Old Dominion Advising Network
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Old Dominion Advising Network (ODAN) provides professional development opportunities to campus constituencies involved in all aspects of advising through the exchange of ideas, best practices, and latest trends. Membership is open to the entire campus community including all faculty, staff, and graduate students, including those in non-traditional advising roles. ODAN is an official allied member of the NACADA The Global Community for Academic Advising.
ODAN Executive Board
| Chair | Christine Woods |
| Treasurer |
Kelsey Whitlow |
| Secretary |
Anna Lacy |
| Past Chair |
Andy Grizzard |
| Advisor | Cat Moss |
| Member-at-Large | Kerri Musick |
| Member-at-Large | Vinecia Bunch |
| Member-at-Large | Emma Kearley |
| Member-at-Large | Sierra Garrett |
| Chair | Andy Grizzard |
| Treasurer |
Kelsey Whitlow |
| Secretary |
Christine Woods |
| Programs Chair |
Kristen Haben |
| Past Chair | Akeyla Porcher |
| Advisor & NACADA Rep |
Cat Moss |
| Member-at-Large | Pam Beatty |
| Member-at-Large | Anna Lacy |
| Chair | Akeyla Reid |
| Chair-Elect | Andy Grizzard |
| Treasurer |
Brittani Garcia |
| Secretary |
Kermitra Tweedy |
| Programs Chair |
Chris Yost |
| Advisor & NACADA Rep |
Cat Moss |
| Member-at-Large | Ciera Harris |
| Member-at-Large | Staci Kohen |
| Member-at-Large | Pam Beatty |
| Member-at-Large | Kerri Svoboda-Musick |
| Chair | Matt Hart |
| Chair-Elect | Courtney Hill |
| Treasurer |
Brittani Garcia |
| Secretary |
Andy Grizzard |
| Programs Chair |
Cynthia Meca |
| Past Co-Chair | Jacob Tousignaut |
| Advisor & NACADA Rep |
Cat Moss |
| Members-at-Large, Programming Standing Committee | Katie Ferrara |
| Members-at-Large, Programming Standing Committee | Kerri Musick |
| Members-at-Large, Technology Standing Committee | Pam Beatty |
| Members-at-Large, Communication Standing Committee |
Virginia Formella |
| Chair | Jacob Tousignaut |
| Chair-Elect | Tanisha Bradley |
| Treasurer |
Latia Allen |
| Secretary |
Jessica McGee |
| Programs Chair |
Kara Boone |
| Past Co-Chair | Morgan Morrison |
| Past Co-Chair & Advisor |
Cat Moss |
| Members-at-Large | Pamela Beatty |
| Members-at-Large | Matt Hart |
| Members-at-Large | Yalana Orr |
| Co-Chair | Cat Moss |
| Co-Chair | Morgan Morrison |
| Communications and Events Chair |
Marissa Pettinelli |
| Record Keeping Chair |
Akeyla Reid |
| Assessment Chair |
Lenora Thorbjornsen |
| Technology and Media Chair | Tanisha Bradley |
| Past Co-Chair | Pam Beatty |
| Faculty & Graduate Student Liaison | Jacob Tousignaut |
| Regional Higher Education Centers Liaison | Anna Makhorkina |
| Professional Training Liaison Liaison | Christine Ricks |
| Co-Chair | Pamela Beatty |
| Co-Chair | Brittany Shearer |
| Communications and Events Chair |
Marissa Pettinelli |
| Record Keeping Chair |
Maria Doran |
| Assessment Chair |
Akeyla Reid |
| Technology and Media Chair | Andy Grizzard |
| Past Co-Chair | Lenora Thorbjornsen |
| Past Co-Chair | Adam Hanson |
| Distance Learning Liaison | Terri Wheaton |
| SEES Liaison | Summer Steelman |
| NACADA Liaison | Tania Alvarez |
| Website Liaison | Cat Moss |
| Co-Chair | Lenora Thorbjornsen |
| Co-Chair | Adam Hanson |
| Communications and Events Chair & Past Co-Chair |
Keith Krepcho |
| Record Keeping Chair |
Stacey Parks |
| Assessment Chair & Website Liaison |
Cat Moss |
| Technology and Media Chair | Courtney Hill |
| Distance Learning Liaison | Pamela Beatty |
| NACADA Liaison | Tania Alvarez |
| Co-Chair | Keith Krepcho |
| Co-Chair | Sherri Watson |
| Communications and Events Chair |
Beth Truax Armstrong |
| Record Keeping Chair |
Katie Ferrara |
| Assessment Chair |
Daniela Cigularova |
| Technology and Media Chair | Jennifer Usis |
| Past Co-Chair | Tania Alvarez |
| Past Co-Chair | Adrienne Giles |
| NACADA Liaison | Jose Ramos |
| Distance Learning Liaison | Pamela Beatty |
| Student Affairs Liaison | Tiffany Wiggins |
| Website Liaison | Cat Moss |
| Co-Chair | Tania Alvarez |
| Co-Chair | Adrienne Giles |
| Communications and Events Chair |
Beth Armstrong |
| Record Keeping Chair |
Keith Krepcho |
| Assessment Chair |
Daniela Cigularova |
| Technology and Media Chair | Jennifer Usis |
| Past Co-Chair | Katie Ferrera |
| Past Co-Chair | Mirta Williams |
| Distance Learning Liaison | Marena Hill-Bartos |
| Professional Development Liaison | Cat Moss |
| Co-Chair | Katie Ferrara |
| Co-Chair | Mirta Williams |
| Communications and Events Chair |
Jeb Midyette |
| Record Keeping Chair |
Adrienne Giles |
| Assessment Chair |
Daniela Ciqularova |
| Technology and Media Chair | Jennifer Usis |
| Past Co-Chair | Leanne White |
| Past Co-Chair | Cat Moss |
| Distance Learning Liaison | Doug Brown |
| Student Engagement & Enrollment Services Liaison | Liz Boyd |
| Co-Chair | Cat Moss |
| Co-Chair | Leanne White |
| Communications Chair |
Christine Ricks |
| Member and Budget Chair |
Jennifer Usis |
| Webmaster |
Katie Ferrara |
| Distance Learning Liaison | Rob Curry |
| Graduate Student Liaison | Adrienne Giles |
| Past Co-Chair | Kim Herbert |
| Past Co-Chair | Jennifer Younkin |
| Co-Chair | Kim Herbert |
| Co-Chair | Jennifer Younkin |
| Communications Chair |
Brooke Brown |
| Member and Budget Chair |
Jennifer Usis |
| Webmaster |
Leanne White |
| Distance Learning Liaison | Ann Marie Kopitzke |
| Learning Commons Liaisons | Nola Nichols & Arminda Israel |
| Student Affairs Liaison | Crystal Anderson |
| Residence Life Liaison | Katie Tucker |
| Faculty Senate Liaison | Lisa Hall |
| Legislative Issues Liaison |
Tania Alvarez |
| Past Chair & Graduate Student Liaison | Morgan Morrison |
| Article I - Name |
