ASAP Officer Elections 2014-2015
Dear Association of Student Affairs Professionals (ASAP) at UWM Members, Thank you for your participation and dedication to the ASAP student organization at UWM. On behalf of the 2013-­‐2015 ASAP leadership team, I am excited to transition our flourishing organization to a fabulous new group of aspiring student affairs and higher education professionals! The following outlines the voting process for the ASAP’s 2014-­‐2015 Officer team. Voting Process • Read the attached PDF that outlines candidate responsibilities and introduces you to candidates for each position • Click HERE to submit your votes online. Voting will occur Tuesday, April 22nd through Friday, April 25th at 11:59pm. Note: You must be a registered member to vote. You will be asked to submit your name and email address in order to confirm your membership in ASAP. This information will be kept confidential and will not—
in any way—factor into the voting. Voting FAQ • Each registered member may only vote once. Registered members have joined ASAP’s PantherSync page. If you vote more than once, your votes will be disqualified from the election. • Results of the election will be announced the week of April 28th • If you have questions or difficulties during the voting process, please contact Danielle Croegaert [email protected] as soon as possible. Thank you for taking time to participate in the 2014-­‐2015 Association of Student Affairs Professionals at UWM Elections! Sincerely, Danielle Croegaert 2014-­‐2014 ASAP Elections Chair Responsibilities of Chair •
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Chair Face of the organization Link between ASAP, the Department of Administrative Leadership, and the Division of Student Affairs Coordinates outreach initiatives Calls and facilitates board meetings Candidates for Chair (face-­‐to-­‐face member) Kirby Gibson Student Status: Graduate Academic Major/Program: Administrative Leadership-­‐Higher Education Administration Personal Statement: As an aspiring Student Affairs professional, I actively seek opportunities to learn and grow; both personally and professionally. My hope as the ASAP Chair is to “empower its members, promote academic excellence, and support members’ roles as current and future practitioners”. Through the collective efforts of the ASAP Board, I will work to provide opportunities for professional and leadership development, networking, social connections, community outreach, and discovery of dedication and passion to the profession. In November 2013, I joined the ASAP Leadership Team, with goals of serving its current members, recruiting new members, being an advocate for students in the Higher Education program, and maximizing the potential as a student organization. I have confidence in my ability to continue these initiatives as ASAP Chair. As a member of the ASAP team, I had the opportunity to serve on the 2014 SPYPLN Conference Planning Committee, assisted in planning social and professional development events, am currently developing a Student Affairs mentoring program, and met with members of administration providing feedback on behalf of the organization and students of the Higher Education program. The experiences that I’ve had thus far have provided me with a very strong foundation and I look forward to serving in a position that will provide me with a new experience and skills to continue making a difference in the lives of students. My blazing passion for the profession will aid me in upholding the mission, vision, and values of ASAP while fostering fruitful relationships with UWM and the Milwaukee community Josh Ramey Student Status: Graduate Academic Major/Program: Administrative Leadership-­‐Higher Education Administration Personal Statement: For those of you who don’t me; let me begin by saying that I am a “doer”. When I am involved with something I am all in with it and I give it 100%. Besides working in the UWM Inclusive Excellence Center I also have experience working with Housing and the Students with Disabilities Center at Whitewater. I have worked with LGBT groups, disability advocacy, and many other clubs in my time. As Chair I want to expand ASAP, get more involvement, and foster further outings with the group. If I am the voice of ASAP then I am also its ears so I will take the issues of our members and knock down a few doors if I need to. I stand for all of us. If you want a Chair that can and will take ASAP to the next level, well then look no further then the man with the bandanna.
