Doug Waddell
	Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
	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?

I have been the Florida State Representative since 2006 and on the Region 4 steering committee since 2006. This experience alone has allowed me to network well nationally and increase membership in the state of Florida steadily over my terms. I have also bid, received a bid, and hosted the last Region 4 conference in Tallahassee. In doing so, I have attained extensive committee experience with planning a regional conference for large numbers of professional colleagues. This event was the largest in region history and has set a new standard for success for Region 4 Conferences.

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? 

We must continue push toward becoming more technologically seamless as a unit and an association. Moreover, we must look at different options in contacting each other as colleagues that do not necessarily destroy our budgets yet, provide a creative collegial atmosphere to recruit and retain our population base. Finally, my goal is to continue to offer strong developmental programming that will holistically develop our professionals and graduate students. Our conference offerings must be practice ready, for all of us to develop and grow.

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

I am passionate about serving in this position because I see the need to continue the work that has been done by my predecessors. I have been consistently involved in almost every way possible on the state and regional level. Moreover, It is my utmost desire to serve this region because of it's historical significance to NACADA and the national advising scope. We must push the envelope to continue to keep Region 4 on the cutting edge of Advising. My greatest influence are my colleagues who believe that advisement does not stop at five. Instead, it is a lifestyle of building bridges and leading students to their dreams. I realize that the world can be better one student at a time, if we continue to LIVE our jobs well, with integrity and enthusiasm.

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. 

In my humble opinion, I have worked very hard to create an atmosphere of growth through the recruitment of Advisors, Administrators, Faculty and graduate students. I have put my resources and time where my platform lies; where it should be. In the hands of our population base. I believe leadership is service and humility, with a tireless will to listen, plan and implement change that stands the test of time. I am extremely passionate and ready for this opportunity to SERVE OUR REGION!

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 6 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

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

• Region 4 Steering Committee, 2006- present
• Region 4 Conference Chair and Host, 2007
• State of Florida Representative, 2006-present
• Presenter, 2005 Region 4 conference, Alabama

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

• Member, National Webinar Advisory Board, 2007-2008

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

Other:

• Recipient, NACADA Certificate of Merit "Outstanding Program"Award, 2004
• Sponsored 40 new members in joining NACADA, 2003- present.
• Attended all regional and national conferences since 2003.
• Sponsored over 40 staff members in attending and presenting at NACADA regional or national events.
• Sponsor the largest active membership in Florida region at The Florida State University.
• Moderator, 2007 National Conference Panel, Baltimore, MD