“I am excited to be selected as a mentor in the Emerging Leaders Program,” Burton said. “I have had the good fortune over the years of having mentors that allowed me to grow professionally in leadership, research, and assessment skills, and I hope that I will "pay it forward' in the same vein. Being part of this program allows me to build on these experiences and helps to strengthen the NACADA leadership
I want to support others in being authentic and courageous in their
work and promote the importance of academic advising as integral to
student success.”
The purpose of the Emerging Leaders Program is to provide an
intentional and focused mentoring experience to those who are interested
in becoming more involved with the association. Burton was chosen
because of her interest in the program as well as her involvement in,
and commitment to, the association.
The Emerging Leaders Program is a two-year program in which Burton will work closely with an NACADA
Emerging Leader to help him or her gain the skills, experiences, and
knowledge needed to move into a leadership position in the association.
The two will develop a plan for the Emerging Leader’s involvement, which
will be based upon his or her interests, expertise, and goals for the
future.
NACADA promotes
and supports quality academic advising in institutions of higher
education to enhance the educational development of students. NACADA
provides a forum for discussion, debate, and the exchange of ideas
pertaining to academic advising through numerous activities and
publications. NACADA
also serves as an advocate for effective academic advising by providing
a consulting and speaker service and funding for research related to
academic advising.
For more information about NACADA or the Emerging Leader Program, visit the NACADA website.
