Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 12 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

• Member, NACADA Board of Directors, 2006 to present
• Administrative Division Elected Representative, 2004 to 2006 - initiated division-wide protocol for timing of recruitment for new committee members
• Member, NACADA Council, 2004 to 2006 — promoted and supported shared governance model respecting the work of all units of the association
• Chair, NACADA Research Committee, 2002-2004 - translated pre-conference workshops on "Conducting Advising Research" and "Writing a NACADA Grant Proposal" to Power Point; initiated the presentation of these workshops at Regional conferences in addition to the National conference; initiated the timing of committee members rotating off of the committee; developed a description of requirements to serve on committee in order to be qualified to review grant proposals and respond to research questions; collaborated with NACADA Journal editors to develop initial combined presentations at National conference. 

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

• Kansas Academic Advising Network Chair, 1998-1999
• Region 7 Conference Planning Committee, 1997-1998. Reviewed presentation proposals and assisted in the program scheduling for the conference.
• Kansas Academic Advising Network Conference Host, 1997 and 1998
• Region 10 Conference Planning Committee, 1992. Reviewed presentation proposals, including identification of those for continuing education credit. Assisted in program scheduling for conference.
• Over 25 presentations at NACADA regional conferences (regions 7, 6, 5, 3, 2 and 1)

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

• Chair, Summer Institute Advisory Board, 2006-2008 (SI Participant, 1996)
• Member, NACADA Journal Editorial Board, 2003 to present; previous term 1998-2001
• Member, Consultants' Bureau Review Task Force, 2006 — reviewed the current structure and processes involved in the consultant selection process. Made recommendations to Board.
• Member, NACADA Assessment Institute Advisory Board, 2004-2006 — developed and reviewed curriculum and structure of institute.
• Member, NACADA Awards Committee, 2002-2006
• Member, NACADA Administrators' Institute Advisory Board, 2002-2005 — developed and reviewed curriculum and structure of institute.
• Member, NACADA Research Committee, 1999-2005 (Chair, 2001-2003) — reviewed research grant proposals, offered research and grant writing workshops at regional and national conferences.
• Co-chair, First NACADA Assessment Seminar, 2004 — developed curriculum and structure of institute; identified faculty and set programming for institute.
• Member, NACADA Teleconference Task Force, 2000-2003 — considered future topics and logistics for future professional development opportunities for membership.
• Member, Revenue Task Force, 2002-2003 — considered possible strategies and projects to increase revenue for NACADA.
• Member, National Conference Planning Committee, 1997

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Current member: Assessment of Advising Commission, Engineering and Science Advising Commission, Advising Administration Commission
• Current member: Advising High Achieving Students Interest Group
• Past member: Faculty Advising Commission, Undecided/Exploratory Students Commission

Other:

• Member, NACADA Consultants' Bureau, 2001 to present
• Faculty member, Summer Institute, 2006
• Faculty member, Assessment Institute, 2007, 2006, 2005
• Faculty member, Assessment Seminar, 2004
• Faculty member, Administrators' Institute, 2004, 2003
• Current manuscript reviewer for the Journal of College Student Retention
• Editor for NACADA Monograph Number 11 "Giving Advice to Students: A Road Map for College Professionals"
• Co-author, NACADA's 2005 "Guide to Assessment in Academic Advising"
• Professional reviewer for NACADA Monograph "Final Report: ACT's Sixth National Survey of Academic Advising"
• Recipient, 2005 Cornell University Kendall S. Carpenter Memorial Advising Award grant
• Member of First-year Student Experience committees, orientation committees, student retention committees, and numerous other advising-related committees at Cornell University (2004 to present), West Virginia University (2001-2004), Washburn University (1996-2001)
• Over 30 presentations national conferences
• Author/co-author of two NACADA Journal articles
• Author of 9 NACADA Journal book reviews
• Professional reviewer for 10 Psychology texts
• Academic Advising consultations at 5 institutions 

Platform Statement:

• Highlight the goals you accomplished and the work you did while serving as a Unit Chair or Division Representative. In addition, highlight your involvement in all areas of the Association, demonstrating your experiences that make you qualified to serve in this position on the NACADA Board of Directors. 

I have served NACADA in various capacities over the past 12 years in roles that have provided me the opportunity to experience and understand NACADA from many levels and perspectives. I started as an active member, then a committee member, and concurrently in other roles followed with positions of:

. Committee Chair

. Administrative Division Representative and Council Member

. Board of Directors Member

As the elected Administrative Division Representative from 2004 to 2006, I initiated a division-wide protocol for the timing of recruitment of new committee members. As a Division Representative, I served on the NACADA Council during that time as well. In that role, I promoted and supported NACADA's shared governance model respecting the work of all units of the association. As Chair of the NACADA Research Committee from 2001-2004, I initiated a workshop presentation on Conducting Advising Research and Writing a NACADA Grant Proposal at a majority of Regional conferences in addition to National conference, initiated timing of committee members rotating off of the committee, developed a description of requirements to serve and review grant proposals and respond to research questions, and collaborated with NACADA Journal editors to develop initial combined presentations at National conference.

I have served as a member of the Research Committee, the Awards Committee, and two task forces, and am a current member of the NACADA Journal Editorial Board, the NACADA Consultants' Bureau, and NACADA Commissions and Interest Groups. I served on the Advisory Boards for both the Administrators' Institute and Assessment Seminar/Institute, as well as serve as faculty for these initiatives. I thus have experience as a committee member and as a group leader, providing me an understanding of both roles. These experiences have also provided me with an understanding of the organization and of the membership, and combined with my leadership roles within, as well as outside of NACADA, I believe I am prepared to serve as President of this great organization.

