Region Chairs, together with their Steering Committees, and within the missions of NACADA, determine the needs of NACADA members and how best the regional governance can fill those needs. The Region Chairs report to the Regional Division Representatives.
Region 7 Chair - (elected, term October 2019-October 2021). Nominee must be a current member of the region for which s/he is being nominated as chair and must have been a member of the region for at least one year prior to taking office (Associate Members are not eligible).
Temple Carter
The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio TX
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)
If elected to the Region 7 Chair position, I plan to focus on the following areas:
1) Professional Development – provide more opportunities (in addition to the annual Region 7 Conference) for professional development and growth. We would assess what Region 7 academic advisors want to learn about that would be beneficial to them. Also, providing the information on a variety of platforms to include online and use technology tools to our advantage. The opportunities could include (but not limited to): virtual lunch and learns, online experts panels and guest speakers, best practices virtual mixers, Feedback Fridays for people to pose questions and get best practices tips from peers, etc.
2) Outreach – continuous promotion and communication about the importance of academic advising to student success. We would have a consistent communication schedule on multiple platforms (social media, print, e-mail, and website) that would include updates, resources, reminders, highlights,...
If elected to the Region 7 Chair position, I plan to focus on the following areas:
1) Professional Development – provide more opportunities (in addition to the annual Region 7 Conference) for professional development and growth. We would assess what Region 7 academic advisors want to learn about that would be beneficial to them. Also, providing the information on a variety of platforms to include online and use technology tools to our advantage. The opportunities could include (but not limited to): virtual lunch and learns, online experts panels and guest speakers, best practices virtual mixers, Feedback Fridays for people to pose questions and get best practices tips from peers, etc.
2) Outreach – continuous promotion and communication about the importance of academic advising to student success. We would have a consistent communication schedule on multiple platforms (social media, print, e-mail, and website) that would include updates, resources, reminders, highlights, and recognition.
3) Recognition – it is important to recognize academic advisors and highlight their contributions to the profession and higher education. In addition to the Region 7 Awards, recognizing academic advisors in the following ways: having an Academic Advisor of the Week and highlighting best practices of academic advisors in regards to student success.
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)
An accomplishment within NACADA that I’m proud of is presenting more than 10 presentations at NACADA conferences (national and regional). This accomplishment demonstrates my abilities as a leader to:
1) Assess and research what is needed – I would research by conducting informal needs assessments by asking fellow academic advisors what problems they encountered and/or topics they wanted to learn about that would help them in their position. Also, researched by reviewing current trends and data on the topic.
2) Collaborate with others – I collaborated with co-presenter(s) and ensured everyone had input about the presentation from the proposal through delivery of the session.
3) Engage with diverse audiences – I implemented creative activities that was meant to encourage participation and discussion amongst the attendees. Also, fostered an environment during presentations that were inclusive, positive, welcoming, and interactive.
4) Communicate clearly (verbal and written)...
An accomplishment within NACADA that I’m proud of is presenting more than 10 presentations at NACADA conferences (national and regional). This accomplishment demonstrates my abilities as a leader to:
1) Assess and research what is needed – I would research by conducting informal needs assessments by asking fellow academic advisors what problems they encountered and/or topics they wanted to learn about that would help them in their position. Also, researched by reviewing current trends and data on the topic.
2) Collaborate with others – I collaborated with co-presenter(s) and ensured everyone had input about the presentation from the proposal through delivery of the session.
3) Engage with diverse audiences – I implemented creative activities that was meant to encourage participation and discussion amongst the attendees. Also, fostered an environment during presentations that were inclusive, positive, welcoming, and interactive.
4) Communicate clearly (verbal and written) – I wrote the proposals that included enough information for the reader to understand the importance of the topic and how the audience would benefit from it. Also, verbally communicated well during the sessions by actively listening, answering questions, facilitating discussions, and thoroughly explaining information.
5) Take criticism – I learned how to be open to criticism. I used the feedback to reflect and make improvements for future presentations.
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 have a strong passion for academic advising and student success. I’m interested in serving as the Region 7 Chair to do my part and help continue to move the profession forward. I believe my experiences and skills would help me succeed in this leadership position.
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) If elected as the Region 7 Chair, I would promote the enhancement of inclusivity through education by using strategic professional development opportunities. We would first assess what the members of Region 7 want and need to learn regarding inclusivity to help foster student success on their campus and in their academic advising practice. Then, using the data and feedback as a guide, decide what we want to focus on. We would also think of innovative ways to deliver the professional development opportunities to have as much participation as possible from academic advisors in Region 7 (i.e., virtual lunch and learns, panel of students, webinars, online case studies). We will have to tap into innovative technology tools. In addition to professional development, we will also use inclusive language and terminology in our communication (verbal and written).
Platform Statement: Part V
5. Outline your past involvement in NACADA:
a. Years in NACADA
b. National Offices Help and Accomplishments Achieved
a. Years in NACADA – 12 years.
b. National Offices Held and accomplishments achieved - I have not had the opportunity to serve in a national position for NACADA, but have held other leadership positions on campus, local, and state level. For more information about my leadership experience and accomplishments, please view my LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/in/templecarter
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