Presentation Proposal - NACADA Annual Conference |
Presentation Info and Handouts |
 
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Code=890
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Conference Year:
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2025
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Session #:
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(LEC)
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Title:
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A Strong Comeback: Leveraging Strengths-Based Advising to Empower Adult Degree Completers |
Lead Presenter:
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Jane Sanchez Swain |
Date:
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October 27, 2025 Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am |
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Milano Ballroom VIII, Promenade Level |
Abstract:
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With 36.8 million adults in the U.S. identified as 'Some College, No Credential' (SCNC), advisors play a critical role in helping them return and succeed. These learners often juggle work, family, financial barriers, and self-doubt, making their path to completion unique. This session explores the SCNC student profile and how an online degree completion program applies a humanistic, strengths-based advising approach to help adult learners reframe past setbacks, build confidence, and persist to graduation. Attendees will gain practical strategies to foster student well-being, improve retention, and empower learners to embrace their potential. Join us to discover how you can help returning students not just earn their degrees-but thrive as they reclaim their academic journey. |
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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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