Ms Dena Lawrence
Illinois MyCreditsTransfer Project Coordinator at University of Illinois
Nominations and Elections Committee Position Statement
I am excited for the chance to serve on AACRAO's Nominations and Elections Committee! I seek a seat on this Committee specifically because I believe deeply in the work of AACRAO, the opportunities and resources it provides its members, and in the value of giving back to an association that has been influential in my higher education career. In my opinion, the best way to give back is to serve the process that encourages diverse and passionate membership and leadership for the future of AACRAO.
I have been an active member of AACRAO for 10 years. I serve as the reporting official from Illinois on Transfer Credit Practices. In 2016 & 2017 I served on the AACRAO Tech & Transfer Conference Advisory Committee. I have attended, and presented at many AACRAO conferences over the years. I am also an active member of the Illinois chapter - IACRAO. I currently serve as the IACRAO East/West Central District Co-chair. In addition, I attend the IACRAO Conference each year and frequently present. I have encouraged many colleagues to become involved in IACRAO and AACRAO.
My career in higher education spans 18 years across 3 states. Before embarking on this part of my professional life I worked in the private sector and for the Federal government. Three of my most deeply-held, core values -- to which I have dedicated myself and my work throughout my life are service, appreciation for diversity, and the importance of building relationships. Should I have the opportunity to serve, I would bring passion for all of those values to the Nominations and Elections Committee. Thank you for your consideration.
Dena Lawrence
Category
Nominations and Elections Committee
Description
Years as an AACRAO Member: 10
Annual Meetings Attended: 5
Annual Meetings Attended in the Last Five Years: 3
AACRAO Activities
Since 2013 I have served as the reporting official from Illinois for the AACRAO Transfer Credit Practices publication.
I have been an active AACRAO member for 10 years - attending and presenting at several annual conferences.
I served on the AACRAO Tech & Transfer Conference Advisory Committee in 2016 & 2017.
State and Regional Activities
Current State Association: Illinois
State ACRAO Meetings Attended: 9
State ACRAO Meetings Attended in the Last Five Years: 5
Current Regional ACRAO: IACRAO
Regional ACRAO Meetings Attended: 7
Regional ACRAO Meetings Attended in the Last Five Years: 4
State and/or Regional Activities
Currently serve as the IACRAO East/West-Central District Co-chair.
As an Active IACRAO member, I attend the Annual Conference every year. I have often been honored to present as well.
Education
Highest Degree Earned: Master of Education in Education, Policy, Organization and Leadership
Professional Experience
Work History
See resume (provided). Prior to becoming the Illinois MyCreditsTransfer Coordinator, I held positions in higher education as an advisor, an orientation and registration program coordinator, an assistant director of student involvement and leadership and in graduate services, as an employment specialist.
Years worked in Admissions: 0
Years worked in International Admissions: 0
Years worked as Registrar: 0
Years worked in Enrollment Management: 0
Years worked in Financial Aid: 0
Years worked in Institutional Research: 0
Years worked in Information Technology: 0
Years worked in other Fields: 10
Name of Unlisted Field: State Coordinator of transfer initiative, Illinois MyCreditsTransfer
Other Activities:
I have been an active member of the Illinois Academic Advising Assoc (ILACADA), the Illinois Assoc of College Admission Counseling (IACAC), the Illinois Council on Continuing Higher Education (ICCHE) - Executive Committee Member Multi-University Representative, and the National Orientation Directors Assoc. (NODA). I have served on the Finish-Up Illinois Council, am a member of the Illinois Transfer Coordinators Group, the Interstate Transfer Cooperative, and the Multi-State Collaborative on Military Credit. I was a Leadership Coach at Oregon State University, a Special Emphasis Program Manager in the Federally Employed Women's Program and have been active in many volunteer organizations.
Offices Held:
AACRAO Tech & Transfer Conference Planning Committee
AACRAO Transfer Credit Practices Reporting Offical
IACRAO East/West-Central District CoChair