Kazi Mamun, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 10 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

• Pacific Region 9 Chair (2001-2003) - was on Geographic Zone committee that tried to study the similarities and differences between the different regions in order to see whether or not a uniform structure would work across all regions.

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

• Conference Chair, Pacific Region 9, 1999 - organized and held this conference and had a budget surplus. Worked closely with the University of Southern California Council of Academic Advisors in introducing them to NACADA.

• Currently on the Region 9 Steering Committee - assisting in setting up the 2004 regional conference in Pasadena. Consulting with the current region chair in expanding region membership.

Committee Activities and Accomplishments:

• Member, NACADA Journal Editorial Board, Spring 1996 - Spring 1998

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Current member of Advising Business Majors Commission and Advising Administration Commission
• Current member of Theory and Philosophy of Advising Interest Group and Advising High Achieving Students Interest Group

Other:

• Presented at 2002 National Conference in Salt Lake City.
• Presented at the 2003 Region 8-9 Regional Conference.
• Currently participate as a Leader in the NACADA Leadership Program.

Platform Statement:

As Regional Division Representative,

1. I will work toward identifying themes that are common across all regions and work with the region chairs to establish sensible protocols.
2. Where regions have unique characteristics, I will encourage region chairs to showcase those for the benefit of other regions.
3. I will act as a liaison to the Board and represent regional interests to enhance regional participation in NACADA and strengthen membership within regions.
4. I will encourage Region Chairs to work collaboratively with State and other regional organizations which impact advising.