Region 1 Operating Principles

NACADA Mission: NACADA promotes student success by advancing the field of academic advising globally. We provide opportunities for professional development, networking, and leadership for our diverse membership.

The Purpose of the Region: The Region’s purpose is to support NACADA’s mission by facilitating professional development activities, networking opportunities, leadership development, and member recruitment and service for NACADA members within a geographic area.

Volunteer leaders within the Region plan and execute a region conference annually, as well as local drive-ins. They also promote NACADA membership and develop additional programs and services that support and develop academic advisors, faculty advisors, and advising administrators within the Region. 

The Region Chair, working with the Region Steering Committee, lead the functions of the Region. The following operating principles outline the responsibilities of the Region Steering Committee in accomplishing their work in supporting NACADA’s mission.