Sunday, March 4, 2012

1:00-5:30pm

Registration

1:00-3:00pm

Region 7 Steering Committee Meeting

4:00-4:30pm

Volunteer Orientation

4:00-5:00pm

NACADA Orientation for First-Time Conference Attendees

5:30-7:00pm

Welcome and Keynote

Jennifer Joslin, President, NACADA Board of Directors

Maxine Coffey, Associate Director, NACADA

Dr. Jennifer, L. Bloom, Ed.D., University of South Carolina - Columbia

7:00-8:30

Dinner on your own

8:30-11:00

Dessert Reception

Concurrent Sessions*

*Schedule is subject to change.

Monday, March 5th

Time

Session #

Title

Lead Presenter

9:00-10:00am

C1

A Gem of an Idea: Creating New Setting for Multiple Facets of Student Support

Robert Shipp,

Baylor University

C2

*Best of Arkansas*

Technology Assisted Advising: Going Back to the Basics 21st Century Style

JR Hinkson,

University of Arkansas

C3

Enhancing your Holistic Approach to Advising

Stacey Braun,

Emporia State University

C4

Moving from Reactive to Proactive Online Advising: Increasing Non-Traditional Student Satisfaction

Robert Moody,

Fort Hays State University

C5

Increasing Student Engagement & Retention While Preparing Students for Transfer Using a Customized Student Approach

Gieselle Deng,

Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley

C6

The Multifaceted Student: Are We Providing “Fractured” or “Flawless” Support?

Jennie Robinson,

University of Arkansas

10:15-11:15am

C7

A Conversation with NACADA Leadership and Executive Office Representatives

Maxine Coffey,

NACADA Executive Office

C8

Advising Distance Students

Beth Shanholtzer,

Kansas State University

C9

Training New Advisors: Key Concepts

Lindsey Swagerty,

University of Arkansas

C10

Pros and Cons of Online Programs for Students on Academic Probation

Sheryl Kimmel,

University of Kansas

C11

Conversational Advising

Trevor Francis,

University of Arkansas

C12

Intrusive Advising and Reinstated Graduate Students

Lori Sherrill,

Webster University

Lunch, Awards & Keynote:

"Communicating with Success"

1:30-2:00pm

C13

Have No Fear: Preparing & Delivering Confident Presentations

*Special presentation offered by our keynote speaker

Richard McKeown,

Executive Communications Coach and Consultant

C14

The 5 P’s of Success

Kimberly Bright,

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

C15

Transitions from High School: Next Stop!

Angela Gauthier,

University of Oklahoma

C16

Cultivating Mission: Life Outside the Petri Dish

Jody Johnson,
University of Kansas

C17

*Best of Oklahoma* University College Distance Enrollment: From What, Through What, To What, Now What 

Shari McGuire,

University of Oklahoma

C18

Creating Advising Handbooks

Jennifer Cannon, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

2:45-3:45pm

C19

Writing for NACADA: The NACADA Journal, Academic Advising Today, the Clearinghouse and Monographs

NACADA Executive Office

C20

Advisor Training: Polishing New Advisors to Shine

Nola Moudry,

University of North Texas

C21

Unique Needs of Diverse Student Populations

Megan Miller,

Emporia State University

C22

Soldiers to Students: Understanding our Returning Veterans

Jill Geisler Wheeler,

University of Arkansas

C23

*Best of Kansas*

Polishing our Skills: Using Learning Style Strategies to Enhance Advising

Jennifer Meitl-Conrad,

University of Kansas

C24

Advising Adult Learners: Brightening the Shine Within

Janeeka Bills,

University of North Texas at Dallas

Tuesday, March 6th

7:30-8:30 pm               Breakfast Included in hote room rate

Time

Session #

Title

Lead Presenter

8:45-9:45am

C25

*Best of Missouri* The Joy of General Education: Reviving Your Script

Kathy Davis,

Missouri State University

C26

The Effects of Current Legislation and Initiatives on Advising

Catherine Harrell,

South Arkansas Community College

C27

Undecided to Decided

Allison Todd,

University of Kansas

C28

Digging for Data: The Creation, Implementation, and Challenges of Creating a Data and Evaluation Committee

Robert Carroll,

University of Kansas

C29

Finding that Diamond: Motivational Interviewing and Probationary Students

Robert Pettay,

Kansas State University

C30

What does Assessment Mean to You?

Anne Sweet,

University of Central Arkansas

10:00-11:00am

C31

Mining your Resources: Advisor Training and Professional Development in a Multi-Campus System

Tyann Cherry,

Webster University

C32

Two Pronged “Attack” on Plagiarism

Chase Asher,

University of Tulsa

C33

Polishing Student Success with Metacognitive Tools: Using Advising Syllabi and Academic Planners

Heather Mitchell,

Webster University

C34

Lessons Learned: Developing a Learning Community for Education Majors

Maggie Osei,

University of Kansas

C35

Advising First Year Students: Developing Clarity Under Pressure

Ashley Newkirk,

University of North Texas at Dallas