Academic Advising Roundtables
The Stony Brook Advising Roundtable series invites members of the university advising community to come together to discuss topics related to advising skill development. This semi-structured forum for discussion focuses on knowledge-sharing around essential advising skills. As a group, advisors will review current research and best practices around a certain practical topic and engage in open discussion about effective advising strategies or approaches. These roundtables foster a collaborative space for advisors to explore opportunities to apply research and theory to their advising practice.
Fall 2026 Advising Roundtables
Understanding the Gen Z Student – Tuesday, September 29, 11am-12pm
Today’s generation of college students has unique characteristics and perspectives which shape how they engage with higher education. In this session, we will briefly share insights from the literature and best practices on understanding and supporting Gen Z students, and then open the floor for discussion and knowledge sharing.
Zoom Registration:
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/Jjxvz-T8RcWQ7MhmdC-nHw
Family Involvement in Advising – Thursday, October 15, 10-11am
Explore how academic advisors can thoughtfully incorporate family members into advising conversations while maintaining student autonomy, privacy, and agency. In this session, we will briefly share insights from the literature and best practices on navigating family involvement in advising conversations, and then open the floor for discussion and knowledge sharing.
Zoom Registration:
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/Jts4-CUsQpKtF04q1POH1g
Neuroinclusive Advising – Thursday, October 29, 11am-12pm
It is essential for academic advisors to foster advising environments and interactions that recognize and support the diverse ways students communicate, process information, and navigate their academic experiences. In this session, we will briefly share insights from the literature and best practices on neuroinclusive advising practices, and then open the floor for discussion and knowledge sharing.
Zoom Registration:
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/6XCPViSZQzaQ7cOpU7VzOg
Navigating Compassion Fatigue – Thursday, December 3, 11am-12pm
Academic advisors regularly support students through complex personal and academic circumstances, making it important for us to consider ways to sustain our empathy, effectiveness, and wellbeing. In this session, we will briefly share insights from the literature and best practices on navigating compassion fatigue and burnout, and then open the floor for discussion and knowledge sharing.
Zoom Registration:
https://stonybrook.zoom.us/meeting/register/b5_akEobQDe7L0B4LkgTvA
If have questions about the advising roundtable series, please contact Ryan.Braun@stonybrook.edu or Jennifer.S.Rodriguez@stonybrook.edu