Joanne Damminger
	Rowan University Glassboro, NJ
	Platform Statement: Highlight your previous involvement within this unit that will help you in leading this unit.  What roles have you played within this particular unit as a member thus far?

My experience as a member of the Finance Committee in 2003 and 2004 provided me the background that I need to be the chair of the Finance Committee. The structures and processes that were used to review reports and submit recommendations will be a strong background for the work of the committee. My previous experience with accomplishing the goals of the committee will be helpful in conducting conference calls and email communications that are often necessary to do the work of the committee in a timely and productive fashion.

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? 

The Finance Committee is instrumental to the financial operations of NACADA. One of its primary functions is to review submissions and reports for relevance and accuracy. Another primary task is to be a recommending body to the Board of Directors regarding financial income, spending, activity funding and other policies and procedures as deemed necessary. Goals of the Finance Committee: 1. To function cohesively and effectively as a group to accomplish annual goals. 2. To set relevant annual goals based on association needs regarding financial operations. 3. To review financial records and reports for accuracy and compliance with policy. 4. To make recommendations to the Board and Council as necessary. 5. To review budget requests for legitimacy and recommend action accordingly. 6. To review and support requests that will continue to move NACADA forward and provide for the needs of its diverse membership while accomplishing association goals.

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

I have a high level of respect for the activities, functions and leadership within NACADA. The leadership of the organization has provided me with wonderful role models and mentors. I would like to emulate that leadership and give back to NACADA where I can be most beneficial. I believe that I have the skills to chair the Finance Committee and will use my precision and attention to detail, as well as my interpersonal skills to lead the members and accomplish our committee goals.

Provide any additional comments or information (either personal or leadership-related) that you want potential voters to know about you that is not covered elsewhere in your platform information. 

Thank you in advance for consideration of my skills and ability to chair the Finance Committee. If elected as Chair I will do my best to lead the committee in overseeing the financial operations of NACADA.

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 10 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

• Chair, Member Career Services Committee, 1998-2001 — was instrumental in providing a presence for Career Services at Annual and Regional conferences. Members received resumé critiquing and could participate in onsite interviewing at the conferences.

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

• Region 2 Liaison, NACADA Membership Committee, 2004-2007
• Member, Region 2 Regional Conference Committee, 2001, 2002
• Assisted in planning conferences and initiatives to increase membership in Region 2. Coordinated the awards process and recognition procedures for Region 2 awards program when initially implemented.
• Presenter, most Region 2 conferences since 1998

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

• Member, Academic Advising Consultants and Speakers Services (AACSS) Advisory Board, 2006-2008 — participated in the administration and analysis of a survey to seek membership input about the AACSS, which resulted in a subsequent name change (previously, it was the Consultants' Bureau). We are currently writing a proposal to enhance the recruitment, selection, and sustaining of competent consultants for the AACSS. The ultimate goal is to improve the effectiveness and services of the AACSS.
• Member, Finance Committee, 2003, 2004
• Member, Member Career Services Committee, 2003, 1998-2001

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Current member — Advising Administration Commission, Undecided & Exploratory Students Commission, Advising First-Year Students Interest Group

Other:

• Presenter, NACADA Webinar "Making Career Advising Integral to Academic Advising", May 2008
• Presenter, most annual conferences since 1998 — have presented on FYE, Learning Communities, Student Self-Awareness and Intentional Learning and Career Advising.
• Member of several other national organizations related to higher education, including but not limited to NASPA, the National Orientation Directors Association (NODA), National Career Development Association (NCDA) and the American College Personnel Association (ACPA).
• Member, New Jersey American Council on Education Women's Network Board
• Presenter, National Conference on the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition Conferences