As an advising administrator, I feel it is essential that advising offices are built around the NACADA’s Core Values and the CAS Advising Standards. I have worked to do this in my own office, creating a student-focused office that operates efficiently buy integrating appropriate technology to enhance our services and designing learning-centered advising curricula grounded in assessment for continuous improvement. The success of these efforts was acknowledged at the local level when my office received the 2014 Outstanding Advising Unit award for my campus. In addition, I received the 2014 NACADA Region 9 Excellence in Advising – Administrator and the 2016 NACADA Outstanding Advising Administrator awards. These awards acknowledge my ability to build an advising unit that exemplifies what NACADA defines as successful.

In addition, I make a careful effort to support building the careers of each of the Academic Advisors that work in my office. I encourage them to engage with their profession,... Display More...

As an advising administrator, I feel it is essential that advising offices are built around the NACADA’s Core Values and the CAS Advising Standards. I have worked to do this in my own office, creating a student-focused office that operates efficiently buy integrating appropriate technology to enhance our services and designing learning-centered advising curricula grounded in assessment for continuous improvement. The success of these efforts was acknowledged at the local level when my office received the 2014 Outstanding Advising Unit award for my campus. In addition, I received the 2014 NACADA Region 9 Excellence in Advising – Administrator and the 2016 NACADA Outstanding Advising Administrator awards. These awards acknowledge my ability to build an advising unit that exemplifies what NACADA defines as successful.

In addition, I make a careful effort to support building the careers of each of the Academic Advisors that work in my office. I encourage them to engage with their profession, and especially within NACADA whenever possible. My desire to empower others to be successful has led to members of my advising team creating exciting programs, such as assessment-driven proactive advising programs, online orientation modules and the implementation of numerous technology tools to enhance the functions of the office. I desire to bring leadership ability to the NACADA Board of Directors to aid in moving the organization forward
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I feel that NACADA supported my growth as an academic advisor and an advising administrator through my participation at regional and national conferences, completion of the NACADA Administrator’s Institute and most recently my participation in the NACADA Emerging Leaders Program. In addition, serving as the STEM Advising Commission Chair (now Advising Communities) for the past two years has allowed me to engage with NACADA members and the organization in a new and exciting way. During my time as chair I have worked to improve engagement within my commission. All of these opportunities have strengthened my professional competence and helped connect me with NACADA members.

By serving on the NACADA Board of Directors I hope to be involved in bringing members’ perspectives to the table to make decisions that positively move the organization forward. In a time where there is always a new technology or initiative to jump on board with, it is an important time to continually ensure we... Display More...

I feel that NACADA supported my growth as an academic advisor and an advising administrator through my participation at regional and national conferences, completion of the NACADA Administrator’s Institute and most recently my participation in the NACADA Emerging Leaders Program. In addition, serving as the STEM Advising Commission Chair (now Advising Communities) for the past two years has allowed me to engage with NACADA members and the organization in a new and exciting way. During my time as chair I have worked to improve engagement within my commission. All of these opportunities have strengthened my professional competence and helped connect me with NACADA members.

By serving on the NACADA Board of Directors I hope to be involved in bringing members’ perspectives to the table to make decisions that positively move the organization forward. In a time where there is always a new technology or initiative to jump on board with, it is an important time to continually ensure we are focused on the needs of the NACADA membership and NACADA’s strategic goals in mind to ensure every change or new endeavor continues to strengthen NACADA and build the field of academic advising.
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The strength of NACADA is the diverse membership, which must be represented at all levels of leadership within the organization. As a member of the board I would encourage NACADA to continue implementing programs, such as the Emerging Leaders Program, that ensure equal representation in NACADA leadership from the broad range of institutions, position types and unique backgrounds of our members. While there are many Advising Communities (previously Commissions and Interest Groups) that create smaller communities within NACADA for individuals with specific advising niche’s, I feel it is important that individuals from these groups are also at the table to help NACADA make informed decisions that represent the needs and interests of our diverse membership. At a minimum, I would work to increase the ways Advising Community Chairs can participate in discussions related to changes and new directions within NACADA. This would ensure broader representation in decision making. I also think additional... Display More...

The strength of NACADA is the diverse membership, which must be represented at all levels of leadership within the organization. As a member of the board I would encourage NACADA to continue implementing programs, such as the Emerging Leaders Program, that ensure equal representation in NACADA leadership from the broad range of institutions, position types and unique backgrounds of our members. While there are many Advising Communities (previously Commissions and Interest Groups) that create smaller communities within NACADA for individuals with specific advising niche’s, I feel it is important that individuals from these groups are also at the table to help NACADA make informed decisions that represent the needs and interests of our diverse membership. At a minimum, I would work to increase the ways Advising Community Chairs can participate in discussions related to changes and new directions within NACADA. This would ensure broader representation in decision making. I also think additional support should be given to help Advising Communities recruit and engage members. For many NACADA members this provides a more intimate interaction with NACADA that fits their interests and needs. Display Less...