Doug Waddell
	Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
	Platform Statement: Highlight the goals you accomplished and the work you did while serving as a Unit Chair within this Division.

• Attended Regional (2004-2006, 2008) and National Conferences(2004-2009).
• Presented at two state conferences outside of Florida.
  
• Recruited Participants at two Mississippi State Conferences
  
• Had over four presentations at all NACADA Sponsored conferences
  
• Had over 40 FSU Advising employees attend NACADA Sponsored conferences
  
• Had over 15 FSU staff presentations at NACADA
  
• Facilitated First Research Symposium Spring 2009 Region 4 Conference
  
• Created over 9,000 dollars funding after Region 4 Conference
  

What do you believe are the Division's most important goals and initiatives in meeting the strategic plan for both the Division and the Association? How do you feel you can be of benefit to the NACADA Council in meeting the Association's strategic plan and initiatives?

It is imperative that we support the Division with good communication to the Council that includes consistent feedback from the Regional Representatives and their states. It is also a priority that funding issues be discussed to initiate long standing changes for Executive Office staff to be hired and retained at our National Offices. In my opinion we must continue to facilitate positive growth in our Headquarters structures through technological advances and incentivization of our Executive office staff. I believe that to retain the high quality of service that is received from our National office, we must intentionally create long term solutions to retain these staff members.

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

I am inspired by long term growth and professional development. Having the opportunity to affect my field at the highest levels is truly my passion. NACADA has allowed me a voice to grow and create opportunities for others. I would be honored to be elevated and serve in this role.

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 am a highly motivated person, who believes in holistic development for all people. I pride myself on communicating the vision, and making it real so that everyone can have a tangible opportunity to succeed while working in it. I feel that NACADA offers tangible opportunities for growth and it has made me a better Leader. I embrace this opportunity for growth and I hope to help others in their daily walk to professional satisfaction.

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 7 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved

• Chair, Southeast Region 4, 2008-2010

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

• Member, Region 4 Steering Committee, 2006-current
• Member, Region 4 Conference committee
• Chair, Region 4 Conference, 2007 -- hosted conference at Florida State University
• State Representative, State of Florida, 2006-current
  

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

• Member (Region 4 Rep), Webinar Advisory Committee, 2007-2008

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Current Member: Advising Administration Commission, Commission on Undecided & Exploratory Students, Large Universities Interest Group, Advising Second-Year Students Potential Interest Group

Other:

• Florida State University activities:
  • Created and distributed an Advising First e-newsletter to all Basic Division students and to the FSU advising community. The theme for our Spring 2009 newsletter was "Academic Engagement".
  • Our Choose Your Major guide (co-written with the Career Center) was nominated for a Project of the Year award by the Division of Student Affairs.
  • Successfully completed a full-year of AdvisingPlus Success Coaching with 400 FSU Freshman. 19 coaches have received Level II certification and 10 coaches are expected to receive Master Level certification (6 of the 10 have already been awarded Master's level certification).
  • Continued to enhance outreach activities to students. The Center for Exploratory students has had great success with their mandatory advising program, student workshop series, annual Major Discovery Conference, and their Stepping Stone newsletter. In addition, we hosted two very successful Meet your Advisor events this year (Over 1000 students seen in October 2008 and March 2009).