In the first episode of 2025, we're continuing the conversation about artificial intelligence, by interviewing ChatGPT's AI about all things higher ed and academic advising! Matt Markin is joined by Ryan Scheckel from Texas Tech University on this episode.

3:52 - Matt interviews ChatGPT about how it differs from other AI platforms, in what ways other universities have already used AI, challenges AI faces when working with students from diverse cultural or socio-economic backgrounds, how AI helps improve the student experience and studying, concerns from faculty, ethical challenges integrating AI into academic advising, and ways advisors can use AI when working with their students. 

27:33 - Ryan interviews ChatGPT if AI is designed to focus on positive aspects of AI use, what happens to the information generated by AI, how it defines academic advising, the role of human advisors in a world where AI can provide data-driven recommendations, questions academic advising scholars should be addressing in their research, and key takeaways it has for students and academic advisors to remember about AI’s role in education.

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A short, fun 7-minute episode to close out 2024! Matt Markin is joined by Ryan Scheckel from Texas Tech University in interviewing Santa (or really the Santa voice mode in ChatGPT). What is Santa-GPT's message to academic advisors? Did advisors make the naughty or nice list this year? Let's find out. 

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Dr. Roy Magnuson, Director of Emerging Technologies for Instruction and Research at Illinois State University discusses the powerful opportunities of artificial intelligence and the sound approaches we can take as individuals and as a broader institution. How can we leverage AI to enhance the student/advisor relationships and are there avenues we are not considering with AI? Guest host is Michael 'Brody' Broshears, Illinois State University. 

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Dr. Peter Fitch and Dr. Kathryn Woods from University College London join the podcast to tell you more about the upcoming UKAT Conference in April 2025! Find out what it means to foster positive emotion and build partnerships and connections by "Learning Well." Also learn about UCL, Peter and Kathryn's career journeys, and where their inspiration is drawn from to enhance the student voice. 

Submit a proposal to the 2025 UKAT Conference! Deadline is Friday, December 20, 2024. 

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Nathan Vickers, associate director for NACADA Consulting, discusses his 20-year career at The University of Texas at Austin before transitioning to the NACADA Executive Office. He'll also address how strategic, data-informed programs can maximize the role of academic advising. Dr. Zoranna Jones, assistant dean for student support at Texas Christian University, discusses navigating changes in higher education, diversity in leadership, and the future of academic advising. Guest host is Dr. Melinda Anderson, Achieving the Dream. 

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Dr. Gabe Bermea, visiting scholar at the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions interviews Dr. Nicole Gonzalez, director of the advising resource center at University of Arizona and Lina Anastasovitou, doctoral candidate at National University on the unique experiences of Latino students in higher education. The panel explores the role of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), strategies for retention and completion, and the impact of culturally relevant academic advising.

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To celebrate National Transfer Student Week, Campbell Keele, coordinator of transfer initiatives at Missouri State University offers tips for advisors working with transfer students in various scenarios, planning activities and events for transfer students with no budget, and receiving the Transfer-Champion Rising Star award.

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Advisors, administrators, and student success practitioners create stronger workplaces through their connections because they understand the full spectrum of highs and lows; challenges, and rewards in their roles. Longevity in the field has created difficulties for professionals to remain in one position or institution. Reaching ten years or longer in the field allows educators to reflect on how they forged creative sustainable career pathways. Guest host is Gavin Farber, The College of New Jersey.

Panelists include:

• Amber Bollinger, University of Florida
• Scott Bourdeau, NYU Stern
• Jared Burton, Pima Community College
• Jaimie Engle, DePaul University
• Maggie Gilchrest, Texas Tech University
• Matt Markin, California State University-San Bernardino
• Leonor Wangensteen, University of Notre Dame

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In Ep. 106, we've changed the format as we've invited six authors to read from the NACADA Pocket Guide, Advising is Forever: Sharing Stories to Ignite (or Reignite) Your Advising Spirit that capture the raw, inspiring, and emotional stories in this academic advising profession. Also learn more about the upcoming Region conferences from Ben Hopper, NACADA Executive Office.

Authors in order of appearance:

• Kacey Gregerson, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
• Megumi Makino-Kanehiro, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
• Thomas Beckwith, University of Florida
• Colum Cronin, Marino Institute of Education
• Kerry Kincanon, Oregon State University
• Jennifer Arin, San Francisco State University

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Submit a proposal by October 15th, 2024 for the Region Conferences!

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In Ep. 105, Matt Markin chats with Olivia Miller, exploratory studies advisor at Kansas State University. Olivia discusses advising graduate vs undergraduate students, differences in resources and role responsibilities at the graduate level, as well as the outlook on advisor retention and building a community of care for advisors. 

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