• What do you believe are the most important goals and initiatives for the Association in meeting its strategic plan and what do you feel you can contribute to this position in meeting these goals and initiatives?

As NACADA continues to grow in membership, in professional development opportunities and additional member services, in increased diversity, and in partnerships with other organizations - most recently in international opportunities - I believe that it is paramount that we focus on enhancing our shared governance model and increasing the diversity of both our membership and our leadership. We must capitalize on the knowledge and contributions of our many volunteer leaders in the regions, commissions, interest groups, committees, and Council. Elected officers must value their opinions and actions as the Board focuses on the long-term vision for this dynamic organization. It is through these channels that we can hear the members and respond accordingly.  It is also vital that measurable outcomes be developed to provide accountability to our members in order to be able to identify not only the association's needs and shortcomings, but to celebrate our successes as well. Collaboration, diversity, and accountability thus are the main foci of my platform as a candidate for President.

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

My roles in NACADA somewhat parallel my professional experiences. I began as a graduate assistantship advisor in a pre-major advising center and have since served as:

. Full time Advisor

. Faculty member and faculty advisor

. Coordinator of an advising program

. Director of two advising programs

My degree studies, my teaching career, and my professional advising experience provide an expanded perspective on the needs of academic advisors and the implementation of effective academic advising programs. Having served in many roles in NACADA, the amount of time and effort I have put into this organization pales in comparison to what this organization has provided me professionally and personally. I now have the opportunity to give back even more to the organization as President and to play a pivotal role in the direction and growth of the organization that has given me so much.

• 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. 

I have advised at private institutions, public institutions, institutions with open enrollment, and institutions with selective admissions. I have advised diverse populations of students, and worked with a diversity of faculty, administration, and staff. These previous experiences in academic advising and related roles at various institutions have additionally provided me with diverse viewpoints regarding the advising of students:

Truckee Meadows Community College (1992-1993)

. Coordinated student retention program for over 10,000 students with 30 part-time faculty. Student population included a significant number of ethnic minority, high risk, and non-traditional students.

. Statistically analyzed TMCC surveys concerning Ethnic Minority Students' Satisfaction with TMCC, Attitudes Toward Student Services Department, and various Student Withdrawal surveys, and produced reports of same. Designed and produced Student Withdrawal Questionnaire and assisted in design and development of Academic Advising Handbook.

. Steering Committee Member, 1992 National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) regional conference held in Reno, NV. Designed, created, and published conference announcement, call for proposals, registration form, conference poster, 8-page conference program, and conference evaluation forms.

The College of West Virginia (now Mountain State University) (1993-1995)

. Chair, Academic Advising Committee

. Developed and introduced official academic advising program to CWV.

. Wrote Advising Handbook and presented advising seminars to faculty.

Washburn University (1995-2001)

. Coordinator of Academic Advising in Washburn's Center for Learning and Student Success

. Wrote Faculty Advising Handbook; developed and presented Faculty Advising Development Workshops.

. Wrote proposal for improving the advising process for Student Athletes at Washburn.

. Wrote proposal for Peer Advising for Undeclared Student Advising.

. Directed WU's Fresh Start academic forgiveness program and retention, probation, and at-risk research projects.

. Assisted in development of computerized student tracking database system.

. Administrator for NAFTA Student Enrollment Program

. Chair, Washburn University Academic Advising Advisory Committee

. Member — Retention and Reinstatement Committee, Orientation Committee, Transfer Day Committee, First-Year Student Orientation Course Committee, Faculty Development Committee

. Awarded 1999 NACADA Research Grant Award

. Awarded 1998 NACADA/ACT Outstanding Advising Institutional Program Award

West Virginia University (2001-2004)

. Director, Undergraduate Academic Services Center — responsible for academic advising of 4,000 freshman pre-Arts & Sciences majors, General Studies majors, and Multidisciplinary Studies (MDS) majors and approximately 3,000 continuing sophomore, junior, and senior students not meeting requirements to enter a major.

. Administered specialized retention programs for underprepared incoming freshmen, freshmen meeting minimal acceptance requirements, and probationary and suspended students.

. Co-chair, Undergraduate Retention Committee

. Chair, WVU Academic Advising Task Force

. Chair, General Studies (Undecided) Student Retention Committee

. Member, Curriculum Instruction Planning Group

. Member, University Assessment Council

. Member, Assistant and Associate Deans' Council

. Member — Undergraduate Transfer Student Committee, New Student Orientation Planning Committee, Post-Baccalaureate Placement Committee

Cornell University (2001-present)

. Director, Engineering Advising — Responsible for design, development, coordination, and evaluation of advising services; oversee the financial and supervisory responsibilities of the department; collaborate with faculty, administration, and staff in the College to promote student success. Coordinate all College non-curricular activities, including the College's Freshman Year Seminar, New Student Orientation, First-year Family Weekend, Major Information Fairs, and Peer Advising Program.

. Member — First-Year Experience Program and Planning Committee, All Campus Orientation Committee, Professional Academic Advising Leaders (PAAL), CU Mental Health Research Group

. Member, College of Engineering Curriculum Governing Board and Committee on Academic Standards, Petitions, and Credit Committee (ASPAC)

. Chair, College of Engineering Student Experience Committee

. Co-chair, College of Engineering Strategic Plan Diversity Retention Implementation Subcommittee

. Co-chair, College of Engineering Strategic Plan Student Stress Awareness Implementation Subcommittee

. Co-chair, College of Engineering Strategic Plan Student International Experience Implementation Subcommittee

It is truly an honor to be nominated for the office of President of NACADA. I am sincerely humbled by this opportunity. It is with great admiration for and gratitude to the organization that I accept the nomination for President. I truly appreciate the confidence shown in me and look forward to the opportunity to continue to contribute to this great association.