Section 1 The name of this Association shall be the Old Dominion Advising Network (ODAN), hereinafter referred to as the Association. |
| Article II - Purpose | Section 1 The general purpose of this Association shall be to provide professional development opportunities to campus constituencies involved in all aspects of advising through the exchange of ideas, best practices, and latest trends. Section 2 The Association shall serve as an allied member of NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising. |
| Article III - Membership | Section 1 Membership in this Association shall be open to all faculty, staff, and graduate students, including those in non-traditional advising roles, at Old Dominion University. Section 2 Membership shall be established by submission of an annual membership form and payment of annual dues. Section 3 Membership shall run June 1-May 31. |
| Article IV - Governing Structure |
Section 1 The elected officers of this Association shall be Chair, Chair-Elect, Past-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Programs Chair. Section 2 The elected officers shall serve a one-year term which shall begin in June and run through the end of the following May (June 1 - May 31). There are no term limits to be reelected, as long as the election process is followed. Section 3 The Executive Board shall consist of the Chair, Chair-Elect, Past-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Programs Chair, and Members-at-Large of all standing committees not to exceed 15 people. Executive Board members may only hold one office per term. Section 4 The Executive Board shall conduct, manage, and control the business of this Association during the periods between the meetings of the Association. Section 5 The Executive Board shall meet regularly at a time to be determined by the committee at its first meeting following annual elections. Other meetings of the Executive Board may be called by the Chair or at the request of a simple majority of the Executive Board membership. The Executive Board shall approve all committee memberships. |
| Article V - Duties of the Executive Board |
Section 1 It shall be the duty of the Chair to provide leadership and direction in support of the Association's mission. The Chair shall preside at all business meetings and prepare agendas in consultation with members of the Executive Board. The Chair shall be an ex-officio member of all committees and responsible for the Association budget. The Chair trains and works collaboratively with the Chair-Elect to share responsibilities in leading the Association. The Chair will remain on the Executive Board a second year as Past-Chair. If an Executive Board position becomes vacant, the Chair may appoint a member-at-large to fill that position. The Chair reserves rooms for meetings and other events as needed. Section 2 The Chair-Elect shall collaborate with the Chair to share responsibilities in leading the Association, including assisting with meeting agendas and presiding over meetings in preparation for the transition to the Chair role in the following year. The Chair-Elect shall chair the Technology standing committee and provide updates to the Executive Board. The Chair-Elect assumes the position of Chair if the Chair position becomes vacant. The Chair-Elect will remain on the Executive Board a second year as Chair, and a third year as Past-Chair.. Section 3 The Past Chair shall provide guidance to the Chair and Chair-Elect on matters relating to the leadership of the Association. The Past Chair shall serve as a member on at least one standing committee. Section 4 The Secretary shall record accurate minutes and attendance of all Association meetings and programs, saving records in the shared electronic drive for the Association within a timely manner. The Secretary shall chair the Communication standing committee and provide updates to the Executive Board. Section 5 The Treasurer shall oversee the security of the Association bank account and materials. The Treasurer shall prepare an annual Association budget in consultation with the Executive Board and provide regular budget updates at Executive Board meetings throughout the year. The Treasurer shall maintain an accurate record of expenditures and membership dues; including keeping a database of paid members. The Treasurer shall serve on related standing committees. Section 6 The Programs Chair shall assist with the planning of Association events under the guidance of the Chair. The Programs Chair shall provide coordination of all logistics for Association events to include securing locations, developing advertising materials, and identifying any merchandise and/or food to be ordered. The Programs Chair shall chair the Programming standing committee and provide updates to the Executive Board. Section 7 Members-at-Large shall be volunteer positions that serve on designated standing committees and the Executive Board. Members-at-Large can be asked to fill open positions on the Executive Board by the Chair. |
