Michael Broshears, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 5 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

Regional Activities/Offices Held, including accomplishments achieved while in office:

• Presented at two regional conferences on issues of advising administration and peer advising.

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Current member: Commission on Undecided and Exploratory Students, Advising Administration Commission, and Liberal Arts Advisors Commission
• Current member: Theory and Philosophy of Advising Interest Group

Other:

• Member, Illinois Academic Advising Association (ILAAA) since 2004.
• Presented at the 2000 National Conference in Orlando.
• Presented nationally at ACPA.
• Served as keynote speaker for MACURH.

Platform Statement:

• Highlight your involvement in this unit that will help you in leading this unit. What roles have you played in this unit thus far?  

While I have been involved in this unit in name only, I am confident that I could contribute in a positive manner.  I have spent my entire graduate and professional advising life working with and advocating for the undecided/exploratory student on three separate campuses.

• What do you believe are the most important goals and initiatives for this unit in meeting the strategic plan for both the unit and the Association?

The mission of the Undecided and Exploratory Students Commission is to promote the advancement and improvement of academic advising with this population through the greater dissemination of resources and and research pertinent to this educational endeavor.  This mission is an admirable one, and I would work to develop mechanisms to ensure greater distribution of pertinent information and provide meaningful networking opportunities for those members that work with this population.   For me, NACADA members should have the most rescent research from the field regarding undecided and exploratory students, and they should be able to get together and discuss these issues with folks across the association.

• Why are you interested in serving in this leadership position or what influenced you to run for this leadership position?

I have spent my entire professional career working to help college students create a successful college experience for themselves, and  I view my primary role in this profession as that of an educator with an ethical responsibility to improve the lives of those around me.  Most of my professional life has been about serving this special population (I have a real passion for the undecided student) Finally, I have enjoyed my tenure in NACADA, and it's time for me to get more involved.  Being nominated to chair this commission is a real honor, and I would do my best to share what I have learned, as an advisor and advising administrator, to better the commission and NACADA.

• Provide any additional comments or information regarding your past experiences and qualifications that relate to your candidacy for this leadership position.