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.
Ms. Sandy M. Waters
Old Dominion University Norfolk VA
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?
“Create an inclusive environment within the Association that promotes diversity” is the strategic goal that really stands out to me the most. As one of the six goals recently announced at the annual conference in Salt Lake City, Utah in October, I feel that focusing on this goal will help us all work together to achieve the remaining five goals. Therefore, together we will (1) expand and communicate the scholarship of academic advising internationally; (2) provide professional development opportunities that are responsive to your needs; (3) promote the role of effective academic advising in student success; (4) continue to develop and sustain effective Association leadership; and (5) engage in ongoing assessment of all facets of the Association.
With the 20+ years I have been involved in NACADA and the 30 years I have been privileged to work in higher education, I am confident that I have developed the leadership skills to continue to move the Association forward in this role....
“Create an inclusive environment within the Association that promotes diversity” is the strategic goal that really stands out to me the most. As one of the six goals recently announced at the annual conference in Salt Lake City, Utah in October, I feel that focusing on this goal will help us all work together to achieve the remaining five goals. Therefore, together we will (1) expand and communicate the scholarship of academic advising internationally; (2) provide professional development opportunities that are responsive to your needs; (3) promote the role of effective academic advising in student success; (4) continue to develop and sustain effective Association leadership; and (5) engage in ongoing assessment of all facets of the Association.
With the 20+ years I have been involved in NACADA and the 30 years I have been privileged to work in higher education, I am confident that I have developed the leadership skills to continue to move the Association forward in this role. I believe that one of my strengths as a leader is my ability to encourage others to be their best so that they contribute in some way to the collective good. I also value diversity in all its forms and recognize what varying perspectives bring to every experience, challenge, and opportunity we encounter.
Having served as a region chair, a member of the Publications Advisory Board, a member of the Webinar Advisory Board, as the chair of the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) Advisory Board, and now on the NACADA Board of Directors, I understand that being inclusive and respecting diversity is what makes NACADA the National Academic Advising Association—the Global Community for Academic Advising.
In the last four years, I have teamed up with Cecilia Olivares (one of my ELP mentees) from Memphis State University to present the “Women Thriving, Not Just Surviving a Career in Higher Education” session at the NACADA annual conferences. We’ve invited a panel of NACADA leaders to share their insights on how to find work-life balance as well as move forward in the profession. If you’ve attended one of these sessions, I hope you have come away inspired. To me, having opportunities for discussions like this is one way we can take care of ourselves so that we can help our students. But, this is a part of our professional development that can be overlooked when we are trying to solve retention and graduation issues. So, providing professional development opportunities that truly meet the needs of our membership is also something I want to focus on, whether as NACADA president or in another capacity.
I am honored and humbled to have been nominated for the presidency. As a member of the board of directors, I have wholeheartedly accepted the responsibility of representing you to the leadership and to do what I can to ensure that your professional development needs are being fulfilled.
Because we are an association that prides itself on being inclusive, I want you to know that no matter what form of involvement you want to take or have already taken, you are key to making NACADA the recognized authority on academic advising. We are a large professional organization, but we each bring our own unique talents and personal philosophies to the table. The fact that we are willing to share our talents and knowledge with each other is the true value of being a member. I hope you agree and will support my candidacy.
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?
As I look back over the past 30 years at my institution, there are a number of things I am very proud to say that I’ve accomplished with my colleagues. I truly believe in Robert Greenleaf’s Servant-Leadership model and think that, through collaboration and respect for each individual, I’ve been able to lead a cultural change--advising is not only respected, but valued at Old Dominion University. I don’t think this would have happened if it had not been for the support and resources provided by my NACADA colleagues.
Today at ODU, we have seven on-campus advising centers, a Student Success Center, a Master Advisor Certificate program for training and development, a NACADA allied membership group called ODAN (Old Dominion Advising Network), the Excellence in Advising Committee, and a University-wide advising awards program. None of these things could have been done without the insights and experiences all of us at ODU have gained by being involved and participating in NACADA...
As I look back over the past 30 years at my institution, there are a number of things I am very proud to say that I’ve accomplished with my colleagues. I truly believe in Robert Greenleaf’s Servant-Leadership model and think that, through collaboration and respect for each individual, I’ve been able to lead a cultural change--advising is not only respected, but valued at Old Dominion University. I don’t think this would have happened if it had not been for the support and resources provided by my NACADA colleagues.
Today at ODU, we have seven on-campus advising centers, a Student Success Center, a Master Advisor Certificate program for training and development, a NACADA allied membership group called ODAN (Old Dominion Advising Network), the Excellence in Advising Committee, and a University-wide advising awards program. None of these things could have been done without the insights and experiences all of us at ODU have gained by being involved and participating in NACADA events.
Within NACADA, I believe I have contributed to meeting our strategic goals in a similar way because of my involvement in the Emerging Leaders Program. When the call went out for mentors at the very beginning of the program, I volunteered. I wanted to help others find their unique strengths as leaders within the organization. The experiences and relationships I have developed because of the ELP have provided me with other opportunities to be a servant-leader. Having chaired the ELP advisory board, I was then asked to be part of the NACADA President’s Task Force on Leadership Development this past year. One of the goals of the task force was to explore methods for NACADA to aid its members in development of leadership skills and opportunities. We put forward recommendations that will offer every member a pathway to leadership, if they want it, and provide training that will enhance not only NACADA’s leaders’ skills, but provide all of us with transferrable skills that we can use every day on our campuses.
