The Northeast Region consists of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Quebec, and the Eastern Provinces of CANADA,. The Region has many opportunities for membership involvement, inclusing area representation and volunteer positions.  Please contact any member of the Steering Committee for information regarding NACADA.

 

Steering Committee  (Region Liaisons are also members of the Steering Committee)
Region Chair - Susan M. Kolls, Northeastern University, s.kolls@neu.edu	Site Conference Chair - Gail Stubbs, Northeastern University, g.stubbs@neu.edu
Past Region Chair - Gail Stepina, University of New Hampshire, gail.stepina@unh.edu	Communication and Membership Chair - Position Available
Conference Chair - Mary Fraser, Central Maine Community College, mfraser@cmcc.edu	Awards and Recognition Chair - Susan Moyer, Excelsior College, smoyer@excelsior.edu
Past Conference Chair - Susan M. Kolls, Gail Stubbs, Northeastern University	Budget Chair - Steve Viveiros, Bridgewater State College, sviveiros@bridgew.edu

Quebec - CANADA	New York
NACADA Liaison:	NACADA Liaison:
Tanya Pitt (2008-2010) University of New Brunswick, Saint John tpitt@unbsk.ca Lucy Doheny (2008-2010) Champlain College ldoheny@crc-lennox.qc.ca	East: Michael Mastrella (2008-2010) Schenectady County Community College mastremj@gw.sunyscc.edu West: Additional Position Available - Please send email Susan at s.kolls@neu.edu if interested.

Maine	Vermont
NACADA Liaison:	NACADA Liaison:
Ethel Hill (2008-2010) University of Maine - Orono ehill@maine.edu	Jennifer K. Fath (2008-2010) University of Vermont JFATH@bsad.uvm.edu

New Hampshire	Massachusetts
NACADA Liaison:	NACADA Liaison:
Cindy Glidden (2008-2010) University of New Hampshire cindy.glidden@unh.edu	Laurie Nelson (2008-2010) Northeastern University l.nelson@neu.edu

Rhode Island	Connecticut
NACADA Liaison:	NACADA Liaison:
Jane Hanna (2008-2010) Johnson and Wales University Jane.Hanna@jwu.edu	Ann Traynor (2008-2010) University of Connecticut ann.traynor@uconn.edu

Operating Principles for Region 1 / Steering Committee

 

Operating Principles for Region 1 Steering Committee

 

Region 1 Governance

The Northeast Region consists of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Quebec, and the Atlantic Provinces of Canada. The Region has one Regional Chair, each US state has at least one liaison, and Canada has one or two liaisons. The liaisons represent their area and promote NACADA and academic advising within the region. Please contact anyone on the Steering Committee for more information.

 

I.   Steering Committee

The Steering Committee meets at least twice annually in person – at the National and Regional Conferences. In addition, there may be up to two teleconferences, as needed.

 

Role of the Steering Committee

 

II.   Steering Committee Membership and Responsibilities

 

Region Chair – Elected every two years by current Region I NACADA   members

Past Region Chair

 

(Terms for Region Chairs begin at the end of the annual National Conference. Terms for all other Steering Committee members begins at the annual Regional Conference)

 

Current Conference Chair(s)

 

Past Conference Chair

Future Conference Chair (when possible)

•  support current conference chair

•  review budget procedures

•  attend region conference

•  attend national conferences, if possible

Site Selection Chair

•  establish sites for future NACADA Region 1 Conferences, for two years forward (for example, the first Site Selection Chair, appointed in 2008, will establish site for 2010 and 2011 regional conferences. The next Site Selection Chair will be appointed in 2010, and will establish sites for 2012 and 2013)

•  assist in the development of annual region budget

•  attend region conferences

•  attend national conferences, if possible

Communication and Membership Chair

•  ensure that Region 1 web materials are accurate

•  ensure that Region 1 newsletter is coordinated and published at least four times per year

•  coordinate membership campaigns within region

•  coordinate Region 1 Expertise and Interests database

•  assist in the development of annual region budget

•  record and post minutes of Steering Committee meetings and teleconferences

•  attend region and national conferences, if possible

Awards and Recognition Chair

•  assist Region Chair in coordination of Academic Advising Excellence Award program

•  coordinate all other regional award and scholarship activities, including notification of membership, review of   application, communication with winners, etc.

•  provide Communication chair with updates for regional website regarding awards and scholarships

•  assist in the development of annual region budget

•  attend region and national conferences, if possible

Budget Chair

 

Area Liaisons

•  present state/province issues to steering committee

•  promote NACADA and academic advising throughout state/province

•  identify NACADA members in the area for involvement in regional activities

•  participate in goal setting for the region

•  assist in the development of the annual region budget

•  assist in NACADA regional activities

•  attend region conferences

•  attend national conferences, if possible

 

•  Area Liaison Information

Area Liaisons will be appointed by the Region Chair and will serve for two years. Area Liaisons can serve for two consecutive terms. The Region Chair and Steering Committee are charged with securing state liaisons who represent the diversity of our organization.

Region One includes the following areas:

Canada, Atlantic Provinces – 1 or 2 Liaison(s)

Canada, Quebec – 1 Liaison

Connecticut – 1 Liaison

Maine – 1 Liaison

Massachusetts – 1 Liaison

New Hampshire – 1 Liaison

New York – 2 Liaisons, representing Eastern and Western New York

Rhode Island – 1 Liaison

Vermont – 1 Liaison

In the event that we are unable to secure a liaison for each area, we may opt for one liaison for Connecticut and Rhode Island, 1 for New Hampshire and Vermont, 1 for Canada and 1 for New York. Every effort will be made, however, to have a full contingent of liaisons.

In the event of an unexpected vacancy the Region Chair and Steering Committee will appoint an appropriate replacement to complete the remainder of the term. This replacement can, if desired, complete two full terms in addition to the replacement period.

IV.   Annual Conference

Annual Region 1 conference are held in locations accessible to all areas of Region 1. When possible, the conference will rotate among the areas as follows:

If for any reason an area cannot host, the next area in the rotation will be the host site.

V.   Region Awards and Scholarships

Each year Region 1 chooses to recognize excellence in advising with awards and scholarships. Information about these programs, as well as a list of past winners, can be found on the Region 1 website.

 

VI.   Amendments to Operating Principles

• Amendments to the Operating Principles of Region One can be initiated by any member of the region.
• Suggestions for change must be submitted to an individual’s area liaison by February 1 st .
• The Steering Committee must approve all changes prior to membership vote. Changes will be official when made by a majority vote at the regional conference.
• Communication of changes to this current document will be made by electronic communication to regional membership.

VII.   Review of Operating Principles

The Operating Principles must be reviewed at least every three years to be current with the NACADA mission and goals.

 

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