Casey Self, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 8 years
Regional Activities/Offices Held, including accomplishments achieved while in office: Attended Region X Conferences: Tempe, AZ--1996 (Presented Workshop on Advising LGBT Students); Scottsdale, AZ--2000 (Presented the "Regional Best" Program on Collecting Advising Data.
National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office: Commissions/Interest Group Division Representative, 2002-2003-assisted in development of Division guidelines and procedures, assisting in creating handbook for new commission chairs, participated in first NACADA Council Meetings, and assisted in creating Division Steering Committee.  Served as Commission Chair, LGBTA Concerns Commission 2000-2002-met goals and objectives of commission both years, including 1) Commission web page created; 2) Commission exposure within NACADA has improved; 3) served on NACADA Diversity Committee; and, 4) assisted in creating Commissions Award Criteria.
Committee Activities and Accomplishments: NACADA Diversity Committee member, 2000-current
Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments: Member, LGBTA Concerns Commission and Advising Administration Commission; presented Commission-related programs at NACADA conferences in Denver, Orlando, Ottawa, and Salt Lake City.
Other: Attended NACADA Conferences: Washington, DC, 1996; San Diego, CA, 1998; Denver, CO, 1999; Orlando, FL, 2000; Ottawa, Canada, 2001; Salt Lake City, UT, 2002.

NACADA Commissions and Interest Groups provide a terrific opportunity for academic advisors to network with others who have similar job responsibilities and/or interests on their respective campuses.  As NACADA transitions into a new organizational structure, we must not lose sight of what roles Commissions and Interest Groups play in the overall success of NACADA.

I have been fortunate to be a part of the team who created the new Commission/Interest Group Division guidelines and structure.  I believe my experience being involved in this process has helped me understand the importance and significance of our Division.  I am committed to providing leadership as we progress even further in our development as a Division, and as NACADA in general.

As our advising roles become more complex, I believe we must maintain a structure that allows academic advisors to have timely, accurate access to information and resources provided by all Commissions and Interest Groups.  While we must maintain a standard of excellence in meeting needs of advisors, we must also maintain our flexibility to meet the changing needs advisors will face in the future.

My NACADA and professional experience and commitment has provided me with the skills and knowledge needed to fulfill the role of Commission/Interest Groups Division Representative.