| Presentation Proposal - NACADA Annual Conference |
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Conference Year:
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2026
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Session #:
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159(LEC)
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Title:
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Possible vs. Probable: Using a GPA Calculation Tool to Navigate High-Stakes Advising Conversations |
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Lead Presenter:
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Tabitha Tuten |
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Date:
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October 06, 2026 Time: 10:30 am - 11:25 am |
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Room:
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Virtual 3 |
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Abstract:
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GPA conversations are high-stakes by nature - a single numeric value can mean the difference between a student's suspension, probation, or reinstatement. Advisors must balance institutional GPA standards with a student's academic history, capacity, and goals. This session demonstrates how a customizable, Excel-based GPA calculation tool - more flexible and student-specific than systems like Degree Works - can be used to prepare and guide these conversations by supporting advisor learning across NACADA's Conceptual, Informational, and Relational domains. Participants will examine anonymized transcript data and GPA scenarios to distinguish what is numerically possible from what is more realistically probable within a given semester. By visually modeling GPA outcomes, advisors can ground conversations in accurate data while maintaining empathy and student-centered communication. Participants will leave with practical strategies and a transferable tool to confidently facilitate transparent, realistic GPA conversations that promote informed decision-making and academic recovery. |
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Handouts
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Note: Handouts (if offered for this session) are accessible via the conference app. |
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