Navigating Futures: The Intersection of Academic Advising and Career Development for Student Success

Keywords: 

Student Success Career Advising Student Persistence, Retention and Academic Skills

Abstract: 

Struggling to bridge the gap between academic and career advising? Join us to explore the innovative Navigator Program—a Title III-funded initiative that seamlessly integrates career development into liberal arts education through hybrid advising roles.

Our comprehensive four-stage framework (Explore, Try, Build, Do) guides students from first year through graduation, creating meaningful connections between academic experiences and professional aspirations. Rather than treating career development as an afterthought, Navigators serve as dedicated partners helping students develop their personalized "Falcon Flight Plan."

We'll share implementation strategies, early outcomes, and replicable practices for embedding career exploration in liberal arts education. Learn practical approaches to one-on-one student meetings, resource development, and engagement strategies. Finally, we'll facilitate collaborative discussion about adapting these practices to your institutional context.

Come ready to share your experiences and brainstorm solutions together! 

Date: 

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 1:45pm to 2:45pm

Location: 

Room 205

Presenter(s): 

Shayna Devlin, PhD

Title: 
Falcon Navigator, Student Success and Engagement
Institution: 
Cedar Crest College

Lisa Johnson

Title: 
Navigator Coordinator, Student Success and Engagement
Institution: 
Cedar Crest College

Taylor Rigsby

Title: 
Falcon Navigator, Student Success and Engagement
Institution: 
Cedar Crest College

Lauren Henderson

Title: 
Falcon Navigator, Student Success and Engagement
Institution: 
Cedar Crest College