The TEXAAN Institutes are 3-hour interactive workshops designed to provide in-depth training on specific topics. These workshops occur prior to the main TEXAAN Conference, offering attendees an opportunity to engage in focused, hands-on learning experiences.  Led by experienced professionals, the institutes cover emerging trends, best practices, and practical strategies to enhance effectiveness and support student success. By addressing targeted areas of interest, the TEXAAN Institutes serve as a valuable resource for professional development, networking, and skill-building.

The institutes are $40.00 and include:

• The New Advisor Institute will be on Wednesday (Feb 26, 2025) from 12pm-3pm.  It is designed to equip new academic advisors with foundational skills, knowledge, and resources for success in their roles. This interactive session focuses on key advising principles, effective communication strategies, and best practices to support student success.  The content is geared to professionals with less than 2 years of experience.
  
  
• The Coaching Institute will be on Wednesday (Feb 26, 2025) from 1pm-4pm.  It is designed to enhance skills in using coaching techniques to empower and support students. Participants will explore the principles of coaching, learn effective questioning, and goal-setting strategies, and practice methods for fostering student accountability and self-efficacy. This interactive session equips professionals with tools to guide students in achieving their academic, personal, and professional goals.  
  
  
• The Mid-Level Managers Institute will be on Wednesday (Feb 26, 2025) from 1pm-4pm.  It is designed to empower mid-level managers in academic advising with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to excel in their roles as leaders and facilitators of student success. By fostering a collaborative learning environment, the institute aims to provide participants with practical tools to enhance their managerial effectiveness, develop strategic initiatives, and foster professional growth within their teams and institutions.

If you have any questions about the TEXAAN Institutes, contact conference@texaan.org.