If you’re an academic advisor or student success coach, you know the chaos of registration season all too well: endless emails, nonstop appointments, back-to-back meetings, and a to-do list that seems to regenerate overnight. When every task feels urgent, focus becomes a luxury. That’s where the Pomodoro Technique comes in, a deceptively simple time-management method that can help you regain control of your day, one tomato at a time. What Is the Pomodoro Technique? Developed

Sabbaticals have long been a fixture in the academic world. Typically, a paid period of time every several years, during which a faculty member steps away from their regular teaching and service duties to engage in research, professional renewal, or creative work. The purpose? To refresh perspective, reenergize engagement, devote time to scholarship and professional development, and return to the institution with both renewed well-being and enhanced capacity for impact. That

As career coaches and student-success professionals, we know how quickly spring graduation sneaks up. One moment, students are registering for their final classes, and the next, they’re walking the stage, sometimes still unsure what comes next. That’s why November is the ideal month to help your soon-to-be graduates move from intention to action. November is a key month because the upcoming break gives them time to prepare, and it could affect their spring semester scheduling

As higher-ed professionals, we spend countless hours helping students feel that they matter, that they’re seen, and that they belong on our campuses. We talk about belonging as a cornerstone of student success and for good reason. Students who feel connected to their institution are more likely to persist, engage, and thrive. But belonging isn’t a one-way street. The same human needs that drive our students’ sense of belonging also apply to us, the college employees. When emp

As the registration bells are ringing across campuses and your calendar fills up with advising appointments, committee meetings, and student-success initiatives, it’s easy to say “yes” to every request. But in doing so, you risk spreading your time, attention, and energy too thin, making it harder to do your core work well and preserve your own resilience. Saying “no” professionally isn’t about shutting down opportunities; it’s about protecting your capacity, keeping your pri

Welcome back from the NACADA National Conference! With so many new ideas, inspiring conversations, and practical tools buzzing in your mind, now is the perfect time to capture that energy and channel it into actionable steps.  After returning from a conference, it’s common to feel inspired. However, this excitement may not transfer to meaningful action without a clear plan for turning inspiration into action. Without intentional steps, even the best ideas risk being forgotten

Across the country, financial aid offices are starting to reimagine their role. Once seen as paperwork and processing hubs, where...

College career coaches know that LinkedIn has become one of the most powerful tools for students entering the workforce. While many...

When students return to campus each fall, many are transitioning from their summer job experiences, such as waiting tables, working in...

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College academic advisors wear many hats. They are planners, problem-solvers, communicators, and connectors all at once. The demands of the role can feel overwhelming, from helping students select courses to navigating degree plans to collaborating with faculty and support services. In the midst of this, ChatGPT can be a powerful tool to enhance efficiency, creativity, and strategic thinking. Here are eight ChatGPT prompts tailored for academic advisors, covering multiple fac

Short-term credentials and certificates are quickly becoming an essential part of the higher education landscape. With federal policy...