| Article VI - Elections | Section 1 The Chair-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Programs Chair of this Association shall be elected by a majority by all members of the Association. Election shall be determined by plurality of votes cast. Section 2 Members seeking a position on the Executive Board for the first time must have actively participated in Association events or initiatives in the year prior to the start of the term. Members seeking re-election to the Executive Board must have attended a majority of the Executive Board meetings during the previous year. Section 3 Members seeking an elected position will submit a platform statement, current role at ODU, and summary of involvement with the Association for distribution to membership. Section 4 A confidential, electronic vote will be sent to current members of the Association to cast their ballot. The voting process, counting and tallying of the ballots, and announcement of the winners will be presided over by the Chair and Chair-Elect. The election process timeline shall be as follows: Nominations solicited in mid-April. Voting held in early-May. Results finalized in mid-May. Newly elected board members take office by June 1. Section 5 If an Executive Board position becomes vacant other than Chair, a member-at-large or the Past-Chair may be appointed to fill that position by the Chair. If the Chair position becomes vacant, the Chair-Elect becomes Chair. If the Past-Chair position becomes vacant, it will remain open. |
| Article VII - Committees | Section 1 The Association may include the following standing Committees: Technology, Communication, and Programming. Section 2 The elected officers shall chair their designated committee and throughout their term attend relevant meetings, be a point of contact, and report back at Association meetings. They may delegate duties and responsibilities of the Committee including creation of organizational structure to support Committee work as necessary. Section 3 The Technology standing committee will be chaired by the Association Chair-Elect. The purpose of the Technology standing committee is to assist in securing any technology needs for Association events including coordinating with appropriate campus offices for any media needs or WebEx support. This committee will review the Association website to keep it updated with correct content, links, and past event recordings. Section 4 The Communication standing committee will be chaired by the Association Secretary. The purpose of the Communication standing committee is to ensure accurate and timely distribution of information to Association membership. The committee shall oversee the development of an advisor newsletter, ensure assessment of Association events, and archive information and materials for future reference in the Association shared drive. Section 5 The Programming standing committee will be chaired by the Association Programs Chair. The purpose of the Programming standing committee is to assist in planning programs in support of the Association's mission of providing advising professional development opportunities to include coordinating event logistics and publicity. This committee shall partner closely with the Association Chair, Treasurer, and Communication standing committee. Section 6 Any Association member can petition the Chair for creation or removal of a committee. Petitions will be presented to the Executive Board for approval. If approved by a majority vote, bylaws will be amended in line with petition. |
| Article VIII - Fiscal Matters | Section 1 The fiscal year of this Association shall be from June 1 to May 31. Section 2 The dues of this Association shall be recommended by the Executive Board and voted on at a meeting open to all Association members. Approval of dues will require a majority vote of members present at that meeting. Section 3 Annual income and expense budgets shall be drafted by the Treasurer in consultation with the Chair, and submitted to the Executive Board for formal approval at its first meeting of the fiscal year. Section 4 Income and expense reports shall be drafted by the Treasurer and submitted to the Executive Board for its formal approval at monthly meetings. |
| Article IX - Meetings and Events | Section 1 The Association's annual activities shall consist of a minimum of one social event, three professional development events (e.g., advising conference, workshops, lunch and learn meetings), and an election open to all Association members. |
| Article X - Amendments | Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 |
ODAN Fall Conferences
2023 ODAN Conference - Tuesday October 10
Monarchs Unite: Building Connections for the Future
The Old Dominion Advising Network (ODAN) is excited to host the 11th fall advising conference! Join us at the conference to exchange ideas, learn about innovative practices, network with colleagues, and more. This is a hybrid event. Registration is open to any faculty, staff, or graduate students within the ODU community.
Learn about the 2023 conference2020 ODAN Virtual Conference - Friday October 9
Not All Superheroes Wear Capes, Some Advise!
| Time | Session |
| 8:30-9:00 AM | Virtual Coffee and Networking |
| 9:00-9:15 AM | Welcome by ODAN Chair Matt Hart and Chair-Elect Courtney Hill |
| 9:20-10:20 AM | Concurrent Sessions I
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| 10:20-10:30 AM | Break |
| 10:30-11:30 AM | Concurrent Sessions II
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| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Closing Session
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Concurrent Session Presenters and Abstracts
Session 1: 9:20-10:20 AM
Be Your Own Superhero: Prioritizing Your Own Professional Development
Jenna Rowlands, Career Development Services
More than ever now is the time to be your own superhero and to start prioritizing your own professional development. We will review ideas and actions you can take to advance your own skillset and knowledge areas with particular attention made to methods that are cost-effective. We will discuss key parts of professional development and how you can contribute and engage for the job you want. We will work together to define your future career path and give you the confidence you need to succeed.
