Have participated regularly on commission listserv, participated in commission meetings at annual conference for the past 7 years, and served as session proposal reader for annual conference.

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?

While there are several issues that are important to this commission, two stand out.  First, there is the continuing need to encourage networking among commission members.  We have many common experiences, and we share many of the same frustrations.  Being able to effectively and easily communicate can provide support and professional growth.  Second, this commission is critical in providing awareness of the issues and needs of smaller institutions, both within the organization, and within higher education as a whole.  It is critical that the commission represent those needs and concerns and find ways for those to be addressed.

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

I am willing to take on this role to assure that the good work for/with this commission that has been done over the past decade continues.

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: 11 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

• Board of Directors- current term (2007-2010)
  
  • Have served on several subcommittees, including Policy review
    
• Chair, National Awards Committee (2005-2007)
  
  • Responsible for leading committee in decision-making processes
    
  • Expanded size of "oversight committee"
    
  • Reworked guidelines for several awards and initiated changes on several nomination forms
    
• Chair, Mid-South Region 3 (2003-2005)
  
  • Region membership almost doubled during term
    
  • Record attendance at 2005 region conferences
    
  • Worked with state liaisons to increase outreach through state meetings, etc.
    
  • Worked to expand outreach to affiliated organizations in region
    

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

• Member, Mid-South Region 3 Steering Committee (2003-07)
  
• Member, Mid-South Region 3 Conference Proposal Selection Committee (2004, 2006)
  
• Member, Mid-South Region 3 Conference Committee (2006)
  
• Presented at Region 3 Conference (2003, 2004, 2005, 2008)
  
• Presented at Region 4 Conference (2007)

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

• Member, Awards Oversight Committee (2004-2007)
  
• Member, New Leader Orientation Task Force (2008)
  
• Member, Awards Selection Sub-Committee, Faculty Advising Awards (2003-2005)
  
• Member, Core Values Task Force (2003)

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Current Member, Small Colleges and Universities Commission -- Reader for annual conference proposals (2005, 2008)
  
• Current Member: Advising Administration Commission, Appreciative Advising Interest Group, Probation/Dismissal/Reinstatement Issues Interest Group
  
• Past member, Faculty Advising Commission

Other:

• Attended Annual Conferences: 1995, 2002-2009
  
• Presenter, Annual Conference: 2004, 2008
  
• Presenter, TN/KY State Drive-in Conference; 2005
  
• Presenter on advising and strengths at Gallup's National Strengths Conference: 2005
  
• Activities at Lipscomb University:
  
  • Revamped supplemental instruction/tutoring programs
    
  • Increased academic skills support offerings
    
  • Initiated campus advising awards program
    
  • Restructured probation programs
    
  • Restructured/restaffed advising for deciding students
    
  • Initiated use of technology in providing advising and academic support materials for students