R³eimagined: Re-Connect, Re-Energize, Re-Strengthen
The Academic Advising Association at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln is excited to host its 10th Annual Academic Advising Conference on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center. The conference will be entirely in-person, and we are excited to see, interact, and network with everyone again. Join us as we re-connect, re-energize, and re-strengthen our professional skills, relationships, and self-care to better serve our students.
Registration for this conference has closed.
*Please read below for important information regarding parking for this event.*
Keynote Speaker: Patrick T. Randolph
Patrick T. Randolph is an English language teacher and specializes in vocabulary acquisition, creative and academic writing, speech, and debate. He has created a number of brain- and mindfulness-based learning activities for the language skills that he teaches, and he continues to research current topics in neuroscience and mindfulness, especially studies related to exercise and learning, memory, and mirror neurons. Patrick first started informally practicing mindfulness with his parents in the northern woods of Wisconsin in the late 1970s as a boy. He is currently completing his formal training in mindfulness. Patrick is the author of eight books, over 100 articles, and 200 poems. He has also given over 190 presentations in the States and abroad on a number of topics, ranging from the use of synesthesia in learning to the benefits of mindfulness. In his free time, he coaches volleyball and directs volleyball camps. Patrick lives with his soul-uplifting wife, Gamze; life-loving daughter, Aylene; wise cat, Master Gable; and comical puppy, Bubbles, in Lincoln, NE.
Check out this short video to learn more about mindfulness from Patrick T. Randolph!
Concurrent Session & Conference Evaluation Links
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Conference Schedule | Session Descriptions & Materials
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 9:30-10:00am |
Check-in, Refreshments, Poster Session |
2nd Floor Landing/Banquet Hall |
| 10:00-11:00am |
Welcome Keynote: Nurturing Happiness at Home and Cheerfulness at Work - Mindfulness for All |
Banquet Hall, 2nd Floor |
| 11:00-11:15am Break | ||
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Concurrent Session #1 11:15am-12:00pm |
Keynote Breakout: The Recipe for Longevity Awaits: 13 Scrumptious Well-Being Tips for Now and After Retirement |
Banquet Hall, 2nd Floor |
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Re-Energize Your Well-Being! |
A1/A2 | |
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Mindful Movements at the Workplace |
B1/B2 | |
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12:00-1:15pm Lunch - Banquet Hall, 2nd Floor |
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Concurrent Session #2 1:15-2:00pm |
Managing Change and Planning for the Future: Lessons Learned in Transitioning Technology |
Banquet Hall, 2nd Floor |
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Welcome to the Team! An Innovative Approach to Onboarding and Training New Advisors |
A1/A2 | |
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Re-imagining Student Affairs through Effectively Responding to Bias Incidents |
B1/B2 | |
| 2:00-2:15pm Break | ||
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Concurrent Session #3 2:15-3:00pm |
Parallels to Parenting: Using Preschool Strategies to Support College Students |
Banquet Hall |
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Just What is Critical Race Theory and What's It Doing in a "Nice" Field like Academic Advising? |
A1/A2 | |
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Early Alerts - Identifying and Supporting Struggling Students Before Mid-Semester |
B1/B2 | |
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3:00 - 3:20pm Break, Cookies, and Small Group Discussions - Banquet Hall, 2nd Floor |
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3:20-3:45pm Best Session Awards, Evaluations, and Closing - Banquet Hall, 2nd Floor |
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Networking Event at The Mill Coffee and Bistro following Conference All conference attendees are invited to attend an informal networking opportunity at The Mill Coffee and Bistro, located at Nebraska Innovation Campus, immediately following the closing session of the AAA conference. Please come and go as your schedule allows. The Mill has a wonderful menu with a variety of coffee options, teas, Italian sodas, as well as beer, spirits, and wine. Guests can purchase items from the menu with cash or card. |
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Location & Parking Information
The AAA Conference will be held in the Conference Center on Nebraska Innovation Campus: 2021 Transformation Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508. Below you will see a map that identifies parking for attendees. Most parking will be located on the north side of campus.
UNL Parking Permit Holders: All regular UNL parking permits, except for Perimeter parking, are reciprocal in the NIC Lot A. Permit holders must notify Parking and Transit Services and request their permit be added to the reciprocal visitor list prior to using the NIC lot. Requests must be made from official UNL email accounts to unlpts@unl.edu.
NIC Visitors (No UNL Permit): City street parking and parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive is available for visitors. Payment must be made via the Passport app or by calling 402-395-8957. The full day rate is estimated to be around $7. For questions about NIC parking, contact parknic@goldenrodcompanies.com.
- For on-street parking, enter Zone 80 in the Passport app.
- For the north parking lot, enter Zone 9900 in the Passport app.
Full parking details can be found on the Parking at NIC webpage.
The Academic Advising Association would like to thank the following for generously sponsoring the 2023 AAA Conference:
Union Bank & Trust
UNL College of Business
UNL College of Engineering
UNL Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts
UNL College of Arts and Sciences
UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
UNL College of Education and Human Sciences
UNL Explore Center
UNL University Honors
Questions regarding the conference can be directed to Conference Co-Chairs, Caitlin Smith (csmith45@unl.edu, 402.472.2310) and Kylie Penner (kpenner2@unl.edu, 402.472.2310)