NACADA is the NATIONAL ACADEMIC ADVISING ASSOCIATION , which promotes and supports quality academic advising in institutions of higher education to enhance the educational development of students. NACADA provides a forum for discussion, debate, and the exchange of ideas pertaining to academic advising through numerous activities and publications. NACADA also serves as an advocate for effective academic advising by providing a Consultants Bureau, an Awards Program, and funding for Research related to academic advising.

For many years GTAAN members have been active participants in GTAAN- presenting at national and regional conferences, serving on committees, receiving recognition for achievement in advisement and attending conferences and retreats. GTAAN encourages all advisors to join NACADA and take full advantage of their resources and support system for the field of Academic Advisement.

Regional News:
Georgia Tech is part of the Southeast Region 4.

2008 Drive-In Conference
"Bloom Where You're Planted - Creativity & Innovation in Advising"
September 12, 2008 at Valdosta State University

Next Regional conference will be in Spring 2009 in Mississippi.

National News:
The next national conference will be held in Chicago on October 1-4, 2008. Other events this Summer and Fall include:

Faculty Advising: Collaborating for Success
June 19-20 in Portsmouth, VA

Summer Institutes:
June 22-27 in Portsmouth, VA
July 27-Aug 1 in Austin, TX

Webinars:
No time to attend a conference? Then consider a webinar. A Webinar (also known as a "webcast," a "web conference," or a "virtual seminar") is a live event presented over the Internet. Click here for a list of upcoming webinars and everything you need to know to set them up on your computer.

Want to learn more about NACADA. Visit their website. Kathy Earwood is GTAAN's NACADA liasion and is happy to assist you with learning more about NACADA and how to join. Click here to email her.