Barbara Joyner
	Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC
	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 involved with the Education Commission since becoming a member of NACADA. I served as a member on the steering committee for the 2006-2007 year.

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?

I believe that it will be vital to receive input from members regarding the challenges they face in daily advising settings (student retention within academic programs, retention in teaching profession, progress though teacher education admission portals, professional development, etc...) in order to determine what resources and support the commission can provide to its members.

With today's economic challenges, many NACADA members may find themselves unable to physically attend conferences and I feel that more web or email interaction could be generated to continue addressing the needs of members.

One of my main goals would be to increase the number of education-related sessions or workshops available at regional, state, and national conferences which are specifically related to teacher education.

Increasing the opportunity for education advisors to network and problem solve through conferences (both through formal presentations and also informal social gatherings) would allow more opportunity for commission members to be involved with the commission.

I also believe that experienced education advisors can serve as mentors or support leaders to newer academic advisors. I would like to see more relationships built and possibly starting a mentoring program within the commission.

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

While the education commission is growing, I would like to see more interaction among its members. Conferences provide a natural venue to gather members so that we can discuss and identify issues we face and determine potential resources, ideas, and support we can share with each other. I would like to expand on that, by generating more networking and problem solving via list-serves, possible mentoring program, virtual meeting rooms, and data sharing.

As an advisor, I am always looking for a better way to accomplish a task or handle a challenge. I realize that many others experience the same challenges, issues, situations that I work with on a day to day basis. I want the commission to serve as a "go to" area where our members will be able to receive support and fellowship from others in the same profession.

I believe that serving as the Chair of the education commission is a privilege and it will require a continual willingness to engage others to generate participation and support. I feel that my colleagues have wonderful ideas, many years of experiences, and see the chair position as an opportunity to help cultivate the sharing of resources and information by its members.

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 worked in the field of academic advising for education majors for over 8 years, and in higher education for over 12 years. I have experience working with four year institutions (both public and private) and partnerships with technical and community colleges. I am excited about the possibility of serving as the Chair for the Education Commission and feel that it would be a wonderful opportunity to give service back to NACADA and its members for all the resources and support that I have received over the years. I believe that the knowledge and experiences of the education commission members are vast and plentiful. I hope to find ways for all the members to share their ideas, vision, and knowledge with each other.

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 4 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

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

• Presenter, NACADA Region 3 Conference (Pre-session workshop), 2008
• Attended NACADA Region 3 Conference- 2003, 2008

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Current Member: Advising Education Majors Commission
  • Steering Committee Member, 2008
  • Advisory Board Member, 2006, 2007
• Proposal Reviewer, Advisor Training and Development Commission, 2008

• Current Member: Advisor Training and Development Commission, Advising Transfer Students Commission, Technology in Advising Commission

Other:

• Attended NACADA National Conference - 2005, 2007
• UNCW- 2003- 2007:
  • Presenter, NC Teacher Education Forum- 2006, Raleigh NC
  • Served as lead advisor/mentor for new education advisors and new University College first year advising office.
  • Served as banner liaison between Education Advising & Registrar's Office