Dawn Fettig
	University of Colorado Boulder, CO
	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?

Over the last 6 years, I have become more & more involved with NACADA. I started off by attending my state conference in 2001, then I presented at the Region 10 conference the next year, and I’ve been coming back ever since. Unlike many professional conferences, NACADA has always provided me with relevant, practical information and ideas that I can take back to my students, colleagues and institution.

I’ve been on 2 planning committees for our joint state conference (Colorado/Wyoming) and acted as Program Chair for the Region 10 conference held in Denver in 2005. In fall of 2006 I started serving on the Region 10 Steering Committee which prepared me to lead as interim Region 10 Chair this fall. The experience that I will gain from this current term as interim chair will be invaluable to providing leadership to Region 10. At the national conference in Baltimore this year I was able to network with others in leadership positions across our region and the nation. These contacts will help me to work within the NACADA organization to further the opportunities and recognition for members of our region.

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? 

My goals as Region 10 Chair are:

1. Continue to update region members of opportunities offered through NACADA.
2. Increase regional recognition & involvement at the national level by continuing to acknowledge and honor our members for outstanding service and achievements in advising.
3. Collaborate with other professional organizations within the region.
4. Identify and support the professional development needs of our diverse members that are not currently being met through involvement with NACADA activities.
5. Develop opportunities within our region for scholarships to attend regional and national NACADA events and/or pursue graduate studies related to advising.
6. Increase access to NACADA resources by organizing “drive outs” to areas of our region that have difficulty getting to professional development events because of lack of support at their institutions.
7. Identifying and supporting advisors in our region to participate in the Emerging Leaders Program.

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

A colleague introduced me to NACADA nearly 7 years ago. Over the years I have become increasingly involved in NACADA because the benefits, both personal & professional, have been exceptional. I’ve found NACADA to be an instrumental part of my growth as a professional advisor. I look forward to serving our membership and giving back to our advising community.

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. 

I started advising students 12 years ago as a transfer evaluator at a state college. This urban teaching institution serves non-traditional students and has a 23% minority enrollment. Eight years ago I moved to a professional advising position at a tier one research university. My current institution has a mix of staff, faculty & professional exempt advisors. As a front line advisor with my broad institutional background, I believe I am uniquely equipped to understand the variety of issues facing advisors all across our region. We truly have an amazing, inspiring group of professionals here in the Rocky Mountain region. I would be honored to represent you.

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 6 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

• Interim Chair, Rocky Mountain Region 10, Oct. 2007 – Oct. 2008
• Member, Rocky Mountain Region 10 Steering Committee, Nov. 2006 - present

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

• 2007 —
  • Presenter, National Conference, Baltimore, MD
  • Planning Committee, Colorado/Wyoming (CO/WY) Advising Conference (to be held March 2008)
  • Presenter, Region 10 Conference, Mesa, AZ
• 2005 —
  • Planning Committee for Region 10 Conference held in Denver, CO
  • Program Chair for Region 10 Conference
  • Attended Administrators Pre-Conference Workshop
• 2004 —
  • Presenter, Region 10 Conference, St. George, UT Presenter, Region 6 Conference, St. Paul, MN 2003
  • Presenter, Colorado/Wyoming (CO/WY) Advising Conference, Denver, CO
• 2002 —
  • Presenter, Region 10 Conference, Albuquerque, NM. Planning Committee, CO/WY Advising Conference, Denver, CO
  • Presenter, Colorado/Wyoming (CO/WY) Advising Conference, Denver, CO

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Current member — Advising Administration Commission, Technology in Advising Commission, Advisor Training & Development Commission, Theory & Philosophy of Advising Commission
• Previous member: Multicultural Concerns Commission, Health Professions Advising Interest Group

Other:

• Presenter, In-Service Training for CU Boulder advisors
• Mentor, new advisors across all divisions in Arts & Sciences at CU Boulder
• Participant, Statewide Transfer Advising Workshop, Boulder, CO