WHY SPONSOR IN 2024?

• To connect with advancement professionals from around the country.
• To increase visibility to enhance student recruitment success.
• To continue the excellence of the land grant legacy and see what we can do together as an organization.
• To receive complimentary conference registrations.

The benefits and opportunities available for institutions and organizations is high across the board!

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions about sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Phillip Cowart
Director of Development
Pcowart@auburn.edu
334-275-0888

Jordan Moseley
Development Officer and Current NAADA President
jmoseley@auburn.edu
334-750-6484

NAADA
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The NAADA Executive and Nominating Committees needs your input on potential candidates for committee chairs and officer positions with terms beginning at the conclusion of the Annual Conference in 2023. Please take a 5-minute survey by following this link.

Call for committee and chair nominations will close on March 17.

Board officer positions are two-year terms. The officer positions of Treasurer and Secretary are up for election this year. Committee Chairs may be appointed for a maximum of two consecutive one-year terms. The maximum term of service on the board as a committee chair is four consecutive years.

Please share names of those you consider potential great leaders for NAADA. Include a brief description as to why you would have the nominee(s) considered.

Self-nominations are welcomed. Track Representative nominations are handled separately at the conference.

Nominate Today!

Feel free to contact me with any questions. I appreciate your time and look forward to receiving your nominations!

Pat Whittington
Chair, 2023 Nominating Committee
PWhittington@osu.edu

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Call for committee and chair nominations will close on March 11.

Board officer positions are two-year terms. The officer positions of President and Vice President are up for election this year. Committee Chairs may be appointed for a maximum of two consecutive one-year terms. The maximum term of service on the board as a committee chair is four consecutive years.

Please share names of those you consider potential great leaders for NAADA. Include a brief description as to why you would have the nominee(s) considered.

Self-nominations are welcomed. Track Representative nominations are handled separately at the conference.

Nominate Today!

Feel free to contact me with any questions. I appreciate your time and look forward to receiving your nominations!

Renee KeeseChair,
2022 Nominating Committee
renee.keese@basf.com

The 2023 NAADA Publications and Projects Award Competition is now accepting submissions. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your college’s greatest achievements over the last year. Make sure to recognize the excellent work your staff has accomplished by nominating their publication or project for one of NAADA’s prestigious awards. All material must be received by Friday, March 31, 2023, 5:00 p.m. CT, to be eligible for the competition. More information can be found HERE.

Individual

In each of our NAADA institutions, there are countless individuals who work hard to advance our missions, and to make our programs possible. And each year, there are a few special individuals who have gone above and beyond to make exceptional contributions to the university, to the stakeholders we serve, and to the NAADA community. Award winners will be recognized during the 2023 NAADA Annual Conference. Please click here for more information on the Individual Awards program.

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Description:

Panel Discussion with NAADA newcomers along with input from experienced BBS participants, we are still drinking from the firehose. As a new employee in a College as the recruitment director/coordinator, what are things that we have learned and need to learn to be successful as we move forward? The focus for the November 3rd date is to recap what we have learned over the past? This along with the challenges over the past 18 months of COVID protocols, we want to know what has worked and not worked for our experienced peers in the virtual world. The primary focus is to try to establish a community of new NAADA student professionals track and introduce them to those who are established in the student professionals’ track.

Panel:

1. Jill Hampshire, The Ohio State University – CFAES Director of Undergraduate Recruitment and Enrollment

2. Andrea Lutz, Purdue University - Assistant Director of Academic Programs, Undergraduate Recruitment

3. Maddy Cutts, Clemson – CAFLS Coordinator of Student Recruitment

Moderator:

Dr. Charlotte Emerson, University of Florida - Director of Student Development and Recruitment

Hosted by: Student Professionals Track

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The NAADA Education Committee invites education session proposals for the annual conference of alumni, communication, development, student services professionals, and alumni volunteers of land grant universities and colleges of agriculture and related sciences. The conference theme is “Discovering Hidden Gems”, and it will be held June 13-16, 2022, in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

SUBMIT A PROPOSAL 

Attention to inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) has vastly improved in recent years, but what does this mean for NAADA? Join this guided conversation to share your IDEAs about what NAADA is doing well and how we can improve our efforts to create a more inclusive organization that supports land-grant colleges and universities. We’d like to hear your thoughts to get a better pulse on the thoughts and feelings of our membership and hope you will make plans to join us!

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SUBMIT A PROPOSAL 

WHY SPONSOR IN 2022?

