Adventures in Advising

Join Matt Markin, Ryan Scheckel, and their amazing advising guests as they unite voices from around the globe to share real stories, fresh strategies, and game-changing insights from the world of academic advising.

Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned pro, this is your space to learn, connect, and be inspired.

Podcasting since 2020 • 183 episodes

Adventures in Advising

Latest Episodes

Advising Across Canada: Perspectives from the Field - Adventures in Advising

In this episode of Adventures in Advising, Ryan heads north for a lively conversation with Canadian advising leaders Aysha Haq, Elizabeth Venton-Parnell, Jing Yao, and Shoshana Kalfon. Together, they explore what makes academic ...

June 07, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 183 • 49:26

Global Advising: UK and Italy - Adventures in Advising

Guest host Dr. Margaret Mbindyo welcomes Ben Walker from Oxford Brookes University in the UK, and Chiara Bertolini and Dr. Alessandra Landini from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy, for a rich discu...

June 03, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 182 • 1:02:09

The Definition You’ve Been Waiting For: How Does it Impact You? - Adventures in Advising

In this episode of Adventures in Advising, Matt and Ryan chat with returning guest, Dr. Janet Schulenberg, about NACADA’s newly unveiled definition of academic advising and framework. Janet reflects on how the task force’s work move...

May 31, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 181 • 35:13

Advising Scholarship in Motion - Adventures in Advising

In this episode, Matt and Ryan welcome Dr. Hilleary Himes from Penn State for a lively conversation about advising scholarship, professional development, and why the history of academic advising matters more than we might think. H...

May 27, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 180 • 44:31

AI, Advising, and the Future of Student Success - Adventures in Advising

In this episode of Adventures in Advising, Matt talks with Arjun Arora, founder of Advisor AI, about where artificial intelligence fits into the future of academic advising, and where it absolutely does not. From chatbots...

May 24, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 179 • 42:37