Deborah Noll, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 20 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

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

• Regional Co-Chair for 2008 Conference
• Regional Conference Committee Co-Chair for Region 7, 1995
• Presenter at several regional conferences
• Charter Member of TEXANN

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Current Member — Advising Business Majors Commission, Advising Transfer Students Commission, Appreciative Advising Potential Interest Group, Large Universities Potential Interest Group

Other:

• Member, University Academic Advising Committee, 2005-present
• Member, Academic Probation Implementation Committee, Fall 2006
• VEISHEA University Staff Person of the Year, 2005-06
• College of Business Academic Advisor of the Year, 2005-2006

Platform Statement:

• Highlight your previous involvement within this unit that will help you in leading this unit. What roles have you played within this particular unit as a member thus far?  

I started my professional responsibilities by advising all majors at a small private university and transitioned into the College of Business at a large institution. I work with all students from prospective families to graduating seniors and have a large number of students assigned to me. I interact with business faculty on a regular basis, teach a Business Orientation Class, and represent the College of Business at the University Academic Advising Committee.

• 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?

I believe that goals for the Advising Business Majors Commission should include open conversations and discussions regarding:

1) accreditation of 4 year business programs and issues revolving around the curriculums,

2) professional development with dwindling budgets,

3) meeting the needs of the student and involved parent with limited resources, and

4) effectively assisting transfer students in their transition from 2-year to 4-year programs.

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

I believe that NACADA has been an integral part of my professional development in academic advising and feel that it is important to support it's continued success. It is through our involvement that our organization is able to assist new advisors and professionals. By running for the Commission Chair on Advising Business Majors, I feel comfortable with my understanding of the ongoing issues and believe that I can assist others with similar interests. There is a commonality with business majors and we frequently have similar issues.

• Provide any additional comments or information (either personal or leadership-related) that you want potential voters to know about you that is not covered elsewhere in your platform information.