Advisor Mastery Program (AMP) Workshops

These workshops will focus primarily on advisor skill-building and knowledge-building. Potential topics include:

• Technical/Software/Administrative skills (Excel, TEAMS, ARGOS, reading high school transcripts, etc.)
• Advising approaches and best practices
• Legal/Ethical issues in advising
• Inclusive Excellence 

Workshops will be offered twice a month, and will generally be worth 1 point (unless otherwise stated). Workshops will vary in terms of being offered in-person or via zoom.

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Description: Can’t make it to the NACADA Annual Conference this year? No problem — we’re bringing the experience to you! AMP will be streaming selected virtual conference sessions right here on campus in multiple rooms. This is a great opportunity to engage with the latest ideas and best practices in academic advising, connect with colleagues, and gain professional development — all without leaving MTSU! Drop in, watch sessions that interest you, and join in on the conversations.  

NACADA Core Competencie(s): Conceptual, Information, Relational 

Points: 1 per every 2 hours attended  

Location: SU 224

Option 1 - The Mindful Leader's Royal Flush: From Advising Chaos to Conscious Leadership - In the high-stakes world of academic advising, leaders often find themselves caught between supporting their teams and meeting institutional demands, frequently leading to burnout and decreased effectiveness. Drawing from stoic philosophy, presence-based leadership principles, and mindfulness practices, this interactive session reveals how to transform advising leadership from chaos to conscious practice. Like a perfect poker hand, participants will learn five powerful strategies for creating sustainable advising environments where both leaders and teams can thrive. Through guided exercises and meaningful discussion, discover how to move from reactive management to mindful leadership. Participants will leave with practical techniques for managing workplace stress, fostering team wellbeing, maintaining boundaries, and building resilience. 

If we decide on an Option 2 - Stepping Up: Transforming Managers into Effective Leaders - Managers in academic advising often oversee processes without fully embodying leadership. This session explores practical steps to shift from task-based oversight to active leadership. It draws on John Kotter's change management concepts, Simon Sinek's focus on purpose, Brene Brown's exploration of vulnerability, Beverly Daniel Tatum's insights on identity, Liz Wiseman's multiplier effect, and Mae Jemison's perspective on curiosity. Attendees will learn methods for inspiring collaboration, building trust, and establishing a clear vision. The session connects proven leadership theories to real-world team and team member scenarios. It offers methods for guiding teams in dynamic environments. The session will benefit aspiring, new, and seasoned supervisors, by providing strategies to influence positive change and support professional growth. It demonstrates how leadership sustains motivation and drives continuous improvement.