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).
Student Athletes Chair - (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.
Lynda Moore
Mississippi State University Mississippi State MS
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)
I worked in Athletic Academic Advising at Mississippi State University for over 15 years and I have worked as the Director of the University Academic Advising Center at MSU for the past 2 years. In addition I am the lead academic advising coach for the Mississippi State University’s Complete to Compete Program. My experiences advising non-athletes, athletes and adult learners will aid me supporting the strategic goals of NACADA.
I am currently pursing my doctoral degree in Human Development and Family Science with an emphasis in Identity Development. My current research is focused on how a foreclosed identify affects academic achievement in undergraduates and student-athletes. I believe that my research will contribute to better understanding of the millennial identity as well as provide advisors will additional tools in advising.
As the Associate Director for Athletic Academic at Mississippi State University, I worked closely with fellow campus faculty/staff advisors to provide efficient,...
I worked in Athletic Academic Advising at Mississippi State University for over 15 years and I have worked as the Director of the University Academic Advising Center at MSU for the past 2 years. In addition I am the lead academic advising coach for the Mississippi State University’s Complete to Compete Program. My experiences advising non-athletes, athletes and adult learners will aid me supporting the strategic goals of NACADA.
I am currently pursing my doctoral degree in Human Development and Family Science with an emphasis in Identity Development. My current research is focused on how a foreclosed identify affects academic achievement in undergraduates and student-athletes. I believe that my research will contribute to better understanding of the millennial identity as well as provide advisors will additional tools in advising.
As the Associate Director for Athletic Academic at Mississippi State University, I worked closely with fellow campus faculty/staff advisors to provide efficient, effective advising. As the Director of the University Academic Advising, I have maintained a strong working relationship with Athletic Academics advisors. My primary goals are to meet the needs of the students and to provide support for the advisors.
To support the strategic goals of NACADA, I would like to grow the NACADA membership of athletic academic advisors and advisors as well as strengthen advising resources that are available to those who work with student-athletes.
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) In spring 2017, I was elected as the Chair to the University Academic Advisors’ Council. Within the first year of my leadership, the UAAC accomplished membership growth, established a new advisor mentor group, centralized MSU’s advising resources on a webpage, increased the number of advisor training sessions, created a Mobile Advising Unit and established an Advisor Appreciation Day. I was re-elected in spring 2018 for a two year term. I am extremely proud of that accomplishment because it has provided an avenue for direct impact on the advisors and the students and it supports NACADA’s strategic goals.
My leadership is focused on development and support. If a leader provides developmental opportunities and support, there will be successes for students and advisors. In the past two years, I have hired four new employees and two of them have won awards in advising. My leadership style encourages respect, opportunities, commitment and fun.
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 became a full-time athletic academic advisor at 2002. I absolutely love my job and working with students. Prior to my career as an advisor, I was a student-athlete and a coach. I also worked as a GED Instructor. I worked in Athletic Academics for over 15 years as an Advisor, Assistant Director and then as an Associate Director. Although I am no longer work in athletics, I continue to work with athletes and with the advisors who support them. I believe my personal and professional experiences provide me with the foundation to chair the student-athlete committee.
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) The enhancement of inclusivity embodies people and ideas. I will work with the leadership of NACADA, Region 4 and with fellow advisors to promote the appreciation and inclusion of groups and ideas that are underrepresented. The enhancement of inclusivity requires being proactive and following through. A proactive method is to assess what areas need more consideration in NACADA’s advising culture. An assessment may occur through surveys, focus groups, and reviewing of previous practices. The follow through is creating an action plan for the identified areas. An action plan requires involvement and support of the stakeholders of NACADA and Region 4. Successful growth and change can only occur with the enhancement of inclusivity.
Platform Statement: Part V
5. Outline your past involvement in NACADA:
a. Years in NACADA
b. National Offices Help and Accomplishments Achieved
I was a member of NACADA for 1 year in 2007 - 2008 and returned my membership in February 2017. During the 10 year span, I was a member of N4A. Since returning to NACADA, my co-workers and I submitted a proposal for 2018 Region 4 Conference and it was accepted for presentation. In addition, I was Awarded the 2018 Region 4 Excellence in Advising - Administrator Award.
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