Activate the Power of Collaboration Within your Program and Beyond
Daniela Cigularova, Transfer Initiatives, Brian Payne, Academic Affairs, and Tania Alvarez, Transfer Initiatives
Increasing enrollment pressures and changing student populations call for collaborations among 2-year and 4-year institutions to develop and implement innovative transfer pathways that connect students across institutional divides. Join us for an overview of the process of developing transfer pathways and strategies to build bridges in a model with cybersecurity education that can be applied to other programs/majors. This session will demonstrate strategic initiatives involving faculty, professional advisors, peer mentors, industry and administration that facilitate the success of transfer students at ODU. You will learn about findings from a case study of cybersecurity transfer pathway agreements, value of partnerships, grant opportunities, and extensive review of the literature on articulation agreements.
Promoting Positive Identity Development in Higher Education
Alan Meca, Department of Psychology
Identity has been increasingly highlighted as a key developmental milestone. Indeed, research has found that identity serves as an anchor during periods of uncertainty and life challenges (Meca et al., 2020) and is associated with positive functioning across the lifespan (Crocetti et al., 2014; Schwartz et al., 2015; Sneed et al., 2012). Unsurprisingly, identity is at the heart of several models of academic advising (e.g., Chickering's psychosocial model; developmental and appreciative advising). Drawing on the broader identity literature, the current session will provide an overview of contemporary models of identity development and provide guidance based on identity theory on ways in which advisors can promote positive identity development in the hopes of building new avenues for promoting college student success (theory-to-practice) which may inspire refinements in existing identity theory (practice-to-theory).
Session 2: 10:30-11:30 AM
Supreme Court to Supreme Advising: Lessons from the Notorious RBG
Brittani Garcia, College of Health Sciences Advising and Kerri Musick, College of Sciences Advising
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life was iconic. During this presentation we will discuss various life experiences and lessons she learned along the way. These lessons are valuable for students to hear and can be applied to your academic advising philosophy. We will use quotes, audio clips, and videos of Ruth Bader Ginsburg to illustrate these lessons including practicing and promoting resilience, caring for others, effective communication, and self-care. Join us as we celebrate a life well-lived and continue the Notorious RBG Legacy.
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Students in Higher Education (Roundtable Discussion)
Stephanie Fahey, School of Nursing
More than a quarter of undergraduate students are raising children and many other students will become pregnant during the course of their college education. Pregnant and parenting students live in unique circumstances and struggles while attempting to complete their educational goals. This presentation will introduce those circumstances and struggles and will also share ideas on how to best support these students through advising. The presenter will share ideas about advising best practices based on research with the group but will also ask the participants to provide ideas to enhance advising and administrative support for this subset of students as well as to share past and present experiences to help other advisors and administrators support student success among this student population.
Up, Up, and Away! Taking Flight to a Successful Approach in Intake, Pre-Advising, and Advising in online education with ODUOnline
Matthew Hart, Jennifer Hudson, Daphne Bell, Liza King, and Amanda Haywood, ODUOnline College of Sciences Team
This session will explore a funnel process for intake, pre-advising, and advising throughout the "academic lifespan" of an online student. Best practices for success from initial student contact through enrollment and graduation will be discussed. The purpose is to provide practical and efficient practices that can be used by intake, pre-advising, and academic advising functions that will contribute to enrollment, retention rates, as well as student overall academic success. Working with students is an ever-evolving process that requires skills and techniques that are aimed at increased enrollment, student academic success, and higher retention rates. This session will provide attendees with practical information and practices that can be applied in their daily processes.
