Adventures in Advising

In Ep. 87, we're observing First-Generation College Celebration in November! We chat with Zachary Desjardins with University at Albany. As a proud first-generation college graduate, Zach shares his personal and professional experience tackling the institutional and psychological barriers that exist for first-generation college students and how to better serve our students.    Follow the podca...

In episode 86, we chat with Dr. Quentin Alexander with James Madison University and Dr. Charlie Nutt, retired NACADA Executive Director. Charlie gives his thoughts on leadership changes in NACADA and being the latest recipient of the Virginia N. Gordon award, while Quentin discusses what compassion fatigue is and how it differs from burnout. Learn about the symptoms of compassion fatigue and what...

In episode 85, we interview Alex Kunkle, director of academic advising at Nevada State University. Alex chats about utilizing a centralized advising model, management styles, NACADA involvement, and supporting students experiencing shame and guilt.  Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform! The Instagram , and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcast Also, subscribe to our A...

In Ep. 84, we interview Ryan Braeger, assistant dean for advising and student development at Saint Michael’s College, about faculty lead advising, opportunities in publications, and helping students invest in the exploration of their meaning through logotherapy. We also hear from Stefani Schrader from NACADA's Executive Office about submitting a proposal for the NACADA Region Conferences!  Wr...

In episode 83, we chat with Dr. David Marshall from California State University, San Bernardino about reimagining a university honors program that scales up a different type of learning experience, developing community minded students, and misconceptions about high achieving students vs honors students. Also learn about David’s specialization in medieval literature and his advice for new professor...

In episode 82, we chat with Dr. Gabe Bermea , lecturer at Sam Houston State University and visiting scholar with the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions about the rise of artificial intelligence powered technologies and its connections to higher education, specifically academic advising. Can AI help advisors have more transformational conversations with students? What skills do adviso...

In episode 81 of the podcast, we chat with Dr. Mya Hines , senior academic advisor in the John Muir College at University of California San Diego. We discuss Mya’s exploratory study of Black undergraduates regarding student success, perspectives influenced by power dynamics in higher education, and recommendations to overcome barriers for students.  Catch up on all episodes, https://adventuresinad...

In Ep. 80, we chat with Tom Liljegren, the  Director of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Advising Center at Utah State University. How can you help your student increase their own beliefs and feel empowered to put their plans into place? What are the essentials of motivational interviewing and making changes through interactions? How can you use the "importance ruler" to enh...

In Ep. 79, we welcome back Dr. Melinda Anderson , Executive Director of Network Engagement at Achieving the Dream! Melinda discusses how to better connect with students through being a cultural navigator and utilizing a growth vs fixed mindset. Melinda also discusses using psychologically attuned language and framing it as learning and growth rather than a label, especially terminology around acad...

Ep. 78's interview is with Dr. Shonda Goward, Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Advising and Success at San José State University.  Shonda discusses having to think large scale to be systematic and hands-on in order to close equity gaps, as well as a community cultural wealth framework to help students succeed in college.  How does an advisor's role play into all of this? The Twit...

The wellness of academic advisors has become an increasingly hot topic. Last year, many advisors utilized a grant initiative to help their teams implement innovative ideas to address advisor burnout, mental health, and sustainability. Join guests Jennifer Nguyen and Cheri Souza from the Stupski Foundation on the progress advisors have made, challenges they still face, and how you can implement the...

The Adventures in Advising Podcast is back! What challenges have advising administrators faced or still face being in higher education? What efforts have been put forth for the retention of their employees? How are administrators preparing for future leaders and succession planning? Join guests Teri Farr , University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Cecilia Santiago-González , Cal Poly Pomona on t...

Welcome to Episode 75 of the Adventures in Advising podcast! In this episode, we end the current run of the podcast. We're chatting about: Leadership, Technology, Advisor Training & Development, Advising Communities, Publications, and more! You'll hear interviews with: Dr. Jennifer Joslin -   Drury University Ryan Scheckel - Texas Tech University And Colum Cronin from Dublin City Uni...

In Episode 74 of the Adventures in Advising podcast, we're chatting about: Goals, reflection and gratitude, conference highlights, undeclared/exploratory students, advising administration, and research/scholarship! You'll hear interviews with: Melinda Anderson -   NACADA Executive Office David Spight - University of California, Irvine Kerry Kincanon from Oregon State University guest hos...

