Professional Development:

'the act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining a profession.'

In this section we aim to provide professional training resources and practice tools that you can integrate into your programs. We hope you will find these opportunities useful as you collaborate with peers and enhance the efficiency of your advising programs. In addition, we encourage you to share the lessons learned for the continued professional development of others in the advising community. 

Current resources for advisors:

• National Organizations - There are many associations and organizations throughout the U.S. and abroad that offer you the opportunity to connect with other academic professionals in your area of interest. A few examples:
  • American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
  • National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
  • National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
  • Southern Association of College Student Affairs (SACSA)
• Georgia Tech Workplace Learning & Professional Development