2016 NACADA Annual Conference

Advisor Training & Development: Commission Meeting Agenda

2:00-3:00 PM, Thursday, October 6th

  1. Introductions
  2. Congratulations to the Commission Sponsored Sessions
  3. C100: Learn to Apply and Teach Mindfulness in Academic Advising, Thursday, Oct 6: 3:15 – 4:15 PM (Atrium 601)
  4. Julien Nguyen & Irene Maundu, West Virginia University; Jennifer Jones & Dedra Cobb, Fairmond State University
  5. C191: The Magic of Motivational Interviewing to Inspire Change in Students: Friday, Oct 7: 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM (International 6-7)
  6. Amanda Voigt & Gina Beyer, Arizona State University
  7. C287: Creating a Professional Identity-By Design, Not Default: Saturday, Oct 8: 8 AM – 9 AM (Lobby 401-403)
  8. Erin Justyna, Texas Tech University
  9. Hot Topic Session Reminder: 10:30-11:30 AM, Saturday, Oct 8th
  10. Congratulations to ATD Commission Members who are NACADA Award Winners (24 members!)
  11. Advising Awards-
  12. CIG Division Awards-
  13. Goals
  14. Recap of AY15-16 Goals (full report will be/is posted on ATD Commission page)
  15. Looking ahead for AY16-17 (and AY17-18)
  16. NACADA GOAL: Expand and communicate the scholarship of academic advising, AND
  17. NACADA GOAL: Provide professional development opportunities that are responsive to the needs of advisor and advising administrators
  18. Commission Sponsored Webinar took place September 15, 2016: Raising compassion Satisfaction in Academic Advising: Practical Strategies for Dealing with Complaints (DW70): Dawn Fettig, University of Colorado-Boulder; Megan Stephenson, University of Colorado-Boulder; Joshua Morrison, Ivy Tech Community College
  19. Continuation of work groups for additional webinars in areas of:
  20. Advisor Self Care – webinar proposal submitted and under consideration for AY17-18 season
  21. Utilizing Available Data and Analytics for Student Success – workgroup formed
  22. NACADA GOAL: Expand and communicate the scholarship of academic advising
  23. Continuation of Commission Sponsored opportunity for AAT
  24. Quarterly deadlines for submission to Rebecca Hapes, will be announced via ATD listserv & ATD Facebook page
  25. Submissions will be reviewed and ranked by the ATD Steering Committee
  26. Include writing opportunities in a similar manner for NACADA Blog
  27. Website Updates (Steering & Ad-Hoc Committee input for Resources section, if interested, please indicate as such on sign in sheet)
  28. Council for Opportunity in Education (COE)/NACADA organizational interaction and partnership efforts
  29. Efforts led by Aaron Brown, ATD Steering Committee Member
  30. NACADA GOAL: Provide professional development opportunities that are responsive to the needs of advisor and advising administrators, AND
  31. NACADA GOAL: Develop and sustain effective Association leadership, AND
  32. NACADA GOAL: Create an inclusive environment within the Association that promotes diversity
  33. Solicit representation to ensure all regions are represented on the ATD Steering Committee
  34. Sign-Up Sheet for Commission Volunteer Opportunities
  35. Steering Committee
  36. Regional Representatives Needed for:
  37. Region 2, 8 & 10
  38. Proposal Readers (for NACADA Annual 2017)
  39. Hot Topics/Panel Sessions/Collaborations on Presentations
  40. Help with Commission activities during 2017 Annual Conference
  41. Chair position
  42. Nominations will be submitted this year, with elections in early 2017 for the 2017-2019 term, Deadline for nomination submission is Monday, October 31st
  43. Ideas for publication submissions
  44. NACADA Clearinghouse
  45. Academic Advising Today (1000 words) Submission Guidelines available at
  46. Webinar – Proposal submission guidelines, form & deadlines available at
  47. How can this commission help support you?
  48. Other Items?

THANK YOU to the 2015-2016 ATD Steering Committee Members

Heather Ammons – University of Alabama (Region 4)

Amber Artiaga – California Southern University (Region 9)

Josh Brittingham – Northern Kentucky University (Region 3)*

Aaron Brown – University of Nevada – Las Vegan (Region 9)*

Mark Bultmann – University of Minnesota – Twin Cities (Region 6)

Sarah Eltzroth – Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (Region 5)

Teri Farr – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Region 5)*

Jay Fuller – University of North Florida (Region 4)*

Lakisha Grant-Washington – Capital Community College (Region 1)*

Erin Justyna – Texas Tech University (Region 7)*

Titun Maiti – Michigan State University (Region 5)

Elizabeth Riedford – University of Southern Indiana (Region 5)

Toby Spiegel – California Southern University (Region 9)

Maureen Schafer – University of Iowa (Region 6)*

THANK YOU to everyone who reviewed proposals for the 2016 NACADA Annual Conference!