The NACADA Board of Directors is the official governing body of the Association, and provides direction for the Association by developing and maintaining the Association's strategic plan.
Board of Directors - 3 positions available, three-year term each (October 2014-October 2017). Nominees must have served a full term as a Chair of a Division level sub-unit (region, committee, commission).
Mr. Nathan J Vickers
The University of Texas @ Austin Austin 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?
NACADA’s strategic goals are so important, and if elected to this position, I would use these goals as a road map to ensure that members are provided with the top-notch professional development opportunities they deserve from the Association. I believe increasing the visibility of NACADA throughout the world and further strengthening our connection with our global partners will allow NACADA to continue to foster an inclusive environment and to develop and sustain effective leadership within the Association. I would actively listen to any concerns NACADA members may have, and bring those concerns to the table to ensure that the Association continues to meet the needs of every member. Assessing whether or not the Association meets these goals is an ongoing process, and one that I believe must continue, as well as NACADA’s commitment to promoting and increasing diversity both within the general membership and the leadership of the Association. Finally, promoting and communicating the...
NACADA’s strategic goals are so important, and if elected to this position, I would use these goals as a road map to ensure that members are provided with the top-notch professional development opportunities they deserve from the Association. I believe increasing the visibility of NACADA throughout the world and further strengthening our connection with our global partners will allow NACADA to continue to foster an inclusive environment and to develop and sustain effective leadership within the Association. I would actively listen to any concerns NACADA members may have, and bring those concerns to the table to ensure that the Association continues to meet the needs of every member. Assessing whether or not the Association meets these goals is an ongoing process, and one that I believe must continue, as well as NACADA’s commitment to promoting and increasing diversity both within the general membership and the leadership of the Association. Finally, promoting and communicating the scholarship of academic advising and its positive effect on student success to university decision makers is paramount, and being able to take part in the dissemination of this knowledge would be an absolute honor.
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?
This last year, I was honored to serve the members of The University of Texas at Austin’s Academic Counselors Association as their President. In that role, I was elected to represent university advisors and student affairs professionals to higher administration, sitting on several committees that have been tasked by our Provost and President to increase four-year graduation rates and student success. Having this opportunity was truly an amazing experience. I was fortunate to be able to be a conduit for the concerns and needs of advisors on this campus to the higher administration of the university, while bringing an advisor’s perspective to the discussions related to graduation rates and student success. I feel that this role provided me with such an amazing leadership opportunity and my interactions with these higher administrators afforded me an opportunity to understand even further how this institution works, and the struggles such a large university faces. Being the representative...
This last year, I was honored to serve the members of The University of Texas at Austin’s Academic Counselors Association as their President. In that role, I was elected to represent university advisors and student affairs professionals to higher administration, sitting on several committees that have been tasked by our Provost and President to increase four-year graduation rates and student success. Having this opportunity was truly an amazing experience. I was fortunate to be able to be a conduit for the concerns and needs of advisors on this campus to the higher administration of the university, while bringing an advisor’s perspective to the discussions related to graduation rates and student success. I feel that this role provided me with such an amazing leadership opportunity and my interactions with these higher administrators afforded me an opportunity to understand even further how this institution works, and the struggles such a large university faces. Being the representative of academic advising to university decision makers was truly an awesome job, and one that I am so thankful for, as it showed that I can be that representative, that I can understand the issues institutions face on a daily basis both from the viewpoint of an academic advisor and the higher administration.
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? NACADA is a community, a family, and part of my motivation to run is the opportunity to give back to an organization that has given me so much. In the ten years I have been a member, I have been given the opportunity to take part in amazing conference sessions and discussions. I have learned so much from simply talking to NACADA members from all over, and know that I am a better Advisor for it.
I remember how afraid I was when I was asked to Co-chair the New Advising Professionals Interest Group so many years ago. I had just joined NACADA, and knew little about what an Interest Group was let alone how to be a Co-chair of one, but the assistance, encouragement, and support I was given in making that happen has never left my memory. Working together with other NACADA members and the Executive Office has been a great learning experience, and I look forward to continuing my education.
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.
I have been a member of NACADA for ten years.
