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! |
MIACADA MEMBER PRICING:
NON-MEMBER PRICING:
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 325 Riverfront Dr. Lansing, MI 48912 |
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:
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
219 S. Harrison Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48824
800-875-5090
Residence Inn East Lansing
2841 Hannah Blvd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
877-504-0891
SpringHill Suites East Lansing
1100 Trowbridge Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
517-763-2033
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.
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 |
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12:15 - 1:00 PM |
Keynote Address |
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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 |