Have you ever wished you could talk to a NACADA colleague whose experience in a particular training and development issue or initiative mirrored an experience you were facing? Have you ever wanted to help a colleague by sharing your experience with a particular transition or training-related issue?  Now you can share your knowledge and expertise with your colleagues through the Advisor Training and Development Commission "Ask a Colleague" Initiative! This initiative is intended to provide opportunities for members to network with one another, share ideas, and seek advice in an informal manner.

Commission members may post a brief biography highlighting areas of expertise and experience they are willing to share with others and/or read bios of commission members in the hopes of contacting a colleague who may have experience in an area in which some advice is needed. 

1. Advisor Training and Development Commission members submit a brief biography to the Commission Chair who compiles the information and forwards it to the NACADA Executive Office (currently, Pat Folsom at pat-folsom@uiowa.edu).

   Include the following information:
• Name
• Institution
• Contact Information (e-mail address, office phone number)
• Education (degrees held)
• Current job position>
• Related Experience (include areas of expertise, special projects, etc.)
• Additional Insight or Comments
2. This information will be posted in the "Ask a Colleague" section of the Advisor Training and Development Commission's "Resources" web site.
3. Once posted, other members can read the bios and search for others whose areas of interest or expertise match their particular needs or interests. For example, if you were a new supervisor responsible for developing a training module for student peer advisors, you could peruse the bios and search for a member with experience in this area. You could then contact the member profiled and seek advice, ask questions, and learn about any frustrations or joys faced in the process.