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.
Sherese Parker
Chicago State University Chicago IL
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)
Understanding an association is only as strong as it members, a focal point will be on growing the commission. While we have highly engaged participation from a core of members, I believe it is imperative that we consistently are growing the commission, as there are more and more practitioners in this field. Increasing the commission’s membership will enable the commission to keep the strong connection to critical areas of need in academic advising student athletes, such as scholarly research and theory development. While most of us are practitioners in the field, expanding our commission to work with the NACADA Center for Research at Kansas State University to gather baseline metrics that can become a guide to informed best practices would help the viability of our commission work. Developing an action plan that will help increase the membership through various connection and collaboration points (NCAA-NACADA Advisory boars, N4A, AERA, etc) we can ensure that we strengthen the purposeful...
Understanding an association is only as strong as it members, a focal point will be on growing the commission. While we have highly engaged participation from a core of members, I believe it is imperative that we consistently are growing the commission, as there are more and more practitioners in this field. Increasing the commission’s membership will enable the commission to keep the strong connection to critical areas of need in academic advising student athletes, such as scholarly research and theory development. While most of us are practitioners in the field, expanding our commission to work with the NACADA Center for Research at Kansas State University to gather baseline metrics that can become a guide to informed best practices would help the viability of our commission work. Developing an action plan that will help increase the membership through various connection and collaboration points (NCAA-NACADA Advisory boars, N4A, AERA, etc) we can ensure that we strengthen the purposeful work we contribute to the field.
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) As an educator first, I believe the successful matriculation of students is the most important accomplishment I could ever be apart of. However, if I had to choose one it could be when I worked for a an institution where I was charged to implement a comprehensive athletic academic support unit (Advising, tutoring, study strategies, etc). I worked with campus support units to holistically provide student development initiatives. Through that work, our athletic department was recognized by the NCAA DII Presidents Council for being in the top 10% of all DII schools in Graduation Success Rates. This award signified our efforts of making academics the priority in our department and most importantly with our students. The recognition demonstrated the commitment to excellence that we were able to bring together with the resources we had. I feel my ability to articulate my passion transfers and ignites others into action!
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) “On a personal level, I would like to continue to develop my organizational leadership skills. I want to become more involved with NACADA through more regional involvement and eventually I want to chair the Advising Student-Athlete Commission.”
This is the statement I submitted in 2013, when I applied for the Wesley R. Habley NACADA Summer Institute Scholarship. Serving in this capacity became my goal as I was just starting my active professional career working specifically with student-athletes. I knew I had found a specialized population I wanted to serve and I continue to strive to learn more through active participation in NACADA and it’s partnering associations. I believe I will be able to translate what I have learned since then about the advising practices, the sports industry, and my involvement with NACADA into the collective efforts the commission decided to put forth.
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)
With "Diversity" and "Inclusion" being on the forefront of institutions, organizations and associations agendas, I believe it is critical that not only are we (any group) desiring diversity in appearance but also in valued perspective. Identifying with one of the most underrepresented populations, I am always sensitive to hearing and valuing all voices. Understanding that there is ALWAYS a goal of being able to increase the reach, in which we are inclusive of all we come in contact with on our campuses, I believe the same charge is given to the leadership. I have been a member of NACADA since 2009 and I have seen some progress in the intentional initiatives to create opportunities for all, with the desire to be inclusive and diverse. I believe serving in this capacity, I will be able to not only champion the commission's work of those we serve in the population, but also be a voice of a group who may not always have a seat at the leadership table. Creating safe spaces which encourages healthy...
With "Diversity" and "Inclusion" being on the forefront of institutions, organizations and associations agendas, I believe it is critical that not only are we (any group) desiring diversity in appearance but also in valued perspective. Identifying with one of the most underrepresented populations, I am always sensitive to hearing and valuing all voices. Understanding that there is ALWAYS a goal of being able to increase the reach, in which we are inclusive of all we come in contact with on our campuses, I believe the same charge is given to the leadership. I have been a member of NACADA since 2009 and I have seen some progress in the intentional initiatives to create opportunities for all, with the desire to be inclusive and diverse. I believe serving in this capacity, I will be able to not only champion the commission's work of those we serve in the population, but also be a voice of a group who may not always have a seat at the leadership table. Creating safe spaces which encourages healthy dialogue in difficult conversations surrounding athletics, race, academic equity, etc. would be a starting point for working in the right direction.
Platform Statement: Part V
5. Outline your past involvement in NACADA:
a. Years in NACADA
b. National Offices Help and Accomplishments Achieved
I have been a member of NACADA since 2009 (9 years)
2011 Region 2 Steering Committee as the Volunteer Chair/Coordinator
2012 Commission Sponsored Presenter at the National Convention
2013 Completed the NCAA-NACADA Summer Course provided through the Commission
2014 Wesley R. Habley NACADA Summer Institute Scholarship Recipient
2014-2016 NCAA-NACADA Advisory Board
2017 Earned a Master of Academic Advising from Kansas State University
2018 Proposal Reader/Evaluator for National Convention Presentations
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