As a first-time attendee, I was able to soak up tons of new information at NACADA’s Annual Conference. I attended sessions that addressed topics like cultural competence, motivation, positive psychology, advising theory, retention, etc. I was also able to meet adviors from across the region and nation.
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| Photo courtesy of Sharon Aiken-Wisniewski |
Assistant Dean Liz Leckie, Lena May-Fraser, Kira Jones and Renee Mixco introduced me to the Advisor/Institutional Cultural Competence Continuum during “Raising Consciousness,” a pre-conference workshop. During the session, we participants engaged in activities that allowed us to self-assess, reflect and work toward culturally-competent advising.
During “A Conversation with Patrick Combs,” I learned about the correlation between students’ willpower and their productivity and success. I also created a reading list, based on the texts he referenced:
- Success Built to Last: Creating a Life that Matters by Porras, Emery & Thompson
- Gearing Up (Inside & Out) for a Great Life: A Smart Guide for High School by Patrick Combs
- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
During “Does Happiness Matter? Applying Positive Psychology to Advising,” I learned about the importance of "flourishing” or “thriving” and the five, key components to happiness:
- Positive emotions
- Engagement
- Relationships
- Meaning
- Accomplishment
And these are just some of the highlights! I thank UAAC for the scholarship and opportunity to attend NACADA’s Annual Conference.
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