| Time | 2019 ODAN Conference Schedule - Thursday, October 3 Sandcastles, Riptides, and Sandy Waters: Creating a Legacy for Student Success |
Location |
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| 9:00-9:30 am |
Registration and Morning Refreshments | Hampton/Newport News |
| 9:30-9:45 am | Welcome |
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| 9:50-10:50 am | CONCURRENT SESSION 1 |
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| I Forgot Why I Chose This Profession Katie Ferrara |
Executive Dining Room & WebEx | |
| Turn Around Don't Drown: Navigating Your Storm Using Technology and Mindfulness Kara Boone & Marissa Pettinelli |
Potomac/York River & WebEx |
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| The Online Option: Supporting Monarch Success Morgan Morrison, Pam Beatty, Doug Brown, Matt Hart, & Yalana Orr |
James/Lynnhaven River |
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| 10:50-11:00 am | Break | |
| 11:00-12:00 pm | CONCURRENT SESSION 2 | |
| Advising Tips For Neurodiverse Populations Beth Ann Dickie |
Executive Dining Room & WebEx | |
| They Are Here, Generation Z, The New Kids On Campus: Are Academic Advisors Ready For This New Generation of Students? Jose Ramos |
Potomac/York River & WebEx | |
| Safety in Numbers? The Potential and Pitfalls of Athletic Academic Centers for Male Student-Athletes Ron Moses |
James/Lynnhaven River | |
| 12:00-1:05 pm | Lunch and Keynote Address Introduction: TBA Keynote Speaker: Sandy Waters, Executive Director, Center for Advising Administration & Academic Partnerships |
Hampton/Newport News Room |
| 1:05-1:15 pm | Break |
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| 1:15-2:15 pm | CONCURRENT SESSION 3
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| Partnering With Housing & Residence Life: Building Sandcastles In The Sky Dan Zimmerman & Brittany Blount |
Executive Dining Room & WebEx | |
| Surviving Treacherous Waters Without Swimming Lessons: Strategies to Help Students Succeed in Challenging Courses Using a Success Coaching Perspective Andy Grizzard |
Potomac/York River & WebEx | |
| 2:15-2:45 pm | Master Advisor Program Recognition Closing Remarks |
Hampton/Newport News |
| Time | 2018 ODAN Conference Schedule - Friday, October 12 Advisors as Architects: Designing Blueprints for Success |
Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00-9:30 am |
Registration and Breakfast | Hampton/Newport News |
| 9:30-9:45 am | Welcome |
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| 9:50-10:50 am | CONCURRENT SESSION 1 |
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| TBA - Major Selection Katie Ferrara, Akeyla Reid, & Leanne White |
Executive Dining Room & WebEx | |
| TBA - Success Coaching Sherri Watson, Kimberly Oakes, Allison Tollett, & Rachael Evans |
Potomac/York River & WebEx |
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| TBA - Housing Pachia Martin & Dan Zimmerman |
James/Lynnhaven River |
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| 10:50-11:00 am | Break | |
| 11:00-12:00 pm | CONCURRENT SESSION 2 | |
| Peer Academic Coaches: An Advisors add-on Option Taia Reid |
Executive Dining Room & WebEx | |
| Intentionality by Design: Integrative Learning through ePortfolios Megan Mize |
Potomac/York River & WebEx | |
| TBA -Transfer Centers Anna Makhorkina |
James/Lynnhaven River | |
| 12:00 -12:45 pm | Lunch |
Hampton/Newport News Room |
| 12:45 -1:20 pm | Keynote Address Dr. Brian Payne, Introduction Dr. Robert Wojtowicz, Keynote Speaker |
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| 1:20-1:30 pm | Break |
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| 1:30-2:30 pm | CONCURRENT SESSION 3
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| Connecting Majors to Careers Jenna Rowlands |
Executive Dining Room & WebEx | |
| Emotional Intelligence Ryan Klinger |
Potomac/York River & WebEx | |
| College Succes: An Equity Program Utilizing Athletic Academic Advising Principles Kristin Eden & Ragean Hill |
James/Lynnhaven | |
| 2:30-3:00 pm | Master Advisor Program Recognition Closing Remarks & Giveaways |
Hampton/Newport News |
| Time | 2017 ODAN Conference Schedule Agents of Change: Advising for Student Development Beyond the Classroom |
Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00-9:30 am |
Registration and Breakfast | Hampton/Newport News |
| 9:30-10:00 am | Welcome Sandy Waters, Executive Director of the Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships |
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| 10:15-11:00 am | CONCURRENT SESSION 1 |
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| Career Advising: Tools for Advising Students for Their Work Lives Sandy Waters & Beverly Forbes |
President's Dining Room & WebEx | |
| Off-Campus Commuter Students: Referring Students to the Appropriate Resources for Success Abby Kindervater & Courtney Cunningham |
James/Lynnhaven River | |
| Cracking the Code: Investigating Adult Learners on Campus Beth Truax Armstrong |
Potomac/York River |
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| 11:00-11:15 am | Break | |
| 11:15-12:00 pm | CONCURRENT SESSION 2 | |
| Wanted - Cybersecurity Agents: Meeting Future Workforce Needs through ODU's Cybersecurity Degree Programs John Costanzo & Lenora Thorbjornsen |
