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| | Advising High Achieving Students Chair | | Commission Chairs are elected by their Commission members and provide leadership for Commission activities in support of the profession by representing its members and their needs and concerns through the Division Representatives and communicating with the members. Commission Chairs coordinate commission activities and lead Commission meetings during the Annual Conference. Commission Chairs report to the Division Representatives for the Commission and Interest Group Division (CIGD).
Advising High Achieving Students Chair- (elected, term October 2018 - October 2020). Prior to taking office, candidates must have completed the previous year as a member in the Commission and be a current member in that group. |  | James Newcomer
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
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Platform Statement: Part I
1. If elected to this position, what will you attempt to accomplish that will help to meet the strategic goals of the Association? (1500 characters or less)
If elected, I plan to emphasize publishing scholarly articles related to various topics on high achieving students to contribute to the body of literature, promoting academic advising as a scholarly field.
Platform Statement: Part II
2. Describe an accomplishment on your own campus or within NACADA of which you are proud. What do you believe your accomplishment demonstrates about your abilities as a leader? (1500 characters or less)
I was proud to produce the High Achieving Students Topics survey for the commission leading up to this year's National NACADA Conference. Using that technology, we were able to determine the most important topics and subtopics within this subject and make contacts with experts on each topic within NACADA for participation in writing, presenting, or panel discussions. I volunteered to take the lead on that project, demonstrating my commitment, organizational skills, initiative, and ability.
Platform Statement: Part III
3. Why are you interested in serving in this leadership position or what influenced you to run for this leadership position? (1500 characters or less)
I was encouraged to run for this position by the current holder of this position. Based on our work together, she felt that I would serve well in this position. I am passionate about advancing the field of academic advising and about helping high achieving students become exceptional contributors to society.
Platform Statement: Part IV
4. Please describe how you will work to promote the enhancement of inclusivity throughout (or within) the association. (1500 characters or less)
As the chair of the commission's steering committee, I would actively recruit voices from across a diverse spectrum to participate in discussions and writing. Additionally, one of the major topics to be explored within this commission is intersectionality within the population of high achieving students.
Past Involvement in NACADA
5. Outline your past involvement in NACADA:
a. Years in NACADA
b. National Offices Help and Accomplishments Achieved
a. 2
b. None
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