ELP Advisory Board Meeting Agenda Wednesday, October 9, 2013 9:30-11:00 a.m. Room 258, Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT I. Welcome Advisory Board Members Carol Pollard,, University of North Texas (2012-2014) Leigh Cunningham, Executive Office Liaison CONTINUING Sandy Waters, Immediate Past, Old Dominion University (2012-2014) Cecilia Oliveres, University of Memphis (2012-2014) Cynthia Pascal, Northern Virginia Community College (2012-2014) Wanda Reyes-Dawes, Manchester Community College (2012-2014) Lisa Laughter, Washington State University (2012-2014) OUTGOING LaDonna Bridges, Framingham State College (2011-2013) Pat Mason-Browne, University of Iowa (2011-2013) Yvonne Halden, University of Manitoba (2011-2013) Les Riding-In, University of Texas-Arlington (2011-2013) INCOMING Erin Justyna Hayes, Texas Tech University (2013-2015) Felicia Toliver, Elizabethtown Community & Technical College (2013-2015) Heather Doyle, Dalhousie University (2013-2015) Laura Mooney, Florida Atlantic University (2013-2015) II. Advisory Board's Charge The (ELP) exists to encourage members from diverse groups to get involved in leadership opportunities within the organization; outfit participants with the skills and tools necessary to pursue leadership positions within NACADA; increase the number of leaders from diverse groups, and encourage and assist members of underrepresented populations to attend state, regional, or national conferences. The ELP Advisory Board s role is to: assist in identifying members from diverse backgrounds and encouraging them to apply to become an Emerging Leader or Mentor make recommendations regarding policies and procedures related to publicizing the program, the selection of ELP Classes, and funding of program participants develop and implement the programming/curriculum for the ELP Orientation sessions that take place at the Annual Conference review Program progress on a regular basis and make recommendations for changes or improvement III. Old Business Review Goals for 2012-2013 1. At least two articles related to ELP will be published in Academic Advising Today December 2012 edition Me, and ELP Mentor? by Rebecca Daly Cofer, at http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/resources/academic-advising-today/view-articles/%e2%80%9cme--an- ELP-Mentor%E2%80%9D-From-Application-to-Orientation.aspx June 2013 edition Other Voices: Female Adult Learners, by ELP pair Tamra Ortgies-Young and Pat Browne, at http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/resources/academic-advising-today/view-articles/other- Voices-Female-Adult-Learners.aspx Find other links to AAT articles by ELPers at http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/events-programs/emerging- Leaders-Program.aspx 2013-15 NACADA Emerging Leaders Class Announced annual announcement piece (prepared by Leigh) http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/resources/academic-advising-today/view-articles/2013-15- NACADA-Emerging-Leaders-Class-Announced.aspx
2. A generic PowerPoint presentation/proposal will be developed that can be used (and tweaked ) by anyone designated to share about the program in any venue (i.e. Region Conferences) This was created and used at spring 2013 Region Conference (see updated version below) 3. A proposal will be submitted through the Admin Division to increase the stipend of the Emerging Leaders and provide a first-year stipend for mentors Region Conference Presentations III. New Business Review of Emerging Leader / Mentor selection proces and new application system o Increase minimum membership requirement from 2 to 3 years? (would require Diversity Committee approval) Committee Training Materials Development Charge (Leigh) Discuss new NACADA Vision, Mission, Strategic Goals (see below) Identify GOALS 2013-2014 NACADA Vision Developed April 20, 2013, Midyear Meeting Approved April 21, 2013, Board of Directors "Recognizing that effective academic advising is at the core of student success, NACADA aspires to be the premier global association for the development and dissemination of innovative theory, research, and practice of academic advising in higher education." NACADA Mission Developed April 20, 2013, Midyear Meeting Approved April 21, 2013, Board of Directors "NACADA promotes student success by advancing the field of academic advising globally. We provide opportunities for professional development, networking, and leadership for our diverse membership." NACADA Strategic Goals Developed April 20, 2013, Midyear Meeting Approved April 21, 2013, Board of Directors Expand and communicate the scholarship of academic advising Provide professional development opportunities that are responsive to the needs of advisor and advising administrators Promote the role of effective academic advising in student success to college and university decision makers Create an inclusive environment within the Association that promotes diversity Develop and sustain effective Association leadership Engage in ongoing assessment of all facets of the Association Pursue innovative technology tools and resources to support the Association
