This page features a collection of external resources to support your work as an academic advisor, including links to professional organizations, appreciative advising tools and guidance, and a regularly updated list of books, podcasts, and downloads to explore for continued growth and inspiration.
Books, Podcasts, Downloads, and More!
Below you'll find a curated collection of books, podcasts, downloads, and more to support your advising practice.
Professional Organizations
National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising is a professional organization that supports and promotes quality academic advising in higher education. Through professional development, networking, and resources, NACADA empowers advisors, faculty, and administrators to enhance student success and advance the field of academic advising worldwide.
Explore different components and ways to get involved with NACADA by clicking on the buttons below.
Membership - Join NACADA
Members enjoy a range of benefits, discounts, and opportunities within the organization. Click on the button below to review membership pricing and further details.
Conference, Institutes, and Events
NACADA offers conferences, institutes, and web events to provide professional development to advisors and administrators.
eTutorials and Microcredentials
NACADA and Credly offer eTutorials and microcredentials on topics like first-generation support, peer advising, and flipped advising to help sharpen your advising skills.
Michigan Academic Advising Association (MIACADA)
MIACADA was founded to foster the personal and professional development of its members by promoting quality academic advising in the state of Michigan. It is a forum for discussion, debate, and the exchange of ideas regarding academic advising and related areas of higher education, and is an allied organization of NACADA.
MIACADA hosts an annual conference each year at one of Michigan's colleges or universities. Explore ways to get involved with MIACADA, including membership details, annual conference, and networking opportunities by clicking on the button below.
Appreciative Advising
Appreciative Advising is a student-centered, collaborative approach that uses open-ended, generative questions to help student maximize their educational experience and reach their goals. Its core framework includes six distinct phases, outline in the image to the right.
For more on the model and its phases, explore the Appreciative Advising resources, webinars, and conferences by click on the button below.
More Professional Organizations
In addition to the organizations above, academic advisors may benefit from exploring other professional organizations that support student success and higher education leadership. Organizations such as the American College Personnel Association (ACPA), the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), and EDUCAUSE offer valuable resources, networking opportunities, and professional development focused on student affairs, leadership, and the integration of technology in higher education.
American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
ACPA is the leading comprehensive student affairs association that advances student affairs and engages students for a lifetime of learning and discovery. A Michigan division of ACPA (ACPA-Michigan) is also available for professionals in student affairs.
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
NASPA is the leading association for the advancement, health, and sustainability of the student affairs profession. NASPA provides high-quality professional development, advocacy, and research for 15,000 members in all 50 states, 25 countries, and 8 U.S. territories.
EDUCAUSE
EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association focused on advancing the strategic use of technology and data in higher education. EDUCAUSE offers learning pathways, an annual conference, and leadership institute for practitioners interested in learning more about educational technology and data.