Adventures in Advising

Episode 45 of the Adventures in Advising podcast is now available. In Colum’s final episode as co-host Matt and he are joined by two returning guests, and you’ll hear about mentoring, self-care, and avoiding burnout amongst a host of other topics. In this episode you'll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Ryan Scheckel - Assistant Director, Pre-Professional Health Careers at Texas...

Episode 44 of the Adventures in Advising podcast is now available! We have some wonderful guests joining us. Hear some great insights and practical advice on attending and presenting at a conference, alongside discussion of advising high achieving students, and staff mentorship. In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Marcedes Butler - College Opportunity Learning Con...

Episode 43 of the Adventures in Advising podcast is now available. In this, the eighteenth episode of 2021, we discuss the guided pathways model the state of Connecticut is implementing for its community college system. In this episode you'll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Michael Buccilli - Associate Vice President of Student Success Management at Connecticut State Community...

Episode 42 of the Adventures in Advising podcast is now available! We have some wonderful guests joining us. You'll hear about the Student Assistance In Learning (SAIL) Program at Cal State San Bernardino, academic coaching, the role of a diversity coordinator, community agreements and much more. In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Anthea Yugawa - Senior Acad...

Episode 41 of the Adventures in Advising podcast is now available. In this, the sixteenth episode of 2021, we have two fantastic guests and you'll hear discussions about leadership, change management, crowdsourcing ideas, and work-life balance. In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Sarah Howard - Senior Academic Advisor at the Ohio State University Ebony Staten...

We're reached Episode 40 of the Adventures in Advising podcast! We've had so many great guests and this episode is no exception. You'll hear about connecting with students, peer advising and mentoring, presenting tips, coordinated care networks, teaching career exploration, and much more. In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Derek Furukawa   - Direct...

Episode 39 of the Adventures in Advising podcast is now available. Colum and Matt are joined by three fantastic guests, topics discussed include Advisor Training and Development, Digital Communications, the (Quiet) Professional Advisor, Changing Jobs and Institutions, and Financial Literacy. In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Banks Blair - Executive Director of T...

Episode 38 of the Adventures in Advising podcast is now available. Topics discussed in this episode include educational leadership, ensuring students are career ready, writing award applications, and advising philosophies. In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Leslie Ross - Academic Program Manager at Georgia Institute of Technology Rachel Mars - Academic Advisor at...

Episode 37 of the Adventures in Advising podcast is now available. Colum and Matt are joined by three fantastic guests. You'll hear about exciting new developments with the podcast, along with adjusting to life in a new country, moving into advising administration and utilising technology. In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Dane Zdunowski - Academic Advisor...

It's the first Monday of the month and that means that Episode 36 of the Adventures in Advising podcast is now available. In this episode you'll hear about Higher Ed administration, social media, mentorship and study abroad. In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Karen Sullivan-Vance - Associate Director for Strategic Program Development at NACADA, The Glob...

Episode 35 of the Adventures in Advising podcast is now available. Colum and Matt are joined by three fantastic guests. You'll hear discussion of first-year programming, the impact of learning communities, Gen Z students and utilising technology in a flipped advising approach. You'll also hear about upcoming pocket guide which Matt and one of our guests are working on. In this episode yo...

Our biggest episode of the year celebrates NACADA’s Global Advising Week, which takes place during the first week in May every year. Global Advising Week recognizes and champions the work of advisors, tutors, personal tutors, counselors and coaches who advise students around the globe. Want to win a free Adventures in Advising "Sharing Stories" t-shirt? Fill out this survey by Friday, Ma...

Episode 33 of the Adventures in Advising podcast is now available. In this episode Colum and Matt speak with two fantastic guests; topics discussed include supervising and supporting staff through mentorship, establishing peer advisor programmes, and some of the differences between working at small and large institutions. In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Michae...

In episode 32 you'll hear about advising philosophies, being supportive and inclusive of all our students, and switching roles and institutions In this episode you’ll hear an interview with: Amy Brock - Director of Advising in the College of Agriculture at Auburn University. We love to hear from listeners. What did you enjoy? Are there improvements we could make? Are there specific topics you...

In this, the sixth episode of 2021, we have two fantastic guests and you'll hear discussion of holistic student support, Internationalization in Higher Education, and reimagining the student experience. In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Cynthia Pascal - Director of Student Services at Northern Virginia Community College Elspeth Jones - Professor Emerita at...

We've reached episode 30 of the podcast! In the fifth episode of 2021 you'll hear about narrative theory, interprofessional education, and NACADA's virtual conferences. In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Charlie Nutt - Executive Director at NACADA, The Global Community for Academic Advising Shantalea Johns - Director of Continuing and Interprofessi...

In episode 29, you'll hear about the upcoming NACADA regional conferences and preconferences. We also discuss aspiration, retention, and student success. In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Karen Lewis - Assistant Director of English Undergraduate Studies at the University of Maryland Christopher Kirchhof - Director of Transfer Student Services at the Univers...

In the third episode of  2021, Colum and Matt delve into the topic of first-generation students with two experts in the field. In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Quentin Alexander - Senior Director of Advising for Undergraduate Education at George Mason University Leah Frierson - Assistant Director, Robertson Scholars Leadership Program  We love to hear from list...

In our second episode of the new year Colum and Matt speak to advisors based in California and Australia about transfer students, implementing proactive advising approaches, and establishing a new advising structure. In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Jessica Davis  -  Senior Academic Advisor at California State University, San Bernardino Brendan O'Callaghan...

Welcome to the first episode of 2021! You'll hear about starting a new job in the midst of a global pandemic and advice about onboarding in a virtual environment. You'll also hear about taking on new responsibilities and supporting student success. In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Jessica Jensen -  Academic Advisor at Columbia College Chicago Ernesto...

Episode 25 sees Colum and Matt speak with dynamic and passionate higher ed professionals based in three different counties. You'll hear personal stories, pertinent insights, and practical advice on a variety of topics. In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Ian Tyndall - Psychology Lecturer at the University of Chichester Michael Harrison - Academic Advisor at C...

In episode 24 Colum and Matt speak with two experts of the flipped advising approach. Listen in to learn about the core concepts behind this approach and how it can be applied not only in academic advising, but in all aspects of student support in Higher Education. In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): George Steele - Higher Educational Consultant and Lecturer at Th...

Episode 23 of Adventures in Advising sees Colum and Matt speak with three advising professionals from institutions across the United States. Alongside their journeys into working in Higher Education, the interviewees discuss projects they have been involved with and how they went about establishing aims and setting attainable objectives to ensure successful completion of projects. In this episode...

In Episode 22  of Adventures in Advising, Colum and Matt speak with four Higher Ed professionals who offer insights into leadership, and best practice approaches. In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Cecilia Olivares - President at NACADA, The Global Community for Academic Advising and Director, Transfer Center and First Generation Student Initiatives and Interim D...

Episode 21  of Adventures in Advising sees Colum and Matt reflecting, with their guests, on NACADA's recent virtual annual conference.  You'll hear from the chairperson of the organising committee about the work that went into planning the conference. NACADA's Executive Director also speaks about his learnings and takeaways from #NACADA20virtual. A global perspective comes from the...