Discussion groups provide members the opportunity to engage with other professionals in areas such as similar unit types, academic areas, interests, or student populations. Discussion groups create a collaborative space for advisors to explore resources and discuss approaches for advancing the professional development of the wider community of advisors across campus.
2025-2026 Discussion Groups
Advising leadership (small colleges)
Description: This discussion group provides an opportunity for advising professionals in small colleges to come together and explore issues relevant to them, which can then be brought to AACC as appropriate.
Chair: Misha Boyd
Meeting Location: TBD
Meeting Dates:
- TBD
Additional Information: Please email [email protected] to join the discussions.
Advising leadership (large colleges)
Description: This discussion group provides an opportunity for advising professionals in large colleges to come together and explore issues relevant to them, which can be brought to AACC as appropriate.
Chair: Greg Kline
Meeting Location: Sent via calendar invite
Meeting Dates:
- Sent via calendar invite
Additional Information: Please email [email protected] to join the discussions.
Advising Student-Athletes
Description: This discussion group serves as a collaborative effort between UGA academic advisors and UGA athletic counselors and staff as a means of providing insight and information that can be helpful in their understanding of and work with the UGA student-athlete population.
Chairs: Morgan Kent, Jill Hopkins, and Dr. Drew Craver
Meeting Location: Zoom, link to be sent out
Meeting Dates:
- Thursday, February 5th, 9-10 AM
- Thursday, April 23rd, 9-10 AM
Additional Information: Please email [email protected] to join the discussions.
Certificates, Minors, and More
Description: Advising for secondary programs that don’t require students to meet with you has some unique challenges, such as communicating effectively with students – making sure they understand program requirements, as well as course options, availability, and timing/sequencing. Additionally, it can be difficult to track the number of students actively pursuing these programs, which leads to challenges in scheduling required courses and having enough sections and seats to meet demand. This discussion group will provide a chance to share wins and frustrations, and to help students (and ourselves) in the process.
We’ll also consider topics like connecting with potentially interested students, offering special events outside of the classroom, and recognizing students who complete your program.
Chair: Deede Walker
Meeting Location: TBD
Meeting Dates:
- TBD
Additional Information: Please email [email protected] to join the discussions.
Want to create a new discussion group? Email [email protected] to get the ball rolling!
- What is the purpose or goal of the discussion group?
- Who will chair the group?
- Do you need anything from AACC or OVPI to get started?