The Annual Awards Program honors the people, programs, institutions, and technology innovations making significant contributions to the field of academic advising. A special Awards Ceremony will be held for award recipients and their invited guests on Thursday afternoon prior to the opening general session of the annual conference. 

Best of Region Winners

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Best of Region winners from the 2012 regional conferences coming soon!

Come listen to some of the Best of the Best!

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Debuting in Nashville: the much-anticipated 2012 NACADA Transfer Commission-sponsored monograph titled Advising Transfer Students: Strategies for today's realities and tomorrow's challenges! Articles by more than thirty authors help advisors anticipate and respond to issues that affect successful student transfer. While at the conference, you can attend a panel that includes the monograph’s editors and lead chapter authors who will highlight the most surprising findings included in this second edition of an all-time best seller. Scheduled for Friday, 8:45 a.m., in the Presidential Ballroom B.

Join other commission & interest group members in the following opportunities for collaboration!   

• Commission and Interest Group Networking Lunch - Friday, October 5, 12:15-2:00 p.m. Visit the various tables and converse with Commission and Interest Group Chairs and members. Lunch will be available for purchase or vouchers available to minimize the cost of lunch for those staying in the NACADA block of rooms.
• Annual Commission and Interest Group Meetings are scheduled throughout the Conference. Check your conference program for schedules.
  • Learn what is going on in the Commissions and Interest Groups - projects, activities, list serve discussions, new initiatives!  
  • Volunteer to help with activities or serve on a committee within a Commission or Interest Group.  
  • Consider running for leadership positions within the Commissions.  
  • Meet and collaborate with colleagues on future conference presentations or articles for the Clearinghouse or Academic Advising Today.  
• Attend a "Hot Topics" session presented by various Commissions and Interest Groups on Sunday, October 6, during the last hour of the conference. Check your Conference Program for the specific sessions and meeting locations.  
• Commission-sponsored presentations are scheduled throughout the Conference. Check your printed program - here's your chance to see some excellent presentations!

Join your colleagues at NACADA’s Common Reading! Friday, October 5, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Prior to the conference all participants are invited to read and discuss a reading chosen selection. 

The Common Reading dialogue increases conceptual awareness to enhance academic advising practice through scholarship and promotes new opportunities to impact the student experience.  Please add your voice to the dialogue!  The article will be published at a later date; please check back.

Comfortable and casual best describe the "dress code" at NACADA annual conferences. Wear comfortable shoes-the Convention Center is extremely large! Learning and networking are emphasized, not a formal dress code.

Join us at one or more of the following Social Media options:

	Read the NACADA Blog: Central hub for social media with access to Twitter, Flickr, and Facebook Comment on quick recaps of major events, videos, pictures, links, and more
	Follow NACADA on Twitter: Tweeting about conference cancellations, schedule changes, and reminders Use the Twitter Search http://search.twitter.com/ for all #nacada12 tweets
	View NACADA Flickr Photos: Features photos and albums during and after the conference Start an account and add your photos to the NACADA12 Flickr Group
	Like NACADA on Facebook: Post your comments, photos, and engage with other members Periodic updates will be posted during and after the conference

Exhibits will be open:

• Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
• Friday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Looking for a new position or tips on how to successfully conduct a job search? If so, plan to stop by the Member Career Services table.

The NACADA Member Career Services committee aims to connect job-searching NACADA members with administrators who have available positions to fill. Stop by the Member Career Services booth for sample job search documents and other helpful resources for job seekers. 

Join the NACADA choir for a thrilling performance at the second plenary session! We are excited to have Bruce Norris continuing with us to coordinate and direct the 14th annual NACADA choir performance, 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 6th.  First-time and returning singers of all abilities are welcome. It's not necessary to register in advance. Please join us; you'll have a blast!  If you would like to send Bruce an email so you can be included in any prior information, you can contact Bruce at bnorris@wcupa.edu . Music will be sent prior to the conference if you are on the list.

We will rehearse Friday, October 5th, 12:15-1:15 p.m. (location to be determined). some of us may want to explore dinner options together after the practice. The second practice will be at 7:15 a.m., October 6th, just prior to our performance at 8:30 a.m. We hope to see you there.

At this year's conference we have many opportunities for participants to get involved. It doesn't have to be an all-day commitment; a couple of hours would be helpful. It's a good way to meet new people. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer (helping at the hospitality booth, assisting with the evaluation process, etc.), please e-mail Volunteer Chair, Pat Jordan, Western Kentucky University.