In this episode of Adventures in Advising, Matt chats with Chad Cain from Texas Tech University for a conversation filled with insight, warmth, and authentic reflections on the work of supporting students. From Chad’s higher ed origin story and the mentors who shaped his path, to the many hats he wears in the Honors College, this episode explores what it means to lead with care, curiosity, and a deep commitment to student success. Along the way, Chad shares insights on honors education, medical pathway programs, meaningful student connections, and why the best work in higher ed is always personal. There is coffee, there is wisdom, there is a tiny baseball rivalry, and there is plenty of inspiration for anyone who believes in the power of showing up for students.

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What makes academic advising and personal tutoring truly effective? In this guest-hosted episode, Dave Lochtie is joined by co-authors Andrew Stork, Ben Walker, and Alison Raby to unpack the second edition of Effective Personal Tutoring and Academic Advising in Higher Education. Together, they explore what has changed since the first edition, why relationships matter more than ever, and how advising can move from a vague check-in to a meaningful, high-impact part of the student experience.

From coaching conversations and inclusive tutoring to managing expectations, measuring impact, and supporting students in an increasingly AI-shaped world, this episode is packed with practical ideas for advisors, tutors, and higher education leaders. Whether you are building a campus-wide advising model or simply looking to make your student interactions more purposeful, this conversation offers fresh insight, global perspective, and plenty of food for thought.

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Matt and Ryan welcome Dr. Lindsey Grites Weeks from Neumann University for a wide-ranging conversation on advising, identity, and the future of the field. Lindsey discusses advising nursing students as a “non-nurse,” building trust through authenticity, and using meaning-making to help students navigate challenges and setbacks. Lindsey reflects on growing up around advising through her father’s legacy, and why, in a world of rapid change, relationship and empathy remain irreplaceable. The conversation also dives into the importance of honoring advising history and what NACADA's Advising Community restructure could unlock for new connections across the profession.

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