Vicki McGillin
	Texas Woman's University Denton, TX
	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 have been a member of the Faculty Advising Commission, off and on, for many years as the work of the faculty is core to my responsibilities as Dean, Assistant Provost, and now Associate Provost at two separate institutions. In the past, I have participated as a member of as a Steering Committee member, offering support/advice as needed. My other NACADA involvements precluded deeper engagement. But, I am now able to offer the benefit of my leadership experience, my research, my involvement with national higher education associations and faculty development organizations to the membership.

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? 

Faculty advising and faculty advisors are a continuing challenge in this organization. NACADA has perennially striven to find ways to speak to faculty advisors, to engage faculty as members and to support those responsible for guiding faculty advisor development. This has not always been as successful as we might have hoped.This Commission is most significantly made up of individuals responsible for working with faculty advisors (often holding faculty appointments) but few faculty members. Yet, I would predict that those individuals with faculty status are far more likely to be members of this commission than many others. We are an important force for change.

I see a critical role in linking the activities of this commission with national organizations of faculty developers, to learn and share the best techniques, to engage in the scholarship of teaching and learning as it applies to advising and, most importantly, to move the question of developing faculty as advisors into the center of campus discussions about faculty development. This would involve promoting collaborations, workshops, research and other initiatives that will enable this Commission to contribute to the body of knowledge about faculty advisors and effective faculty advisor development and programming. This involves educating decision makers who work with faculty in OTHER teaching/learning professional development activities, advancing knowledge in the field and contributing to advising development globally. Our ability to contribute to resources for advisor development and programming to the national initiatives will also help to promote the national organization and our national goals.

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

I had not thought to seek this position, but was nominated. Upon deliberation, I felt it was appropriate and timely to consider running for the Faculty Advising Commission leadership role. I believe that I bring a great deal of knowledge, experience and passion to this activity. I have a vision about where we, as members of this Commission, can move in the upcoming years. I would relish this opportunity!

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. 

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 23 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

• Vice-President for Member Services, 1999-2002
• Chair, Small Colleges & Universities Commission, 1988-1990 — represented the voice of small colleges and universities on the board through the reorganization of the Board of Directors; also wrote chapter for Small Colleges & Universities monograph.
• Region 1 Chair, 1993-1994 — represented Region 1 and chaired the Regional conference in Burlington, VT.
• Research Committee Chair, 1994-1999 — moved the research committee into proactive involvement with the membership, including: wrote and implemented national and regional research primer workshops, advanced workshops; writing research grant workshops; research network; wrote chapter on Advising Research for the Handbook.

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

• Region 1 Chair, 1993-1994 — Chaired Region and established regional "talent" network; Chaired Region 1 conference that returned NACADA to Burlington. VT for the first time since our founding there.
• Region 1 Conference Proposal Reviewer
• Presented at least one paper/workshop at Region 1 annually until 2005.
• Presented at least one paper/workshop at Region 5 for last two years.

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

• Research Committee Member (1985 – 2005); Chair (1994-1999)
• National Grants Review Committee (1987-2004) — revised grant application and application process to allow for mentoring of early grant submissions and applications consistent with national grant standards.
• Member, Awards Selection Committee — As Chair of Research Committee, was part of annual national awards selection activities.
• Editorial Board, Journal of the National Academic Advising Association, 1986 - 1989

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Steering Committee Member: Faculty Advising Commission, Assessment of Advising Commission, 2001-Present.
• Co-Chair, High Achieving Student Interest Group, 2003-2005
• Current member — Faculty Advising Commission, Assessment of Advising Commission, Theory & Philosophy of Advising Commission, Advising Administration Commission

Other:

• Presented at least one paper, workshop or preconference at the NACADA national conference (other than 2006)
• Co-Founder/Steering Committee member - Texas Faculty Development Network