Julie McLaughlin
	Cincinnati State Technical & Community College Cincinnati, OH
	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 an active member of the Advising Student Athletes Commission since joining NACADA in 2003. I have attended all commission meetings at the National Conferences and also became a member of the Steering Committee in 2006. I was actively involved in the monograph, "Advising Student-athletes: A Collaborative Approach to Success" and presented at the national conference in Baltimore on advising student-athletes at the two-year college.

I believe this commission needs to get more involvement from its members and be more active throughout the year. I will utilize my passion for student-athletes to engage members of the commission in order to accomplish our goals and increase 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?

I believe we need to increase membership in this unit and do a better job to reach out to all types of advisors (especially those who may not work solely with student-athletes) at all different levels of schools.

This unit also should continue to serve as a liaison with the NCAA and should reach out to other athletic governing bodies (i.e. NJCAA, etc.) to form partnerships as well.

We also need to do a better job of sharing best practices. So many people and schools are doing great things. We need to share that information to help others.

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

I am very honored by this nomination and my interest in running for this position stems from my passion for helping student-athletes be successful young men and women in the classroom, on the field, court, etc. and in life.

This field is always growing and changing (as are the rules). This commission allows professionals who work with student-athletes a place to exchange ideas and network with others in the field.

I have been in the field for ten years now and continue to grow each year. I feel I am excited and ready to take on a leadership position with my peers in this profession.

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. 

In my first three years at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, we went from a virtually non-existent Athletic Advising program to being recognized as an Exemplary Practice by NACADA. We built our program from the ground up and it is something that makes me very proud.

An aspect of building this program that would influence my work for the commission was that I worked extensively with colleagues who had no background in advising student-athletes and succeeded in getting not just buy in but enthusiastic support for the program.

My unique background of having worked with student-athletes at both the four-year and two-year colleges allows me to see things from both sides of the spectrum and because of this I believe we still have a lot to do to bridge the gap for the two-year college transfers moving on to four-year schools.

I have also worked with both high profile and Olympic sports and understand the different issues that influence these student-athletes.

I believe my passion for student-athletes will allow me to serve this commission with integrity and pride. I hope you will give me the opportunity to work with you!

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 6 years

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:

• Member, Advising Student Athletes Commission --
  • Steering Committee Member, 2 years
• Member: Two-Year Colleges Commission, Probation/Dismissal/Reinstatement Issues Interest Group, First-Generation College Student Advising Interest Group

Other:

•  NACADA:
  • 2008 - two case studies published in NACADA Monograph-"Advising Student-Athletes: A Collaborative Approach to Success"
  • 2008 - Participated in NACADA webinar on advising student-athletes
  • 2007 - Athletic Advising Program recognized as Exemplary Practice
  • 2007 - Presented at National Conference-"Advising Student-Athletes at the Two-Year College: From Practice to the Finals!"
  • 2007 - Attended pre-conference workshop on advisor training
  • 2004, 2006, 2007 - NACADA National Conference Attendee
• N4A (National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics) --
• Member for 10 years, attended all national conferences while a member.
• 2007 - present: Member of Strategic Planning Committee
• 2007-Veteran participant in speed networking workshop
• 2004 - Present: Member Two-Year College Committee
• 2004 - Panel member for Two-Year College Summit
• NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)-participating in discussions regarding two-year transfers
• NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association)-Summer 2008: attended rules seminar
• Cincinnati State Technical and Community College-two time House/Bruckmann Faculty Excellence nominee