1.
Applicants must be members in good standing with the National
Academic Advising Association, with approximately 5 years of
increasing involvement and responsibility in the organization
(e.g., leadership at the state, regional, or national level,
conference presentations, Institute participation). Knowledge
of and commitment to NACADA's core values, vision, and strategic
goals are essential for representing the association as a consultant.
2.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate applicable skills, experience,
and expertise in those areas where they'll be speaking or consulting
(e.g., from employment history, letters of recommendation, conference
presentations, etc.)
3.
Applicants must demonstrate proven academic advising experience
and expertise, and/or specific expertise in area(s) related
to academic advising (e.g., legal issues in higher education,
NCAA rules and regulations etc.). This may be demonstrated by
submitting written references, published articles, or conference
programs listing presentations.
4.
Applicants for speakers/presenters must have experience in public
speaking (on their own campus, or at regional or national venues).
5.
Applicants for program reviewers/evaluators must have experience
and expertise as advising program directors/ coordinators at
their institutions. Their experience must include several of
the following: supervising personnel, hiring and training new
advisors, team building, evaluating and assessing advising programs,
managing budgets, serving as committee leaders, and/or applying
for grants.
6.
Applicants for speakers or program reviews should indicate any
specialized training (e.g., mediation, small group management)
which may be applicable to consulting.
7.
Applicants should demonstrate experience in academic advising
specialties (e.g., advising students with disabilities, advising
student athletes) if these qualifications are applicable.