• To connect with advancement professionals from around the country
• To increase visibility to enhance student recruitment success
• To continue the excellence of the land grant legacy and see what we can do together as organizations
• To re-establish relationships at the in-person conference after 2 years
• To receive complimentary conference registrations

The benefits and opportunities available for institutions and organizations is high across the board! Plus, it’s about time we get back together, and you won’t want to miss that opportunity!

SEE YOU IN ARKANSAS!

1st Place: Submitted by: Lauren Shutt – Virginia Tech “New CALS homepage”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Charlotte Emerson, Jarred Shellhouse, Kevin Kent - University of Florida “UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Top 10 Seniors, Junior and Grad Students” 

Multimedia & Promotional Materials Division - Electronic Newsletter Category:

1st Place: Submitted by: CAFNR Communications - University of Missouri “CAFNR Connected”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Lauren Quinn, Heather Mathis, Dana Hagerstrom, Marla Todd - University of Illinois “ACES E-newsletter”

Multimedia & Promotional Materials Division – Social Media Category:

1st Place: Submitted by: Deanna Sumners, Tim Skiles – Virginia Tech “Cicada emergence social media campaign”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Tina Veal – University of Illinois “Engaging Illinois 4-H Alumni”

Multimedia & Promotional Materials Division – Videos Category:

1st Place: Submitted by: Amy Calabretta, Lydia Waterman, Kara Billington – University of Idaho “Food Science recruitment video”

2nd Place: Submitted by: NC State University “2021 CALS Donor Appreciation Event Series - Digital Collateral”

Print Media Division- Donor Engagement Category:

1st Place: Submitted by: Tressa Neal, Jonathan Furnish- University of Kentucky “UK CAFE Scholarship Packets”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Phillip Cowart – Auburn University " Peanut Mailer”

Print Media Division- Alumni Engagement Category:

1st Place: Submitted by: Jonathan Furnish - University of Kentucky “Roundup at Home 2020”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Robby Edwards, Micayla Blair, Ross Maute - University of Arkansas “The Graduate”

Print Media Division - Annual Reports/ Strategic Plans Category:

1st Place: Submitted by: Pamela Matchett, Kelly Westfall, Tracy Bryant – University of Florida “UF/IFAS Advancement Annual Report 2019-2020”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Shea Saralecos, Gerald Steffen, Seth Truscott, Brandon Schrand, Carolyn Wika, Kaury Balcom – Washington State University “WSU Viticulture & Enology Report”

Print Media Division - Magazine produced by College or outside agency Category:

1st Place: Submitted by: Max Esterhuizen, Tim Skiles, Lauren Shutt, Zeke Barlow, Deanna Sumners - Virginia Tech “CALS magazine”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Tracee Murph – Texas Tech University “TTU CASNR Landmarks 2020”

Print Media Division - Magazine produced by students Category:

1st Place: Submitted by: Katelyn Harbert, Lisa Moser - Kansas State University “Kansas State Agriculturist”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Dr. Lindsay Kennedy - Texas Tech University “The Agriculturalist Magazine at Texas Tech”

Campaign/ Series Division:

1st Place: Submitted by: Scott Angle, Elaine Turner, Cody Helmer, Chris Vivian, Caylin Hilton, Chris Moran, Cathy Carr, Charlotte Emerson, Kelly Westfall, Jarred Shellhouse, Heather Yoder – University of Florida “UF/IFAS Vice President's Promise Initiative”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Haley Cook, Andy Zehr, Melea Reicks Licht, Whitney Baxter, Elizabeth Martinez-Podolsky, Theressa Cooper – Iowa State “#CALScommunity Social Media Campaign”

Events/Programming Division:

1st Place: Submitted by: Tracee Murph, Carla Lovelace – Texas Tech University “Texas Tech Dairy Barn Ribbon Cutting & Open House”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Catrina Moretz, Chandler Oliver, Patty Mercer - University of Kentucky “Virtual Winter Event 2021”

Society Programing Division:

1st Place: Submitted by: Lindsay Skinner, Chandler Oliver, John Flye – NC State University “NC State - CALS Tailgate At Home”

2nd Place: Submitted by: CFAES Alumni Society Board of Directors, Amy Jo Baughman – The Ohio State University “The CFAES Alumni Society Board Presents: Gardening with Dr. Timothy McDermott, Franklin County Extension Educator”

1st Place: Submitted by: Lauren Shutt – Virginia Tech “New CALS homepage”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Charlotte Emerson, Jarred Shellhouse, Kevin Kent - University of Florida “UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Top 10 Seniors, Junior and Grad Students” 

