The President shall be the chief executive officer of the corporation with such general executive powers and duties of supervision and management as are usually vested in the office of the chief executive officer of a corporation, and the President shall carry into effect all directions and resolutions of the board. The President shall preside at all meetings of the members and directors. The President shall be ex officio a member without vote on all committees, unless the Board otherwise provides.
Elected by the general membership from a slate of eligible Board of Directors members continuing their current terms
Serves a 1-year term (October 2014-October 2015)
Prior to taking office, candidate must have completed the previous year as a member of the NACADA Board of Directors.
The only eligible nominees for this position in this election are: Kyle Ellis, Pat Mason-Browne, Janet Spence, David Spight, JP Regalado, and Sandy Waters.
Mr. John Paul (JP) Regalado
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi 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?
I have been fortunate to be an active member of this Association almost my entire professional career. Due to my experiences over the past four years on the NACADA Council and currently on the Board of Directors, I have been a part of and witness to some major initiatives within NACADA. This includes going global and reaching out to our colleagues in other countries, our organizational efforts to utilize technological innovations to improve our web presence and in turn, our services to our members and our continued efforts to elevate academic advising on our college campuses by providing high quality programming for Academic Advisors, Faculty Advisors, Graduate Students, and Administrators at a low cost.
I believe my role as President is to continue the work of our past leaders. We will continue to invest our energies and resources into expanding our research agenda. We will continue to empower our members to lead the way in defining and assessing quality academic advising and connecting...
I have been fortunate to be an active member of this Association almost my entire professional career. Due to my experiences over the past four years on the NACADA Council and currently on the Board of Directors, I have been a part of and witness to some major initiatives within NACADA. This includes going global and reaching out to our colleagues in other countries, our organizational efforts to utilize technological innovations to improve our web presence and in turn, our services to our members and our continued efforts to elevate academic advising on our college campuses by providing high quality programming for Academic Advisors, Faculty Advisors, Graduate Students, and Administrators at a low cost.
I believe my role as President is to continue the work of our past leaders. We will continue to invest our energies and resources into expanding our research agenda. We will continue to empower our members to lead the way in defining and assessing quality academic advising and connecting its important role to student success on campuses around the world. We will continue to offer a diverse menu of programs that will meet the needs of our members and their campuses. We will continue to shape our future leaders of NACADA by providing them pathways and the resources they need to be effective. Lastly, we will do this while being fiscally responsible so that we can continue to offer these opportunities at a reasonable cost to our members, colleges, and universities.
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?
I have been in my current position for over a year and a half and it is a new position on my campus. Before I got here, academic advising was decentralized and now all of the academic advisors fall under my unit. I am fortunate to have a budget that I manage and work with an amazing team of advisors. Working with advisors and administrators, our accomplishments include instituting a year long professional development calendar, funding advisors to consistently attend off-campus academic advising conferences, putting together a University-wide academic advising training manual and creating a University-wide vision, mission, and strategic goals for academic advising. Currently, we are working on cross-campus collaboration initiatives, a proposal for an Academic Advising Career Ladder and a University-wide academic advising assessment plan. These accomplishments demonstrate my strong organizational skills and my ability to achieve things in a way that is collaborative and efficient. It also...
I have been in my current position for over a year and a half and it is a new position on my campus. Before I got here, academic advising was decentralized and now all of the academic advisors fall under my unit. I am fortunate to have a budget that I manage and work with an amazing team of advisors. Working with advisors and administrators, our accomplishments include instituting a year long professional development calendar, funding advisors to consistently attend off-campus academic advising conferences, putting together a University-wide academic advising training manual and creating a University-wide vision, mission, and strategic goals for academic advising. Currently, we are working on cross-campus collaboration initiatives, a proposal for an Academic Advising Career Ladder and a University-wide academic advising assessment plan. These accomplishments demonstrate my strong organizational skills and my ability to achieve things in a way that is collaborative and efficient. It also reflects my strong passion for elevating academic advising and providing academic advisors the tools and resources we need to be effective and assist our students. I believe that anything is possible with the right attitude, that everyone can make a contribution and that we are all accountable for doing our part to elevate academic advising on our campuses and to a larger extent, in higher education as a whole.
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?
When I became an advisor in 1996, I was not quite sure what I wanted to be when I grew up. I am the first in my family to go college. Higher education changed my life, as it opened doors I never knew existed and provided me opportunities I never thought were possible. My involvement on my campuses and in NACADA has helped me be the professional I am today. I am proud to work in academic advising. I love what we do and without a doubt, whether you are an advisor, administrator, faculty member, and/or graduate student, what we do is important and critical to student success.
When I attended my first NACADA conference in 1998 and saw NACADA’s leadership on the stage, I never imagined that I would have the same opportunity. In all honesty, I am still in awe of the chance to serve NACADA and academic advising in this capacity.
I want to be President because I want to continue to do my part to help take this organization and thus, academic advising, to the next level. I work well...
When I became an advisor in 1996, I was not quite sure what I wanted to be when I grew up. I am the first in my family to go college. Higher education changed my life, as it opened doors I never knew existed and provided me opportunities I never thought were possible. My involvement on my campuses and in NACADA has helped me be the professional I am today. I am proud to work in academic advising. I love what we do and without a doubt, whether you are an advisor, administrator, faculty member, and/or graduate student, what we do is important and critical to student success.
When I attended my first NACADA conference in 1998 and saw NACADA’s leadership on the stage, I never imagined that I would have the same opportunity. In all honesty, I am still in awe of the chance to serve NACADA and academic advising in this capacity.
