Cindy Iten, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 14 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

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

• Presenter at Regional Conference, 2002
• Member, Region 3 Steering Committee, 1999

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Steering Committee Member, Advising Administration Commission, 2001-present
• Current member: Advising Administration Commission, Advisor Training and Development Commission, and Liberal Arts Advisors Commission
• Current member: Probation, Dismissal and Reinstatement Issues Interest Group

Other:

• Presenter at NACADA National Conferences in 1994, 1995, 1996, 2001, 2002
• University of Kentucky activities:
  • Secretary, UK Advising Network, 2003-present
  • Chair, University of Kentucky Advising Network Organizational Committee, 2003

Platform Statement:

• Highlight your involvement in this unit that will help you in leading this unit. What roles have you played in this unit thus far? 

I was invited to be a member of the Steering Committee after my presentation was selected as "Commission Sponsored" in 2001.  Since that time, I have supported the commission leadership as well as evaluated national conference presentation proposals for commission sponsorship from 2002-2005.  I have attended and contributed to all Commission meetings at the national conference from 2002-2005.

• What do you believe are the most important goals and initiatives for this unit in meeting the strategic plan for both the unit and the Association?

I see two specific areas of new and continued focus for the Advising Administration Commission.

1. Further the new NACADA president's initiative to mentor new advising professionals to focus on the needs of new professionals in advising administration.  (supports NACADA Strategic Plan Mission 4)
2. Strengthen Commission participation in the annual Administrator's Institute.  (supports NACADA Strategic Plan Mission 1)

• Why are you interested in serving in this leadership position or what influenced you to run for this leadership position?  

NACADA has been a foundation for developing my professional career, first in advising and now in administration.  I attended the "pilot" Advising Administrators Institute in 2000 and the Summer Institute in 2003. Attending every NACADA national conference since 1991, I have truly experienced the influence of the association and want to be a contributing part of that influence for future advisors and advising administrators. Through the Advising Adminisistration Commission there is an opportunity to serve the organization in the area that is of special relevancy to me at this time in my career.

• Provide any additional comments or information regarding your past experiences and qualifications that relate to your candidacy for this leadership position. 

I have a passion for working with college students as well as supporting new advising professionals and believe that as chair of the Advising Administration Commission I can further advance the workings of the commission to support its members.  With over 25 years of student services experience and 10 years of academic advising administrative experience in addition to various institutional committee assignments, leadership experiences, and continuing education participation, I feel qualified for this position.

When an opportunity is presented, it's both a privilege and professional responsibility to serve an organization which has continuously supported one's career.  I appreciate your support.