Spring 2025
Advisor Appreciation Week
April 28 – May 2, 2025
Monday, April 28 | Spoonful of Thanks
Appreciation kickoff starting with gifts brought to your office!
Tuesday, April 29 | 9am – 12pm | Medberry Markerspace and Mary Greer Room | Tennessee Tranquility
Relax in a quiet space to step away, rekindle your flame throughout the day. Enjoy some low-key crafts and destress activities and perk up with free Starbucks.
Wednesday, April 30 | 4pm – 6pm | UT Creamery | Sweet Connections
TennACADA has 30 free ice cream vouchers – first come, first served!
While you enjoy your treat, take a moment to write a gratitude card for someone at the university. Cards will be delivered Friday to spread positivity.
We’ll also have a book exchange- bring one to share or grab something new! This is a chance to connect with fellow advisors, show appreciation, and unwind after a busy season. Treat yourself and come hang out!
Thursday, May 1 | 8:15am – 9:30am | Wolf Kaplan Room, Neyland Stadium | Advising Award Ceremony
Enjoy breakfast to celebrate your work! Click HERE to RSVP!
Friday, May 2 | Gratitude in Motion
Gratitude cards from Wednesday will be dispersed across campus.
2025 Academic Advising & Student Success Conference – Call for Proposals
September 9, 2025 | 8am – 4pm | Student Union
UT’s annual conference provides an invaluable opportunity to draw form our collective knowledge and reconnect with our regional community. The Division of Student Success invites you to help advance the field by leading an engaging and thoughtful conference session that resonates with the theme of “Effective Collaboration”.
To submit a proposal, please complete the proposal submission form no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on May 9, 2025.
Visit the conference website for more details including program themes, submission guidelines and criteria, and the conference timeline. We look forward to your innovative contributions and to seeing you at the conference!
NACADA 2025 Annual Conference
Viva Advising: Excellence in Student Support
October 26 – 29, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV
This years NACADA Annual Conference will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada at Caesars Palace. You can register by September 11 to take advantage of the early conference fee.
If you are unable to join in-person, you can access a virtual ticket option as well. You can register here.
Watering the Roots, Harvesting Success: Practical Strategies for Supporting Student Mental Health
- Date: May 15, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM CT (2:00 PM EST)
- Description: The prevalence of mental health problems among college students has been on the rise in recent years, posing significant challenges for academic advisors who support student success. According to recent studies, a staggering number of college students experience depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, highlighting the urgent need for effective interventions and support systems on campus. Research shows that individuals are more likely to seek help when someone they care about expresses concern and encourages them to seek support. This presentation will provide attendees with essential insights and strategies to better understand the mental health needs of their students, with a particular focus on the impact of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and challenges faced by marginalized student populations. This webinar goes beyond awareness. The presenters aim to equip attendees with the necessary skills to support college students in developing mental health challenges and help connect them with the appropriate care. The presenters will discuss communication techniques to initiate sensitive and supportive conversations about mental health. This includes active listening, validating feelings, culturally responsive conversations, and offering resources without judgment. After the webinar, attendees will be equipped with the skills to support students developing mental health challenges and help connect them to appropriate care to harvest success.
- RSVP Link: Sign Up Here