Administrative Coordinator
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Main organization contact Email communication Manages membership on PantherSync Keeper of meeting agendas and minutes Candidates for Administrative Coordinator Staci Bley Student Status: Graduate Academic Major/Program: Administrative Leadership-­‐ Higher Education Administration Personal Statement: In my undergraduate institution at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh I was the Secretary for the Human Services Organization for two years. I have a lot of experience collaborating with others, reaching out to the community and creating a welcoming and inviting space for members. I always had a desire to be involved in ASAP but my commute held me back from participating. Since I will be living near campus in the fall I am looking forward to getting involved and networking with my fellow classmates and future professionals. My organizational ways and responsible nature makes me a great candidate that you will not regret having on ASAP committee! Gabrielle Grubb Student Status: Graduate Academic Major/Program: Administrative Leadership-­‐ Higher Education Administration Personal Statement: I will be a new member to ASAP, however, I do have experience working in several student organizations in my undergraduate experience that would aid me in this position. I have been on the executive board for the National Residence Hall Honorary, InterHall Council, Suicide Hotline and Resident Assistant Council. The positions have varied from Vice President, Administrative Coordinator, Recognition Chair, Organization Liasion and Trainer. When involved in an organization I am very dedicated and attend as many functions as possible. I am extremely organized and find great joy in event planning and motivating my peers. I hope to become more involved in ASAP for networking and professional development experience. Gayle Smaller Student Status: Graduate Academic Major/Program: Administrative Leadership-­‐ Higher Education Administration Personal Statement: Having served as the secretary for the Delta Delta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta and The United States Student Association as well as a founder and the inaugural recorder keeper for the Wisconsin Association of Black Men (WABM), I have learned that working from an administrative position of an organization is the best position to learn. Through my experiences, I not only learned the history of these great organizations, I worked to actively to create WAMB and to improve all these organizations. I learned Robert's Rules of Order in order to understand how to run an organization. I also created or amended the constitution and by laws of these organizations to help ensure further progression and room for future amending. I hope to be able to do the same with ASAP, understanding that restructuring and bylaw implementation is a long but necessary process. I believe my experience in helping restructure these other organizations will lend itself to ensuring the longevity of ASAP here at UWM. Finance Coordinator
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Keeper of the organization’s checking account Manages funding requests Organizer of fundraisers, grants, and scholarships There are no candidates for Finance Coordinator. Social Media Coordinator
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Manages Facebook, Twitter, website/blog pages Organizer calendar events There are no candidates for Social Media Coordinator. Professional Development/Alumni
Relations Coordinators (2 positions)
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Distributes information about professional organizations and conferences Organizes workshops related to job prep, networking, professional branding, etc. Maintain connections of alumni of the Higher Education Administration program Manages the Student Affairs Mentoring Program Collaborate with professional organization on-­‐campus reps (i.e. NASPA GAP, TPE Ambassador, WACADA Grad Rep, etc.) Candidates for Professional Development/Alumni Relations Coordinators Eva Ennamorato Student Status: Graduate Academic Major/Program: Administrative Leadership-­‐ Higher Education Administration Personal Statement: PIZAZZ! HOTCHA! All that jazz. I have spirit about my professional development in student affairs, and I want to help others find their niche within the field through professional development opportunities. With previous experience presenting workshops related personal branding and networking, as well as coordinating alumni relations projects at UWM, I know I can bring both the knowledge and spirit to the Professional Development/Alumni position of the ASAP Board. I would like to collaborate with ASAP members to bring them meaningful workshops, networking events, and connections to professional organizations. Let’s make strategic decisions about our careers and learn from one another. Alex Riehle Student Status: Graduate Academic Major/Program: Administrative Leadership-­‐ Higher Education Administration Personal Statement: The strength of our program comes from the strong ties we have with the higher education professionals in the community. Having these connections with program alumni and other higher education professionals opens the door for mentorships, learning opportunities, and future employment leads. In this role of Professional and Alumni Development I want to help strengthen our connection with community and professional leaders.
Online Representative
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Liaison for the Higher Education Administration online cohort Advocate for the online experience Candidates for Online Representative Brianne Coffey Student Status: Graduate Academic Major/Program: Administrative Leadership-­‐ Higher Education Administration Personal Statement: It is with great interest that I am submitting my name for the Association of Student Affairs Professionals (ASAP) Online Representative officer position for the 2014-­‐2015 academic year. As a graduate student in the online Higher Education Administration program, I understand the complexities of balancing student life in the online world with personal and work lives. As an INROADS intern with M&I Trust Company, I was nominated as a liaison for my cohort of interns to ensure retention and inform the interns of any organizational updates. In this volunteer position, I used email, social media, and phone to communicate with the cohort and our director. At the end of the summer, I coordinated a wrap-­‐up dinner for the cohort, members of INROADS, and our internship sponsor. My prior experience working in student services and McNair Scholars Program has allowed me to develop and utilize effective outreach techniques for recruitment and retention. A professional goal is to provide student-­‐centered outreach services that focus on retention in higher education. For ASAP, my goal is to help make the organization more visible and supportive for online students in the virtual environment. An opportunity to provide support is connecting online mentors or coaches with newer students in order to assist in the sorting out of relationships and higher order concepts that lead to student success. It would be an honor to advocate for fellow online graduate students.
Dylan West Student Status: Graduate Academic Major/Program: Administrative Leadership-­‐ Higher Education Administration Personal Statement: Hello! My name is Dylan West and I am finishing my first year as a graduate student at UW-­‐ Milwaukee in the Higher Education Administration program. As an undergraduate, I majored in an idea. I studied Psychology and Exercise Science as a way to understand how physical and mental health correlate together to better understand the human condition. Upon completing my undergraduate studies, I have been fully employed at Iowa State University in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences while obtaining my Master’s Degree. My motivation and viewpoint on Higher Education is that I believe we are all unique in our own way. Everyone views the world differently therefore our perception becomes the strongest quality about us. The lives we lead, the people we meet, and the job we want are all influences on the philosophy we develop for ourselves. My circumstances in life differ from those around me, but that is a gift because my life becomes a story only I can tell. It is with this perspective, I hope to one day uphold the title of Dean of Students. By being an online student, it is hard to form that connection with a school that you do not attend in person and I want to bridge that gap we see between students who are taking courses online and the students who physically attend UW Milwaukee. Though new specifically to ASAP, I want to create that connection and experience for all students by upholding the Online Representative position.