As a member of the Region 2 Steering Committee for three years, I had the opportunity to work with two different Region 2 Chairs.  I was fortunate to learn a great deal from two very productive leaders in the area of strategic planning and budgeting.  As a member of the inaugural awards committee, I was part of a team that established guidelines that are now in place for our Region 2 awards. My previous experience with conference planning at the state and regional level will also serve me well in the capacity of chair.

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 believe the most important goals for Region 2 include:

1. Growing membership and participation in NACADA throughout the region
2. Expanding the body of scholarly inquiry on advising
3. Fostering development activities for new and seasoned professionals
4. Developing the talents and leadership skills in NACADA members
5. Helping advisors educate college administration on the importance of advising as a teaching function rather than just a student service.
   

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

I believe my past experience at the region level will help me in serving the region as chair.  I strongly believe in the importance of NACADA and if elected I will work tirelessly to support its mission.  

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. 

I believe my role as Region 2 Chair will be as an encourager.  I see my purpose is to help others get more people involved in leadership positions in NACADA, helping those new to the organization find a way to grow as professionals. My strengths lie in planning and carrying out goals, and paying close attention to the details.

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 12 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

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

• Co-Chair Region 2 Conference in Atlantic City, April, 2010
• Winner of Jeff Gardner Memorial Scholarship to attend Summer Institute in 2008
• Member, Region 2 Steering Committee, 2004-2007
• Member, Region 2 Awards Selection Committee, 2005-2007 — reviewed program nomination materials and recommendations for awards
• Member, Planning Committee, NJ State Conference, 2007
  
• Member, Planning Committee, Region 2 Conference, 1999
  
• Presented at regional conferences 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009
  
• Selected for Best of Region Presentation, 2000

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

• Member, Technology Committee 2006-2008

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Current Member: Commission on Undecided & Exploratory Students, Advising Transfer Students Commission, Advisor Training & Development Commission, Appreciative Advising Interest Group

Other:

• Presented at the American Association of State Colleges and University (AASCU), February 2009
• Attended Summer Institute, Austin, TX, 2008
  
• Chair, Stockton College Advising Council-- created opportunities for faculty advisor development on campus
• Presented at NACADA annual conferences 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
• Presenter, Region 2 Best of Region presentation, NACADA annual conference, 2000
• Winner, NACADA Electronic Advising Award, 2003, 2001