97 episodes

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.

Adventures in Advising Matt Markin

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    • 5.0 • 16 Ratings

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.

    Self-Advocacy and Supporting our Differences - Adventures in Advising

    Self-Advocacy and Supporting our Differences - Adventures in Advising

    In Ep. 97, Matt Markin chats with Leslie Bell, academic advisor and retention specialist at Rust College. Leslie discusses helping students understand the importance of networking and building a career portfolio. Additionally, Leslie addresses neurodivergence, misconceptions associated with it and tips for advisors working with students who are neurodivergent. Last, he addresses social media’s impact on his professional development.
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    • 45 min
    A Shared Goal of Student Success - Adventures in Advising

    A Shared Goal of Student Success - Adventures in Advising

    In episode 96, Matt Markin chats with Joan Krush, assistant director for member engagement at the NACADA Executive Office. Joan discusses her past experience in admissions and advising, building positive relationships between primary role advisors and faculty, as well as the revamp of the Emerging Leaders Program and why you should apply as an emerging leader or mentor. 

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    • 45 min
    Opening the Door to Publications - Adventures in Advising

    Opening the Door to Publications - Adventures in Advising

    In episode 95, Matt Markin chats with returning guest Ryan Braeger, assistant dean for advising and student development at Saint Michael’s College. Ryan discusses his experience creating an institution level advising publication, the pros and cons involved, and ways that every advising professional can contribute to the scholarship of academic advising. 





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    • 47 min
    Curving Passion with Realism - Adventures in Advising

    Curving Passion with Realism - Adventures in Advising

    In Ep. 94, Bri Harvie, associate director of academic advising at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology discusses how the Canadian higher education system differs from the U.S.,  how parenting has informed her practice in advising, changing the student mindset regarding grades, and accepting new challenges. Guest host Thomas Shelly from Oregon State University.
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    • 52 min
    How to Continue Best Serving our Students - Adventures in Advising

    How to Continue Best Serving our Students - Adventures in Advising

    Matthew Plescia, academic advisor in the Quinney College of Natural Resources at Utah State University discusses navigating the cultural and curriculum changes through switching institutions, advocating for others, synchronous communication technology, and utilizing an appreciative advising approach with students. Guest hosted by Dr. Locksley Knibbs, Florida Gulf Coast University. 
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    • 44 min
    Reducing Barriers through Connection and Engagement - Adventures in Advising

    Reducing Barriers through Connection and Engagement - Adventures in Advising

    In episode 92, Matt Markin chats with Dr. Dana Zahorik, manager of advising services and retention initiatives at Fox Valley Technical College. Dr. Zahorik discusses the creation of CARES Purpose Driving Advising, what it means for educators to be student ready, and challenging the policies and procedures to make a better student experience. 
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    • 44 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

RacerFanForever ,

It’s truly a must listen

Adventures in Advising is truly a must listen to regardless of your role in advising and student success. Tips for growth, power of connection and a familiarity of colleagues that you would like to see more often! Matt and Colum shine as they lead our advising connections to each other and to our impacts with students.

Sarbert ,

Great podcast that can translate across professions

Awesome podcast! Colum and Matt discuss global issues and how they directly affect higher education. Even if you’re not in academic advising, but are a leader interested in the future of your workforce, this podcast can help shed light on what is happening education. Highly recommended.

McG206 ,

Great Content

I am SO glad I found this podcast! I’m currently in a Master’s program for Academic Advising and just love listening. So much valuable content on both the advising practice and the world of higher education around the world.

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