Multimedia & Promotional Materials Division - Electronic Newsletter Category:

1st Place: Submitted by: CAFNR Communications - University of Missouri “CAFNR Connected”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Lauren Quinn, Heather Mathis, Dana Hagerstrom, Marla Todd - University of Illinois “ACES E-newsletter”

Multimedia & Promotional Materials Division – Social Media Category:

1st Place: Submitted by: Deanna Sumners, Tim Skiles – Virginia Tech “Cicada emergence social media campaign”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Tina Veal – University of Illinois “Engaging Illinois 4-H Alumni”

Multimedia & Promotional Materials Division – Videos Category:

1st Place: Submitted by: Amy Calabretta, Lydia Waterman, Kara Billington – University of Idaho “Food Science recruitment video”

2nd Place: Submitted by: NC State University “2021 CALS Donor Appreciation Event Series - Digital Collateral”

Print Media Division- Donor Engagement Category:

1st Place: Submitted by: Tressa Neal, Jonathan Furnish- University of Kentucky “UK CAFE Scholarship Packets”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Phillip Cowart – Auburn University " Peanut Mailer”

Print Media Division- Alumni Engagement Category:

1st Place: Submitted by: Jonathan Furnish - University of Kentucky “Roundup at Home 2020”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Robby Edwards, Micayla Blair, Ross Maute - University of Arkansas “The Graduate”

Print Media Division - Annual Reports/ Strategic Plans Category:

1st Place: Submitted by: Pamela Matchett, Kelly Westfall, Tracy Bryant – University of Florida “UF/IFAS Advancement Annual Report 2019-2020”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Shea Saralecos, Gerald Steffen, Seth Truscott, Brandon Schrand, Carolyn Wika, Kaury Balcom – Washington State University “WSU Viticulture & Enology Report”

Print Media Division - Magazine produced by College or outside agency Category:

1st Place: Submitted by: Max Esterhuizen, Tim Skiles, Lauren Shutt, Zeke Barlow, Deanna Sumners - Virginia Tech “CALS magazine”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Tracee Murph – Texas Tech University “TTU CASNR Landmarks 2020”

Print Media Division - Magazine produced by students Category:

1st Place: Submitted by: Katelyn Harbert, Lisa Moser - Kansas State University “Kansas State Agriculturist”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Dr. Lindsay Kennedy - Texas Tech University “The Agriculturalist Magazine at Texas Tech”

Campaign/ Series Division:

1st Place: Submitted by: Scott Angle, Elaine Turner, Cody Helmer, Chris Vivian, Caylin Hilton, Chris Moran, Cathy Carr, Charlotte Emerson, Kelly Westfall, Jarred Shellhouse, Heather Yoder – University of Florida “UF/IFAS Vice President's Promise Initiative”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Haley Cook, Andy Zehr, Melea Reicks Licht, Whitney Baxter, Elizabeth Martinez-Podolsky, Theressa Cooper – Iowa State “#CALScommunity Social Media Campaign”

Events/Programming Division:

1st Place: Submitted by: Tracee Murph, Carla Lovelace – Texas Tech University “Texas Tech Dairy Barn Ribbon Cutting & Open House”

2nd Place: Submitted by: Catrina Moretz, Chandler Oliver, Patty Mercer - University of Kentucky “Virtual Winter Event 2021”

Society Programing Division:

1st Place: Submitted by: Lindsay Skinner, Chandler Oliver, John Flye – NC State University “NC State - CALS Tailgate At Home”

2nd Place: Submitted by: CFAES Alumni Society Board of Directors, Amy Jo Baughman – The Ohio State University “The CFAES Alumni Society Board Presents: Gardening with Dr. Timothy McDermott, Franklin County Extension Educator”

Above & Beyond Partner Award

Luke Laborde, Louisiana State University

Corporate Partner Award

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation

Corporate Partner Award

Idaho Wheat Commission

Founders Distinguished Service Award

Lynn Wells, The Ohio State University

Front Line Award

Susie Sheller, The Ohio State University

Ray A. Miller Professional Achievement Award

Jen Root, University of Idaho

Ruby C. McSwain Outstanding Philanthropist Award

Jim and Judi Herbert, University of Tennessee

Up and Coming Award

Taylor Hart, University of Nebraska

Volunteer Service Award

Mark Wilson, University of Tennessee

Volunteer Service Award

Judi and Frank Grainger, North Carolina State University

CAMPAIGN/SERIES

1st Place – Andy Zehr, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Iowa State University
“ISU At-Risk Alumni Postcard”

