Leslie Yeager, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, IN

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA:  1 year

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

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

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Current Steering Committee member, ESL & International Student Advising Commission
• Current member — ESL & International Student Advising Commission, Advising Adult Learners Commission, Two-Year Colleges Commission, Advising Transfer Students Commission

Other:

• Attended 2007 NACADA Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN 

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'm new to official membership in NACADA, though I've used its resources for several years. After attending the commission meeting at the national conference this year, I am so excited about the possibilities within the commission!

• 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 participation from the members of the commission is the most important goal we are working towards. We need to find the niche for ESL/International advising within NACADA and work to bring attention to issues surrounding the students we serve.

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

I would love the opportunity to help lead the group toward our goals. Though relatively new to the field, I have a great passion for students with international backgrounds. I think our commission can be a huge resource within NACADA and with others in the field.

• 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.