Virtual Webinar
Friday, February 16, 2024
10:00-11:30 AM CST
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Vantrel A. Mainor
Presentation Description:
When baby eagles reach the flying age, the mother eagle begins to stir the nest in order to teach them how to fly. This is clearly an instinctive intentional method that has proven to work with eagles. Advisors and academic coaches have a responsibility to teach students how to fly and soar in the higher learning environment through processes that will stir them. This webinar session is designed to share the processes that are included in helping students become more self-sufficient. We will examine how the content in each of the five “nest stirring” processes contribute to students becoming more of a partner in the advisement and coaching journey.
About Vantrel A. Mainor:
Leader, mentor, artist, visionary, author, and entrepreneurial spirit – these are just some of the words to describe Vantrel Mainor. He is a strong advocate for both student and professional development, speaking to various groups on subjects pertaining to leadership, personal growth, workplace culture, among other topics. Vantrel is a 2002 graduate of Savannah State University where he completed his undergraduate degree of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing, with a minor in Art. He would later receive both a Master of Arts in Religion and Master of Divinity from Liberty University. He also received his certification in both Academic Advisement from Kansas State University and College Student Wellbeing: Trauma & Resilience from Florida State University. Vantrel has been employed at Savannah State University for over 17 years, working in TRIO Programs (Education Talent Search), Academic Coaching, Professional Advising, and is currently the Coordinator for Academic Recovery Services. He is the co-founder of Mainor Global, a coaching, consulting, and training, company; in addition, he is the author of The Common Sense Leader: Leadership Decisions Are Not As Complicated As The Leaders Themselves. He is also an award-winning speaker, earning Best of Region 4 at the annual NACADA (National Academic Advising Association) Conference in 2022 for a presentation similar to what he will present in this webinar. Last but certainly not least, Vantrel Mainor is the proud husband of Sheri Mainor; together, they have two beautiful daughters, Imani and Zoey.
Follow-Up Webinar
Thursday, April 25, 2024
10:00-11:00 AM
During this virtual follow session, there will be time to discuss which principles from the webinar you have applied in your work, and you will also be able to ask any lingering questions you may still have from the webinar or from the follow-up material. This session will inspire you to finish the academic year strong as you continue to serve your students and provide you with additional tools that will add value to your practice.
Please note that this will be an interactive session and will be limited to the first 100 people to register.