Major Leadership Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the various activities of the commission and steering committee.
• Steering committee leadership—Commissions are encouraged to form a steering committee, chaired by the Commission Chair. Steering committee members are appointed by the Commission Chair from the commission membership, are given specific tasks or special projects, and provide valuable support for the Commission Chair.
• Solicit presentations for the annual conference (e.g., concurrent sessions, round table discussions, preconference workshops, etc.). Coordinate the review and selection of commission-sponsored sessions for the annual conference.
• Manage the Commission table at the annual Commission and Interest Group Fair at the Annual Conference.
• Conduct the annual Commission meeting at the Annual Conference.
• Facilitate a "Hot Topic" session as scheduled during the Annual Conference (optional and when space is available to offer these in the conference schedule).
• Coordinate regular communication with Commission members through Executive Office staff.
• Manage the Commission web site and submit updates to Executive Office as needed. (Can appoint a webmaster to help coordinate web content.)

Meetings to attend:

• Division Leadership meeting at the NACADA Annual Conference
• Annual Commission Meeting held during the NACADA Annual Conference
• Teleconferences as scheduled with steering committee, division, etc.

Budgets to prepare and monitor:

• Submit budget requests as needed for Commission activities, such as requesting funds for a Service to Commission Award plaque.
• Oversee the expenditure of funds allocated for the Commission and Interest Group Fair held at the Annual Conference each year.

Written reports/communications:

• Communications with members—Announcements are sent electronically to commission members as needed by the Executive Office with content provided by the Commission Chair.
• Updates are posted to commission web pages by the Executive Office as requested by the Commission Chair.
• Utilize commission list serve for topical discussions, soliciting information and ideas from commission members, or communicating information to commission members.
• Submit a post-conference Leadership report after the fall Annual Conference in which goals and activities are established for the commission for the coming year, which are directly related to specific missions within the NACADA Strategic Plan.
• Submit annual Leadership report in the summer to advise the Council and Board of the status of the completion of commission goals and activities planned over the past year.
• Submit short periodic updates to the Academic Advising Today e-publication about commission activities or topics important to the commission. Submit a short content-based article on a critical issue identified by the commission.

Resources and Support:

• Your institution gives approval and provides support to your commitment to this position, including your registration fees and all expenses for the Annual Conference.
• The NACADA Board of Directors appropriates limited funds towards expenses incurred by your participation in the annual fall CIG Division leadership meeting held just prior to the Annual Conference.
• The Executive Office provides staff assistance for web updates, communications to members, financial management, membership information/statistics, conference calls, etc.