Advisors: Take the Ride of Your Life through NACADA s Diversity in NACADA 1999 Skip Crownhart challenged NACADA to improve participation of underrepresented groups in leadership 2002-2003 Diversity Committee was created to assess the challenges with diversity in the organization 2004 Diversity broadly defined and challenges to leadership access identified Diversity Broadly Defined Ethnicity Gender Gender identity Sexual orientation Institutional type Institutional size Employment position Improving Access 2005 Idea for was recommended to address challenges by Board of Directors member Terry Musser 2006 Subcommittee (Skip Crownhart, Terry Musser, Jane Jacobson, Nathan Vickers, and Adrienne Thunder) was charged to develop proposal for ELP, which was approved by the Board of Directors that October 2007 Program was implemented by Diversity Committee and first class of ELPers were selected Objectives Identify potential leaders from currently underrepresented NACACA member constituences Support development of skills necessary to successfully obtain leadership positions Provide opportunities for connection and encourage involvement Provide support network to foster leadership development ELP Advisory Board 2008 Responsibilty for program implementation was transferred to the Executive Office; Leigh Cunningham was appointed as Liaison Advisory Board was formed; Nathan Vickers was appointed as first 1
Advisory Board s Carol Pollard (University of North Texas) 2012-2014 Sandy Waters (Old Dominion University) 2010-2012 Nathan Vickers (University of Texas-Austin) 2007-2010 Demographic Information http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/events-programs/emerging-leaders-program/emerging-leader-accomplishments.aspx Emerging Leaders currently, or have previously ed, of a number of Commissions Emerging Leaders currently, or have ed, Interest Groups Todd Taylor Past 2-Yr Colleges CM Mandy Metzger 2010-2012 Class CM for LGBTQA Advising & Advocacy Ross Hawkins 2011-2013 Class Advising Transfer Students CM Joy Cox Cynthia Pascal 2010-2012 Class 2010-2012 Class PDR Issues IG New Advising Professionals IG Les Riding-In Native American Tribal Colleges IG Emerging Leaders currently, or have ed, Regions Emerging Leaders currently, or have ed, Committees Carol Pollard 2007-2009 Class Past Region 7 Rodney Mondor Region 1 Sally Garner 2011-2013 Class Region 8 Heather Doyle 2009-2011 Class Past Diversity Committee Adam Duberstein 2009-2011 Class Diversity Committee Lisa Laughter 2009-2011 Class Member Career Services Committee 2
Emerging Leaders have chaired Conferences Emerging Leaders have been Webinar presenters / panelists José Rodriguez 2007-2009 Class 2010 Annual Conference Susan Anderson 2012 Region 6 Conference Soon Kong 2012-2014 Class Christy Walker Ana Frega 2012-2014 Class Emerging Leaders received Research Grants and published in the NACADA Journal Jobila Williams Sy 2007-2009 Class Anna Chow Academic Advising Today Authors A number of ELPers have written articles for AAT Their articles are linked from the ELP homepage Themes from Emerging Leaders articles Cheering the benefits of the program: -Valuing the activities to get to know the various mentors -Growth for both, the mentor and the mentee -ELP experienced support from cohort members, specifically supporting cohort members at conferences as members of their cohort presented -Professional growth-obtaining the experience to take on various roles. -Ways to maximize the relationship Qualitative Data Jose F. Rodriguez (Inaugural ELP Member, Class of 2007 2009), of Florida International University stated: "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. 3
Qualitative Data Continued Heather Doyle (ELP Class 2009 2011, and now a mentor Class 2013-2105), of Dalhousie University, stated: "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! Application Process for Leaders The basic requirements for eligibility for Emerging Leader application: Active member of NACADA for at least two years Demonstrate active involvement in the association. Two-year obligation with Mentor. Articulate goals for increasing involvement in NACADA leadership and how taking part in the program will support those goals. Articulate how their participation in the program will support the program goal of providing intentional leadership development to members of underrepresented populations within NACADA. Institutional support for attending at least two of the three Annual Conferences that will occur during the program period. Attendance at other NACADA events is encouraged, but not required. Participate in personal and program evaluation and assessment. Mentors are Happy People Application Process for Mentors The basic requirements for Mentor application are: Member of NACADA for at least two years and be a current member Two-year obligation and secure institutional support Current or past NACADA Leader Provide guidance and support for assigned Emerging Leader Provide feedback on Emerging Leader's monthly progress report Attend annual conferences, at Mentor's expense, and meet with Emerging Leader. Willing to attend gatherings at regional or annual conferences to meet others in the program Participate in mid-year and end of year evaluations with Emerging Leader ELP Application Class of 2014-2016 The application process is currently being revised into an online system, but required materials will include: Basic identifying information. Responses to the application questions. Letters of references as indicated in the application information. Application Process runs January 1, 2014- March 15, 2014. Orientation Orientation takes place at Annual Conference Icebreaker and small group activities give class members opportunity to get acquainted 4
Mentees/Mentors Matched Mentees/mentors are given the opportunity to briefly meet in a speed date-like session Mentees/Mentors Matched Mentees/mentors are asked to give their top three choices. By the end of the first two-days of the Annual Conference, both mentees/mentors are informed of their respective matches. It is expected that mentees/mentors will meet during the Annual Conference to device a two-year list of desired goals/outcomes. Class of 2012-2014 Class of 2012-2014 Questions? Comments? History in the Making 5