President's Dining Room & WebEx | |
| Online and Inline Terri Wheaton & Morgan Morrison |
James/Lynnhaven River | |
| Designing a Calculus I Course for High Risk Students Robert Strozak |
Potomac/York River | |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Lunch Keynote Address Senator Lynwood Lewis, Keynote Speaker |
Hampton/Newport News Room |
| 1:30-1:45 pm | Break |
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| 1:45-2:30 pm | CONCURRENT SESSION 3
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| Ensuring Your International Students Succeed at ODU and Beyond Degi Betcher & Kasie Reyes |
President's Dining Room & WebEx | |
| Advising Through Adversity Denisse Thillet & Samantha Palmucci |
James/Lynnhaven River | |
| Operation Nutty Professor: Decoding Student-Faculty Engagement Andy Grizzard & Janice Hawkins |
Potomac/York River | |
| 2:30-3:00 pm | Certificates and Closing Remarks Pamela Beatty & Brittany Shearer, 2017-18 ODAN Co-Chairs |
Hampton/Newport News |
| Time | 2016 ODAN Conference Schedule Advising Comm-Con: Applying Sensible Communication On Campus |
Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00-9:30 am |
Registration and Breakfast | Hampton/Newport News |
| 9:30-10:00 am | Welcome Lenora Thorbjornsen and Adam Hanson, 2016-17 ODAN Co-Chairs |
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| 10:15-11:00 am | CONCURRENT SESSION 1 |
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| Minecraft Multiplayer Mode: Getting out of the Murky Middle Akeyla Reid & Adrienne Giles |
Potomac/York River & WebEx | |
| Our Powers Combined: Service Learning and Advising Beth Truax Armstrong & Emily Eddins |
James/Lynnhaven River | |
| "Yes And" Advising: Improv Tips for Communication Brittany Shearer |
President's Dining Room |
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| 11:00-11:15 am | Break | |
| 11:15-12:00 pm | CONCURRENT SESSION 2 | |
| Bridging the Gap between Multiple Universes: Advising & Counseling Beth Truax Armstrong & Nicole Moriarty |
Potomac/York River & WebEx | |
| Student Success Collaborative Guest speaker from SSC Campus |
James/Lynnhaven River | |
| Commuter Connectivity: Enhancing the Monarch Experience John Costanzo, Nakia Madry-Smith, Anna Makhorkina, Roberto Westbrook, & Sharon Conaway |
President's Dining Room | |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Lunch and Keynote on Advising Communication |
Hampton/Newport News Room |
| 1:30-1:45 pm | Break |
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| 1:45-2:30 pm | CONCURRENT SESSION 3
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| Transformers: Optimal & Prime Communication for the Transfer Student Daniela Cigularova, Akeyla Reid, & Beth Truax Armstrong |
Potomac/York River & WebEx | |
| Practical Connections: The Success Coaching Approach Kimberly Oakes, Allison Tollett, Katie Anderson, Laura Nazario, LaShay McQueen, & Maria Doran |
James/Lynnhaven River | |
| Break-Out Sessions: Sensible Advising Communication Keith Krepcho and Adam Hanson |
President's Dining Room | |
| 2:30-3:15 pm | Closing Remarks and Prize Giveaways Lenora Thorbjornsen and Adam Hanson, 2016-17 ODAN Co-Chairs |
Hampton/Newport News |
NACADA 2015 Virginia State Drive-In
Exploring Transitions: Advising for the Future
Hosted by Old Dominion University on Friday, September 25, 2015
Learn more about NACADA State Drive-ins here.
About the Conference
Old Dominion University is excited to host the NACADA Virginia State Drive-In Conference for 2015! For this year's drive-in we chose the theme, "Exploring Transitions: Advising for the Future." With such a large number of Virginia students attending community college before transferring to a four-year university, focusing on the needs of this transient population is essential. While this population is important, when thinking of "transitions" in a higher education setting there are more groups represented than just "transfer students." Each student at every campus is transitioning. Whether students are transitioning from high school to college, community college to university, full-time military to full-time student, or business major to education major. As students change, we as advisors need to adapt to best assist each student through his or her transition.
Directions and Parking
The Drive-In will be held on the Old Dominion University campus in Webb Center.
Parking for the conference will be located in Garage E on the corner of 49th Street and Bluestone Avenue. There will be a specialty event sign located outside the garage. You may park in any space that is not reserved or metered.
Handicap parking is available in Garage E for those who need it. No additional parking decal is needed for handicap parking spaces.
Lodging on ODU Campus
SpringHill Suites Norfolk, 4500 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508, (757) 423-4100
| Time | NACADA Virginia State Drive-In Conference Schedule |
Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00-8:45 am |
Registration and Breakfast | Hampton/Newport News |
| 8:45-9:00 am | Welcome Sherri Watson, Keith Krepcho, and Jose Ramos, State Drive-In Co-Chairs Sandy Waters, NACADA Board Member Karen Watson, Virginia State Representative |
