Commission and Interest Group Division Structure

Division Steering Committee—The Division Steering Committee will consist of the two Division Representatives, the CIGD Executive Office Liaison, plus 5-7 other members who would be selected by the Division Representatives to serve two-year staggered terms (e.g., not all appointed in the same year, thus not all leaving the steering committee at the same time). All members of the steering committee must have completed at least one full term as Commission or Interest Group Chair. The committee should have representation from both commissions and interest groups.

Responsibilities:

Are assigned a ratio of commissions and interest groups.
Serve as single point of contact with assigned groups.
Work with chairs on ALL criteria expected from group (could be different by level).
Meet with assigned chairs at the annual conference, as available.
Contact assigned chairs one month after assumption of chair duties to review progress, offer assistance, reminder of deadlines, upcoming events, etc.
Be pro-active vs reactive.
Converse with chair about identifying potential group involvement/leaders, plan for group elections, and prepare for chair-elect announcement - work with chair to begin transition to new leadership.
Discuss issues/trends/challenges with other steering committee members (via list serve and in meetings at the annual conference).
Review assigned commission and interest group reports.
Refer to experts in and outside of Steering Committee as appropriate.
Filter issues of concern/consideration to Division Representatives.

Assignment of Commissions and Interest Groups—Each member of the Division Steering Committee is assigned specific commissions and interest groups and serves in a support role as a point of contact with those groups in carrying out the responsibilities mentioned above. Listed below is the assigned committee member for each commission and interest group.

Commissions:

Advising Administration – Peter Hagen
Advising Adult Learners -- Beth Higgins
Advising Business Majors -- Ila Schauer
Advising Education Majors -- Lee Kem
Advising Graduate & Professional Students -- Peter Hagen
Advising Student Athletes -- Lee Kem
Advising Students with Disabilities -- Les Hemphill
Advising Transfer Students -- Troy Holaday
Advisor Training & Development -- Ila Schauer
Assessment of Advising -- Beth Higgins
Engineering & Science Advising -- Ila Schauer
ESL & International Student Advising -- Lee Kem
Faculty Advising -- Lee Kem
LGBTA Concerns -- Julie Givans
Li beral Arts Advisors -- Julie Givans
Multicultural Concerns -- Les Hemphill
Small Colleges & Universities -- Troy Holaday
Technology in Advising -- Troy Holaday
Theory and Philosophy of Advising -- Peter Hagen
Two-Year Colleges -- Les Hemphill
Undecided & Exploratory Students -- Beth Higgins

Interest Groups:

Advising and Academic Coaching -- Peter Hagen
Advising Fine Arts Students -- Troy Holaday
Advising First-Year Students -- Ila Schauer
Advising High Achieving Students -- Les Hemphill
Advising Military Students and Dependents -- Lee Kem
Appreciative Advising -- Peter Hagen
Canada -- Julie Givans
Distance Education Advising -- Troy Holaday
Ethics & Legal Issues in Advising -- Julie Givans
First-Generation College Student Advising -- Ila Schauer
Health Professions Advising -- Lee Kem
High School to College Advising -- Lee Kem
Large Universities -- Julie Givans
Native American and Tribal College -- Peter Hagen
New Advising Professionals -- Ila Schauer
Peer Advising and Mentoring -- Beth Higgins
Pre -Law Advising -- Julie Givans
Probation, Dismissal & Reinstatement Issues -- Beth Higgins
Study Abroad Advising -- Les Hemphill

Potential Interest Groups — A Steering Committee member will be assigned once official interest group status has been granted.