Suzanne Trump, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 5 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

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

• Serve as Membership Coordinator on the Regional Board.

Committee Activities and Accomplishments:

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Current member of Advising Administration Commission and Assessment of Advising Commission
• Current member of Probation/Dismissal/Reinstatement Issues Interest Group and Theory and Philosophy of Advising Interest Group

Other:

• Presented "The Process of Making Meaning" at PA State Conference.
• At the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia:
• Facilitate workshops for advisor training
• Direct university wide advising program
• Coordinate first year experience
• Direct retention efforts
• Serve on Assessment Steering Committee and Tactical Planning Group

Platform Statement:

I was recently appointed to the Regional Board and after attending my first meeting I was impressed with the expertise, motivation and commitment of the board members. It would be a privilege to serve with these talented individuals as your chair.

There are three main goals that I would pursue as your chair. One, increase our membership to include all faculty and staff involved in advising in our institutions. To promote advising we need to reach out to administrators and others on our campuses who have responsibility for student welfare. This global approach would facilitate communication, activities and collaboration within the entire spectrum of higher education.

Two, facilitate and share assessment activities to strengthen and validate all the different facets that occur within advising. Sharing assessment ideas will enable us to highlight the important role that we play in nurturing students through their academic careers.

Three, promote and encourage research activities at all levels to enhance our knowledge base relative to the constantly changing needs of our student populations.

Region Two has benefited from exceptional leadership and support in the past and, as your chair, I will strive to do my utmost to continue to build on this solid foundation.