Developing a professional identity: A personal reflection on the 40th anniversary of ATLAANZ

Abstract

Past ATLAANZ President and current ATLAANZ Life Member, Jan Stewart reflects on how ATLAANZ transformed tertiary learning advising in Aotearoa New Zealand from an isolated, undervalued service into a recognised, collaborative profession by fostering collegiality, professional development, research engagement, and a shared commitment to student success over its 40-year history.