Advisor Enrichment and Wellness
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Cal State University East Bay hosts advising retreats and summits aimed at enhancing the professional development of academic advisors. These events feature workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities that focus on best practices in advising, student support strategies, and collaboration among advisors. By fostering a community of practice, the retreats help ensure that advisors are equipped to effectively guide students in their academic journeys.
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- CSUEB Summit | June 5th - 6th, 2024 (Agenda)
- Advising Integration Summit | January 8th - 9th, 2024 (Agenda)
- Santa Cruz: Advising Retreat | June 21st - 22nd, 2023 (Agenda)
- CSUEB Oakland Conference Center | January 12th - 13th, 2023 (Agenda)
- Advisor Summit & Wellness Retreat | March 22nd, 2023
- Advisor Professional Development & Wellness | November 27th - 28th, 2024
- Asilomar Conference Grounds | May 16th - 17th, 2022
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NACADA’s conferences and institutes give our advisors the skills, research, and strategies needed to better support students at every stage of their academic journey. By engaging with best practices and learning from national experts, advisors return with actionable approaches that strengthen student guidance, improve engagement, and promote academic success. These events ultimately help us deliver more effective, student-centered advising across the college.
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Strategic Alignment & Advisor Development Summit
June 2024 | CSU East Bay
Overview
The Summer 2024 Advising Summit brought together advising leaders and college-based teams to align on proactive outreach strategies, Navigate360 implementation, and coordinated student success efforts for the 2024–25 academic year. The summit combined strategic planning, advisor development, and team-building to strengthen institutional consistency across advising units.
Key Focus Areas
- Proactive and differentiated student outreach
- Navigate360 strategy and implementation planning
- Cross-college advising alignment
- Advisor professional development and recognition
- Team collaboration and culture-building
Impact on Advising Practice
- Strengthened consistency in advising communication and outreach
- Enhanced early intervention strategies for at-risk students
- Improved coordination across colleges and advising teams
- Reinforced advisor leadership and morale
- Established clear action plans for the academic year
Outcomes
- Coordinated outreach frameworks adopted
- Navigate360 action goals finalized
- Advisor recognition initiatives implemented
- Leadership alignment strengthened across advising units
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Cross-College Integration & Strategic Alignment
Winter 2024 | Chabot Space & Science Center
Overview
The Winter 2024 Advising Integration Summit focused on strengthening collaboration across advising units and aligning institutional strategies to enhance student success. Hosted at the Chabot Space & Science Center, the summit provided space for cross-college dialogue, integration planning, and collective reflection through structured feedback and engagement sessions.
Key Focus Areas
- Cross-college advising integration and coordination
- Alignment of advising processes and communication practices
- Strategic planning for institutional consistency
- Collaborative problem-solving across advising teams
- Structured summit feedback collection and reflection
Impact on Advising Practice
- Improved alignment across advising centers and colleges
- Strengthened integration between academic and student affairs advising efforts
- Enhanced consistency in student communication and support pathways
- Created shared understanding of institutional advising priorities
- Established a feedback-informed approach to future summit planning
Outcomes
- Advising Integration Summit successfully convened cross-unit stakeholders
- Summit feedback collected and analyzed for continuous improvement
- Stronger advising collaboration framework established
- Clearer institutional alignment for ongoing advising initiatives
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Advisor Development, Communication & Community Building
June 3–4, 2025 | CSU East Bay (University Union) & Plank Oakland
Overview
The Summer 2025 Advising Summit & Recognition focused on strengthening advising practice through applied skill-building, equity-centered communication strategies, wellness integration, and team collaboration. The two-day program blended structured advising exercises, professional development sessions, and advisor recognition to reinforce consistency and morale across advising units.
Key Focus Areas
- Applied advising protocols and scenario-based discussion
- “Difficult Dialogues” session with guest speaker Krystle Tonga
- Strengths-based engagement and team connection activities
- Wellness reflection and advisor well-being initiatives
- Advisor recognition and leadership engagement
Impact on Advising Practice
- Reinforced consistent advising responses through applied protocol practice
- Increased advisor confidence in navigating complex student conversations
- Strengthened cross-unit collaboration and shared advising expectations
- Supported advisor wellness and morale, contributing to sustainable advising practice
- Enhanced institutional alignment through leadership visibility and engagement
Outcomes
- Advisors gained practical tools for consistent and student-centered engagement
- Improved team cohesion across advising centers
- Recognition initiatives reinforced a culture of appreciation and excellence
- Clear action items established for continued advisor development
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Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement Retreat
Winter 2025 | CSU East Bay
Overview
The Winter 2025 Advising Summit focused on strategic alignment, continuous improvement, and strengthening coordinated advising efforts across colleges and programs. The summit provided space for reflection, data-informed discussion, and collaborative planning to enhance advising consistency and student support systems.
Key Focus Areas
- Review of advising outcomes and institutional priorities
- Data-informed planning and performance evaluation
- Cross-college collaboration and integration strategies
- Alignment of outreach and intervention practices
- Refinement of advising communication and workflow processes
Impact on Advising Practice
- Improved consistency and clarity across advising units
- Strengthened use of data to guide advising decisions
- Enhanced proactive outreach strategies for student engagement
- Reinforced coordinated support among advising teams
- Supported institutional alignment around student success goals
Outcomes
- Strategic advising priorities clarified for the academic year
- Data-informed action plans developed
- Improved collaboration frameworks across colleges
- Clear next steps established for continued advising improvement