Episode 73 of the Adventures in Advising podcast is now available! Dr. Melinda Anderson and Matt Markin pick their favorite interviews from 2022! A variety of topics are discussed in this flashback episode:  Intersecting identities, collaborations, non-transactional advising, appreciative Advising, advising administration, and more! In this episode you'll hear interviews with: Dr. Tim Cox - L...

In Episode 72 of the Adventures in Advising podcast, Matt turns over the interviewing duties to returning guest host Dr. Kevin Thomas from University of Central Arkansas.  This episode's interview is with: Michael (Brody) Broshears -   University of Southern Indiana 2023 UKAT Conference information 2023 NACADA Region Conference information The Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok handle fo...

In Episode 71 of the Adventures in Advising podcast, we're chatting about: Advising Nursing & PharmD students, NACADA Portland Conference takeaways, advisor wellness grant, and getting more involved!  You'll hear interviews with: Kristy Yoshikawa -   Kapiʻolani Community College Thomas Shelly - Oregon State University Submit your proposal for an upcoming NACADA Region Conference ! Th...

In Episode 70 of the Adventures in Advising podcast, you'll hear interviews with: Stephanie Kraft-Terry -   University of Hawaii at Manoa Leah Frierson - Washington University in St. Louis   Nicole Kent - Oregon State University Tara Stopfel Warden - University of Cincinnati Kevin Thomas - University of Central Arkansas And Melinda Anderson from NACADA guest hosts! Check out the NACADA Admini...

In Episode 69 of the Adventures in Advising podcast, you'll hear interviews with: Sally Garner -   University of Oregon Patricia MacMillan - Ontario Tech University   John Sauter - Niagara University And Ryan Scheckel from Texas Tech University guest hosts!  Find out more about the NACADA Annual Conference Service Project ! You can donate online to help the youth in Portland! The Twitter, Ins...

In Episode 68 of the Adventures in Advising podcast, you'll hear interviews with: Clay Schwenn -   University of Washington-Bothell Kerry Kincanon from Oregon State University guest hosts! We have merch! Check out our Merch store for shirts, hoodies, stickers, coffee mugs and more! Register for the NACADA Annual Conference and book your hotel ! The Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok hand...

In Episode 67 of the Adventures in Advising podcast, you'll hear interviews with: Dr. Eva Lantsoght -   Universidad San Francisco de Quito and Delft University of Technology Eva is cohost of the PhD Talk podcast . Purchase your very own NACADA Portland Conference pin ! Proceeds go to fund the conference Art Exhibition! We have merch! Check out our Merch store for shirts, hoodies, stickers, co...

In Episode 66 of the Adventures in Advising podcast, you'll hear interviews with: Mykel Beorchia -   Utah State University Dr. Shawn Ryan - Chico State And Dr. Jenny Bloom from Florida Atlantic University guest hosts! Purchase your very own NACADA Portland Conference pin ! Proceeds go to fund the conference Art Exhibition!  We have merch! Check out our Merch store for shirts, hoodies, sticker...

In Episode 65 of the Adventures in Advising podcast, you'll hear interviews with: Dr. Debbie Mercer -   Kansas State University Mark Nelson - Oklahoma State University Check out the article Mark co-authored, Advising Black Male Students in 2020 and Beyond . Need that extra motivation to make it through the day? Check out the Adventures in Advising song playlist ! We have merch! Check out our...

In Episode 64 of the Adventures in Advising podcast, you'll hear interviews with: Dr. Kelsi Kosin -   Columbia College Chicago Becky Ryan - University of Wisconsin-Madison And Jaimie Engle from DePaul University guest hosts Kelci's articles: W/ Jessica Jensen - On Their Level - Making Meaningful Connections with Students Via Social Media The "Why" Project: Helping Students to D...

In Episode 63 of the Adventures in Advising podcast, you'll hear interviews with: Dr. Charlie Nutt -   retired from NACADA Executive Office Farrah Turner - NACADA Executive Office Dayna McNary - NACADA Executive Office Need that extra motivation to make it through the day? Check out the Adventures in Advising song playlist ! We have merch! Check out our Merch store for shirts, hoodies, sticke...