2nd Place – Lauren Vath, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
“Together We Grow”

EVENTS/PROGRAM

1st Place – Lisa Stearns, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
“Introduction of the new Herbert College of Agriculture”

2nd Place – Sennah Honea, College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences, Clemson
University
“Clays for CAFLS”

MULTIMEDIA

Electronic Newsletter

1st Place – Lisa Stearns, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
“Common Ground - Chancellor’s Monthly E-Newsletter”

2nd Place – Paula Beecher, College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences, Clemson University
“CAFLS Student Services Monthly Newsletter”

Posters/Flyers/Ads

1st Place – Andrew Schade, College of Agriculture, Louisiana State University
“Mike the Tiger Paw Print Postcard”

2nd Place – Amy Calabretta, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Idaho
“CALS Recruitment Poster”

Social Media Campaign

1st Place – Melissa Mourer, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Oklahoma State University
“OSU CASNR FFA Marketing Campaign”

2nd Place – Melea Reicks Licht, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Iowa State University
“Celebrating CALS Teaching Excellence”

Specialty Items/Give-A-Ways

1st Place – Sherry Abrams, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia
“When a popsocket becomes more than a popsocket”

2nd Place – Sennah Honea, College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences, Clemson University
“Future CAFLS Alumni Laundry Bags”

Videos

1st Place – Suzanne Griffeth, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia
“2018 Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame”

2nd Place – Lisa Stearns, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
“UTIA: Real Life Solutions for Tennessee, the World & You”

Website

1st Place – Andy Zehr, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Iowa State University
“ISU CALS Student Stories Web Update”

2nd Place – Lauren Vath, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
“together.tennessee.edu”

PRINT MEDIA

Annual Reports/Strategic Plans

1st Place – Lauren Vath, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
“Endowment Report FY2019”

2nd Place – Lisa Moser, IGP Institute, Kansas State University
“IGP Institute 2018 Year in Review”

Magazine – College/Outside Agency

1st Place – Lisa Backus, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Michigan State University
“Futures Magazine”

2nd Place – Melea Reicks Licht, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Iowa State University
“STORIES in Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University “George Washington Carver’s Living Legacy””

Magazine – Students

1st Place – Lisa Moser, IGP Institute, Kansas State University
“Kansas State Agriculturist”

2nd Place – Tracee Murph, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Texas Tech University
“The Agriculturist - Texas Tech University”

Recruitment/Solicitation Materials

1st Place – Angela Rowell Hurt, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia
“CAES Study Abroad Recruitment Materials”

2nd Place – Melissa Mourer, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Oklahoma State
“CASNR Prospective Student Recruitment”

Stewardship Materials

1st Place – Jessica Munson, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural, Resource Sciences, Washington State University
“CAHNRS First Time Donor Postcard”

2nd Place – Lauren Vath, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
“Thank You Postcards”

Society Programming

1st Place – Haley Cook, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Iowa State University
“ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Curtiss League”

2nd Place – Dana Edwards, Charlotte Emerson, Gordon Yoder, Caylin Hilton, and Christy Chiarelli, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Florida
“CALS Ambassadors Summer Giving Challenge”

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One of the greatest privileges of my life has been to know you and serve this organization since the first conference I attended. I had no idea what was in store when Jillian Stevenson pulled me aside to ask me to consider serving as the track chair for communications. Since that day, my passion for NAADA has grown exponentially.

For me, the best part of NAADA is being part of a bigger group of people who put others before themselves. I truly believe that my NAADA peers want me to succeed in life and have encouraged me, provided solid advice, challenged me, and graciously shared their ideas with me in an effort to help me improve and to help the University of Illinois improve as well. That’s a pretty special organization and an even more amazing group of people.

On September 12, I will be starting a new adventure in life as the Editor and Brand Leader of Farm Journal Media’s PORK Magazine. I was not looking for this opportunity, but it found me and I couldn’t pass it up. I will be working from a home office and will be traveling throughout the country representing the PORK brand. Eighteen years after my college graduation, I’m chasing my dream to become the editor of a livestock publication and get back into animal agriculture. 

For those who know me well, you know that leaving my role in NAADA as vice president has been a hard one. I can’t wait to see what’s next for NAADA as an organization under Renee’s leadership. I am grateful that you accepted me with open arms and I look forward to staying in touch with my NAADA friends. You guys are the best.