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| 9:00-10:00 am | CONCURRENT SESSION 1 |
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| Advising Adult Learners, Multicultural Concerns Kristal Kinloch, Darla Paul-Dixon, Tunisha George-Twine, and Denisse Thillet Hampton University |
Potomac/York River | |
| Transforming Transfer: Enriching First Semester Transfer Experiences Lenora Jennings, Old Dominion University Erin Flinchum, Tidewater Community College |
Cape Charles/Isle of Wight |
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| Don't Let History Repeat Itself! How Learning from the Past Can Promote Future Student Success Leanne White, Erin Colwell, and Katie Ferrara Old Dominion University |
Virginia Beach/Portsmouth |
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| 10:00-10:15 am | Break | |
| 10:15-11:15 am | CONCURRENT SESSION 2 | |
| I Have Been Accepted; What Now? Kimberly Smith, Virginia Tech |
James/Lynnhaven River | |
| Building Advising Bridges to Support Student Transitions Krystal Dains, George Mason University |
Potomac/York River | |
| Starting Off Strong: Helping Adult Learners Thrive During the First Year in Online Education Zachary Woolard, Liberty University Online |
Cape Charles/Isle of Wight | |
| Academic Engagement and the First Year African American College Student: The Role of Intrusive Advising Chimene Boone, Reynolds Community College |
Virginia Beach/Portsmouth | |
| 11:15 am - 1:00 pm | Lunch and Keynote Address Welcome: President John Broderick, Old Dominion University Keynote Address: Dr. Lonnie Schaffer, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Thomas Nelson Community College |
Hampton/Newport News Room |
| 1:15-2:15 pm | CONCURRENT SESSION 3 | |
| Grammer Goofs and You...or Grammar, Goofs, and You? Anna Hawthorne, Virginia Tech |
James/Lynnhaven River | |
| Covering It All in One Advising Session Catherine Wright, George Mason University |
Potomac/York River | |
| Assisting the "Undeclared Students" on the pathway to success Smriti Kansal, George Mason University |
Cape Charles/Isle of Wight | |
| Military Affiliated Students: Your Role in their Success and Transition Daniela Cigularova, Old Dominion University Tiffany Putman, Tidewater Community College Teresa Dees, Tidewater Community College William Brown, Old Dominion University Cassandra Harris, Tidewater Community College |
Virginia Beach/Portsmouth | |
| 2:15-2:30 pm | Break | |
| 2:30-3:30 pm | CONCURRENT SESSION 4 | |
| Want to Hangout?: Using Google+ Hangouts to Engage Non-Traditional Transfer Students Stevara Johnson, Virginia Commonwealth University |
James/Lynnhaven River | |
| Setting the Tone: How Technology Can Improve the Orientation Advising Experience Ben Plache and Mary Crawford Virginia Commonwealth University |
Potomac/York River | |
| Round Table Discussion: Exploring Transitions in Advising Keith Krepcho, Old Dominion University |
Hampton/Newport News |
|
| 3:30-4:30 pm | Closing Remarks and Prize Giveaways Karen Watson, Virginia State Representative Sherri Watson, Keith Krepcho, and Jose Ramos, State Drive-In Co-Chairs |
Hampton/Newport News |
| ODAN Advising Conference, COUNTDOWN TO SUCCESS, October 30, 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Conference Schedule & Session Information |
Location |
| 8:30 am |
Check-In | Hampton/Newport News |
| 9:15 am | Welcome: Preview Orientation Adrienne Giles and Tania Alvarez, 2014-15 ODAN Chairs |
|
| 9:30 am | Morning Opening Remarks Dr. Payne |
|
| 9:45 am | Break | |
| 10:00 am | CONCURRENT SESSION: Freshman Year (Choose One) |
|
| E-portfolios: Aiding in a Student's Success Jennifer Younkin, Brian Kurisky, David Metzger, Deri Draper, Megan Mize, & Shelley Rodrigo |
Potomac River Room |
|
| Academic Advising as a critical factor in retention G.W. Thompson and Jose E. Ramos |
James River Room |
|
| The Advisor's Toolkit - new online resources for student success Sandy Waters and Brian Paynes |
President's Dining Room |
|
| 11:00 am | Break | |
| 11:15 am | CONCURRENT SESSION: Sophomore Year (Choose One) | |
| Online Graduation/Commencement Process Mary Swartz and Michael Moore |
Potomac River Room | |
| From Parallel Planning to Finish in 4 Leanne White, Katie Ferrara, and Janice Hawkins |
James River Room | |
| Understanding the Housing & Residence Life Residential Curriculum Mike Lawson, Leaon McClinton, and Chuck Crawford |
President's Dining Room | |
| 12:15 pm | Lunch and Afternoon KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Dr. Tom Grites Founding member of NACADA Guest Speaker: President John R. Broderick |
Hampton/Newport News Room |
| 2:00 pm |
Break | |
| 2:15 pm | CONCURRENT SESSION: Junior Year (Choose One) | |
| Mentoring...The Key to Success Denisse Thillet and Sherri Watson |
Potomac River Room | |
| Self-Advocacy for College Students (Transition from College to Graduate School) Jennifer Uwanaka, Danielle Walker and Ellissia Hill |
James River Room |
|
| Advising Students: Challenges and Strategies Tom Grites |
President's Dining Room | |
| 3:15 pm | Break | |
| 3:30 pm | Senior Year and Commencement! | |
| Wrap-up and raffles! | Hampton/Newport News | |
Time |
Conference Schedule & Session Information | Location |
