Adventures in Advising

Matt Markin

Passionate about working with students and making a difference in their lives? Join Matt Markin and his advising guests as they bring together the global academic advising community to share knowledge, best practices, and their own advising stories.

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Advising with Culture & Community: Empowering Native and Indigenous Students - Adventures in Advising

Adventures in Advising

02/10/25 • 57 min

In Ep. 118 of the Adventures in Advising podcast, Leander Yazzie, tribal relations liaison at the University of Washington Tacoma, facilitates a discussion with Devon Williams, Green River College; Alexis Perez, University of Washington Tacoma; and Cynthia DePoe, Pierce College Puyallup.

Panelists share their experiences and roles in supporting Native and Indigenous students, the challenges of advising non-traditional students, and the significance of cultural integration in academic advising. The conversation highlights initiatives, increasing visibility and community for Native and Indigenous students, and emphasizing the need for personalized, community-centered advising practices.

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Empowering Students to Cultivate Financial Literacy Skills - Adventures in Advising

Adventures in Advising

08/05/24 • 38 min

How much do you know about helping students with financial literacy? Join Dr. Kristen Stutz, director of the Student Assistance in Learning Program and Oscar Flores Gonzalez, peer financial coach at California State University-San Bernardino as they discuss helping college students understand what financial literacy is, how to develop stronger financial habits, and make better financial decisions.
*Interview originally on CSUSB Advising Podcast episode 76 (February 11, 2024)

Sustaining Success: Lessons in Growth, Balance, and Longevity - Adventures in Advising

Adventures in Advising

03/19/25 • 57 min

Gavin Farber from The College of New Jersey guest hosts this episode focusing on sustainability in higher education and academic advising. Jessica Staten from Indiana University and Dr. Rebecca Hapes from Texas A&M University discuss the importance of identities beyond your roles and the necessity of change for sustainability, underscoring the resilience and adaptability required in higher education roles. Hapes and Staten highlight the need for effective communication and empathy, as well as emphasizing the significance of self-care, setting boundaries, and continuous learning. They also advocate for documenting processes to ensure knowledge transfer in order to maintain efficiency.

Making A Difference - Adventures in Advising

Adventures in Advising

05/16/21 • 108 min

Episode 35 of the Adventures in Advising podcast is now available.
Colum and Matt are joined by three fantastic guests. You'll hear discussion of first-year programming, the impact of learning communities, Gen Z students and utilising technology in a flipped advising approach. You'll also hear about upcoming pocket guide which Matt and one of our guests are working on.
In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance):
Leah Panganiban - Assistant Director of Academic and Student Services at the University of Washington
Jennifer Coplea - Academic Program Coordinator at University of California, Riverside
Jaron Paschke - Assistant Academic Program Coordinator at University of California, Riverside
As discussed during this episode Leah and Matt are seeking short story submissions for their upcoming pocket guide: Advising is Forever: Sharing Stories to Ignite (or Reignite) Your Advising Spirit (working title), to be published by NACADA. Please see the full “Call for Submissions” document here for submission details. As stated in the Call for Submissions, all manuscripts must be submitted with a signed author agreement which can be found here. The deadline for submissions to be considered is August 15, 2021.
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We love to hear from listeners. What did you enjoy? Are there improvements we could make? Are there specific topics you’d like us to cover, or people you’d like us to interview?

The Twitter, Instagram and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcast.
You can find Matt on Linkedin.

The Humanness of Advisors - Adventures in Advising

Adventures in Advising

02/07/22 • 142 min

Episode 52 of the Adventures in Advising podcast is now available! We discuss a variety of topics including: Relational skills, advisor engagement, imposter syndrome, non-transactional advising, advisor wellness and retention, and the NACADA Presents Podcast!

In this episode you'll hear interviews with:
Isabelle Saint Joy - Valencia College
Dr. Tony Lazarowicz - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Kacey Gregerson - University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Dr. Craig McGill from Kansas State University and Dane Zdunowski from Temple University help guest host.
Are you planning to attend the 2022 NACADA Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon? Conference proposals are currently being accepted. Deadline is February 21, 2022.
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Check out the NACADA Presents Podcast with a series on First Generation College Students and Advisor Wellness.
Want to be a future guest on Dane's Desk, the Adventures in Advising YouTube series? Fill out our interest form!
We love to hear from listeners. What did you enjoy? Are there improvements we could make? Are there specific topics you’d like us to cover, or people you’d like us to interview?
The Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcast
We now have a website! Check out and bookmark the Adventures in Advising website!
Also, subscribe to our new Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel!
You can find Matt on Linkedin.

