If elected, I would work to support NACADA’s strategic goals to develop and sustain effective leadership, engage in ongoing assessment, and provide responsive professional development opportunities. In the role of ACD Representative, a key focus would be ensuring robust, two-way communication between the Council and members of the Advising Community Division (ACD).  

To support the development of sustainable Association leadership, I would work with ACD leaders and the NACADA Council to identify tools and resources to promote sustainable leadership within the Advising Communities (ACs), such as assistance with developing and sustaining steering committees and other leadership structures, facilitating leadership hand-offs, and identifying and engaging new AC leaders.  

To further the growth of the ACD and promote the ongoing assessment of the Advising Communities, I would work to provide tools, training, and assistance for assessing Advising Community activities, including the role... Display More...

If elected, I would work to support NACADA’s strategic goals to develop and sustain effective leadership, engage in ongoing assessment, and provide responsive professional development opportunities. In the role of ACD Representative, a key focus would be ensuring robust, two-way communication between the Council and members of the Advising Community Division (ACD).  

To support the development of sustainable Association leadership, I would work with ACD leaders and the NACADA Council to identify tools and resources to promote sustainable leadership within the Advising Communities (ACs), such as assistance with developing and sustaining steering committees and other leadership structures, facilitating leadership hand-offs, and identifying and engaging new AC leaders.  

To further the growth of the ACD and promote the ongoing assessment of the Advising Communities, I would work to provide tools, training, and assistance for assessing Advising Community activities, including the role of the new Advising Community rubrics in assessing the ACD.  

To support the responsive professional development offered to NACADA members through the ACs, I will establish a regular practice of gathering feedback from AC leaders regarding the tools and resources they need to respond to the professional development needs of their members. I will share these needs with the NACADA Council and help facilitate solutions to these challenges. Display Less...

The design, development, and implementation of the Student Success Center (SSC) at Cedar Crest College is a significant accomplishment in my career. The SSC brought together academic advising, tutoring and learning support, disability services, and international student services into a newly-renovated space.

The idea of the SSC was a part of conversation for several years before it was identified as a Strategic Plan Initiative. Once approved, we had less than a year to make it happen, and I was asked to take the lead. I worked with colleagues to design the SCC implementation schedule and manage a multi-phase moving process that impacted multiple offices, develop marketing materials, negotiate with the architects and designers, and establish workflow protocols for the SSC and its resources. This demonstrates my collaborative leadership approach, coupled with my ability to translate long-term planning into action very quickly.

In addition, the planning and implementation of the SSC... Display More...

The design, development, and implementation of the Student Success Center (SSC) at Cedar Crest College is a significant accomplishment in my career. The SSC brought together academic advising, tutoring and learning support, disability services, and international student services into a newly-renovated space.

The idea of the SSC was a part of conversation for several years before it was identified as a Strategic Plan Initiative. Once approved, we had less than a year to make it happen, and I was asked to take the lead. I worked with colleagues to design the SCC implementation schedule and manage a multi-phase moving process that impacted multiple offices, develop marketing materials, negotiate with the architects and designers, and establish workflow protocols for the SSC and its resources. This demonstrates my collaborative leadership approach, coupled with my ability to translate long-term planning into action very quickly.

In addition, the planning and implementation of the SSC required frequent communication between myself and College leadership, Facilities, General Services, Library, Information Technology, and Finance. This process highlighted my communication skills and ability to lead projects that involve multiple constituencies with competing priorities. Finally, I believe in continual assessment and improvement. Since its establishment I have lead my staff through a number of changes in the way we use the SSC to better support student success.  Display Less...

Over the course of my career, I have held a variety of roles at various institutions. While advising might not be my primary focus on a given day, my experience as an advisor, the connections I’ve made through NACADA, and the personal and professional growth I have experienced with NACADA shape every decision that I make. In this way, NACADA has been the basis for my professional identity, and it remains deeply at my core. I want to continue to serve NACADA through leadership roles because I want to support the organization that has given me so much and help ensure that it can continue to serve advisors and advising administrators long into the future.  

I’m particularly interested in serving as the Advising Community Division Representative because I've found tremendous value in the Advising Communities (AC). As I’ve taken on new professional challenges, worked at different types of institutions, and served new populations of students, I’ve used the ACs as my primary resource... Display More...

Over the course of my career, I have held a variety of roles at various institutions. While advising might not be my primary focus on a given day, my experience as an advisor, the connections I’ve made through NACADA, and the personal and professional growth I have experienced with NACADA shape every decision that I make. In this way, NACADA has been the basis for my professional identity, and it remains deeply at my core. I want to continue to serve NACADA through leadership roles because I want to support the organization that has given me so much and help ensure that it can continue to serve advisors and advising administrators long into the future.  

I’m particularly interested in serving as the Advising Community Division Representative because I've found tremendous value in the Advising Communities (AC). As I’ve taken on new professional challenges, worked at different types of institutions, and served new populations of students, I’ve used the ACs as my primary resource to learn about best practices, connect to colleagues, and brainstorm and ask questions in a safe and supportive environment. I would be honored to represent such a robust part of NACADA on the Council, and would welcome the opportunity to support the ACs as they continue to provide information, connections, and dynamic resources for our members.  Display Less...

I have been involved with NACADA since 2004. I became a member while serving as a Graduate Advisor in the College of Business at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Since then, I have remained active in NACADA in a variety of ways, including presentations at the 2008 North Carolina Drive-In Conference, Region 2 conferences (2011, 2012, 2013), and NACADA Annual conferences (2004, 2016, 2017).

I’ve served at the regional level as the 2007 Region 3 Conference Program Proposal and Scheduling Chair, 2011 Region 2 Conference AV/Technology Co-chair, 2014 Region 2 Conference Co-chair, on the Region 2 Steering Committee (2012-2014), and as a Region 2 mentor (2013, 2015).  

In 2010, I attended the NACADA Summer Institute, and co-wrote an Academic Advising Today article with my 2013 Region 2 mentee about this experience. I’ve reviewed publications for NACADA, and served as an Annual Conference program proposal reviewer (2014-2018) and a NACADA awards reviewer (2014, 2015, 2018).  

I... Display More...

I have been involved with NACADA since 2004. I became a member while serving as a Graduate Advisor in the College of Business at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Since then, I have remained active in NACADA in a variety of ways, including presentations at the 2008 North Carolina Drive-In Conference, Region 2 conferences (2011, 2012, 2013), and NACADA Annual conferences (2004, 2016, 2017).

I’ve served at the regional level as the 2007 Region 3 Conference Program Proposal and Scheduling Chair, 2011 Region 2 Conference AV/Technology Co-chair, 2014 Region 2 Conference Co-chair, on the Region 2 Steering Committee (2012-2014), and as a Region 2 mentor (2013, 2015).  

In 2010, I attended the NACADA Summer Institute, and co-wrote an Academic Advising Today article with my 2013 Region 2 mentee about this experience. I’ve reviewed publications for NACADA, and served as an Annual Conference program proposal reviewer (2014-2018) and a NACADA awards reviewer (2014, 2015, 2018).  

I served as the elected Chair of the Faculty Advising Commission (now Community) from October 2016 to October 2018 and am currently serving on the Faculty Advising Community Steering Committee.  Display Less...