Ross Institute Faculty NACADA
Jennifer Strange Institute Faculty University of Kentucky
John Vasquez Institute Faculty Colorado State University - Pueblo
Ericka Wade Institute Faculty Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Jennifer Rush Assistant Director - Institutes Contact with questions

Who Should Attend?

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

Bringing a Team

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.

Event Format

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.

Action Plans

You will prepare and present (in your Work Group) an ACTION PLAN for solving an advising challenge on your campus. The scope of the action plan is left up to you. The scope may be as narrow as devising a new form or as broad as proposing a new model for delivery of advising on your campus or recommending the use of new technology. You will receive assistance with this project by attending relevant sessions, group discussions, and group and individual consultations with institute faculty who have expertise in the area you have chosen.

Work Groups

During these daily sessions, led by an institute faculty, you will discuss issues focusing on the general session topics, share ideas, and receive feedback on your ACTION PLAN.

Full Participation

Specific objectives are met by participating in every aspect of the institute, from the opening general session until the last presentation is made. Please plan your schedule accordingly. When in-person, all meetings/sessions will be held at the Institute's Host Hotel unless noted otherwise

Benefits of Attending

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

Event Outcomes

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