Adventures in Advising

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...

Welcome to Episode 20 of Adventures in Advising. This episode features interviews with two advisors who have been planning and implementing new and successful support strategies for both students and staff in their respective institutions. You'll also hear about the transcontinental mentoring programme that they collaborate on. In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearan...

Episode 19 of Adventures in Advising features two fantastically insightful interviews; during which you'll learn about the inclusive faculty framework, and hear discussion about advising systems, and meeting the needs of students. You’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Sean Bridgen - Associate Director at NACADA Brian Kapinos - Assistant Academic Dean at the College of our Lady...

Episode 18 of Adventures in Advising features three fantastic interviews. Colum and Matt hear about the upcoming NACADA Annual Conference which has moved to a virtual format. They learn about the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource Center (APIDA). And finally they explore student engagement and how advising approaches differ around the world.   You’ll hear interviews with (in order of ap...

In episode 17 of Adventures in Advising Colum Cronin and Matt Markin seek to offer listeners insights into NACADA's Advising Communities. You'll also learn more about each of their three interviewees, and how each of them came to be involved with NACADA.   You’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Amber Kargol - Academic Advisor at Iowa State University Wendy Schindler - Prog...

Episode 16 of Adventures in Advising is jam-packed with three fascinating interviews. Topics discussed include supporting and retaining students of color, mentoring students in the Arts, faculty advising, and offering guidance to students as they navigate through their doctoral studies.   You’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Evelyn Knox - Pan African College Scholars (PACS) Coordi...

Episode 15 of Adventures in Advising is all about graduate students and how best to encourage them, amplify their voices, and advocate on their behalf. Colum Cronin and Matt Markin speak with three experienced advisors and support staff across two continents to gather ideas and insights relevant to working with his unique cohort.   You’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Jamie Heck -...

Episode 14 of Adventures in Advising sees Colum Cronin and Matt Markin listening and learning through the reflections of their guests from Ireland and the United States of America.   You’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Leanne McDonagh - Traveller Education Coordinator at the Cork Institute of Technology Ariel Collatz - Academic Advisor and Program manager for the Arts Group Advis...

In episode 13 of Adventures in Advising Colum Cronin and Matt Markin speak with two stalwarts of the advising community. They discuss best practice approaches to advising and student success, leadership styles, and practical steps to furthering your career in Higher Ed. You’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance): Duan Jackson - Interim Director Student Advising Initiatives at California...