What does the future of academic advising look like as we approach NACADA’s 50th anniversary? In this special edition of Adventures in Advising, hosts Matt Markin and Ryan Scheckel take a stroll down memory lane with Dr. Charlie Nutt about NACADA and where the organization has led. Then, Matt and guest co-host Dr. Cheri Souza sit down with Dr. Melinda Anderson and Dr. Kyle Ross for a lively, thought-provoking panel recorded live at the 2025 NACADA Annual Conference in Las Vegas.

From tackling the enrollment cliff and advisor burnout to the promise (and pitfalls) of AI in higher ed, this conversation dives deep into the challenges shaping our field—and the innovations lighting the way forward. Whether you’re a seasoned advisor, an administrator, or just curious about the future of student success, you won’t want to miss this dynamic exchange of ideas, stories, and inspiration.

👉 Tune in and discover how advising isn’t just student support—it’s a driver of institutional transformation.

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🎙️ Adventures in Advising takes a trip down memory lane with two legends of the field! In this special episode, guest host Dr. Jenny Bloom from Florida Atlantic University sits down with her longtime mentor and friend, Dr. Wes Habley, to explore his incredible journey from music major to one of the foundational voices in academic advising. 🌟

From developing the seven organizational models of advising, to launching NACADA’s Summer Institute, to shaping how generations of advisors think about conceptual, informational, and relational skills—Wes shares the stories, turning points, and even a few behind-the-scenes moments that defined his career.

This conversation is part history lesson, part masterclass, and all heart ❤️—celebrating the relationships and legacies that continue to shape the profession today.

👉 Tune in to hear how passion, mentorship, and a little bit of serendipity can change not only one career—but an entire field!

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What happens when advising professionals reimagine scholarship—not as something locked behind paywalls and jargon, but as a living, collaborative practice? In this episode of Adventures in Advising, hosts Matt and Ryan sit down with Dr. David Grey (UKAT) and Dr. Oscar van den Wijngaard (Maastricht University) to discuss Waypoint, a new open-access journal dedicated to student advising practice and research across Europe.

From redefining what “scholarly” means to creating a more inclusive, dialogue-driven peer review process, Oscar and David share how Waypoint is breaking barriers and building bridges between theory and practice. Whether you’re an advisor, researcher, or simply curious about how ideas become action in higher education, this conversation will inspire you to find your own waypoint in the evolving landscape of academic advising.

Check out the inaugural edition of Waypoint!

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