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 3 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).
Jennifer D Jones
Fairmont State University Fairmont WV
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, one of my goals would be to pull us together more as a region by increasing networking opportunities at the region conferences, annual conference, and virtually. I would also like to start a mentor program to pair new and seasoned advisors. The goals of the mentor program would be supporting new advisors/members, helping members get involved with NACADA, and providing guidance to those advisors seeking promotion. Another strategy is transparency. I think it's beneficial for members to understand what the Steering Committee is working on and hoping to achieve.
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 thoroughly enjoyed serving as the Region 3 Awards Coordinator for the last two years. I enjoyed the challenge of tweaking an already organized process to include members from each state and advocating to start offering Certificates of Merit for the first time at the region level. Our committee had a member who is a wonderful writer and she drafted rubrics for each of the award categories to make it easier for our members to apply and for our readers to rank the nominees. My organizational skills and attention to detail allowed me to keep track of the nominees, volunteer readers, and the award program at the regional conference. Recruiting volunteers, showing appreciation for the help of others, and celebrating the achievements of our members are integral to leadership in NACADA.
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 honored and humbled by the nomination to serve in this position. I have served in several leadership positions for the Region 3 Steering Committee and learned a wealth of information being on that committee as well as from previous region chairs. My aforementioned service has positioned me to be well versed on what this position can be. I believe I would advocate well for our region at the executive level at a time when changes are being discussed and encouraged. I would also bring historical experience to the position so I would be able to hit the ground running. I strongly believe that we should be reinvesting in our region with any surplus that we make throughout the year. I am excited to consider alternative ways to bring us together as a region and get more people involved in leadership.
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) Our lives are enriched when we embrace those around us regardless of our differences. Region 3 is a strong region that invests in relationships with one another. If elected, I hope to continue the work towards inclusivity that has been started. I believe it is important to continue to offer scholarships for schools that are not represented to help increase the awareness of NACADA and the benefits available to members. I also think that it is important to work to recruit proposals that discuss important topics related to inclusivity. It is vital that we provide a warm and welcoming environment for all of our members and that we take that a step further by striving to kindly and compassionately challenge our own prejudices and stereotypes to better serve our students, our members, and ourselves.
Platform Statement: Part V
5. Outline your past involvement in NACADA:
a. Years in NACADA
b. National Offices Help and Accomplishments Achieved
a. Nine/+ years membership in NACADA
b. WV State Liaison from 2009-2011, Region 3 Awards Coordinator since 2016; Region 3 Past Conference Chair Steering Committee Member from 2014-2016; Co-Chair for 2014 Region 3 Conference; Co-Chair for 2019 Region 3 Conference; Nominated for and received the 2016 Global Outstanding Advising Award Primary Role; Presented poster sessions, concurrent sessions, and pre-conference sessions at Regional Conferences, Annual Conferences, and an International Conference.
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