Awards
2017
- Excellence in Advising Program by the Region 4 National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
- Florida State’s Advising First Center for College Life Coaching received the 1st Award of the Region 4 Excellence in Advising- Advising Program from the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
2013
- High Tech/High Touch Campus Program from the Association of Public Land Grant Colleges and Universities
2004
- Outstanding Institutional Advising Program by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
Webinars
2018
NACADA November Webinar
Academic Advising and First-Year Students: The Power of Purpose and Movement towards Self-Efficacy
Rolando Torres & Hannah Byrd
Presentations
2020
Black Student Athlete Summit - Austin, TX
Assisting Student-Athletes Through Transition
Sherrina Lofton
2019
FLACADA–Boca Raton, FL
Fighting Against the Current: Teaching Sinking Staff How to Swim
Shae Roberts, Rose-May Frazier, Samuel Lloyd
Setting the Mood: Creating Effective Advising Environments
Lindsay Schiller and Tracy Turner
"Is This an Easy Class?" Decisiveness and Decision Fatigue in the University
Lauren Dimmer, Sona Antonyan, and Ryan Chin Hing
Role Strain in Academic Advising: Recognizing Your Emotional Limits
Sherrina Lofton, Erin Keller
Association for the Coaching and Tutoring Profession (ACTP) – Orlando, FL
Hocus Pocus with a Coach’s Focus: Finding the Best Avenues to Connect with Gen Z Students
Shae Roberts, Ivan Myers
NACADA Region 4 Conference – Mobile, AL
Oh Wait, I CAN Do This: Changing the Culture from Academic Probation to Academic Recovery
Ashley Enos, Stephanie Hong (presented with William Hogan and Allison Young)
Guide to Decide: Implementing High Impact Practices for Exploratory Students in the Classroom & Beyond
Dawn Matthews, CyNedra Flanagan
Are You FERPAing Kidding Me?
Delilah Thomas, Jessica Spring
Advising is a Joke: How the Theory and Philosophy of Humor Can Influence Developmental Advising Practices
John Strickland * Received Best in Region Award*
Watch Out, Here We Grow: Developing and Understanding the Application of Growth Mindset
Ashlyn Burr, Erin Keller
Elephant in the Room: Labor Management and Advisor Turnover
Chris Lau
Not Your Side-chick: Backup Majors Have Feelings Too
Kristen Young, Zoey Zeitlin
Challenges and Opportunities in Flipping Advisor Training
Samuel Lloyd
Setting the Mood: Creating Effective Advising Environments (Poster)
Tracy Turner, Lindsay Schiller
Bring Your Own Pen; A Tangible Reminder for Student Preparedness (Poster)
Rachel Ward
HIPs in the States– Bowling Green, KY
Guide to Decide: Implementing High Impact Practices for Exploratory Students in the Classroom & Beyond
Dawn Matthews, CyNedra Flanagan
2018
NASPA Annual Conference- Philadelphia, PA
Advising Myself: Can I Really Balance Work, Personal Life, and Going Back to School?
Rose May Frazier, Dawn Matthews (presented with David Kenton, Deonte Brown & Derrick Pollock)
NACADA Region 4 Conference – Pine Mountain, GA
Breaking the Ice: Team Building Strategies for Students and Staff
Zoey Zeitlin and Bernard Shuford
Good Grief: Cultivating Student Success by Getting to the Root of Loss
Emily Manning, LaShae Roberts, Justin Hall, Rachel McPherson
Their "Other Mother": Other mothering in Academic Advising
CyNedra Flanagan (presented with Jasmyn Pollock)
Developing & Coaching a Culture of Leaders: The Power of Connection (Pre-Conference workshop)
Sarah Lovins, Rolando Torres & Hannah Byrd
Tailor Made: Customizing Student Strategies for Success (Conference Poster session)
Tracy Turner, Kyle Roark, Chris Lau
FLACADA State Conference – Miami, FL
Road to the Right Major: Strategies for Advising Exploratory Students
Elisa Kuchvalek, Andrea Inman
2017
FSU Mentoring Institute – Tallahassee, FL
The Power of Purpose: Coaching Students Toward Self Efficacy
Erica Cucinella, Rolando Torres, Hannah Byrd
NACADA National Conference – St. Louis, MO
The Power of Purpose: Coaching Students Toward Self Efficacy
Erica Cucinella, Rolando Torres, Hannah Byrd
Advising Myself-Can I really Balance Work, Personal Life, and Going Back to School?
