Jess Ray, Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 7 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

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

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Current member: Advising Transfer Students Commission (since 1998) and Technology in Advising Commission
• Member, 2003 NACADA Service to Commission Award selection committee for the Advising Transfer Students (ATS) Commission

Other:

• Have presented five Advising Transfer Students Commission-sponsored presentations at NACADA National Conferences.
• Have presented on the topic of transfer at the Third Annual Institute for the Study of Transfer Students and at the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers National Conference.

Platform Statement:

• Highlight your involvement in this unit that will help you in leading this unit. What roles have you played in this unit thus far?

I have been an active participant in the commission meetings at the national conference.  I feel that this participation gives me insight into the issues that many members of the commission are interest in pursing.

• What do you believe are the most important goals and initiatives for this unit in meeting the strategic plan for both the unit and the Association?  

I would like to see the commission continue to monitor and report on legislative activities that impact transfer issues. I would like to see the commission when needed provide input to NACADA's leaders so they can address concerns to those making legislative changes.

I also believe it is important that we continue to work with other professional organization or programs related to the issue of student transfer.  I would like to see the commission continue to work with these groups to develop a better understanding of student transfer

• Why are you interested in serving in this leadership position or what influenced you to run for this leadership position?

Currently the topic of transfer has received a great deal of interest from various groups within and without higher education.  As professionals it is important that we recognize this interest and continue to educate ourselves and our colleagues on the issue of transfer so that we can provide accurate and useful information to our students and to those outside of higher education that want to understand the topic.  The reason I am interested in serving as the commission chair is to help serve as a conduit to the sharing of information on this interesting topic.

• Provide any additional comments or information regarding your past experiences and qualifications that relate to your candidacy for this leadership position.