Clint Moser, Utah Valley State College, Orem, UT

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 2 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

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

• Member, governing committee and conference planning committee, Utah Advising and Orientation Association
• Presented "Career Advising Using the MMCA", Region 10 Conference, 2004 

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Current Member — Advisor Training and Development Commission, Technology in Advising Commission, Undecided and Exploratory Students Commission

Other:

• Co-author of Monograph Article on Best Practices in New Advisor Training (In press)
• Presenter, "Developing an Effective Advisor Training Program", NACADA National Conference, 2006 — Sponsored by Advisor Training and Development Commission
• Presenter, "Advising for the 21st Century", UAOA Conference, 2005
• Member, Advisement Forum Planning Council, Utah Valley State College
• Planned and Directed UVSC Advisement Conference   

Platform Statement:

• Highlight your previous involvement within this unit that will help you in leading this unit. What roles have you played within this particular unit as a member thus far?  

I have been a member of the Training and Development Commission for the past two years. In that time, I have given a presentation at the National Conference that was sponsored by the commission, participated in list-serve conversations, and attended commission meetings.

• 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?

Over the past few years, advisor training has made great strides at some institutions throughout the country. A number of fine programs have emerged to pave the way towards best practices in the field. Nonetheless, advisor training remains an area in need of improvement for most institutions. For some of these, formal programs may not be viable given size and funding issues. As a result, the most important goal of this unit and the association is to further the development of best practices in advisor training and to exp[and access to resources that support training. In order to do this, the unit must intentionally explore the tremendous technological resources available to facilitate advisor training and development, both at individual institutions, across institutions, and across the association. In addition, the unit must explore the relationships between training and development and assessment and accountability, which are growing exponentially in importance within higher education.

It is imperative that the unit and the association mine the field of advisor training practice for best practices. However, we must not be insular about this. As members of the commission and advising trainers, it is important that we also explore the related world of training and development within other, similar settings for processes and practices that can inform our own. Finally, this unit must become increasingly involved in supporting and influencing the efforts of the Association as they relate to the development of academic advising and advisors.

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

Over the past few years, I have been privilege to work at an institution that has been and continues to ride the cutting edge of advisor training. I have witnessed and participated in the development of the Advisor Training Program and its training initiatives and have seen the impact such training has on improving the daily practice of advisors, as they strive to better serve their students.

In addition, I have been an executive member of the Professional Association of College Employees at UVSC, and have been elected president of this association, where I have acted as voice for employee and advisor issues at the college. I have also presented at national, regional, state, and local conferences on numerous topics related to advising and advisor training. Finally, I have been involved in planning and directing institutional and state conferences responsible for providing quality developmental experiences for advisors.

As a result of my experience in these areas, I have witnessed the tremendous benefits that come to students as a result of being served by well-trained, caring advisors who possess the knowledge, skills, and experience to help them truly explore and pursue their academic, career, and personal goals. Consequently, I have become committed to positively influencing the training of advisors not only at my college, but through involvement with NACADA in whatever capacity I am allowed to serve.

• 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. 

It is my sincere desire that I be granted the opportunity to collaborate with all of you to further the growth and development of this commission, NACADA, and the development of advisors throughout the country. My experience in advising, advisor training, and leadership combined the the knowledge, skills, and experience all of the members of this commission, should provide me and with the skills and knowledge necessary to further the interests and achieve the goals of this commission.