Dawn Matthews, Rose-May (presented with David Kenton, Deonte Brown & Derrick Pollock)
#HowWeEmpower: Bridging Social Justice and Academics
Alicia Weaver, Mary Correia, Samantha Spiers
Opening the Gate to Students Affairs Through Academic Advising
D’Evelyn Wymore, Delilah Thomas
NACADA Region 4 Conference – Jackson, MS
More than Tissues: Advising, Mental Health, and Best Practices
Kenneth Range, Delilah Thomas, and Alicia Weaver
¡Si, se puede! Empowering Latino Students for Success
Sabrina Smith, Kelsie Patton, and Caitlin Tidwell
Making the Most of an Accelerated Semester: Providing Students with Options (Conference Poster session)
Stacey Acad and Schanell Hylton
Hook, Line, and Sink: Reeling Transfer Students to Success
Caroline Cox and Tracey Turner
“Please help me find….myself!” Assisting Students in Their Journey to Self-Discovery
Rolando Torres and Hannah Byrd
2016
NACADA Region 4 Conference- Orlando, FL
Appreciative, Proactive, and Effective: A Collaborative Coaching Model for Organized Meetings, Empowered Students and Increased Retention
Samuel Lloyd, LaShae Roberts
#BlackGirlMagic: The Role of Advisors in Supporting the Successes of Black Women
Dawn Matthews, Ky’Eisha Penn, Kelsie Patton, Sabrina Smith*Received Best in Region Award
Igniting the Flame: Advisor Resilience and Burnout Prevention
Caroline Cox, Sandi Dedrick, Melanie Presnell
It’s Not You, It’s Me: Tips to Effectively Break Up with Your Major
Jill Flees, Katie Grissom
Mean Tweets: Overcoming Stereotypes Surrounding Liberal Arts Majors
Ashley Enos, Emily Manning, Hannah Recinella
Outside Ivory Towers: Collegiate Advising for High School Students
Jenna Howard, Korey Lowry, Roly Torres, D’Evelyn Wymore
Programming: The Thrill Ride to Connection
Wisley Dorce, Samantha Howard
Work Hard, Play Hard: Integrating Social Engagement within the Advising Community
Lynn Helton, Nancy Minev, Samantha Spiers
2015
NACADA Region 4 Conference – Auburn, AL
Academic Advising in the 21st Century – Serving Our Veterans
Michael Fitzgerald, Meredith McMackin, Ky’Eisha Penn, Arlin Robinson
Inno-vising
(preconference workshop)Meghan Schwab, Misti Steward
Measuring the Magic: Quantifying Developmental Advising
Jill Flees, Danyele Martin, Kathleen Shea Smith
Re-Defining Global Citizenship: A Guide for Advising and Supporting International Students
Dawn Matthews, Brooke Taddonio, Caitlin Tidwell
FLACADA State Conference – Miami, FL
Work Hard, Play Hard: Integrating Social Engagement within the Advising Community
Samantha Spiers, Mary Correia, Nancy Minev*Received Best in State Award
NACADA Annual Conference – Las Vegas, NV
Advising for the New Career Path
Meghan Schwab, Misti Steward
First Generation College Students – Practice and Research of Successful Retention Strategies
Rose-May Frazier (presented with David Kenton, Justina Jones, Asha Brewer)
Measuring the Magic: Quantifying Developmental Advising
Jill Flees, Danyele Martin, Kathleen Shea Smith
Re-Defining Global Citizenship: A Guide for Advising and Supporting International Students
Dawn Matthews, Brooke Taddonio, Caitlin Tidwell
2014
NACADA Region 4 Conference – Savannah, GA
Advising Greatly: Exploring Vulnerability and Shame Within Academia
Jenna Howard, Kathleen Shea Smith, Roly Torres, Allison Torma
NACADA Annual Conference – Minneapolis, MN
Advising Greatly: Exploring Vulnerability and Shame Within Academia
Kathleen Shea Smith, Roly Torres, Allison Torma
2013
NACADA Region 4 Conference – Biloxi, MS
Filling the “God-Shaped” Hole: Talking to Students about their Faith
Chanelle Johnson, Erin Straszewski
