ABBY MCGREGOR - MULLEN EARNS CERTIFIED APPRECIATIVE ADVISOR STATUS

Abby McGregor-Mullen, MCC Retention Specialist/Advisor, recently completed the Fall 2022 Appreciative Advising Academy, offered by Florida Atlantic University. The Appreciative Advising Academy is a 6-week intensive professional development experience where participants dive deep into the experiences of students on academic probation and how the theory-practice Appreciative Advising framework can be applied to this specific population. Participants in the Academy will utilize the knowledge they have about Appreciative Advising to create resources and practices for working with students on academic probation.

Participants attended 6 weekly online sessions, with hands-on instruction and interactive activities within small groups led by a trained facilitator. Participants created an electronic portfolio of resources, including academic plans and worksheets, communication and outreach plans, assessments, and intentional questions and resources to use with target students.

Participants presented their portfolios and findings to colleagues and guests nationwide during their last class session.

Abby was named a Certified Appreciative Advisor by FAU in September 2021 and works with academic probation students, providing guidance and resources to help them have a positive college experience.