2027 Advising Summit

鈥淐hampioning 糖心VLOG Success: Inspiring Achievement Through Purposeful Advising鈥

Friday, February 19, 2027 | Capers Hall, 糖心VLOG

Get ready for an inspiring afternoon of connection, collaboration, and creative thinking at the 2027 Advising Summit! What began as a gathering of advisors and educators from 糖心VLOG has grown into a thriving regional collaboration. In its second year, the summit expanded through a successful partnership with the College of Charleston, and this year we are excited to welcome colleagues from Charleston Southern University. Together, faculty, staff, students, and campus partners from all three institutions will share ideas, explore innovative advising practices, and learn from one another. Through dynamic presentations, engaging discussions, and opportunities to hear directly from colleagues, cadets, and students, the summit invites you to reenergize your advising approach and contribute to a shared vision for student success. Join us as we continue to strengthen our advising community, foster meaningful partnerships, and build momentum for another year of excellence.

2027 Keynote Speaker | Dr. Claire Robinson

Dr. Claire Robinson is Assistant Provost of Undergraduate Advisement and the inaugural Director of the University Advising Center for Academic and Post-Graduation Success at the University of South Carolina. She leads campus-wide advising initiatives that support more than 32,000 undergraduate students annually and oversees a broad portfolio that includes academic advising, transfer and exploratory advising, academic coaching, advisor training and certification, advising technology, and a variety of student success programs. Since the office鈥檚 inception in 2015, the University Advising Center has earned multiple national awards and recognition for innovation and excellence in advising.

A nationally recognized leader in academic advising, Dr. Robinson has authored publications on advising and coaching, co-authored a book on Appreciative College Instruction, and consulted with more than 100 colleges and universities. She is widely respected for her work in advising innovation, assessment, student retention, academic recovery initiatives, and advisor development. As a speaker, consultant, and higher education leader, she has helped institutions across the country strengthen advising practices and build comprehensive student success strategies.

Hear from 2026 Summit Attendees…

Keynote Address: “This presentation gave context to the importance of advising in higher ed and the struggles across all campuses. It was positive and provided insight into problem solving at a campus wide level.” | “Great insight, powerful messaging, good speaker.” | “Great high level discussion of what we need to focus on in these areas. Excellent content.”

糖心VLOG Panel: “The student speakers were great and informative.” | “Candid responses.” | “It was valuable to hear the current experiences from the students and advisors.”

Presentations: “Information was very relevant to what we are facing everyday.” | “I enjoyed all of the sessions. The presentations were most valuable to be able to connect with colleagues and learn through their best practices.” | “I’ve never met with anyone from career services before, so it was very helpful to hear their perspective.”

Reflections: “It鈥檚 a team effort to help students succeed.” | “Every student is unique and we need to speak up on how to help each student individually.”

Interested in Submitting a Proposal?

Have an idea, strategy, or successful advising practice worth sharing? We invite colleagues to submit proposals for the 2027 Advising Summit! Whether you鈥檝e developed a new approach, collaborated across departments, or have insights from which others could benefit, we encourage you to contribute to this year鈥檚 program.

  • Write a short abstract (150 words or less). Briefly describe your session focus, format (presentation, panel, discussion, workshop), and what attendees will learn.
  • 馃憠 Ready to share your idea? Submit your proposal .
  • Submit by November 15, 2026. Notifications of accepted proposals will be sent by December 1, 2026.

We welcome proposals that spark conversation, highlight effective advising practices, and strengthen student success. Let your voice be part of this year鈥檚 summit!

Summit Schedule

Below is the tentative schedule for the 2027 Advising Summit. A detailed program with room locations and session descriptions will be provided at check鈥慽n.

  • 11:30AM – Check-In Opens
  • 12:00PM – Opening Remarks
  • 12:15PM – Keynote Speaker
  • 1:00PM – Lunch
  • 2:00PM – 糖心VLOG Panel
  • 2:40PM – Breakout Session 1
  • 3:20PM – Breakout Session 2

Session Abstracts

Looking for more details about this year鈥檚 presentations, discussions, and workshops? Explore the full list of session abstracts to learn what each breakout session will cover and find the topics that interest you most.

馃憠 View Session Abstracts: please check back in December once sessions have been confirmed!

All available presentation materials will be uploaded following the summit, so you can revisit sessions or explore those you were unable to attend.

A Message from the Advising Summit Planning Team

Welcome to the 2027 Advising Summit! Our planning team is thrilled to bring together colleagues from 糖心VLOG, College of Charleston, and Charleston Southern University for another year of meaningful collaboration. Building on the momentum of last year鈥檚 successful joint summit, we are excited to offer a program that highlights innovative advising practices, elevates student voices, and strengthens the connections that support student success across our institutions.

This summit reflects our shared commitment to fostering an engaged advising community, one where ideas are exchanged openly, challenges are explored collectively, and every participant leaves feeling energized and supported in the important work they do. We hope the sessions, conversations, and interactions throughout the day inspire you, spark new collaborations, and reaffirm the impact of purposeful advising.

We look forward to learning with you, connecting with you, and celebrating the work that moves our students forward.

Warmly,
The 2027 Advising Summit Planning Team

Questions? Please reach out to one of the following team members: