Community Chairs are elected by their Community members and provide leadership for Community activities in support of the profession by representing its members and their needs and concerns through the Division Representatives and communicating with the members. Community Chairs coordinate community activities and lead Community meetings during the Annual Conference. Community Chairs report to the Division Representatives for the Advising Communities Division (ACD).
Theory, Philosophy, and History of Advising - (elected, term October 2019-October 2021. Prior to taking office, candidates must have completed the previous year as a member in the Community and be a current member in that group.
CJ Venable
Kent State University Kent OH
Platform
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)
Theoretical, historical, and philosophical perspectives on advising continue to offer a unique vantage point from which to understand our profession. As chair of TPH, I would continue to advance successful initiatives from our past leaders like the TPH virtual discussions, encouraging the full diversity of our membership to participate and offer new humanities-oriented perspectives on advising. Humanities-oriented scholarship continues to lag behind empirical research in NACADA-run publication venues; if elected, I would work to find ways, in partnership with the other research-focused arms of NACADA, to support advisors who may have never engaged in philosophical or historical scholarship to do so and to pursue publication opportunities within and outside NACADA. Finally, as chair of TPH I would seek fruitful collaborations with other Advising Communities: a virtual discussion on queer theory in advising would benefit from partnership with the LGBTQA Advising and Advocacy Community; an...
Theoretical, historical, and philosophical perspectives on advising continue to offer a unique vantage point from which to understand our profession. As chair of TPH, I would continue to advance successful initiatives from our past leaders like the TPH virtual discussions, encouraging the full diversity of our membership to participate and offer new humanities-oriented perspectives on advising. Humanities-oriented scholarship continues to lag behind empirical research in NACADA-run publication venues; if elected, I would work to find ways, in partnership with the other research-focused arms of NACADA, to support advisors who may have never engaged in philosophical or historical scholarship to do so and to pursue publication opportunities within and outside NACADA. Finally, as chair of TPH I would seek fruitful collaborations with other Advising Communities: a virtual discussion on queer theory in advising would benefit from partnership with the LGBTQA Advising and Advocacy Community; an interest in decolonization and indigenous epistemologies, working with the Native American and Tribal College Community, could lead to new perspectives on advising. In partnership with TPH members and our strong steering committee, I believe these activities would encourage advisors to think about their work with students and each other differently, contributing to the mission and goals of NACADA in a meaningful way.
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) During the 2016-2017 school year, I served as co-chair for Professional Development in KASADA, the Kent State University advising organization. That year, my co-chair and I organized viewings of webinars, discussions, and social events for advisors to spend time together for personal and professional wellness. That work was deeply collaborative between my co-chair and I and I am proud of the opportunities that we were able to give to advisors on my campus. This reflects my leadership style--working with others to achieve shared goals and advance the work we do as a profession. The Theory, Philosophy, and History of Advising Community (TPH) benefits from a variety of perspectives, experiences, forms of expertise, and voices. If elected, my work as chair will be about creating a shared vision for TPH and enabling the talented people who are a part of TPH to use those talents in ways that benefit the Community and the association.
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)
At the Annual Conference in Las Vegas in 2015, Janet Schulenberg (who was at that time the outgoing chair of the Theory, Philosophy, and History of Advising Community (TPH)) came up to me after a session and encouraged me to attend the TPH meeting at the conference. I had an interest in the ways that theory and philosophy might inform advising but I don’t know that I would have joined TPH without her encouragement. That one moment of connection really helped me to find a home in NACADA and TPH in particular. Serving on the Steering Committee, I have seen the great work that TPH has been able to do, thanks to the dedication of our Community members. Serving as chair would allow me to continue that work and continue to create connections that allow advisors to recognize their own ability to contribute to conversations about theory, philosophy, and history. Giving back to the Community that has enabled me to become a more engaged, scholarly NACADA member would be a powerful opportunity....
At the Annual Conference in Las Vegas in 2015, Janet Schulenberg (who was at that time the outgoing chair of the Theory, Philosophy, and History of Advising Community (TPH)) came up to me after a session and encouraged me to attend the TPH meeting at the conference. I had an interest in the ways that theory and philosophy might inform advising but I don’t know that I would have joined TPH without her encouragement. That one moment of connection really helped me to find a home in NACADA and TPH in particular. Serving on the Steering Committee, I have seen the great work that TPH has been able to do, thanks to the dedication of our Community members. Serving as chair would allow me to continue that work and continue to create connections that allow advisors to recognize their own ability to contribute to conversations about theory, philosophy, and history. Giving back to the Community that has enabled me to become a more engaged, scholarly NACADA member would be a powerful opportunity. I know that I would be able to lead the Community and continue the great work of those who have come before me.
