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Matt and Ryan discuss advising scholarship and professional development with Dr. Hilleary Himes, exploring the significance of academic advising history.

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. Hilleary shares her unexpected journey from anthropology and archaeological digs to academic advising, reflects on how advising structures shape student experiences, and offers practical encouragement for advisors who want to turn everyday questions, conference presen...

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Hosts: Matt Markin, Ryan Scheckel

Guest: Dr. Hilleary Himes

Topics covered

• advising scholarship
• professional development
• academic advising
• student experiences
• anthropology
• practical encouragement

Keywords

• advising scholarship
• professional development
• academic advising
• student experiences
• anthropology
• practical encouragement

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Organizations: Penn State

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