2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Advisors: The Lifeguards of Higher Education
University of West Florida Emerald Coast Campus-Fort Walton Beach
Friday, September 8, 2023
8:00AM-3:00PM
Building 48 Auditorium
Program Proposal Deadline Extended to August 3, 2023 - Submit your proposal today!
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Presenters will have 30 minutes for their presentation and 15 minutes for questions and for the attendees to complete their evaluation survey. Below are recommended session themes, but please feel free to submit a proposal on any topic that you feel is relevant to the field of academic advising.
Safe Harbor during Rough Seas - Making Advising a Safer Space for All
Our students are more diverse than ever in a world that feels more and more divided.
Topic ideas may include, but are not limited to, diversity and inclusion in advising, meeting students where they are (swimming out to them!), how to make students feel comfortable coming to us, how to recognize bias, etc. Topics may also include how to better work with specific student populations, such as adult students, minority students, first-generation students, returning students, first-time freshmen, technical students, graduate students, students with disabilities, and students with socioeconomic disadvantages.
Swim at Your Own Risk: Recognizing and Reading the Flags
Anxiety and stress in students is on the rise, but there are resources to help.
Topic ideas may include, but are not limited to, spotting red flag behaviors related to emotional health, campus safety, de-escalation techniques and resources, referral resources, campus resources, community resources, building partnerships with campus resources or community resources, etc. Topics could also include spotting red flags for academic struggles and support resources.
Avoiding Rip Currents in Advising - Survive and Thrive!
We spend a lot of energy supporting our students, let's avoid exhaustion and stay afloat instead of being carried away by the currents.
Topic ideas may include, but are not limited to, supporting academic advisors, mental health/self-care, setting boundaries, combating burnout, work-life flow, professional development, training tactics for advisors, etc.
Proposal Details
*Please submit all information in plain text into the form
*No bullets or other special characters in the abstract. Bullet lists are allowed in the proposal attachment.
*Priority will be assigned to proposals that demonstrate new ideas or methods, or indicate a high level of knowledge and unique treatment of the topic. Proposals from inexperienced, as well as experienced presenters, researchers, and practitioners are earnestly solicited.
Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of:
*Timeliness of the subject matter
*Topic’s contribution to advising field
*Clearly stated purpose and objectives
*Creativity in an approach to a situation or in ways to manage it
*Adaptability of ideas to a variety of institutional settings
*Reflective of good writing practices
Safe Harbor during Rough Seas - Making Advising a Safer Space for All
Our students are more diverse than ever in a world that feels more and more divided.
Topic ideas may include, but are not limited to, diversity and inclusion in advising, meeting students where they are (swimming out to them!), how to make students feel comfortable coming to us, how to recognize bias, etc. Topics may also include how to better work with specific student populations, such as adult students, minority students, first-generation students, returning students, first-time freshmen, technical students, graduate students, students with disabilities, and students with socioeconomic disadvantages.
Swim at Your Own Risk: Recognizing and Reading the Flags
Anxiety and stress in students is on the rise, but there are resources to help.
Topic ideas may include, but are not limited to, spotting red flag behaviors related to emotional health, campus safety, de-escalation techniques and resources, referral resources, campus resources, community resources, building partnerships with campus resources or community resources, etc. Topics could also include spotting red flags for academic struggles and support resources.
Avoiding Rip Currents in Advising - Survive and Thrive!
We spend a lot of energy supporting our students, let's avoid exhaustion and stay afloat instead of being carried away by the currents.
Topic ideas may include, but are not limited to, supporting academic advisors, mental health/self-care, setting boundaries, combating burnout, work-life flow, professional development, training tactics for advisors, etc.
Proposal Details
*Please submit all information in plain text into the form
*No bullets or other special characters in the abstract. Bullet lists are allowed in the proposal attachment.
*Priority will be assigned to proposals that demonstrate new ideas or methods, or indicate a high level of knowledge and unique treatment of the topic. Proposals from inexperienced, as well as experienced presenters, researchers, and practitioners are earnestly solicited.
Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of:
*Timeliness of the subject matter
*Topic’s contribution to advising field
*Clearly stated purpose and objectives
*Creativity in an approach to a situation or in ways to manage it
*Adaptability of ideas to a variety of institutional settings
*Reflective of good writing practices
NACADA has great resources to assist with developing program proposals that stand out during the submission process. Please review their Tutorial