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)
Equity and justice are keystones of my views on advising. Inclusion is merely a first step and cannot be the end-goal of our efforts to diversify the profession, the leadership of NACADA, and our institutions. Part of the role of philosophical and historical perspectives is critique, offering a critical view of what was and is, and offering a new normative view of what advising could be. I believe that all advisors can contribute in meaningful ways to that normative vision and have unique perspectives to offer on how theory, philosophy, and history can (and should) inform advising. Part of my role as chair, if elected, would be to actively seek out these diverse perspectives and to prioritize the inclusion of these critical perspectives. Equipping advisors with the tools to critique the ways that our profession, our association, and the system of higher education falls short empowers advisors to imagine advising differently. As a White person, of particular importance to me is including...
Equity and justice are keystones of my views on advising. Inclusion is merely a first step and cannot be the end-goal of our efforts to diversify the profession, the leadership of NACADA, and our institutions. Part of the role of philosophical and historical perspectives is critique, offering a critical view of what was and is, and offering a new normative view of what advising could be. I believe that all advisors can contribute in meaningful ways to that normative vision and have unique perspectives to offer on how theory, philosophy, and history can (and should) inform advising. Part of my role as chair, if elected, would be to actively seek out these diverse perspectives and to prioritize the inclusion of these critical perspectives. Equipping advisors with the tools to critique the ways that our profession, our association, and the system of higher education falls short empowers advisors to imagine advising differently. As a White person, of particular importance to me is including the voices of Advisors of Color, including the essential perspectives of historians, philosophers, and theoreticians of color that can inform our practice. Beyond just race, ensuring that advisors are fully welcomed into the Theory, Philosophy, and History of Advising Community (TPH) in the fullness of all their identities is a priority for me. TPH has an important role to play in advancing efforts of equity and justice and I feel strongly that it is the chair’s duty to lead those efforts.
Platform Statement: Part V
5. Outline your past involvement in NACADA:
a. Years in NACADA
b. National Offices Help and Accomplishments Achieved
-NACADA Member since 2013 (5 years)
-Member of Theory, Philosophy, and History of Advising Community 2013-Present
-Member of LGBTQA Advising and Advocacy Community 2013-Present
-Selected as an Emerging Leader for the NACADA Emerging Leaders Program, 2017-2019 class
-Served on Theory, Philosophy, and History of Advising Community steering committee 2015-Present
-Presented virtual discussion for Theory, Philosophy, and History of Advising Community 2017, 2018
-Presented at Annual Conference (2015, 2016, 2017)
-Presented at Northeast Ohio Academic Advising Conference (NEOAAC) 2016, 2018
-Reviewed proposals for Annual Conference and Region 5 Conference 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
-Served on Region 5 Awards selection committee 2016, 2017
-Currently serving as Chair for Pre-Conference and Proposals for 2020 Region 5 Conference
-Wrote book reviews for NACADA Journal in 2016, 2017
-Wrote article entitled “Philosopher-Kings and Academic Advisers: Learning from The Republic” in The...
-NACADA Member since 2013 (5 years)
-Member of Theory, Philosophy, and History of Advising Community 2013-Present
-Member of LGBTQA Advising and Advocacy Community 2013-Present
-Selected as an Emerging Leader for the NACADA Emerging Leaders Program, 2017-2019 class
-Served on Theory, Philosophy, and History of Advising Community steering committee 2015-Present
-Presented virtual discussion for Theory, Philosophy, and History of Advising Community 2017, 2018
-Presented at Annual Conference (2015, 2016, 2017)
-Presented at Northeast Ohio Academic Advising Conference (NEOAAC) 2016, 2018
-Reviewed proposals for Annual Conference and Region 5 Conference 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
-Served on Region 5 Awards selection committee 2016, 2017
-Currently serving as Chair for Pre-Conference and Proposals for 2020 Region 5 Conference
-Wrote book reviews for NACADA Journal in 2016, 2017
-Wrote article entitled “Philosopher-Kings and Academic Advisers: Learning from The Republic” in The Mentor: Innovative Scholarship on Academic Advising, Vol 20 (2018).
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