George Rey, Gloucester County College, Sewell, NJ

Past Involvement in NACADA:

Years in NACADA: 3 years

National Offices Held and Accomplishments Achieved While in Office:

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

• Volunteer, 2006 Region II Conference, Lancaster, PA
• Attended Region 2 Conferences, 2004, 2006

Committee/Task Force/Advisory Board Activities and Accomplishments:

Commission/Interest Group Activities and Accomplishments:

• Current Member — Two-Year Colleges Commission, Advising Student Athletes Commission, Advising Transfer Students Commission, High School to College Advising Interest Group
• Volunteer, Two-Year Colleges Commission booth, Commission and Interest Group Fair, 2006 National Conference, Indianapolis, IN

Other:

• Attended NACADA National Conferences, 2005, 2006

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 keenly aware from afar of the issues concerning the Two-Year Colleges Commission. The list serve has been a wealth of sharing and I have gathered useful information and advice from the sharing of ideas and knowlegde. Recently, I have decided to become a more active member of NACADA by volunteering on a state/regional and national level. I hope to continue growing with NACADA in the weeks/months/years to come.

My involvement volunteering at the national conference in Indianapolis at the commission fair was fulfilling and when current chair, Peggy Jordan shared with me that she wanted to nominate me for commission chair, I was hesitant. Soon after, I agreed this would be a great way for me to become more active with NACADA and begin to give back more to an organization that has given much to me.

• 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 would like to see two-year colleges have a stronger voice with NACADA.
• Showcase all the wonderful, dynamic programs that are ongoing on our campuses nationwide. One way to showcase is to see more workshops at regional/national conferences.

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

Again, I have gotten so much from my membership with NACADA, I wanted to begin to give back my time and talents. I probably would have eased into it more, but Peggy Jordan encouraged me to accept the nomination so I am.

• 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.