| Presentation Proposal - NACADA Annual Conference |
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Conference Year:
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2025
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Session #:
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053(LEC)
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Title:
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The Power of Your Purpose in Action: "Why"-Focused Advising |
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Lead Presenter:
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Ashley Thomas |
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Date:
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October 27, 2025 Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am |
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Virtual 1 |
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Abstract:
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What is your purpose in life? Have you thought deeply about it? Does it matter? Does it impact your work in academic advising? Purpose in life has been both an individual pursuit and a line of research for individuals and scholars for decades. Research on purpose in life has grown substantially and has revealed that individuals who have a clear sense of their purpose exhibit a variety of positive life characteristics both personally and professionally. This presentation reveals the findings of a study that explored how the process of bringing awareness to an individual's purpose in life inspired a deeper level of self-understanding, informed future professional goals, and enhanced the focus on the advising relationship with students. This session is valuable to all who work in the field of academic advising. Participants will learn the potential impact of bringing awareness to their purpose in life, the potential benefits to administrators who supervise academic advisors, and the possible challenges that may arise without this understanding. Additionally, participants will learn practical ways to begin exploring the process of bringing awareness to their own purpose in life. |
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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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