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I believe that as an academic advisor it is essential to stay current with academic advising trends, technology, and resources available to my students. In August of 2016 I earned my Master of Arts degree in higher Education Administration. Within my Master’s program, I focused much of my research on academic advising of special student populations including: distance students, LGBTA, Military and Veteran students, and adult learners. I have been an active member of both the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and the Missouri Academic Advising Association (MACADA) since 2015, attending both regional and state conferences. In September 2016, I accepted a position as the Southeast Regional Representative of MACADA. I have completed

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