Welcome to the Mizzou Advisors Hub—a central resource for University of Missouri academic advisors, focused on advisor development, tools, training and community building.
Whether you are new to advising or an experienced professional, this page will evolve into a comprehensive home for the information, processes and opportunities you need to effectively support Mizzou students.
New Advisor Onboarding
New to advising at Mizzou? This section will guide you through the essential steps to get started.
Future content may include:
- An overview of academic advising at Mizzou and core advising philosophies
- Required onboarding tasks and recommended first-month timeline
- Links to campus systems (myZou, MU Connect, Canvas, etc.)
- Key campus partners and referral networks
- A foundational toolkit with must-know policies and procedures
A full onboarding checklist and training sequence will be added soon.
NACADA Membership & Professional Engagement
Mizzou supports a culture of continuous advisor learning.
- Access or request a NACADA membership as a Mizzou advisor
- Opportunities to attend regional or national NACADA conferences
- Information on webinars, advising communities and publications
- Tips on leveraging NACADA resources for advising improvement
Training & Development
Ongoing development is essential for high‑quality advising. Planned content includes:
- Advisor Professional Development Funding application, including eligibility requirements
- Annual and semester‑based training opportunities
- Workshops on policies, systems, student success strategies and inclusive advising
- Micro‑learning modules for quick skill-building
- A development roadmap for advisors at different career stages
UM Advise (System-Wide Advisor Programming)
The UM System provides shared training, professional development and collaboration opportunities for advisors across all four campuses. This section may include:
- Opportunities to collaborate with advisors across campuses through the UM Advising Summit and Advisor Professional Development Program
- UM Advising Summit: The Call for Proposals for the 2027 Summit will open in February 2027, and registration will open in March 2027.
- Advisor Professional Development Program: ADP is designed to invest in the personal and professional growth and success of the UM advisors and student success professionals.
- Nominations/self-nominations for the 2026-2027 cohort are open through June 22, 2026.
Feedback & Future Development
This page will continue to expand throughout the year. If you have suggestions for resources, training needs or future content you’d like to see added, please reach out to the Advising Initiatives office.