• NACADA Board of Directors, 2012-2014 (appointed by Board of Directors to complete the term of a retired Board Member)
o Assisted in the development of new Association Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals
o Ensure that the Association’s new Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals were communicated effectively to the membership
o Reviewed reports written by NACADA Council and Division Units to ensure that activities planned were inline with the Association’s Vision, Mission,
and Strategic Goals
o Reviewed and voted on Council recommendations
o Ensured Council recommendations, if approved, were implemented in a way that is consistent with the Association’s Vision, Mission, and Strategic
Goals
o Reviewed and voted on the approval of NACADA budgets to ensure that the Association’s finances were adequate enough to sustain all initiatives
o Traveled to Region VII and Region...
I have been a member of NACADA for ten years.
• NACADA Board of Directors, 2012-2014 (appointed by Board of Directors to complete the term of a retired Board Member)
o Assisted in the development of new Association Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals
o Ensure that the Association’s new Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals were communicated effectively to the membership
o Reviewed reports written by NACADA Council and Division Units to ensure that activities planned were inline with the Association’s Vision, Mission,
and Strategic Goals
o Reviewed and voted on Council recommendations
o Ensured Council recommendations, if approved, were implemented in a way that is consistent with the Association’s Vision, Mission, and Strategic
Goals
o Reviewed and voted on the approval of NACADA budgets to ensure that the Association’s finances were adequate enough to sustain all initiatives
o Traveled to Region VII and Region X conferences to represent the Board of Directors
o Participated in NACADA Listens sessions at Region VII and Region X Conferences
• NACADA Council, 2010-2012
o Evaluate initiatives and proposals from Administrative, Commission and Interest Group, and Region Divisions.
o Report Council-approved initiatives to the Board of Directors
o Assist Board of Directors in strategic planning including annual evaluations of the Board of Directors and NACADA Executive Office
o Participate in mid-year meeting with Board of Directors
• Administrative Division Representative, elected, 2010-2012
o Plan and facilitate Administrative Division Meeting at annual conference
o Assist Administrative Division members, as needed, with reports, questions, and communication
o Prepare reports and formal proposals of Administrative Division activities for NACADA Council
o Facilitated review and revision of Advisory Board and Committee charges to better align with NACADA strategic goals and NACADA's definition of
diversity
• Past Chair, Emerging Leaders Program: 2010-2012
o Selected members of and assisted with orientation for 2011-2013 class of Emerging Leaders
o Lead team of Advisory Board members responsible for developing and facilitating second-year orientation program for members of the 2010-2012
class.
• Chair, Emerging Leaders Advisory Board: 2008-2010
o Selected incoming classes and facilitated orientations for incoming classes of Emerging Leaders
o Set measurable goals and outcomes for Emerging Leaders Program
o Recommended NACADA members to President for appointment to Advisory Board
o Created and presented reports of Advisory Board activities to Administrative Division Representative
• Co-chair, New Advising Professionals Interest Group, 2005-2007
o Developed, with another new advising professional, new interest group for NACADA members new to advising.
• Co-presenter Getting Involved in Commissions and Interest Groups, Region VII Conference, 2007, Austin, TX
• Region 7 Diversity Committee Liaison
o Gather information about Region 7's Diversity Initiatives, report findings to Diversity Committee Chair
• Member, Diversity Committee, 2005-2012
o Member of development team responsible for creating Emerging Leaders Program
• Co-presenter, “Professional Development vs. Training: Is there a Difference?”
o 2010 NACADA Annual Conference
o 2011 Professional Development Day, Academic Advising Association, The University of Texas at Austin
o 2011 Training Day for Registrar's Office, The University of Texas at Austin
• Co-presenter, "Advisor to Advisor: Using Advisor Mentoring Groups for Training and Communication"
o 2008 NACADA Annual Conference, Chicago, IL
o 2009 The University of Texas at Arlington Advising Association Conference, Arlington, TX
• Panelist, “Mentoring on a Global Level- A Panel Discussion on NACADA’s Emerging Leaders Program”, 2009 The University of Texas at Arlington
Advising Association Conference, Arlington, TX
• Panelist, “Beating the Odds: Ensuring the Success of New Advisors," 2005 NACADA Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV
• Joined NACADA in 2003
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