I am presently the Region Two Regional Representative for the Faculty Advising Commission. I have attended the past seven NACADA national conventions, and have always been active in attending the Faculty Advising Commission meetings. In addition, for the past seven years, I have given one or two presentations at each of the NACADA National conferences. Many of these presentations highlighted the importance of faculty advising and its role in the Millersville University Exploratory Program, which I direct. For the past 24 years at Millersville University, I have conducted faculty advisor training as part of the Exploratory Program.

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?

During my experiences at the NACADA National Conventions, I have noticed a lack of faculty attendance. I also have detected a negative attitude towards faculty involvement. In addition, I have been led to believe that approximately 80% of student advising is done by faculty.

Since I have been a faculty member for 43 years, and led a program that involved faculty advising for 23 years, I find that this lack of attendance deserves attention. My goal is to recruit more faculty to get involved with the National and Regional NACADA events. By getting more faculty involved, this will improve advising nationwide since training is necessary in order to be a successful advisor. Without involvement in NACADA, these advisors are lacking the proper skills that are essential to be effective advisors.

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

After 25 years of training faculty locally, I feel it is time that I have a larger involvement in these endeavors. I feel that my many years of experience could be very useful to others. I would like to give back to the organization that has taught me so much about advising.

I was highly influenced during my presentations at the national level for the past seven years. I also noticed the lack of faculty presentations during this period, and it gave me incentive to try to provide approaches to bring more faculty involvement at the National and Regional level. Ultimately, I want to help NACADA grow.

Provide any additional comments or information (either personal or leadership-related) that you want potential voters to know about you that is not covered elsewhere in your platform information. 

In 1986, I started a volunteer program that trained 15 faculty members to advise 147 students without majors. This program eventually became known as the Exploratory Program. Since then, the Exploratory program has continuously grown, and presently includes 100 volunteer advisors working with over 400 students each year. Approximately half of these advisors are faculty. In 2003, the Millersville University Exploratory Program won the NACADA Certificate of Merit Award. Currently, select faculty teach a three-credit, gen-ed approved Freshman Year Inquiry (FYI) course, in which many of them advise all their students. In situations where faculty do not advise everyone in their class, I ensure that the other advisors have their new students in the same FYI seminar. The success of my Exploratory Program demonstrates my commitment to faculty advising.

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 11 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

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

• Presenter at Regional Conference: Mid-Atlantic Regional NACADA Conference in Willow Valley, 2006.
• Presenter at Regional Conference: NACADA Drive-In Conference at John Hopkins University, 2003
  

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Region 2 Regional Representative, Faculty Advising Commission, 2008-present
• Current Member: Faculty Advising Commission, Commission on Undecided & Exploratory Students, Advising Transfer Students Commission, Liberal Arts Advisors Commission

Other:

Presentations:

• June 14-17, 2004: 17th Annual International First-Year Experience Conference in Maui, Hawaii "Building Programs with No Money and Maintaining One's Values." (Paper Presentation)
  
• October 2004: NACADA National Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio "From Undeclared Freshman to Savvy Communications Senior" (Video presentation) Co-presenter with Dr. Michelle White, Millersville University
  
• February 4-8, 2005: 24th Annual First-Year Experience Conference in Phoenix, Arizona "Leave No FYE Behind: Maintaining Authenticity with Dwindling Resources."
  
• February 23, 2005: From Undeclared Freshman to Savvy Communications Senior: A Video Journey- presented at M.U. In Motion. Invited by the Provost and Dr. Marjorie Warmkessel, Director of the Center for Academic Excellence
  
• July 11-14, 2005: 18th Annual International First-Year Experience Conference, Southampton, England.
  
• July 11-14, 2005: "Academic & Business Models of Advocacy, Leadership & Change: Are we different or alike?" (Paper Presentation) Co-presenter with Mr. Eric Anttonen, Eli Lily S.A.
  
• July 11-14, 2005 : "Mentoring Faculty and Students" (Data Research Presentation)
  Co-presenter with Dr. Timothy Walter, and Dr. Gerald Faye, both of Oakland Community College
  
• February 24-28, 2006: 25th Annual First-Year Experience Conference in Atlanta, Georgia "Mentoring the Next Generation of Student Advocates." Co-presenter with Dr. Michelle White, Millersville University                       
  
• March 22, 2006: A Holistic Exploratory Program-Nineteen Years and Still Growing. Mid-Atlantic Regional National Academic Advising Association Conference in Willow Valley, PA. Co-presenter with Dr. Michelle White,  Miller, H.* & Riera-Palomeque, M, Millersville University
  