Sincerely,
Jennifer Shike

Notice of Special Election

Due to Jennifer’s departure, NAADA will hold a special election via electronic vote for the position of Vice President. In accordance with the Bylaws, this notice is being sent 30 days in advance of the special election. The Executive Committee has nominated Pat Whittington, The Ohio State University, to fulfill the two-year term.
An electronic ballot will be sent to the main contact of each member institution on October 5th.

Dr. Pat Whittington

Dr. Pat Whittington was born and raised in Sabina, Ohio. He graduated from East Clinton High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from The Ohio State University. Pat also obtained teacher certifications in biology, chemistry, and physics from Baldwin Wallace University and went on to teach those subjects at three different high schools. Outside of the classroom, he was a high school girls’ basketball coach at several schools and a coach for a traveling women's basketball team in Central Ohio.
Pat went on to earn two master's degrees - one in Education Administration and the other in Career and Technical Education, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration, from the University of Idaho. These degrees led Pat to serve in various roles throughout the country including the Assistant State Director for Small Business Development for the State of Washington and later on the Associate Dean's staff at Penn State University.

Currently, Pat is the Assistant Dean for Student Development in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University. In his current position at OSU he serves as the Director of Scholarships and Student Financial Aid, Honors, Undergraduate Research and Career Services.  Through his current role as Assistant Dean, Pat has served as an administrator for the OABA Educational Trust for students, not only for The Ohio State University, but also those who have received scholarships at Ohio State ATI, Central State University, Clark State Community College and Wilmington College.

During his tenure at Ohio State, Pat has been honored with the Distinguished Service Award from the National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association, with the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Idaho, the Outstanding Programing Award from the Ohio State University Office of Resident Life for the work he does with students living in the residence halls who have financial challenges, and just recently the Ohio AgriBusiness Association Educational Trust Honoree.

As an active participant and member of NAADA, Dr. Whittington first presented at the 2004 NAADA National Conference hosted by The Ohio State University. He has attended every conference since 2009 serving as a Board Member and Track Representative from 2009 to 2012, serving as the Secretary for the NAADA Board from 2011 to 2015, and then serving as the National Conference Chair in 2017, hosted by The Ohio State University.

Outside of the Dean's Office, Pat serves as an advisor for Delta Theta Sigma Agricultural Fraternity, Romophos (Sophomore Class Honorary at Ohio State, and Ohio Stater’s Inc. (Student Service Organization committed to enhancing the university through projects.

Board officer positions are two-year terms. The officer positions of President and Vice President are up for election this year.

Please share names of those you consider potential great leaders for NAADA. Include a brief description as to why you would have the nominee(s) considered.

Self-nominations are welcomed. Track Representative nominations will be handled separately.

I look forward to your nominations.

Keith Barber
Chair, 2018 Nominating Committee

The 2018 sponsorship opportunities have been released. Make plans now for your institution to be represented among the list of sponsoring organizations for the event. Over the past few years this sponsorship program has evolved to increase the value to your organization for supporting this event. See below for full details on the commitment level and return on investment:

In 2017, 12 of our institutional members supported the organization with a sponsorship. Will you join that growing list in 2018?

Become a Sponsor

• Support educational programming at the NAADA Conference.
• Fund the Jane Longley-Cook Volunteer Fellowship Award, used to encourage participation from our valued volunteers by offsetting registration and lodging costs to attend the annual conference.
• Support the NAADA Individual Awards Program, including covering recipient travel costs (when requested) and capturing high quality video of the event.

As a registered 501c3, personal contributions to NAADA can be written-off on your income tax filing and can help lower your taxable income level.

When considering organizations to support at year-end, support NAADA.

Support NAADA

NAADA Membership renewals were sent to campus contacts in early August. Renewal payments are requested by September 30. Please let us know if you need another copy of the invoice, would like to review your membership roster, or want to change your NAADA membership level.

Membership Levels

Don't Forget: Complimentary membership for Dean and up to three volunteers included in Institutional Membership!

If you have questions about your member benefits, please contact NAADA's Member Services Department at (651) 203-7246 or email us at memberservices@naada.org. We will gladly assist you in renewing your membership.

Membership Benefits

• Assistance with alumni relations, fundraising, communications, and student programs
• Member-only "Virtual Coffee Breaks.” These Adobe Connect sessions are an opportunity for you to meet with your colleagues across the country to discuss issues of specific importance to NAADA members.
• Peer evaluation and recognition of publications and materials
• Annual national conference
• Recognition and link to your website on the NAADA website
• And more!

Save the date! Monday, June 11 – Friday, June 15, 2018

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