NOTE: This message was e-mailed to commission members on February 28, 2006.

To: Advising Administration Commission Members
From: Linda Chalmers, Chair

My Dear Colleagues,

It is with mixed emotions that I am writing you about tendering my resignation today as your Commission Chair. I am joining the corporate world and leaving my institution as of March 13 for a position that will allow me to further grow and be of service to higher education as a technology consultant.

I am so very proud to have served this 2000+ commission that I am almost speechless. We have accomplished much together during the past 17 months through the “information highway” and at the national conferences. Although I was unable to attend regional conferences, I feel sure that many of you carried our mission of networking and professional growth to those events. The bonds are boundless.

It is my pleasure to pass the reins to Cindy Iten from the University of Kentucky. Cindy has been elected Chair for the 2006-2008 term, and she has graciously agreed to complete my term. She has served on this commission’s steering committee for several years and knows much about this commission. I know she will continue the work we have started and bring some new perspectives and ideas to the “table”.

I have given the Executive Office my home e-mail address should I be needed for any closing details or if any of you wishes to contact me. The staff members are very professional, caring, and supportive. I will miss them as well as you.

Also, never forget that without “U”, we cannot spell S-U-C-C-E-S-S. This is your commission, and it is strong and vital because each of you contributes toward the collective “U”. Take special care of yourselves, your advisors, and, most of all, your students.

With warmest regards,

Linda Chalmers
Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies
University of Texas at San Antonio
210-458-6325 or 4302; fax 210-458-4303
Linda.Chalmers@utsa.edu