The John Tate Professional Development Conference and Awards Ceremony encourages fellowship by bringing together faculty, administrators, professional advising staff, career counselors, and other members of the extended University community interested in academic advising.
The John Tate Professional Development Conference and Awards Ceremony is sponsored by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost and the Academic Advising Network.
Tate 2025 Conference Reflection
The 2025 John Tate Professional Development Conference and Awards Ceremony took place on March 6, 2025 in Coffman Memorial Union. The conference theme was 'Igniting your Why: Celebrating 40 Years of Purpose, Passion, and Perseverance.' Conference presentation materials and recordings are posted to the virtual program.
President Rebecca Cunningham launched the conference, providing opening remarks about the strength and importance of advising and career services at the university. Keynote speaker, Marjorie D. Grevious, shared advice on igniting your passion and purpose to become aligned with your joy. Breakout Sessions and Tate Talks also provided insightful conversation. Thank you to all who presented and volunteered to help make this conference a success!
We also celebrated our colleagues at the conference, honoring the 38th class of John Tate Award recipients and the 2025 AAN Award Winners. Additionally, we recognized colleagues across the advising community and celebrated the 40th year of the Academic Advising Network.