Office of Appreciative Education

⏰ Only ONE WEEK left to register for the June 15-18, 2026 Appreciative Advising Institute!

The award-winning Virtual Appreciative Advising Institute is an interactive professional development experience designed to introduce you to the six phases of Appreciative Advising and theory-to-practice strategies to help students build pathways toward achieving their educational goals.

🗓️ June 15-18 | ⏳ Register by May 13
🗓️ July 20-23 | ⏳ Register by June 17
🗓️ Nov 16-19 | ⏳ Register by Oct 14

🔗 fau.edu/oae

Only TWO DAYS LEFT to register for the Summer 2026 Appreciative Administration Online Course! Registration closes on April 15.

How can you bring out the very best in your team and your organization? 🌟📊

The Appreciative Administration Online Course is designed for administrators and aspiring administrators who want to strengthen organizational culture, co-create a shared vision for the future, and bring out the best in their team. Learn practical strategies for applying the Appreciative Administration framework to enhance onboarding, staff meetings, supervision, assessment, and strategic planning. Learn from anywhere, at a pace that works for you, while sharing ideas with other administrators across North America and beyond!

📅 May 4 - June 15
⏳ Register by April 15
🔗 fau.edu/oae

Only TWO DAYS LEFT to register for the Summer 2026 Appreciative Advising Online Course! Registration closes on April 15.

Flexible Learning for Busy Professionals 💻⏰

The Appreciative Advising Online Course was designed with your busy schedule in mind. Learn at your own pace each week, connect with colleagues from across North America (and beyond!), and explore practical Appreciative Advising strategies you can apply immediately in your respective role.

📅 May 4 - June 15
⏳ Register by April 15
🔗 fau.edu/oae

⏰ Only TWO WEEKS left to register for the May 18-21 Appreciative Advising Institute!

The award-winning Virtual Appreciative Advising Institute is an interactive professional development experience designed to introduce you to the six phases of Appreciative Advising and theory-to-practice strategies to help students build pathways toward achieving their educational goals.

🗓️ May 18-21 | ⏳ Register by Apr 25
🗓️ June 15-18 | ⏳ Register by May 13
🗓️ July 20-23 | ⏳ Register by June 17
🗓️ Nov 16-19 | ⏳ Register by Oct 14

🔗 fau.edu/oae

⏳Only ONE WEEK LEFT to register for the Summer 2026 Appreciative Administration Online Course!

How can you bring out the very best in your team and your organization? 📊

The Appreciative Administration Online Course is designed for administrators and aspiring administrators who want to strengthen organizational culture, co-create a shared vision for the future, and bring out the best in their team. Learn practical strategies for applying the Appreciative Administration framework to enhance onboarding, staff meetings, supervision, assessment, and strategic planning. Learn from anywhere, at a pace that works for you, while sharing ideas with other administrators across North America and beyond!

📅 May 4 – June 15
⏰ Register by April 15
🔗 fau.edu/oae

⏰ Only ONE WEEK LEFT to register for the Summer 2026 Appreciative Advising Online Course!

The Appreciative Advising Online Course was designed with your busy schedule in mind. Learn at your own pace each week, connect with colleagues from across North America (and beyond!), and explore practical Appreciative Advising strategies you can apply immediately in your respective role.

📅 May 4 – June 15
⏳ Register by April 15
🔗 fau.edu/oae

The Appreciative Advising Online Course introduces participants to the Appreciative Advising theory-to-practice framework. Participants will learn the six phases of Appreciative Advising and theory-to-practice strategies to help students build pathways toward achieving their educational goals.

The Office of Appreciative Education is accepting interactive concurrent session proposals for the Appreciative Education Conference that will be held virtually on January 29, 2027.

⭐️ Purpose: The Appreciative Education Conference brings the community of Appreciative Educators together to share knowledge, strategies, and tools about applying Appreciative Education in educational spaces.

💡 Scope: Presentations will feature innovative practices and research for PreK-12 and higher education settings.

👥 Engagement: Concurrent sessions are 50 minutes in length and are hosted via Zoom. Accepted Innovative Practice proposals will include at least one active learning opportunity for participants to engage with each other (e.g., Zoom breakout room discussion, group discussion, participation in the chat).

🗓️ Proposals due: July 1, 2026

Submit a proposal at https://www.fau.edu/oae/virtual-appreciative-education-conference/proposals

🌟 Free Webinar 🌟

Join us for "Appreciative Advising (Taylor’s Version)" with Colleen Banter and Jessica Chapman.

📅 February 11, 2026
⏰ 3:00-4:00 pm Eastern Time
💻 Free Virtual Event on Zoom
🔗 RSVP at fau.edu/oae/webinars

🎶 Can I ask you a “Question?” Are you interested in learning more about the Appreciative Advising framework? Do you appreciate Taylor Swift’s writing and music? Are you eager to learn specific Appreciative Advising techniques that you can easily incorporate into your practice? Do you like to have fun while learning? If you answer yes to any of these questions, this is the webinar for you! Presenters will cover the six phases of Appreciative Advising “All Too Well” and provide useful, ready-to-use take-aways.

This presentation will be useful for newer advisors who are still learning the six phases of Appreciative Advising and would like concrete tools to use with their students. This session will also be fun for seasoned advisors who would enjoy a “Swiftie” take on this well-known and important advising approach. “Long Live” academic advising!

Join us this summer for the Live! Virtual Appreciative Advising Institute. Together, we will explore the six phases of Appreciative Advising and theory-to-practice strategies that empower students to uncover their strengths, envision their goals, and co-create pathways toward achieving their educational goals.

Choose the session that works best for you:
🗓️ May 18–21 | ⏳ Register by April 25
🗓️ June 15–18 | ⏳ Register by May 13
🗓️ July 20–23 | ⏳ Register by June 17

🔗 Learn more and register at fau.edu/oae

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the attendees, concurrent session presenters, keynote presenters, and Zoom Hosts for gathering together virtually to co-create such a meaningful day of connection, learning, and inspiration at the 2026 Appreciative Education Conference!

Together, we explored strengths-based practices, engaged in thoughtful dialogue, and imagined what might be possible when we lead with curiosity and care. We are deeply grateful for each of you and the energy and insights you brought to AEC 2026.

Learn more about the Office of Appreciative Education: fau.edu/oae