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2026-2027 Events

Advising Technology and Initiatives (ATI) is proud to host six NACADA webinars this year! Calendar invitations and Zoom links will be sent from ATI after you RSVP.

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When Men Are Not Alright: Considerations for Advising Male Students
September 10, 2pm
Join us to explore contemporary research and learn about practical tools and considerations for effectively advising and supporting male students.


Deconstructing Burnout in Advising: Reframing Solutions from Self-Care to Prevention
October 21, 2pm
This session will explore, unpack, and deconstruct burnout through various perspectives while encouraging attendees to reframe burnout to address its root causes to better support advisors in the profession.


The Art of Saying No: Navigating Difficult Academic Advising Conversations
November 4, 2pm
Learn strategies to navigate difficult academic advising conversations with confidence and compassion, using proven frameworks.


Expand Your Toolbox: Integrating Academic Advising and Career Coaching
December 8, 2pm
This webinar explores how integrating career coaching into academic advising can help advisors better support students in connecting their education to career readiness and long-term professional success.


From Chaos to Clarity: Building Scalable Advising Systems for Large Caseloads
January 12, 2pm
Discover practical, system level strategies for managing large advising caseloads while protecting advisor capacity and maintaining high-quality student support.


Rethinking Student Centered: Building an Advisor-Centered Culture for Meaningful Student Support
March 2, 2pm
Learn how the presenters intentionally fostered an advisor-centered culture to better support advisors, resulting in greater engagement and satisfaction among advisors, minimal turnover, and meaningful student advisement and support.

2026 Academic Advising and Student Success Conference | Ready for 2030 | Designing the Next Era of Advising & Student Success
September 8-9, Student Union, See conference website for registration

As students, institutions, and higher education continue to evolve, this conference centers on proactive planning, thoughtful design, and innovative practices that help us anticipate and respond to change. Through shared learning and collaboration, participants will explore emerging trends, adaptive frameworks, and forward-thinking strategies to reimagine advising and student success for the next era.


TennACADA & CCDAE: Career Advocates Workshop
September 30, 1-4pm, Student Union 272B, RSVP Here

TennACADA is excited to partner with our colleagues in the Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration to host their Career Advocates Program! The Career Advocates Program provides practical tools, resources, and strategies to strengthen staff’s daily impact, helping more students connect experiences to future opportunities and graduate with confidence. Join us to gain practical strategies to support career-related conversations with students, guidance on connecting students to career resources and opportunities, exposure to Vol Edge and other key career development tools available to students, and resources that help students recognize and articulate skills gained through campus experiences.


NACADA 2026 Annual Conference | Meeting in the Middle: Connecting People, Purpose, and Possibility
October 4th-7th, See NACADA website for registration

This years NACADA Annual Conference will be held in Oklahoma City, OK. The NACADA Annual Conference is the leading academic advising conference for professionals across higher education. Each year, advisors, faculty, administrators, and student success leaders come together to exchange ideas, explore research, and strengthen the advising profession.


TennACADA Candy Grams!
Submissions will open in November, Delivery will be in early December

At the end of each fall term, TennACADA encourages advisors to participate in our yearly Candy Grams, an appreciation event where you can send a personalized note and treat to a colleague. Candy Grams include your personalized note (provided by you, named or anonymous) and a mixed bag of candy treats (provided by TennACADA), and you can send as many as you would like. Candy Gram submissions will open in November, and your treats will be delivered in early December. We look forward to helping you all share some end-of-the-semester cheer and appreciation!

Career Path Workshop
December 2, 2-4pm, Student Union 362A/B

Curious about how career advancement works? Save the date for our Career Path Workshop this December! This is a great opportunity for those planning to go through the career path this cycle, new advisors who want to learn more about the process, and others who may help their colleagues through the career path! The RSVP and additional details will be provided later in the term.

 

2027 NACADA Region 2 and 3 Conference | Theme Coming Soon!
March 16th-18th, See NACADA website for registration

“Practical learning and meaningful connection—designed for advisors working in environments like yours. Explore strategies you can use right away while connecting with peers who understand your day-to-day work. NACADA Region Conferences bring together academic advising professionals to share ideas, explore challenges, and learn from one another. Grounded in real-world practice and shaped by regional perspectives, this event offers relevant strategies and opportunities to build lasting professional connections.”