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2025 MIACADA CONFERENCE

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY  |  EAST LANSING, MI  |  MAY 9, 2025


Welcome! Past, Present, and Future: Reflecting on where we've been, where we are, and where we're going in order to effectively support our students. Academic advisors strive to assist students in achieving their goals while addressing the many challenges that they face. This year's conference will celebrate the holistic work we already do, while striving to create further positive connections to and for students in the future. We look forward to welcoming you to East Lansing, the founding place and home of the very first MIACADA conference. Happy 20th anniversary!

- Andrew Murray & Liz Springer, Conference Co-Chairs

Thank You to Our Sponsors! We extend our gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support. Your contributions play a vital role in making this event a success, supporting collaboration and growth within our advising community. 

   

REGISTRATION  |  NOW OPEN!


MIACADA MEMBER PRICING: 

    • Early Bird Price (last day March 31, 2025) - $70.00
    • Price Starting April 1, 2025 - $90.00


NON-MEMBER PRICING: 

    • Early Bird Price (last day March 31, 2025) - $90.00
    • Price Starting April 1, 2025 - $100.00

Interested in becoming a MIACADA Member? Join now HERE.


REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE HERE.

NETWORKING NIGHT  |  Thursday, May 8, 2025



Join us at Lansing Shuffle on Thursday, May 8, 2025 for the MIACADA 2025 Networking Night! We are excited to bring folks together for shuffleboard, food, ice cream, and connection with our colleagues as we celebrate the past, present, and future of our work!


A $15 food voucher with be provided with your RSVP. Doors open at 6:30 PM and fun happens until 8:30 PM. This event is for MIACADA 2025 Conference attendees only. Please RSVP using the link below.


MIACADA 2025 Networking Night RSVP


Lansing Shuffle

325 Riverfront Dr.

Lansing, MI 48912

Profile for Lansing Shuffle


MIACADA MENTORING PROGRAM

The MIACADA Mentoring Program is a way for advising professionals to become connected with and provide guidance to a mentee who is new to the advising profession. This program is designed for anyone who is looking to network, gain professional development, build skills as a mentor, and share their knowledge of advising best practices with new advising professionals. Mentors must have at least 5 years of advising/higher education experience. All applicants must be current MIACADA members.

For more information or if interested in signing up:

  • 2025 Mentor Survey Link HERE
  • 2025 Mentee Survey Link HERE

LODGING  


Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center

219 S. Harrison Rd.

East Lansing, MI 48824

800-875-5090

  • $129-$169 per night depending on room style
  • Booking Link HERE
  • Booking Directions: 1) Click "Book Now", 2) Click "Add code", 3) Select "Group Rate", 4) Type code: 2505MICHIG


Residence Inn East Lansing

2841 Hannah Blvd.

East Lansing, MI 48823

877-504-0891

  • $134 per night
  • Direct Booking Link HERE


SpringHill Suites East Lansing

1100 Trowbridge Rd.

East Lansing, MI 48823

517-763-2033

  • $109 per night
  • Hotel information HERE
  • Booking information coming soon!
    TRANSPORTATION 


    The annual conference will be held at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center on the campus of Michigan State University. For general driving directions to MSU, visit https://maps.msu.edu/drivingdirections.php. Attendees are encouraged to utilize GPS to help navigate construction in the East Lansing area.


    Address:

    Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center

    219 S. Harrison Road

    East Lansing, MI 48824


    Complimentary parking available in the parking garage south of the hotel.

    KEYNOTE SPEAKER  | Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea

    Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, known widely as Dr. Beverly, is director of the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (or, MiLEAP), launched by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in December to enhance educational outcomes for Michiganders from preschool through postsecondary. With a notable career in education policy, Dr. Beverly has held key roles at various community colleges across the country, including Montgomery College, Virginia Peninsula Community College and Spokane Community College. Most recently, she served as president of Mott Community College (MCC) in Flint for nearly a decade, where she made history as the first MCC president to be named President Emeritus and the first female and first African American president in the college’s 100- year history. A nationally recognized figure, Dr. Beverly also served as president of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges and as a member of the American Association of Community Colleges Board of Directors. In 2023, she earned the title of CEO of the Year by the American Association of Community Colleges.


    SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE | Tentative


     8:00 - 9:00 AM      Breakfast & Registration
     9:00 - 9:25 AM      Conference Kickoff & President’s Welcome
     9:30 - 10:20 AM      Concurrent Session 1
     10:30 - 11:20 AM      Concurrent Session 2
     11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

         Lunch

     12:15 - 1:00 PM

         Keynote Address

     1:10 - 2:00 PM
         Concurrent Session 3
     2:00 - 2:20 PM      Snack Break  
     2:20 - 3:10 PM      Concurrent Session 4  
     3:20 - 4:00 PM      Awards & Closing 


    SESSION INFORMATION 


    Accepted presentation abstracts available HERE.

    Session schedule coming soon!


       

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