• March 23, 2006: NACADA Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference in Willow Valley, Pennsylvania. "Out of the Vortex- A Major Emerges" (Video Presentation). Co-presenter with Dr. Michelle White, Millersville University
  
• April 4-8, 2006: Scholarship Social at Millersville University. "Mentoring the Next Generation of Student Advocates". Co-presenter with Dr. Michelle White
  
• April 18, 2006: "Mentoring the Next Generation of Student Advocates." Invited by Dr. Marjorie Warmkessel, Director of the Center for Academic Excellence
  
• May 5, 2006: "Mentoring the Next Generation of Student Advocates." MUtopia: A Galaxy of Ideas. Invited by the Provost and Dr. Marjorie Warmkessel, Director of the Center for Academic Excellence
  
• July 24-27, 2006: 19th Annual International First-Year Experience Conference in Toronto, Ontario. "Mentoring: Its Importance for the Future of First Year Programs"
  
• September 13, 2006: General Education Requirements Workshop for Earth Science Majors. Co-presenter with Mrs. Maria Mancheno (Graduate Assistant)
  
• October 2006: NACADA National Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. "Out of the Vortex- A Major Emerges" (Video Presentation). Co-presenter with Dr. Michelle White, Millersville University
  
• February 16-20, 2007: 26th First-Year Experience Conference in Addison, Texas. "Turning Your Vision into Reality: Build, Embed, and Maintain a First-Year Experience Initiative." Co-presenter with Dr. Michelle White, Millersville University
  
• February 27, 2007: "Turning Your Vision into Reality: Build, Embed & Maintain a Freshman Experience Initiative." Opportunities for Discovery. Invited by the Provost and Dr. Marjorie Warmkessel, Interim Director of Library Services
  
• July 9-18, 2007: 20th Annual International First-Year Experience Conference in Waikoloa, Hawaii. "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Helicopter Parents." Co-presenter with Mrs. Judith Anttonen
  
• October 18-21, 2007: 31st National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA) Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. "Senior Faculty: Instructor and Advisor in Innovative First Year Seminars" (Video Presentation). Co-presenter with Dr. Michelle White, Millersville University
  
• February 14-19, 2008: 27th First-Year Experience Conference in San Francisco, California. "A Holistic Exploratory Program-Twenty-two Years and Growing" (Poster Session). Co-presenter with Dr. Michelle White, Millersville University
  
• March 2008: Mentoring, Advocacy, and Leadership: Revisiting First-Year Student Advocate Award Recipients- NASPA Journal 44 (3): 432-456. Opportunities for Discovery: An Exhibit of Scholarly and Creative Works. Invited by the Provost and Dr. Marjorie Warmkessel, Interim Director of Library Services        
  
• June 23-26, 2008: 21st Annual International First-Year Experience Conference in Dublin, Ireland. "Partnering with Helicopter Parents" (Paper Presentation). Co-presenter with Mrs. Judith Anttonen, and Doug Zateka of the University of Nebraska
  
• October 1-4, 2008: 32nd National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA) Conference in Chicago, Illinois. "An Exploratory Program-”23 Years and Rising to New Heights" (Poster Session). Co-presenter with Dr. Michelle White, Millersville University
  
• February 6-10, 2009: 28th First-Year Experience Conference in Orlando, Florida
  
• February 6-10, 2009:  "Advocating for Students: A Glimpse into the Process"
  Co-presenter with Mr. Timothy Walters of Oakland Community College, Dr. Jay Chaskes of Rowan University and Dr. Sally Roden of the University of Central Arkansas
  
• February 6-10, 2009:  "First Year Seminars Revitalize Senior Faculty." Co-presenter with Dr. Michelle White, Millersville University
  
• February 6-10, 2009: "A Dynamic Exploratory Program-Twenty-three Years and Thriving" (Poster Session). Co-presenter with Dr. Michelle White, Millersville University
  
• March 2009: An Exploratory Program-24 Years and Rising to New Heights. "First Year Seminars Revitalize Senior Faculty." A Showcase of Scholarship 2009. Invited by the Provost and Professor Erin Dorney, Outreach Librarian
  
• September 30, October 3, 2009: Senior Faculty: Instructor and Adviser in Innovative First Year Seminars. National Association of Academic Advisement, San Antonio, TX. Co-presenter with Dr. Michelle White, Millersville University
  
• September 30, October 3, 2009: An Exploratory Program-24 Years of Contributing to Student Success. National Association of Academic Advisement, San Antonio, TX. Co-presenter with Dr. Michelle White, Millersville University