For Better or Worse? Exploring Romantic Relationships and the Effect on Student Decision-Making, Satisfaction and Retention
Alicia Cobb, Samantha Howard
From Coach to Advisor and Advisor to Coach: An Integrated Approach to Supporting Students
Eric Crosier, Erin Straszewski
Help Me Help You! Deconstructing Why First-Generation Minority College Students Avoid Seeking Help
Louis Macias*Received Best in Region Award
Lighting the Path for Student Success: How to Motivate like a Sport Coach
Abby Rhodes, John Keenan, Danyele Martin, Jordan Perry
Supporting First Year Students with Accelerated Credit
Alicia Cobb, Kristen Karpinski
Student to CEO: Holistically Empowering Students through Coaching
John Keenan, Jen Santoro, Kasey Lovingood
The Invisible Middle Child: Helping Students Overcome the Sophomore Slump and Declare their Major with Confidence
Katie Grissom, Melissa Ludlam, Tanya Perry, Nikki Raimondi
FLACADA State Conference – Tallahassee, FL
Bright Futures for All? Perceptions of Students Who Lost Their Merit-Based Funding
Casey Flanigan, Karey Fowler, Kathleen Shea Smith
Filling the God-shaped Hole: Talking to Students about Their Faith
Linda Burns, Erin Straszewski, Chanelle Johnson
Help Me Help You! Deconstructing the Help-Seeking Behavior of First-Generation Minority College Students
Louis Macias
Teachable Moments: Developmental Advising for First-Generation Students with Learning Outcomes
DeOnte Brown, Jenai Kelley
NACADA Annual Conference – Salt Lake City, UTRealizing Our Potential: The Next Step in a Unified Theory of Advising
John Keenan
Retention in Action: Addressing the Needs of the Inner Student Using Collaborative Coaching Techniques
Jennifer Santoro, Kathleen Shea Smith
2012
FSU Mentoring Institute – Tallahassee, FL
Collaboration in Action: Mentoring Millennials Utilizing Success Coaching Techniques
Kathleen Shea Smith, Jen Santoro
NACADA Region 4 Conference - Miami, FL
Riddle Me This: How Can Effective Questioning Enhance Student-Advisor Relationships
Alicia Cobb, Kristen Karpinski, Louis Macias, LaShae Roberts
Building a Veteran Friendly Campus
Kyle Barber, Lisa Glover, Dennis Hutchinson, Meredith McMackin, Lara Musser, Ed Oaksford, Nikki Raimondi
Myths about Majors and Careers: High-Demand Careers and Alternative Routes to Get There
Chevonne Brown, Nina Flanagan, Chanelle Johnson, Bernard Shuford
What’s in a Name? Assessing and Advising for a “Back-up Plan”
Linda Burns, Holly Hunt, Mandi Johnson
NACADA Annual Conference – Nashville, TNSuccess Coaching: Developmental Advising in Action
Alicia Cobb, Nikki Raimondi, Kathleen Shea Smith, Carly Taylor
Working Smarter Not Harder: A Collaborative Tool For Exploratory Students
Eric Crosier (presented with Kathy Dorsett)
2011
NACADA Region 4 Conference - Birmingham, AL
Research in Advising
Kathleen Shea Smith
Conversations, Clarification and Collages: Innovative Workshops for Undecided Students
Dustin Atkinson, Kathleen Shea Smith, Eric Crosier*Received Best in Region Award
NACADA Annual Conference - Denver, CO
Conversations, Clarification and Collages: Innovative Workshops for Undecided Students
Dustin Atkinson, Kathleen Shea Smith, Eric Crosier
Exploration at High Altitudes: Maximizing Resources to Create or Strengthen Programs for Your Undeclared/Exploratory Population
Kathleen Shea Smith (presented with Art Esposito)
Going the Extra Mile: Utilizing Success Coaching as a Developmental Advising Tool
Linda Burns, Sarah Mahler, Kathleen Shea Smith
HOT TOPIC: Round Table Discussion of Exemplary Undeclared/Exploratory Programs
Kathleen Shea Smith