Adventures in Advising

Matt Markin and Ryan Scheckel
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Join Matt Markin, Ryan Scheckel, and their amazing advising guests as they unite voices from around the globe to share real stories, fresh strategies, and game-changing insights from the world of academic advising. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned pro, this is your space to learn, connect, and be inspired.

  1. Integrating Academic and Career Advising - Adventures in Advising

    2D AGO

    Integrating Academic and Career Advising - Adventures in Advising

    In this episode of Adventures in Advising, we explore a bold redesign of student support with guests Steven Schaffling, Cindy Zazzara, Molly Clock, and Ryan Howlett from Syracuse University! They share how they dismantled silos, rewrote the advising playbook, and built an integrated academic/career student success model! We talk: ✨ Holistic advising that connects the dots between academics and careers  📊 Data, formative assessment, and why holds aren’t the magic answer  🧠 Building “advisor tools” that free up brain space for real conversations  🤖 How AI can offload the transactional so advisors can double down on the relational  🎓 And what it takes to shift culture without losing heart With over 14,000 one-on-one meetings a year and retention gains to show for it, this team proves that when students don’t have to retell their story five times, everyone wins.  Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform! The Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcast Also, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel! Connect with Matt and Ryan on LinkedIn.

    50 min
  2. Boundaries, Balance, and Building Community - Adventures in Advising

    MAR 2

    Boundaries, Balance, and Building Community - Adventures in Advising

    In this energizing episode of Adventures in Advising, Imani Hill steps in as guest host to lead a powerhouse panel on advisor well being, retention, and the research that is reshaping the field. Joined by Rebecca Helms, and Chisom “Chi Chi” Anunobi, and Brandon Jones, this dynamic crew from NACADA’s Well Being and Advisor Retention Advising Community dives into the heart of what keeps advisors thriving instead of just surviving. From burnout and boundaries to job satisfaction and institutional responsibility, the conversation gives you the behind the scenes reflections on their latest research brief plus real talk about compensation, caseloads, leadership, AI in advising, and why retention of advisors directly impacts retention of students. The message is clear: when advisors are supported, students succeed. Check out the Wellbeing & Advisor Retention (WBAR) Advising Community’s most recently published Research Brief: Advisor COVID-19 Pandemic Experiences Research Brief If you’re interested in following WBAR or joining their steering committee, go here: Ways to follow/join WBAR Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform! The Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcast Also, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel! Connect with Matt and Ryan on LinkedIn.

    50 min
  3. Built to Persist, Fueled by Purpose (and Iced Coffee) - Adventures in Advising

    FEB 23

    Built to Persist, Fueled by Purpose (and Iced Coffee) - Adventures in Advising

    In this episode of Adventures in Advising, Ryan flies solo for a one-on-one conversation with Dr. Patricia (Patti) Griffin, Director of Academic Systems and Advisor Development at Fort Hays State University, a longtime NACADA leader, communication scholar, and proud member of Starbucks’ top 4% worldwide. ☕ Yes, really. Patti reflects on grit, growth, 18 office moves, and a steadfast belief that listening is one of the most powerful tools an advisor can carry. You’ll hear: How to balance big-picture systems thinking with day-to-day student realitiesWhat professional development should actually feel likeAnd why sometimes the breakthrough comes after you almost give upThis conversation is equal parts practical wisdom and reflective fuel for advisors navigating change, complexity, and the ever-shifting landscape of higher education. Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform! The Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcast Also, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel! Connect with Matt and Ryan on LinkedIn.

    50 min
  4. Advising at Scale: Rethinking Advisor Professional Development - Adventures in Advising

    FEB 16

    Advising at Scale: Rethinking Advisor Professional Development - Adventures in Advising

    What does it take to build meaningful, scalable professional development for academic advisors across an entire university system? In this episode of Adventures in Advising, Matt and Ryan pull back the curtain on a remarkable systemwide effort within The University of Texas System: the creation and launch of the Fundamentals of Excellence in Academic Advising learning modules. Joined by Angelica Barrera, Weston Rose, Dr. Heather Smith, and Dr. Rebecca Karoff, the conversation traces this initiative from early vision to implementation, highlighting the collaboration, trust-building, and intentional design required to support advising at scale. Listeners will hear how system leadership partnered with campus practitioners, how advisor voices shaped the curriculum, and how flexibility was preserved across diverse institutional contexts. Along the way, the guests share lessons learned, early outcomes, and insights for other systems seeking to elevate advising as a profession and a cornerstone of student success. Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform! The Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcast Also, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel! Connect with Matt and Ryan on LinkedIn.

