Kathy Stockwell
	Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI
	Platform Statement: Highlight the goals you accomplished and the work you did while serving as a Unit Chair or Division Representative. In addition, highlight your involvement in all areas of the Association, demonstrating your experiences that make you qualified to serve in this position on the NACADA Board of Directors.

Coming together for a belief in a common goal: I feel NACADA members are drawn to this organization because we all have the goal of meeting student needs, as diverse as those may be. Because we all care about student success, continuously seek better ways of providing advising services, and feel we can all learn new things from each other, NACADA has grown to be one of the most amazing networks. It is for these reasons that I have been an active participant in NACADA activities, and it has been such an honor to serve this Association and its members in a variety of leadership positions.  

NACADA is an organization that listens to its members. These voices are heard most loudly through the Commission and Interest Group membership. As the appointed representative on the Council for the Commission and Interest Group Division, it was my privilege and pleasure to carry the member's voice forward to the Council, where ideas and concerns are discussed and formulated for possible action by the Board. As a member of the Council, I was also able to see how the three branches of the organization -- Administrative, Regional, and Commissions & Interest Groups -- work together to further the interests of all members of NACADA. Now, as Vice President, I work with my fellow Board members to take action on those ideas and concerns that have been carried forward from the general membership.

Having learned much about NACADA and its membership as I have served in several elected positions and on various committees and task forces in a variety of capacities (as outlined below), and having worked with the grassroots of the organization as a member of the Council, I would like to continue representing the voice of our organization by serving as your President.

What do you believe are the most important goals and initiatives for the Association in meeting its strategic plan and what do you feel you can contribute to this position in meeting these goals and initiatives?

Currently we are all learning how to adapt to a changing student body and cutbacks in available resources during these tough economic times. NACADA embraces the idea that we do not have to enter this journey of change on our own. Having served on the Board of Directors, the Council, and in various other leadership positions, I have heard the voices of the members of this organization and recognize we need to continuously stay abreast of the changing times. We have to work together to adjust, whether it means using technology to the fullest, leveraging resources, or seeking new and creative ways to reach our students.

As NACADA has continued to grow nationally, it has also begun to expand globally. To further promote the role of academic advising within all of our institutions of higher learning, we need to collaborate with our international partners. As a member of the Board of Directors, I chaired the task force that was responsible for the new tag line the Association has adopted, NACADA - The Global Community for Academic Advising. As President, I will continue to support the work of the International Task Force and  welcome the involvement of academic advisors from around the world as we work together to develop and support strong advising programs on our campuses.

NACADA provides many opportunities for professional development as it strives to address the academic advising needs of higher education. As the President, I will work to ensure that professional development opportunities are available in a number of different formats so that they are accessible to all members, particularly during these difficult economic times. As a mentor in the program, and as a member of the Advisory Board, I strongly support the continuation of the Emerging Leaders Program. In addition, I will work to get members involved in leadership roles at all levels. As a faculty member at a two-year college, I understand how important it is for us to reach out to all members of the academic advising community in ways that can benefit them in their various roles and at their various institutional types.

It is important for us to "spread the good word" about the work of our advisors to the Presidents, Chancellors, and Provosts of our institutions. Their support is essential to continuing the valuable contribution academic advisors make to the success of our students in higher education.

In its quest to advance the body of knowledge of academic advising, NACADA needs to collaborate with other professional organizations devoted to the issues of higher education. Through these partnerships, the role of academic advising on our campuses will become more apparent and more appreciated. As the President, I will assist in developing and sustaining these collaborative efforts. I will also encourage continued research and scholarly inquiry in the field of academic advising to support its standing as an accepted profession.

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

NACADA has been a tremendous help to me in the advising roles I play on my campus: faculty advisor, coordinator of faculty advising and advisor training, and co-coordinator of peer advising. The professional growth activities, the opportunities to network with colleagues from all around the world, and the opportunity to be involved at many different levels make this a premier organization. In my 12 years as a NACADA member, I have learned a lot, and part of what I have learned is that people with the same passion working together towards a common goal can accomplish some awesome things.

NACADA has grown significantly in the past 12 years, and I feel that, through my involvement, I have contributed in some small way to that growth. I would be honored to serve NACADA as its President so I can continue to represent the all-important voice of our membership.

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. 

The different advising hats I wear on my campus, and the different hats I have worn as I have served NACADA, give me a solid background for understanding the diverse needs of our membership. If elected as President, it is this breadth of experience that will make me an effective advocate for the different constituencies that make up our membership. Thank you for reading my platform and for voting in the election.

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 12 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

• NACADA Vice President, 2009-2010
  
  • Chair, NACADA Council -- assist Council members in their efforts to meet the needs of our members.
    
  • Provide leadership and participate with the Board of Directors in maintaining and continuously reviewing the Association's strategic plan.
    
  • Chair the International Task Force and assist in developing short- and long-term goals for our global partnerships.
    
• NACADA Board, 2008-2011
  
  • Provide direction for the Association by developing and maintaining the Association's strategic plan and assuring that finances are adequate to sustain all initiatives.
    
  • Review Council recommendations and approves for implementation those that are within the Association's resources and consistent with the Strategic Plan of the Association.
    
  • Set policies and procedures for the association.
    
  • Appoint replacements in the case of untimely vacancies
    
• NACADA Council, 2006-2008
  
• Charged with evaluating and acting upon initiatives and proposals from the membership.
  
