Adventures in Advising

Apr 08 2025 124 ep. 84 mins 24
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Passionate about working with students and making a difference in their lives? Join Matt Markin and his advising guests as they bring together the global academic advising community to share knowledge, best practices, and their own advising stories.

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Reimagining AI Tools: Exploring NotebookLM & Thea Study - Adventures in Advising

Apr 08 2025 56 mins  
Matt Markin from CSU San Bernardino and Ryan Scheckel from Texas Tech University dive into the exciting world of AI-powered tools reshaping the experiences of both students and advisors. They explore Google's NotebookLM, an AI assistant that digests your documents, delivers smart summaries, and even creates personalized audio overviews. They also check out Thea Study, a beta-stage

Actionable Advising: Helping Students Using Academic Coaching - Adventures in Advising

Mar 30 2025 51 mins  
In this inspiring episode, David Smith, Advising Specialist at Jefferson College, shares his remarkable 30+ year journey through higher education—from community college student to music professor to mentor and administrator. David dives into his work with the Region VII Mentoring Program and the power of academic coaching. Discover how tools like the action brainstorming workshee

Sustaining Success: Lessons in Growth, Balance, and Longevity - Adventures in Advising

Mar 18 2025 57 mins  
Gavin Farber from The College of New Jersey guest hosts this episode focusing on sustainability in higher education and academic advising. Jessica Staten from Indiana University and Dr. Rebecca Hapes from Texas A&M University discuss the importance of identities beyond your roles and the necessity of change for sustainability, underscoring the resilience and adaptability requir

Innovation and Advocacy: Insights from Higher Ed Leaders - Adventures in Advising

Mar 09 2025 81 mins  
In this higher education administrators panel, Barbara Smith from The University of Texas at San Antonio and Jill Geisler Wheeler from the University of Arkansas highlight the need for professional development and support for advisors, while advocating for student and staff well-being. Both discuss the challenges of balancing technology's benefits with maintaining personal connecti

Using AI to make Advising Themed Music - Adventures in Advising

Mar 02 2025 27 mins  
In Ep. 120, host Matt Markin uses the Mozart AI app to generate songs in various music genres and lyrics related to academic advising and higher education. Why? Just to see how fast artificial intelligence is evolving. What unique songs will the AI app create? Will it be creative, cringe, or a little bit of both? You decide! Songs: 4:00 - Theme song for Adventures in Advising Podca

Bridging the Gap in Advising through Faculty, Peer, and Ambassador Roles - Adventures in Advising

Feb 18 2025 46 mins  
In Ep. 119, guest host, Matt Plescia interviews Dr. Peter Howe, Associate Dean for Academics at Utah State University's Quinney College of Natural Resources, discusses his journey from Yale to USU, focusing on climate change perceptions and environmental risks. He emphasizes the importance of geography, GIS, and the role of faculty advisors in student success. Dr. Howe highlights t

Advising with Culture & Community: Empowering Native and Indigenous Students - Adventures in Advising

Feb 09 2025 57 mins  
In Ep. 118 of the Adventures in Advising podcast, Leander Yazzie, tribal relations liaison at the University of Washington Tacoma, facilitates a discussion with Devon Williams, Green River College; Alexis Perez, University of Washington Tacoma; and Cynthia DePoe, Pierce College Puyallup. Panelists share their experiences and roles in supporting Native and Indigenous students, the c

Higher Ed Synergy: Advancing Student Equity & Belonging - Adventures in Advising

Feb 02 2025 36 mins  
Dr. Duan Jackson from the California State University Office of the Chancellor discusses the evolution of her role as director of student advising initiatives in which she oversees advising and career services, new student orientation, and learning support. Duan highlights the importance of collaboration among California's higher education institutions, including the University of

The Evolution and Legacy of Academic Advising - Adventures in Advising

Jan 26 2025 54 mins  
In this episode, Ben Hopper from the NACADA Executive Office shares information about the upcoming NACADA Region Conferences and why you should attend. Then, Dr. Tom Grites, a founding member of NACADA and retired provost from Stockton University, discusses his journey from a high school athlete to a higher education professional, highlighting his roles in academic advising, reside

Passion for the Profession: The 5th Anniversary Episode - Adventures in Advising

Jan 14 2025 82 mins  
Celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Adventures in Advising podcast, Megumi Makino-Kanehiro from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa interviews podcast co-creator Matt Markin about the history and continued relevance of the podcast, NACADA Involvement, and what’s next. Melinda Anderson from Achieving the Dream interviews Kyle Ross from the NACADA Executive Office about the directi