Passion for the Profession: The 5th Anniversary Episode - Adventures in Advising

Adventures in Advising

01/15/25 • 81 min

Celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Adventures in Advising podcast, Megumi Makino-Kanehiro from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa interviews podcast co-creator Matt Markin about the history and continued relevance of the podcast, NACADA Involvement, and what’s next. Melinda Anderson from Achieving the Dream interviews Kyle Ross from the NACADA Executive Office about the direction of academic advising, his vision and goals, and his message to members as we begin 2025.

Learning Well: Shaping the Future of Personal Tutoring and Academic Advising - Adventures in Advising

Adventures in Advising

12/04/24 • 25 min

Dr. Peter Fitch and Dr. Kathryn Woods from University College London join the podcast to tell you more about the upcoming UKAT Conference in April 2025! Find out what it means to foster positive emotion and build partnerships and connections by "Learning Well." Also learn about UCL, Peter and Kathryn's career journeys, and where their inspiration is drawn from to enhance the student voice.
Submit a proposal to the 2025 UKAT Conference! Deadline is Friday, December 20, 2024.

Bridging the Gap in Advising through Faculty, Peer, and Ambassador Roles - Adventures in Advising

Adventures in Advising

02/19/25 • 45 min

In Ep. 119, guest host, Matt Plescia interviews Dr. Peter Howe, Associate Dean for Academics at Utah State University's Quinney College of Natural Resources, discusses his journey from Yale to USU, focusing on climate change perceptions and environmental risks. He emphasizes the importance of geography, GIS, and the role of faculty advisors in student success. Dr. Howe highlights the decentralized advising model at USU, which fosters personal connections with students. He also discusses the challenges of balancing administrative, teaching, and research roles, and the importance of faculty development and peer advisors in enhancing student experiences and recruitment efforts.

Intersecting Identities and Future Advising Leaders - Adventures in Advising

Adventures in Advising

01/16/22 • 97 min

Episode 51 of the Adventures in Advising podcast is now available! We discuss a variety of topics including: Intersecting Identities, Collaborations, Careers, and the Emerging Leaders Program!

In this episode you'll hear interviews with:
Dr. Tim Cox- Lafayette College
Gerron Scott - Virginia Commonwealth University
Dr. Dana Hebreard - Aquinas College

Dr. Melinda Anderson - Executive Director, NACADA
Apply for the Emerging Leaders Program! Each year, 10 mentors and 10 emerging leaders are selected for this amazing program!
Are you planning to attend the 2022 NACADA Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon? Conference proposals are currently being accepted. Deadline is February 21, 2022.
We have merch! Check out our Merch store for shirts, hoodies, stickers, coffee mugs and more!
Want to be a future guest on Dane's Desk, the Adventures in Advising YouTube series? Fill out our interest form!
We love to hear from listeners. What did you enjoy? Are there improvements we could make? Are there specific topics you’d like us to cover, or people you’d like us to interview?
The Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcast
We now have a website! Check out and bookmark the Adventures in Advising website!
Also, subscribe to our new Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel!
You can find Matt on Linkedin.

Managing Uncertainty: COVID-19 Special Episode

Adventures in Advising

03/23/20 • 89 min

Hello, and welcome to a special episode of Adventures in Advising, a podcast hosted by Colum Cronin and Matt Markin.
COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO). It has affected the lives of billions of people around the world.
It has a huge impact on all aspects of the the Higher Education sector; many institutions have moved or are moving all their teaching and assessment online, and have asked faculty and staff to work remotely.

In this special episode Colum and Matt speak to advisors at a number of institutions to discuss the impact the virus has had. They reflect upon the concerns of international students, a particularly vulnerable cohort, thousands of miles away from home and anxious about immigration regulations. And explore the agility needed to respond to and cope with this constantly evolving situation.

In this episode you’ll hear interviews with (in order of appearance):

Cheri Souza - Counsellor at Kapi’olani Community College
Elizabeth Tisdale - Academic Advisor at the University of California, Riverside
Lauren Pattison - Immigration Advisor at the University of Central Florida

We’d love to hear from listeners. What did you enjoy? Are there improvements we could make? Are there specific topics you’d like us to cover, or people you’d like us to interview?
We now have a website! Check out and bookmark the Adventures in Advising website!
Also, subscribe to our new Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel!

The Twitter, Instagram and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcast.
You can find Matt on Linkedin.

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How many episodes does Adventures in Advising have?

Adventures in Advising currently has 122 episodes available.

What topics does Adventures in Advising cover?

The podcast is about Higher Education, International, University, College, How To, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Global and Higher Ed.

What is the most popular episode on Adventures in Advising?

The episode title 'Elevating Advising through Empathy and Care - Adventures in Advising' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Adventures in Advising?

The average episode length on Adventures in Advising is 85 minutes.

How often are episodes of Adventures in Advising released?

Episodes of Adventures in Advising are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Adventures in Advising?

The first episode of Adventures in Advising was released on Jan 12, 2020.

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Adventures in Advising

Matt Markin

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