Lessons Learned from NODA s Pillars of the Profession Stephanie M. Foote, Ph.D. Kennesaw State University Editor, The Journal of College Orientation and Transition sfoote@kennesaw.edu Denise L. Rode, Ed.D. Northern Illinois University Immediate Past Editor, The Journal of College and Transition drode@niu.edu 0
Lessons Learned from NODA s Pillars of the Profession Margaret J. Barr, Vice President for Student Affairs emeritus, Northwestern University; Jon C. Dalton, Professor of Higher Education emeritus, and former Vice President for Student Affairs, The Florida State University; Co- Editor of the NASPA Journal of College and Character; Virginia N. Gordon, Assistant Dean emeritus and Adjunct Associate Professor, The Ohio State University; M. Stuart Hunter, Associate Vice President and Executive Director for University 101 Programs and The National Resource Center for The First- Year Experience and Students in Transition, University of South Carolina; Richard Mullendore, Professor of College Student Affairs emeritus, University of Georgia 1
Margaret J. Barr Notable Quotes: You teach in everything you do. Students teach us as much as we teach them. Career Highlights: Assistant/Associate Dean of Students at the University of Texas at Austin Assistant/Associate/Vice President for Student Affairs at Northern Illinois University Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at Texas Christian University Vice President for Student Affairs and Professor, Education & Social Policy, Northwestern University 2
Margaret J. Barr You have a responsibility to your students, their parents, and to your institution. Your job is a constant balancing act. Contributions to the Field: One of the \irst members of NODA; served on steering committee (now Board of Directors) from 1972-1974; Developed \irst Orientation Directors Handbook; ACPA president from 1983-1984; Received ACPA Contribution to Knowledge Award (1990), Professional Service Award (1986), Senior Scholar Status (1986-1991); 3
Margaret J. Barr Contributions to the Field (continued): Keynote Speaker for NODAC 1995 in Minneapolis; Recipient of NASPA Outstanding Contribution to Knowledge Award (2000) and Pillar of the Profession Award (2000); Received NODA Outstanding Contributions to the Profession Award in 1997; Is author or editor of numerous books and monographs, including The Handbook of Student Affairs Administration (1993, 2000), Critical issues in Student Affairs (2006), Student Affairs and the Law (1988), New Directions for Student Services (1986-1998), Financial Management in Student Affairs (2011), and Making Change Happen in Student Affairs: Challenges and Strategies for Professionals (2014). 4
Margaret J. Barr Continues to contribute by: Actively writing, editing, speaking, and consulting; Mentoring mid- level professionals in the \ield; Speaking to students preparing to work in higher education; Serving on professional accrediting teams; Promoting professional association involvement; Supporting her nieces, nephews, and godchildren in their college careers; League of Women Voters in Evanston, IL; Board member of the Evanston Woman s Board of the Northwestern Settlement Association. 5
Jon C. Dalton Career Highlights: Began career in Orientation at the University of Kentucky, where he coordinated a freshman camp for 200-300 students; Associate Dean/Dean of Students at Iowa State University; Assistant Vice President/Vice President for Student Affairs at Northern Illinois University; Vice President for Student Affairs at Florida State University; Professor of higher education emeritus at Florida State; Co- editor of NASPA s Journal of College and Character, founded Institute on College Student Values. 6
Jon C. Dalton Contributions to the Field: Had studied social work at theology at Yale Divinity School; Connected his theological studies to his work in Student Affairs; His interest in students moral development led to the Institution of College Student Values and the Journal of College and Character, with funding from the John Templeton Foundation; Viewed Orientation as the start of the process of assimilation, introducing students to institutional culture and expectations (orientation is where campus engagement and involvement begins). 7
Jon C. Dalton Contributions and Honors: His research and writing focus on the impact of higher education on student moral and civic development; Recipient of ACPA s Annuit Coeptis leadership award (1997) and Senior Scholar status; Former president of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) and recipient of NASPA s Outstanding Contribution to Research and Literature Award (2010); Named a fellow by the Society of Values in Higher Education (1999); Received Pillar of the Profession distinction from NASPA (2001) and was selected as an ACPA Senior Scholar in 2002. Received NASPA s Legacy Award (2010). 8
Jon C. Dalton Continues to Contribute by: Serving as co- editor of The Journal of College and Character; Leading an English ESL class for migrants; Active involvement with his grandchildren in Chicago; Enjoys sailing and traveling. 9
Virginia N. Gordon Career Highlights: Served as academic advisor in OSU s University where she focused on undecided majors; Wrote \irst proposal for advising position to work with these students; Founding member of NACADA (National Academic Advising Association) in 1979. NACADA now has more than 10,000 members and 18 interest groups; Established Clearinghouse for Academic Advising at OSU (now at Kansas State University); NACADA now known as The Global Community for Academic Advising. 10
Virginia N. Gordon Contributions and Honors: Development of academic advising as a signi\icant professional \ield, not simply an added responsibility; Championed the speci\ic advising needs of undecided students; Established a nationally recognized model for a \irst- year seminar for undecided students; Served as NACADA president (early 1980s); Wrote the book(s) literally on academic advising 11