I want to be President because I want to continue to do my part to help take this organization and thus, academic advising, to the next level. I work well with people. I have years of experience in advising and in NACADA. I am living proof that NACADA is a grass roots organization and I want to continue to help provide my fellow NACADA members with opportunities for development, advancement, and leadership. As always, I am here to serve. Thank you.
Past Involvement in NACADA
4. Outline your past involvement in NACADA:
a. Years in NACADA
b. National Offices Help and Accomplishments Achieved
c. Regional Activities/Offices Held, including accomplishments achieved in office
d. Etc.
Years in NACADA: 16 years
National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved:
NACADA Vice President, 2013-2014
Chair the NACADA Council
NACADA Board of Directors, 2012-2015
Assisted the President and Vice-President in developing a new vision, mission, and strategic goals for the Association.
Participate in meetings throughout the year.
Review Council proposals and recommendations.
Address concerns of the general membership.
NACADA Council, 2009-2012
Evaluated initiatives and proposals from the Regional, Administrative, and Commission and Interest Group Divisions.
Assisted the Board of Directors in its strategic planning.
Reviewed monthly reports from Executive Office and participated in mid- and end of the year meetings with Board of Directors.
NACADA Regional Division Liaison, 2009-2012
Planned and facilitated the Regional Division meetings at the annual conference.
Maintained communication with Region chairs as needed throughout the year and assisted them...
Years in NACADA: 16 years
National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved:
NACADA Vice President, 2013-2014
Chair the NACADA Council
NACADA Board of Directors, 2012-2015
Assisted the President and Vice-President in developing a new vision, mission, and strategic goals for the Association.
Participate in meetings throughout the year.
Review Council proposals and recommendations.
Address concerns of the general membership.
NACADA Council, 2009-2012
Evaluated initiatives and proposals from the Regional, Administrative, and Commission and Interest Group Divisions.
Assisted the Board of Directors in its strategic planning.
Reviewed monthly reports from Executive Office and participated in mid- and end of the year meetings with Board of Directors.
NACADA Regional Division Liaison, 2009-2012
Planned and facilitated the Regional Division meetings at the annual conference.
Maintained communication with Region chairs as needed throughout the year and assisted them with reports, questions, and working with their steering committees and serving their regions.
Assisted with setting policies and procedures for the Regional Division.
Region Chair, NACADA Region 7, 2007-2009
Assisted in the planning of the Region Conferences.
Provided financial support to each of the states for their professional development activities and emerging leaders initiatives.
Facilitated Region Awards and Scholarships Programs.
Planned and facilitated reception at the annual conferences that provided networking opportunities for region members.
Regional Activities/Offices Held, including accomplishments achieved while in office:
NACADA Region 7 Steering Committee, 2005-2009
Participated in conference call meetings and meetings at the region and annual conferences.
Assisted with the region conferences.
Represented the members of the region at the steering committee meetings.
Assisted with region awards and scholarships program.
Co-Chair, NACADA 2007 Region 7 Conference in Austin, Texas, 2007
Helped plan and facilitate successful conference with 471 attendees.
Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:
Member, NACADA Finance Committee, 2011-2013
Oversees the financial operations of the Association and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on funding of Association activities. Recommends policies and procedures regarding income and expenditures of Association funds.
Mentor, NACADA Emerging Leaders Program, 2011-2013
Served as a Mentor for one of ten Emerging Leaders.
Member, NACADA Awards Selection Committee, 2009-2012
Serve on selection committee for the Service to NACADA, Virginia N. Gordon, Pacesetter and Leading Light Awards.
Member, NACADA Globalization Subcommittee, 2010-2011
Made recommendations to the Board of Directors for strategic planning for NACADA’s global initiatives and financial implications for the association.
Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:
Member, Theory, Philosophy, and HIstory of Advising Commission
Member, Advising Administration Commission
Member, Advisor Training and Development Commission
Member, First-Generation College Student Advising Interest Group
Other:
Activities at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
2013-Present Member, Momentum 2020 Student Engagement and
Success Group
2013-Present Representative, Staff Council
2013-Present Member, Undergraduate Admissions Committee
2013-Present Member, University Inclusive Excellence Committee
2013-Present Member, Texas A&M System Academic Advising
Symposium Committee
2012-Present Member, Provost’s Leadership Team
2012-Present Member, Texas A&M System Academic Advising Task
Force
2012-Present Member, Core Curriculum Committee
2012-Present Member, Task Force on Retention and Success
2012-Present Member, University Assessment Committee
Activities at the University of Texas at Austin
2011-2012 Co-Chair, School of Undergraduate Studies Professional Development Committee
2010-2012 Member, University Council on Academic Support Programs
2010-2011 Member, University Recruitment and Retention Committee
2004 Member, President’s Honor Code Implementation Committee
2004 Member, President’s Ad Hoc Committee on Campus Community
2001-2004 Member, Executive Vice President and Provost’s
Council on Academic Advising
2002-2003 Consultant, General Faculty Educational Policy Committee
2002-2003 Member, University Retention Issues Committee
1996-2012 Member, Academic Counselors Association (ACA)
2004-2012 Member, ACA Resources for Ongoing Advisor Development (R.O.A.D.) Committee
2008-2010 Co-Chair, ACA Resources for Ongoing Advisor Development (R.O.A.D.) Committee
2002-2003 President, ACA
2001-2002 President-Elect, ACA
2000-2002 Chair, ACA Advisory Council
2000-2005 Member, ACA Advisory Council
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