| 8:30 am |
Check-in | |
| 9:00 am | Welcome and Opening Remarks Katie Ferrara and Mirta Williams, 2013-2014 ODAN Co-Chairs |
Hampton/ Newport News |
| 9:15 am | Morning KEYNOTE ADDRESS Dr. Ed Gomez Associate Professor, Human Movement Sciences, 2013 NACADA National Outstanding Faculty Advisor |
Hampton/ Newport News |
| 9:45 am | Break | |
| 10:00 am | CONCURRENT SESSION 1 (Choose one) | |
| The Completion Agenda: Advising Strategies to Increase Retention Rates and Degree Attainment Jose Ramos, Sandy Waters, G.W. Thompson, Vicki Bonner, Jane Dane |
Chesapeake | |
| Current Programs in Nursing Education Karen Karlowicz, Janice Hawkins |
Portsmouth | |
| The Living Learning Community and Academic Success Leon McClinton, Neudy Nunez |
Virginia Beach |
|
| 11:00 am | Break | |
| 11:15 am | CONCURRENT SESSION 2 (Choose one) |
|
Advising Non-Traditional Transfer Students from Recruitment to Graduation |
Chesapeake | |
| ODU's Undergraduate Research Program: Working Toward Greater Retention, Better Performance and Sustained Intellectual Growth Dr. Poornima Madhavan |
|
|
| New Online Advising Tools Sandy Waters, Mary Swartz |
Virginia Beach | |
| 12:15 pm | Lunch and Afternoon KEYNOTE ADDRESS Dr. Brian Payne |
Hampton/Newport News |
| 1:15 pm | Break | |
| 1:30 pm | CONCURRENT SESSION 3 (Choose one) | |
| Addressing Military Connected Student Concerns Kathleen Levingston |
Chesapeake | |
| Study Abroad: Success Stories from ODU Students Steve Bell, Beth Parker |
Portsmouth | |
| Transfer Toolbox: Tools and Tips for Transfer Student Success Crystal Anderson |
Virginia Beach | |
| 2:30 pm | Break | |
| 2:45 pm | SESSION 4 | |
| Advising Assessment-Results from 2012-13 and Plan for 2013-14 Sandy Waters, Tisha Paredes |
Hampton/Newport News |
Morning KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Communication, Hope and Habits: Foundations of Engagement Dr. Tom Socha |
| CONCURRENT SESSION 1 |
| Study Abroad Opportunities at ODU Michael Dean and Rachel Spence Office of Study Abroad |
| Advising for the Long Run: Retention through Engagement Dr. Scott Sechrist Nuclear Medicine Technology |
| New Technology to Aid Advisors and Students -- What's in the Works at ODU Sandra Waters, Advising and Transfer Programs Purshara Kiraly, Enrollment Management |
| CONCURRENT SESSION2 |
| Regional Education Centers: Engaging Students Beyond Main Campus Daniela Cigularova, Susan Nottingham, Stacy Dabney Regional Higher Education Centers |
| Developing a Comprehensive Assessment Plan for Advising Dr. Tisha Paredes Office of Institutional Research and Assessment |
| Undergraduate Research Opportunities: A Roundtable Dr. Dave Gauthier Department of Biological Sciences |
| CONCURRENT SESSION 3 |
| Using Adobe Connect for Academic Advising Kirk Dewyea and Terri Wheaton Office of Distance Learning |
| Engaging Students through ODU Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs Janice Hawkins Department of Nursing |
| Lost in the Maze: Helping Transfer Students Successfully Navigate ODU Crystal Anderson Transfer Advising and Articulations |
| CONCURRENT SESSION 4 |
| Engaging Working Professionals Deanne Kroner Office of Distance Learning |
| Encouraging Student Engagement through the use of Electronic Portfolios Jennifer Younkin Department of Psychology |
| Who Are Our Students? Implications for Recruitment and Retention Dr. Ellen Neufeldt, Jane Dane, Dr. Scott Harrison Student Engagement and Enrollment Services |
Morning Address: Dr. Scott Sechrist, Program Director for Medical Laboratory and Radiation Sciences
Keynote Address: Dr. Carol Simpson, ODU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
| Presenters | Presentation |
| Leanne White and Adrienne Giles College of Sciences |
Technology and Advising: How to Make the Two Fit |
| Alice Jones, Beverly Forbes, Erin Mills, Saranette Williams Career Management Center (CMC) |
Helping the Lions Discover the Jungle |
| Erin Colwell Counseling Services |
Supporting Student Success: How Counseling Can Assist Advisors |
| Jennifer Usis College of Business |
In Need of a Map? Implementing Degree Plans |
| Renee Olander, Daneila Cigularova, Katherine Jackson Kyle Nicholas, Julie Manthey, Don Zeigler Virginia Beach Higher Education Center Lynn Waltz Tri-Cities Center |
The Role of Faculty and Staff in Advising Students at the ODU Regional Higher Education Centers: Successes and Challenges |
| Elizabeth Batu ffice of the University Registrar |
How Federal Law Affects Your Advising Sessions |
| Bobby Glisson Office of Enrollment Management |
The Transition from Military Life to Campus Life: The First Steps |
| G.W. Thompson and Jose Ramos Center for Major Exploration |
Climbing the Mountain of Major Exploration |
| Sandra Waters Advising and Transfer Programs |
Finding Work and Life Balance: Is It Possible? |
| Beth-Ann Dickie Office of Educational Accessibility |
Wikki-Sticks, Graph Paper and Smart Pens: The Simple Ways to Accomodate Students With Disabilities |
| Jose Ramos Center for Major Exploration |
Advisors Moving Forward in a Multicultural America: Must Have "Tool Kit" to Advise Hispanic and Latino/a Students |
| Jennifer Younkin Department of Psychology |
The Commonalities Between Advising and Teaching |