• Presented Council-approved initiatives and proposals to the Board for its consideration.
  
• Served as member of the Awards Selection Committee for the Virginia Gordon, Pacesetter, and Service to NACADA awards.
  
• Served on Council task force on pilot reporting forms, charged with streamlining the reporting process for the Divisions.
  
• Appointed Division Representative, Commission and Interest Group Division, 2006-2008
  
• Facilitated the Commission and Interest Division meeting at the Annual Conference.
  
• Changed the format of the division meeting to be more interactive and member-driven.
  
• Trained new Commission and Interest Group Chairs.
  
• Prepared reports of CIG Division activities and initiatives to NACADA Council, as well as any formal proposals to be considered by the Council in advance of being sent to the Board of Directors.
  
• Chair, Faculty Advising Commission, 2004-2006
  
  • Petitioned for and gained change of name for this Commission to "Faculty Advising Commission" to be inclusive of all parties interested in faculty advising issues.
    

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

• Co-presented concurrent session on faculty advising at 2002 Region 5 conference
  
• Co-presented pre-conference workshop on faculty advising at 2003 Region 2 conference
  

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

• Member, Emerging Leaders Program Advisory Board, 2008-2010
  
  • Assist in identifying members from diverse backgrounds and encouraging them to apply to become an Emerging Leader or Mentor
    
  • Make recommendations regarding policies and procedures related to publicizing the program, the selection of ELP Classes, and funding of program participants
    
  • Develop and implement the programming/curriculum for the ELP Orientation sessions that take place at the Annual Conference
    
  • Review Program progress on a regular basis and make recommendations for changes or improvement
    
• Chair, NACADA International Task Force, 2008-2009
  
  • Identified an appropriate tag line to the NACADA brand that communicates the association's international presence. Ideally we would like to roll out this new tag line at the 2009 San Antonio annual conference, NACADA's 30th anniversary.
    
  • Determined specific goals and objectives NACADA should establish in becoming an international association, including appropriate timelines.
    
  • Explored possible NACADA organizational structure issues to enhance the associations' commitment to our international members
    
• Member, Annual Conference Advisory Board, 2003-2005 and 2007-2009
  
• Chair, Review Board for the Faculty Seminar, 2006-2008
  
  • Worked with review board members to revamp seminar format and curriculum.
    
  • Facilitated successful seminars in 2006, 2007, and 2008.
    
• Member, Leadership Orientation Task Force, 2007-2008
  
  • Charged with the design and development of an out-comes based, intentional orientation process for new and/or potential NACADA leaders that will introduce leaders to the Organizational Structure, By-Laws, Governance, Policies, and Procedures of the Association as well as to appropriate codes of ethics and conduct.  
    
• Member, Faculty Training Video Review Board, 2005
  
• Member, NACADA Task Force for Faculty Advisors, 2000-2002
  
  • Faculty Advising Commission is a result of the work of this task force
    
  • The Effectively Engaging Faculty Advisors in Academic Advising Seminar is a result of the work of this task force. The 4th annual seminar will be held in June 2008.
    

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Active member: Two-Year Colleges Commission -
  
  • Annual Conference proposal reader, 2001 and 2002
    
• Active member: Faculty Advising Commission -
  
  • One of the founding members of the Faculty Advisors Interest Group
    
  • Successfully moved this Interest Group to Commission status
    
  • Annual Conference proposal reader, 2003
    
  • Recipient of Service to Commission Award, Faculty Advising Commission, 2008
    
• Active member: Advising Administration Commission, Peer Advising & Mentoring Interest Group
  

Other:

• Co-author of A Faculty Guide to Academic Advising Pocket Guide, 2009
  
• NACADA Outstanding Advising Program Award for Peer Advising Connection, 2009
  
• Mentor, Emerging Leaders Program, class of 2008-2010
  
• Presentation on Advising as Teaching and Learning: Best Practices, Tips and Tools, 2009 NACADA Annual Conference
  
• Faculty member, NACADA Academic Advising Summer Institute, 2007, 2008, 2009
  
• Consultant, NACADA Consultants and Speakers Service, 2006-present
  
• NACADA Leadership Program participant, 2002-2005
  
• Co-presented pre-conference workshop on faculty advising, 2003 Annual Conference
  
• Presented on various faculty advising issues at the Annual Conference, 1999-2005
  
• NACADA Outstanding Advising Program Award, 2001-presented to our advising program, for which I served on the steering committee for five years; am currently the Faculty Advising Coordinator for Fox Valley Technical College.
• NACADA Outstanding Advisor Award recipient, 1998
  
• FVTC Advisor Training Program recognized in NACADA Monograph Series Number 9, 2003 - Advisor Training: Exemplary Practices in the Development of Advisor Skills
  
• Fox Valley Technical College, related personal and institutional activities:
  
  • Associate Dean, Business and Service Division
    
  • Faculty Advising Coordinator
    
  • Facilitator of FVTC's advisor training program
    
  • Co-coordinator of our Peer Advising Connection
    
  • Faculty advisor, 1992-present
    
  • Outstanding Faculty Advisor, 1998
  • Graduate, NACADA-Kansas State Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising
    
  • Currently enrolled in the NACADA-Kansas State Master's in Academic Advising program
    
  • Graduate of the Wisconsin Leadership Development Institute
    
  • Graduate of the Leadership Fox Cities program