| 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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(LEC)
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Title:
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The Advisor as Performer: Reframing Advising Through the Lens of Performance |
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Lead Presenter:
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Erasmo Rodriguez |
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Date:
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October 06, 2026 Time: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
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Room:
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Oklahoma Station 5, Omni |
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Abstract:
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In the fast-paced world of academic advising, each student interaction can feel like a performance, requiring presence, adaptability, and emotional labor. This session explores the concept of advising as performance, inviting participants to reflect on how their daily advising work mirrors the dynamics of a stage: improvisation, audience engagement, and role-playing. Through this lens, we will examine how performance affects advisor identity, student rapport, and professional sustainability. Participants will engage in reflective exercises and collaborative discussions to identify moments of performance fatigue and discover strategies to refresh and reframe their advising practice. The session will also offer creative tools to bring intentionality, authenticity, and renewal into the advising space. |
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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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