Michele Nabonne, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 7 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office: N/A

Regional Activities/Offices Held, including accomplishments achieved while in office:

• Oklahoma Representative to Region 7 Steering Committee, 2002-2004
• President, Oklahoma Academic Advising Association (OACADA), 2002
• President-elect, OACADA, 2001
• OACADA Comprehensive Representative, 1999-2001

Committee Activities and Accomplishments: N/A

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Current member, Commission on Undecided/Exploratory Students and Liberal Arts Advisors Commission
• Current member, Study Abroad Advising Interest Group

Other:

Platform Statement:

My interest in being the South Central Region 7 Chair stems from my need to give back to the organization that has given me so much. My participation at the conferences (both as a presenter and an attendee) as well as participation on the Steering Committee have been so fulfilling that I want to give back to NACADA with my service. Our region is very fortunate to be made up of such wonderful states that have such strong state organizations. We have a vast resource that I will work on uniting. I will encourage participation from our members in our state conferences. I would work to expand publicity and participation, so that everyone in the region is aware of the wonderful things going on in surrounding states.

Communication and participation in our region is one of our biggest hurdles due to our large size. I will work hard to try to bring unity to Region 7 by encouraging increased membership to ensure that no institution or advisor is left out. NACADA has a lot to offer our states including website maintenance and list serve information. I will work to make sure that every state and advisor knows the resources available to them.