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?
My interest in serving as president of NACADA stems from my belief that we all have unique abilities that we can utilize to help make the world a better place for others. I’ve enjoyed serving in other leadership positions within the association, such as being elected chair of Region 2, and, as I’ve mentioned, working with the ELP Advisory Board. I’ve also held a leadership role in my state, serving as co-chair of the Virginia State Committee on Transfer for two consecutive terms (4 years total). In each of these leadership positions, I’ve had the privilege of being able to influence other decision makers and represent advisors while developing or updating policies and procedures. On my campus, I am proud to be a member of our campus-wide Student Success Committee, which is co-chaired by our provost and our vice president for student engagement and enrollment services. My role on the committee is to advocate for advisors and work to improve our advising system. I’m also...
My interest in serving as president of NACADA stems from my belief that we all have unique abilities that we can utilize to help make the world a better place for others. I’ve enjoyed serving in other leadership positions within the association, such as being elected chair of Region 2, and, as I’ve mentioned, working with the ELP Advisory Board. I’ve also held a leadership role in my state, serving as co-chair of the Virginia State Committee on Transfer for two consecutive terms (4 years total). In each of these leadership positions, I’ve had the privilege of being able to influence other decision makers and represent advisors while developing or updating policies and procedures. On my campus, I am proud to be a member of our campus-wide Student Success Committee, which is co-chaired by our provost and our vice president for student engagement and enrollment services. My role on the committee is to advocate for advisors and work to improve our advising system. I’m also the chair of a number of other campus advising committees that work towards the same goal—student success.
I was fortunate to be able to attend and present at the first international NACADA conference in the Netherlands in 2013. This experience further inspired my desire to seek this office so that I can be a part of the international voice for academic advising (personal tutoring) as we partner with our colleagues on other continents. We have a lot to learn from one another and using NACADA’s organizational framework to allow us this opportunity seems ideal.
Because of these leadership roles and experiences, I believe I have developed the skills and gained knowledge that will be part of my “toolbox” if elected. I want to help make NACADA a better association for all of us. With your support, I plan to do just that.
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: 20
National Offices Held and Accomplishments
Emerging Leaders Program Advisory Board Chair, 2010-2012--established a second year seminar during annual conference so ELP'ers and mentors have time to review accomplishments at the halfway point and set new goals for the second year of the program. Created an ELP video for use at regional conferences as well as on the website to aid in publicizing the great results of the program and recruit new ELP participants.
Publications Advisory Board, 2008-present; reviewed the 2004 Transfer Student Monograph, making recommendations for a new edition; contributor to the 2012 Transfer Student Monograph
NACADA Administrative Division member, 2010-2012
Diversity Committee member, 2010-present
Webinar Advisory Board member—2013- present
NACADA President’s Task Force on Leadership Development—2012-2013
Region Activities
Region 2 Annual Conference committee member, 1993
Region 2 Chair, 2006-2008--launched the region mentoring...
Years in NACADA: 20
National Offices Held and Accomplishments
Emerging Leaders Program Advisory Board Chair, 2010-2012--established a second year seminar during annual conference so ELP'ers and mentors have time to review accomplishments at the halfway point and set new goals for the second year of the program. Created an ELP video for use at regional conferences as well as on the website to aid in publicizing the great results of the program and recruit new ELP participants.
Publications Advisory Board, 2008-present; reviewed the 2004 Transfer Student Monograph, making recommendations for a new edition; contributor to the 2012 Transfer Student Monograph
NACADA Administrative Division member, 2010-2012
Diversity Committee member, 2010-present
Webinar Advisory Board member—2013- present
NACADA President’s Task Force on Leadership Development—2012-2013
Region Activities
Region 2 Annual Conference committee member, 1993
Region 2 Chair, 2006-2008--launched the region mentoring program and began the establishment of guidelines for elected positions within the region.
Co-Hosted Virginia Drive-in Conference, May 2002—worked with the Executive Office to broadcast a session with the keynote speaker on learning styles to NACADA members nationally
Region 2 Annual Conference chair, March, 2005
Region 2 steering committee member, January, 2005-2008
Region 2 Awards Selection Committee, 2012
Virginia Drive-In Conference Committee, September, 2012
Presented at regional conferences in 1995, 2002, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Other Activities
Established ODAN, the Old Dominion Advising Network, as an affiliated membership organization of NACADA at Old Dominion University, 2010
Current member--Advising Administration, Advising Transfer Students, and Advisor Training & Development Commissions.
Presented at annual conferences in 1998, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 (the past four years co-hosting the “Women Thriving, Not Just Surviving a Career in Higher Education/Advising” panels with Cecilia Olivares)
Attended 2008 NACADA Administrators' Institute and Assessment of Advising Institute
Served as a mentor in the NACADA Emerging Leaders Program in the 2007-2009 and 2009-2011 classes
Facilitator/presenter, NACADA Webinar, planned for spring 2013
Co-edited and co-authored a section of the 2012 NACADA Advising Student Transfers monograph
Attended the NACADA Summer Institute, Portsmouth, VA 2007 and 2009
NACADA Outstanding Advising Administrator Award Winner, 2012
NACADA Region 2 Excellence in Advising Administration Award Winner, 2012
NACADA Academic Advising Consultants and Speakers Service member, June
2010-present
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