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Kevin
Thomas |
Western
Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY |
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? |
A wise person once said "honesty is the key to really knowing someone."
I could not agree with this more. In terms of previous involvement
with the Exploratory/Undeclared Students Commission, I have attended
a meeting. I know that does not stand out as anything brilliant
or great but I believe it is a wonderful thing.
In
this particular commission, there were 15 people present in the
room for the commission meeting. 15 people! At a conference
the size of NACADA this last year in Baltimore, it is unacceptable
to have this many people present for a meeting. If we are going
to accomplish more as an organization (NACADA), these commissions
and the leadership within them are going to have to step-up and
have an impact during the conference.
While
I have not done this yet, it is my goal and my desire.
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?
There
are three goals I feel are important for the Undecided & Exploratory
Students Commission. First of all, I believe we have to focus on
broadcasting "Track" sessions for advisors present at the conference
who are primarily interested in sessions from particular commissions.
So often people get through half of the conference before they realize
certain sessions are catered for specific areas of advising.
Two,
I would like to be a big part in suggesting to have a Commission
Fair much later in the day so the commissions have the opportunity
to grow more and thus accomplish a bit more.
And finally, I would like to make better use of the list-serve through
NACADA for the Undecided & Exploratory Students Commission.
As a member for the past year, I have yet to receive any information
regarding a list-serve and feel it is a tool that would be a huge
benefit to the commission.
Why are you interested in serving in this leadership position or
what influenced you to run for this leadership position?
As
I stated above, I have a passion to make a difference and influence
lives. It is what makes me tick. NACADA is a wonderful organization
and I truly believe my leadership has the potential to provide an
impact for not only this commission but NACADA as a whole.
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
have a desire to succeed and a desire to do what is best for NACADA
and the Exploratory/Undeclared Students Commission. We are very
fortunate to have a position in our jobs where we can make an impact
in student’s lives each and every day. I want this commission to
have that same opportunity during conferences and throughout the
year with our colleagues. Thank you for reading through and I would
appreciate any consideration for this position.
Past
Involvement in NACADA:
Years
in NACADA: 1 year
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 — Undecided & Exploratory Students Commission,
Technology in Advising Commission, Advisor Training & Development
Commission, Assessment of Advising Commission
Other:
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