Emerging Leaders

Program Benefits

Applicant Requirements

Classes

Application

Selection Process

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Benefits

• Connecting with an established member of NACADA

• A strong network of contacts in NACADA

• Creation of a professional goals timeline and guidance in the fulfillment of those goals

• Financial Assistance of $1500, for the first year, for each Emerging Leader to travel to State, Regional, and Annual Conferences

• Reception at Annual Conferences to recognize Mentors and Emerging Leaders and their successes

• Assistance in learning about and utilizing NACADA opportunities and resources

• Involvement in NACADA activities and leadership opportunities

Emerging Leaders say:

As she completes the Program, Heather says, "The Emerging Leader program has not only increased my involvement within NACADA, but it has also influenced how I do my job, and how advising is structured on my campus. The involvement that I have had, the opportunities that I have been exposed to and the life long connections I have made, make ELP one of the best experiences I have ever had; not only professionally, but also personally. Thank you NACADA for such an amazing program!"   Heather Doyle, Lakehead University, 2009-2011 Class

Hear what Emerging Leader Heather Doyle had to say as she began the ELP experience! (.wmv)

	"Prior to being an Emerging Leader, I knew NACADA was a strong and supportive organization and that I had access to national leaders in our profession.  When attending conferences, multiple invitations were extended to become involved in NACADA in various ways.  The ELP program shifted those 'invitations' to 'expectations' for me, in every good way.  As advisors, we know how important it is to help students articulate specific goals, support them throughout the process, hold them accountable when necessary, etc.  The ELP created this same kind of 'optimal mismatch' of challenge and support for me, that allowed me to learn, develop, grow within the advising profession."  Susan Anderson, University of St Thomas, 2008-2010 Class
	"Why did I apply for the Emerging Leader Program? I was looking for an opportunity to work in NACADA. I had an urgency to work and not just attend sessions and meetings.  It was not enough to sit on the sidelines; I wanted to be actively engaged in the organization. This was an opportunity to take a giant step into being a part of the progress that was being made by NACADA. I wanted to be able to say. 'I helped accomplish that goal'." Audrey Jackson, Florida Community College-Jacksonville, 2007-2009 Class
	"I feel more connected to the organization than ever before.  I feel I have a wealth of resources at my fingertips.  I feel I have developed as a professional in the field of advising and am being recognized at such. For those considering being mentors, this is a great way to help others out.  It’s a unique opportunity to form a special bond with another member of the association and help them to navigate the organization.  For those considering being Emerging Leaders, this type of programming helps to increase the sense of community I already felt from being a member of NACADA.  It forces you to develop leadership skills and is a great avenue to apply leadership and management skills, especially if you are in a position at work that you don’t consider to have a lot of supervisory responsibilities."  Jose Rodriguez, Florida International University, 2007-2009 Class

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Requirements

The requirements for the Emerging Leader applicants are:

• At the time of application, must have been a member of NACADA for at least two years and must be a NACADA member (no exceptions).
• Must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the association.
• Must agree to a two-year obligation with Mentor.
• Must be able to articulate goals for increasing involvement in NACADA leadership and how taking part in the program will support those goals.
• Must be able to articulate how their participation in the program will support the program goal of providing intentional leadership development to members of underrepresented populations within NACADA.
• Must be able to demonstrate institutional support for attending at least two of the three Annual Conferences that will occur during the program period.  Applicants for the 2013-2015 Class MUST be able to attend the 2013 Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, UT on Oct 6-9, and will NOT be able to be involved in pre-conference workshops. (ELP Orientation will take place on "pre-conference day".) They will also be expected to attend the 2014 Conference in Minneapolis, MN and/or the 2015 Conference in Las Vegas, NV (where they will be awarded Certificates of Completion).  Attendance at other NACADA events is encouraged, but not required.
• Must agree to take part in personal and program evaluation and assessment.

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Classes

2012-2014 Class

Terri Baker (Drexel University), Sonia Esquivel (US Air Force Academy), Amy Korthank Gabaldon (University of Iowa), Lisa Haas (American Intercontinental University-Onlin), Vanessa Harris (University of New Mexico), Meghan Ingstrup (Brookdale Community College), Erin Justyna (Texas Tech University), Ana Frega Ketler (University of Massachusetts-Boston), Hyun-Soon Kong (University of Manitoba), Scott Vaughn (East Tennessee State University)

 

2011-2013 Class

Melinda Anderson (College of William & Mary), Lizette Bartholdi (St Catherine University), Johnika Dreher (Prince George's Community College), Salawati "Sally" Garner (University of Oregon), Ross Hawkins (Missouri State University), Monica Jones (University of Arkansas), Mandy Metzger (University of Wisconsin-Parkside), Chrissy Renfro (Laramie County  Community College), Kristan Venegas (University of Southern California), Angie Walston (Barton College)

 

2010-2012 Class

Kristen Campbell (Utah Valley University), Alison Chandler (University of Nevada-Las Vegas), Joy Cox (Indiana University Southeast), Yvonne Halden (University of Manitoba -Canada), Bob Hurt (California State Polytechnic University-Pomona), Tamra Ortgies Young (Georgia Perimeter College), Leah Panganiban (University of Washington), Cynthia Pascal (Art Institute of Washington), Wanda Reyes-Dawes (Manchester Community College), Felicia Toliver (Gateway Community and Technical College)

 

2009-2011 Class Graduates (October 2011)

Yung-Hwa Anna Chow (Washington State University), Heather Doyle (Lakehead University), Luiza Dreasher (Iowa State University), Adam Duberstein (Ohio Dominican University), Autumn Grant (Bridgewater State College), Steve Johnson (Utah State University), Lisa Laughter (Washington State University), Cecilia Olivares (Heartland Community College), Ella Tabares (University of Florida), Janice Williams (University of Texas-Austin)

 

2008-2010 Class Graduates (October 2010)

Susan Anderson (University of St. Thomas), Joyce Ellenwood (Bethune-Cookman University), Aura Rios Erickson (Shoreline Community College), Darren Francis ( Simon Fraser University Surrey Campus), Arnell Hammond (Indiana University Bloomington), Brian Hinterscher (University of Southern Indiana), Rodney Mondor (University of Southern Maine), Les Ridingin (University of Texas at Arlington), Christy Walker (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Jobila Williams (College of William and Mary)

 

 

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Application

Selection for the 2012-2014 Class is complete - application materials for the 2013-2015 Class will be available in Fall 2012.

• Cover Sheet which includes identifying information.
• Your responses to the application questions.
• Letters of references as indicated in the application information.

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Selection

The Emerging Leader Selection committee will review the applications and select both the Emerging Leaders and the Mentors. This selection committee will have representation from the Board of Directors, the Council, the Regional division, the Commission/Interest Group division, the Diversity Committee, members at large, and the Executive Office.

Review of applications for the 2013-2015 Class will begin immediately following the application deadline. It is expected that the selection committee will complete the selection process by mid-April 2013.