Virginia N. Gordon Notable Publications: Gordon, V. N. (2006). Career advising: An academic advisor's guide. San Francisco: John Wiley & Sons. Gordon, V. N. (2007). The undecided college student: An academic and career advising challenge. Spring\ield: CHARLES C. THOMAS. Gordon, V. N., Habley, W. R., & Grites, T. J. (Eds.). (2008). Academic advising: A comprehensive handbook. San Francisco: Jossey- Bass. 12
Virginia N. Gordon Continues to Contribute by: Writing, editing, consulting through NACADA; Active involvement with community organizations and associations af\iliated with OSU; Collaborating with her family on professional projects. 13
M. Stuart Hunter Career Highlights: Her career has focused on student success through her teaching, advising student organizations, developing and delivering faculty development initiatives, and advancing the literature on the undergraduate student experience; Has been associated with the National Resource Center on the First- Year Experience and Students in Transition since its beginning; Currently serves as Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director for University 101 Program and the National Resource Center for the FYE- SIT at the University of South Carolina. 14
M. Stuart Hunter Contributions to the Field: Frequent presenter at national and international conferences; Consultant for dozens of institutions in the United States and abroad; Gahagan, J., & Hunter, M. S. (2006). The second- year experience: Turning attention to the academy's middle children. About Campus, 11(3), 17-22. Hunter, M. S., & Linder, C. W. (2005). First- year seminars. Challenging and supporting the Nirst- year student: A handbook for improving the Nirst year of college, 275-291. Stuart Hunter, M., Tobolwsky, B. F., Gardner, J. N., Evenbeck, S. E., Pattengale, J. A., Schaller, M., & Schreiner, L. A. (2009). Helping sophomores succeed: Understanding and improving the second year experience. San Francisco: Jossey- Bass. 15
M. Stuart Hunter Continues to Contribute by: Promoting the \irst- year experience as an academic discipline, always taking it to the next level in terms of research and assessment; Developing the professional literature base on second- year students; Encouraging individuals and institutions to consider promising practices, such as appreciative approaches, emotional intelligence, integrative learning, and strengths- based initiatives in their work with students. 16
Richard Mullendore Career Highlights: Early appointments at Southern Illinois University, Michigan State University, Tusculum College (Tennessee), the University of Charleston (West Virginia), University of North Carolina- Wilmington, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Georgia; Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at Ole Miss, and Vice President for Student Affairs at Georgia. Later professor of higher education at Georgia. 17
Richard Mullendore Contributions to the Profession: More than 30 journal articles, book chapters, and monographs; Consultant at ore than 20 higher education institutions; Served in leadership roles in ACPA NASPA and NODA (including a term as president from 1990-1992); Fellow of the National Resource Center on the First- Year Experience and Students in Transition; 18
Richard Mullendore Contributions and Honors: NODA President s Award (1994) NODA Outstanding Contributions to the Profession Award (2003); Co- author of 2014 NODA- FYE publication, Navigating the First College Year: A Guide for Parents and Families; Editor of the 1995 and 1998 editions of the Orientation Planning Manual; Co- editor of \irst volume of Designing Successful Transitions: A Guide for Orienting Students to College (1993). 19
Richard Mullendore Publications: Mullendore, R. H. (2000). Helping your Nirst- year college student succeed: A guide for parents. National Orientation Directors Association, National Resource Center for the First- Year Experience & Students in Transition. Mullendore, R. H., & Abraham, J. (1993). Organization and administration of orientation programs. Designing successful transitions: A guide for orienting students for college, 61-78. Mullendore, R. H., Banahan, L. A., & Ramsey, J. L. (2005). Developing a partnership with today s college parents. Partnering with the parents of today s college students, 1-10. 20
Themes from the Pillars Interviews Role of professional organizations and associations and importance of involvement in these organizations Changes in students/student demographics Changes in colleges, structure, purpose and the response of OTR programs to these changes (as well as changes in student populations); once faculty driven and now student focused Role of accountability 21
Themes from the Pillars Interviews Role of technology Changes in NODA Need for work/life balance Changes in orientation and growth of these programs, including the focus on transition and retention programs In\luence of economics/economic recession on student demographics, as well as OTR programming 22
Themes from the Pillars Interviews Unintentional path to OTR, and the now purposeful path many OTR professionals take Importance of professional and personal relationships Importance of communication skills and professionalism (authenticity in our work with students) 23
Advice from the Pillars Pay attention to details, including budgets, supervision, communication, and presentation skills Develop personal and professional relationships (through NODA and other professional organizations) Become actively involved in professional organizations early in your career; seek out leadership experiences 24
Advice from the Pillars Genuinely like students and be authentic in your work with students Seek out opportunities for professional mentorship Take time to journal and re\lect on professional experiences (connect the dots) 25
Who will be the Next JCOT Pillars? 26
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