Professional Organizations
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.
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 anad Microcredentials
NACADA and Credly offer eTutorials and microcredentials on topics like first-generation support, peer advising, and flipped advising to help sharpen advising skills.
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 is a student-centered, collaborative approach that uses open-ended, generative questions to help students maximize their educational experience and reach their goals. Its core framework includes six distinct phases, outlined in the image to the right.
For more on the model and its phases, explore the Appreciative Advising resources, webinars, and conferences by clicking on the button below.
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.
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 is a nonprofit association focused on advancing 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.
