Julie Stockenberg, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 3 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

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

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Current Member: Small Colleges and Universities Commission, Advising Administration Commission, and Liberal Arts Advisors Commission
• Current Member: Peer Advising and Mentoring Interest Group

Other:

• Planning Committee Member, Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) Advising Directors Conference, 2004 and 2005. Colorado College will host the conference this year.
• Co-presenter with Martha Hemwall: Engaging Faculty Advisors, ACM Advising Directors Workshop, November 2004
• Attended NACADA National Conferences in 2003, 2004, 2005
• Participant, NACADA Advising Administrators' Institute, 2004
• Conference Presenter, National Conference on Students in Transition, 2004 and 2005
• Chair, Priddy Advising Committee, Colorado College
• Chair, First-Year Experience Committee, Colorado College

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?  

Since 2003 when I assumed the position of Director of First-Year and Sophomore Studies and Advising at Colorado College, I have been actively involved in NACADA's Small Colleges and Universities Commission and have built strong relationships with colleagues from small colleges.

I believe my involvement with the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM)in planning workshops for advising directors and faculty advisors has contributed greatly to my understanding of small college advising issues. I hope to take this knowledge and leadership to the position of Small Colleges Commission Chair.

• 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? 

Small Colleges have unique advising structures and challenges. Through the development of the Small Colleges and Universities Commission, faculty and administrators have worked together to develop a better understanding of small college issues.  Much of this understanding has grown out of the informal gathering opportunities (organized dinners, coffee, drinks) which have been facilitated by the Commission and the Chair.  I would continue to set this as a top priority.  In fact, I have already launched conversations with colleagues about creating a Small Colleges hospitality suite at next year's National Conference.   In addition, I am currently having conversations with a member of the National Conference Advisory Board about the possibility of a "mini-conference" targeted toward small colleges and universities within the National Conference.  This would enable attendees from small colleges to have an even greater chance for collaboration and lend coherency to the conference.

In addition, I hope the Commission will continue to discuss the developing theories of academic advising including Advising as Learning and Advising as Teaching.   I believe the Small Colleges Commission has great opportunity and responsibility to the larger NACADA discussion of these theories.

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

Although my NACADA regional and national involvement has been limited to three years, colleagues and former Chairs of the Small Colleges Commission encouraged me to accept this nomination.  Those who know me are aware that I am a very organized person and enjoy leadership opportunities.  I am interested in continuing to represent the small colleges perspective as I interact with others who lead NACADA.

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

NACADA has contributed greatly to my professional development. Although I have been an "advising" professional for only three years, I have been involved in education and higher education for my entire professional career.  I feel fortunate to have been surrounded by colleague members of NACADA and the Small Colleges Commission who have shaped my perspectives and understanding of advising.  I only hope to continue to serve other new professionals in this same way.