    1 hr
  5. Global Advising: Perspectives from the Middle East - Adventures in Advising

    FEB 9

    Global Advising: Perspectives from the Middle East - Adventures in Advising

    In this special episode of Adventures and Advising, guest host Dr. Margaret Mbindyo (Millersville University) leads a rich, eye-opening conversation with Rasha Tawfik (American University of Sharjah) and Miriam Khalil (Northwestern University in Qatar). Together, they explore what academic advising looks like in the Middle East and what advisors everywhere can learn from it. From family-centered student success and culturally responsive advising to global similarities in student anxiety, transition, and belonging, this episode challenges assumptions and expands perspectives. You’ll hear why advising in the Middle East is deeply relational, how empathy transcends borders, and why students across the world are far more alike than different. Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform! The Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcast Also, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel! Connect with Matt and Ryan on LinkedIn.

    1 hr
  6. Debating Advising’s Future: Scholar vs. ChatGPT - Adventures in Advising

    FEB 2

    Debating Advising’s Future: Scholar vs. ChatGPT - Adventures in Advising

    In this special episode of Adventures in Advising, Matt welcomes back Dr. Craig McGill from Kansas State University for a bold and slightly unconventional experiment: a friendly debate with ChatGPT on the professionalization of academic advising. Craig makes the case for why academic advising must continue to professionalize to gain legitimacy, resources, respect, and fair compensation, while ChatGPT plays the thoughtful skeptic, raising questions about flexibility, accessibility, and unintended barriers.  After the debate, Matt and Craig reflect on what the exchange revealed about the field, the limits of GenAI critique, and what professionalization really means for advisors’ day-to-day work. If you care about the future of academic advising, advisor identity, or just want to hear a scholar debate a GenAI, this episode delivers insight, humor, and plenty of food for thought 🤖 Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform! The Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcast Also, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel! Connect with Matt and Ryan on LinkedIn.

    44 min
  7. Not Just Teaching: Faculty Perspectives on Advising - Adventures in Advising

    JAN 26

    Not Just Teaching: Faculty Perspectives on Advising - Adventures in Advising

    What happens when you put four Kansas State University faculty members, two curious cohosts, and a whole lot of passion for student success in the same podcast episode? You get a masterclass in what academic advising really looks like behind the scenes. Matt and Ryan chat with Drs. Ambyr Rios, Shabina Kavimandan, Vicki Sherbert, and Michael Lawson from Kansas State University about their approach to academic advising as faculty and the rewards and challenges they encounter. From Crash the Class surprises to study abroad storytelling to justice-centered pedagogy, this episode is packed with insight. Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform! The Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcast Also, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel! Connect with Matt and Ryan on LinkedIn.

    1h 12m
  8. Next-Gen Leadership Starts Here: NASPA USC Preview - Adventures in Advising

    JAN 22

    Next-Gen Leadership Starts Here: NASPA USC Preview - Adventures in Advising

    The NASPA Undergraduate Student Conference isn’t just another conference—it’s a launchpad. Charlie Sloop from Michigan State University and Derrick Ball from Texas A&M University join us to break down what students can expect, how the conference creates space for leadership and belonging, and why this experience sticks long after the closing session. From professional development to meaningful connection, this conversation is your all-access pass to what’s coming and why it matters.  For more information, check out the NASPA USC website! Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform! The Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcast Also, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel! Connect with Matt and Ryan on LinkedIn.

    21 min
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Join Matt Markin, Ryan Scheckel, and their amazing advising guests as they unite voices from around the globe to share real stories, fresh strategies, and game-changing insights from the world of academic advising. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned pro, this is your space to learn, connect, and be inspired.

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  • Creator
    Matt Markin and Ryan Scheckel
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    168
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Adventures in Advising
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