This year’s theme is “Inspiring the Future of Academic Advising”. Each of us has a unique role to play in shaping the future of Academic Advising. We all bring unique perspectives, skills, and talents to the table when we work with our students and the campus community as a whole.
This conference strives to highlight what we all are currently doing to inspire and shape academic advising and to keep it growing strong as a profession. Where do you find your inspiration? How do you inspire growth? What do you find inspiring in your students and your work?
Click here to submit your proposal!
Proposal submission deadline is March 17, 2023.
Presenters for the sessions will hear back from the committee by April 3, 2023.
The MIACADA Mentoring Program is a way for new advising professionals and graduate students to become connected with a mentor. This program is designed for anyone who is looking to network, gain professional development, develop an advising philosophy, learn about research or publishing strategies, and build skills as a new advising professional.
- Mentees: New advising professionals or graduate students with less than 5 years of experience looking for professional support and guidance.
- Mentors: Advising professionals looking to share their expertise who have a minimum of 5 years of experience in higher education and/or advising.
Both the Mentor and Mentee applications are now open:
For mentees, this is a way for people newer to the field of advising to become connected to the profession and MIACADA. For mentors, this is a great way for you to give back to MIACADA and the advising profession. It is designed for anyone who is looking to network, gain professional development, and build their skillsets.
For mentees, this is a way for people newer to the field of advising to become connected to the profession and MIACADA. For mentors, this is a great way for you to give back to MIACADA and the advising profession. It is designed for anyone who is looking to network, gain professional development, and build their skillsets.
The program will begin with two virtual Mentor/Mentee Meet and Greets, followed by an in person Kick Off event at the 2023 MIACADA conference. Participants will need to attend both of these events to be eligible to apply. The program will end a year later with a culminating event at the 2024 MIACADA conference.
- Virtual Meet and Greet: Wednesday, March 15 from 12pm-1:30pm
- Virtual 2nd Meeting: Wednesday, April 19 from 12pm-1:30pm
- Networking Night: Thursday, May 4 from 5:30pm-7:30pm, Old Burdick's Bar & Grill, Kalamazoo, MI
- 2023 MIACADA Conference: Friday, May 5 at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, MI
If you have further questions please contact Mary Reif at Mary.Reif@davenport.edu or 517-367-8226.
Registration Pricing:
- MIACADA Member: $60
- Non-MIACADA Member: $80
*Please note: MIACADA membership is $20/year
KVCC COVID Policy:
Face coverings are not required for uninfected individuals. Please continue to respect individual choices related to this decision.
NETWORKING NIGHT | Old Burdick's Wings West
Join us for a evening of drinks, food and games at Old Burdick's Wings West! One free drink ticket per guest.
A buffet that includes pizza, a variety of dips and desserts will be provided. Vegetarian options will be available.
Day/Time: Thursday, May 4th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Old Burdicks Wings West - 5076 Sports Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
| 8:00-9:00 | Check-In/Breakfast |
| 9:00-10:00 | Welcome & Keynote |
| 10:00-10:15 | Break & Move to Session I |
| 10:15-11:15 | Concurrent Session I |
| 11:15-11:45 | Break & Move to Lunch |
| 11:45-12:30 | Lunch & Awards |
| 12:30-12:45 | Break & Move to Session II |
| 12:45-1:45 | Concurrent Session II |
| 1:45-2:00 | Break & Move to Session III |
| 2:00-3:00 | Concurrent Session III |
| 3:00-3:15 | Break & Move to Closing |
| 3:15-3:45 | Closing Celebration & Best of Show |
KEYNOTE SPEAKER | Dr. Amy Mansfield
Amy Mansfield’s career in higher education spans over 25 years. She has served in several capacities at Grand Rapids Community College where she began her career as a corporate trainer and then proceeded to teach part time in the Business Department, a tenured full time faculty member in that department and then moved to Associate Dean of Operations for the School of Workforce Development, ending her tenure at GRCC as the Dean of the School of Workforce Development. Prior to joining Grand Rapids Community College, Amy taught business courses to high school students at Thornapple Kellogg High School.
In 2021, Amy joined Davenport University as the Dean for the Donald W. Maine College of Business and the College of Technology where she continues to influence higher education in an effort to meet industry needs. Through robust industry and company partnerships, the team she leads works to be proactive and responsive to our community’s talent development needs.
Apart from her teaching and administrative roles, Amy serves on several statewide and community boards: MI-ACE Women’s Network Executive Board, MI-ACE Professional Development Committee, and Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids.
Amy holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Educational Leadership – Career and Technical Education from Western Michigan University and an undergraduate degree from Ferris State University in Business Education. Amy believes that the key to a strong workforce starts with education and training to advance the talent needs for the changing landscape of the work place and she is committed to being a part of that solution.