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MCC & UNO Summer Advising Conference

Friday, July 25th, 2025 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
In Person
Location: UNO, Scott Campus, Mammal Hall

From Uncertainty to Hope: Collaborating to Bridge the College Transfer Gap

The journey from one college to another can be fraught with uncertainty for students. This conference, From Uncertainty to Hope: Collaborating to Bridge the College Transfer Gap, brings together faculty, advisors and administrators to address the systemic barriers that hinder transfer success. Discover actionable insights, share best practices in advising and curriculum alignment, and forge collaborative relationships that cultivate hope and ensure a seamless transition for all students.

This conference is ideal for success navigators & advisors from institutions seeking to:

  • Engage in building cross institutional relationship to enhance the student experience
  • Empower their own advising practices and motivate, encourage and support students to recognize their potential and meet challenges
  • Energize to create systems for collaboration around transfer

Join us for a collaborative effort to pave a smoother road for Nebraska's students!

Conference Details

Coming Soon

Registration Process

Conference cost are FREE because of the TransFERmation Project: A collaboration between Metropolitan Community College and the University of Nebraska Omaha.

Please register by July 11th, using this link

To learn more about the TransFERmation Project, please visit on the web at transfermation.net

Conference Proposal Details

2025 presentation proposal submission will be open until June 27.

Please Read The Following Submission Criteria:

Criteria for selection of poster/presentation/video: Proposals will be evaluated on:

  • Relevance to the themes of collaboration, student impact and strengthening advisor student relationships
  • Impact on advising
  • Appeal to conference participants
  • Creativity, ingenuity, and applicability for participants after the conference.

Eligibility for submission: MCC, UNO and local staff who are involved in advising- administration, faculty, full-time & part-time advisors, administrative staff and graduate students are invited to submit proposals. We encourage novices and experienced presenters alike. Share your research, best practices or techniques with colleagues in the region for navigating a new normal and supporting students and staff as they transition safely back to campus.

The conference offers three distinct tracks:

  1. Conceptual: Collaborative Best Practices
  2. Relational: Advisors and Students/ Advisors and Faculty
  3. Informational: Advising and Higher Ed.

Proposals should include your presentation title, learning objectives, and desired format (See format descriptions below).

Please include a brief abstract describing your presentation and the desired learning objectives. Abstracts will be included in the conference schedule and on the conference website. Please limit abstracts to 130 words.

Format options for conference sessions include panel discussions, interactive training activities, and round-table discussions. Poster or topic presentations and panel sessions discuss current issues in advising. Some are based on research, some share best practices, and some are developmental, while others are theoretical. The format may be mostly lecture with a discussion following, a panel session followed by questions, or a more informal discussion. Round-table sessions are less-structured discussions on relevant advising topics that generate audience/presenter interaction. All sessions will be approximately 45 minutes long.

For additional information, contact Nick Zimmerman (Transfer Coordinator/Advisor) at NickZimmerman@nebraska.edu.

Conference Proposal Submission Form

Please fill out the form below for your submission:

 
(include name, degree, position title, Academic/Student Affairs unit, and academic institution)
Type or paste your abstract in the box above. Do not include your name in this section. Provide a concise (130 words or less) summary of the proposal. (Abstract word limit = 130).
Type or paste your proposal in the box above. Do not include your name in this section. Provide a detailed explanation of the objectives of your presentation as well as how you plan to meet these objectives.

Committee Members

  • Gloriela Moore – MCC Academic Advisor
  • Matt Patten – MCC Success Navigator
  • Ivona Masic – MCC Success Navigator
  • Cathy Brunkhorst – Dean of Transfer
  • Caitlin Carlson – UNO Academic Advisor
  • Spencer French – UNO Academic Advisor
  • Corbyn Ayer – UNO Academic Advisor
  • Josie Mortorff – UNO Academic Advisor
  • Nick Zimmerman – Co-Chair
  • KP Patrick – Co-Chair