Carol Pollard
	University of North Texas 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 attended the last three Region VII conferences and volunteered this past year with proposals and registration. I also presented at the last two Region conferences. Regional connections and events are important ways for advisors to get involved in NACADA on a local level and I hope to help encourage greater involvement in and publicity of Region VII activities.

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?

Academic advising and NACADA have grown tremendously in size and scope over this past decade. I believe it is imperative that we work together to continue this growth while meeting the needs of our students. The economy is dictating that we all cut back – but we need to grow and develop while combining our resources and strengths. Region VII is a large, strong region and we can and will help each other save time, money and resources while becoming better Academic Advisors.

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

I am a strong believer in NACADA. I have grown as an advisor and as a person because of my involvement with this organization and I am hopeful that I could help others make a similar journey. As advisors we benefit from working together, learning from each other, and developing relationships across campus and around the country. I am excited about the possibility of growing my personal network of friends and to help others begin their own network of NACADA connections.

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: 8 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

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

• Presented at Regional Conferences 2007 and 2008
• Volunteer at Regional Conference in 2008
• Attended Regional Conferences in 2006, 2007, and 2008

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

• Member, Emerging Leaders Program Advisory Board 2008-2010
• Exhibits Chair, Annual Conference Committee, 2009 (San Antonio)
• Member, Emerging Leaders Program 2007-2009
• Member, International Name Change Task Force 2007-2008

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Current member: Advising Administration Commission, Liberal Arts Advisors Commission, Advising Fine Arts Students Interest Group, Large Universities Interest Group

Other:

• Presented at NACADA national conferences in 2003, 2005, and 2007
• President of UCAN (Advising network, UNT) 2005-2007
• UCAN Eagle Award for Academic Advising, UNT - 2005
• Staff Contribution Award, UNT - 2006
• Presented at UTAAA Conference (Arlington, TX) 2008
• Current member - UCAN - UNT
• Planning Committee - "Advising to Win" conference, May 2006
• Attended seven annual NACADA conferences