NCCPA Executive Board Elections 

Questions can be directed to NCCPA President Alan Mueller

 

NOMINEE INFORMATION 

Name and contact Info

Pamela Pinnix Adkins

Nominated Position

Member at Large for Equity and Inclusion

Brief Bio

Currently, I serve as the Assistant Director of Student Life at Guilford Technical Community College, where I am responsible for supervising the Student Government Association; overseeing the Minority Male Success Initiative Grant program; planning and implementing student activities; and counseling students with career service needs. My professional background includes over seven years of higher education experience serving as Assistant Director of Student Life, Dean of Residential Life, Assistant Director of Housing and Residential Life, Hall Director, and Assistant Community Director. I have gained experience in various areas and departments including; academic affairs, student conduct, student activities, mentoring diverse student populations, leadership development, and academic and career counseling.

Brief Candidate Statement

I am currently a productive member of the NCCPA Leadership and would like to continue serving as such.

 

Name and contact Info

Kasey Ashton

Nominated Position

Member at Large for Equity and Inclusion

Brief Bio

Kasey Ashton received bother her Ed.D. and M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration at North Carolina State University. She is the Associate Director of the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Village, a first and second year living and learning community for first and second year women majoring in STEM fields at NC State. She is an adjunct professor teaching Masters seminars in the Higher Ed program at the same institution. In the past four years she has taught classes pertaining to diversity, college outcomes and assessment, as well as the Masters Capstone class for second year graduating students. She regularly guests lectures on LGBT students and their experiences, as well as leads trainings on gender equity and inclusion. For the past two years, Kasey has served on the Council for the Status of Women at her institution. The council is charged with advising the provost of matters related to gender and equity on campus. Outside of her work at NC State, she is the primary chair of an all-volunteer fundraising organization that raises money to fund grants for NC organizations and non-profits that work with those living with HIV/AIDS.

Brief Candidate Statement

I am very interested in becoming involved in NCCPA leadership to help continue its mission to recruit and retain individuals from diverse backgrounds. Inclusion means more than high percentage counts of minority/marginalized populations. I would like to be a part of programming that is truly reflective of inclusion, of offering all individuals not only space at the table, but opportunities for participation and growth. I believe in reflective practice, in regularly learning and applying those lessons to my work in the field. I would like to work with a community that has many of the same goals that I have, while also expanding my own skills as a professional.

 

Name and contact Info

Austin Jamar Banks

Nominated Position

Member at Large for Equity and Inclusion

Brief Bio

Mr. Austin Jamar Banks is currently the Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Winston-Salem State University. Prior to this position at WSSU, he served as Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. As Associate Vice Chancellor, Banks provided senior level leadership for the facility management of two $55,000,000 Student Centers (Thompson Center and the Donald J. Reaves Student Center).  He also managed student activities accounts, state funds, and managed the University Student Activities and Engagement/Fraternity and Sorority Life Department as well as the University Recreation Center.

Currently under his leadership, Mr. Banks was directly responsible for the development and maintenance of all strategic and assessment plans for the Division of Student Affairs.  Here he created and developed university policies related to the overall health, wellness, and safety of Winston-Salem State University.

 

 

Name and contact Info

Lori Haight

Nominated Position

Member at Large for Membership

Brief Bio

Dr. Lori Haight serves as the Career Services Coordinator at the School of Information and Library Science. Prior to joining SILS, Lori was part of the Academic and Career Planning staff at Meredith College, the Director of Student Involvement at Chowan College, and Assistant Director for the first Career Services office at Villa Julie College. She received a bachelor of arts in English from the University of Richmond, a master’s of arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the Ohio State University, and a doctorate of education in Higher Education Administration from North Carolina State University.

Brief Candidate Statement

I would like to be considered for a MAL – Membership position with NCCPA because I believe in the organization and its importance to college educators across the state. I’d like to dedicate time and energy to growing our membership to include not only young professionals new to our state, but mid-level professionals who have been working in the field for over a decade. Membership in NCCPA can allow colleagues to share best practices, participate in conferences and other events, and find a community with shared values.

 

Name and contact Info

Rachel L. Oladele

Nominated Position

Member at Large for Membership

Brief Bio

My name is Rachel L. Oladele, and I am finishing up my second year as the Assistant Director for High School Life at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. I completed my Bachelor’s degree at the College of Charleston, my Master’s degree at North Carolina State University, and although I started my Ph.D. at the University of South Florida I am looking forward to finding a program here in NC to continue my work. I am currently serving a 3 year term on the directorate board for the Commission of Housing and Residence Life with ACPA. In the past I have served on the host committee for annual NCHO conference, and this year I will be the co-chair for the Professional Development Committee for the NCHO annual conference.

Brief Candidate Statement

At my last ACPA conference I was able to make some connections with folks who serve in their state organization and I really feel like there is a lot of good work happening at the state level of ACPA. I love ACPA and I think that the strategic imperative is leading the organization in a great direction, and I am hoping to expand my involvement to the state level and make some positive change!

 

Name and contact Info

Madeline Hauck

Nominated Position

Member at Large for Communication and Marketing

Brief Bio

Currently, I am an Area Director at Barton College in Wilson, NC. I graduated from Kent State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies focused on interpersonal & organizational communication. As a student leader, I was encouraged to pursue a degree in student affairs, so off I went to Ohio University. I graduated in 2015 with a Master of Education in College Student Personnel. I’ve served on various departmental & institutional committees within my professional roles including: Professional Staff Training, Special Events, Resident Assistant Recruitment & Selection, Resident Assistant Training, First-Year Experience, CARE team, Preview GU (Welcome Weekend), and right now I am working with senior leadership at Barton College to develop the curriculum for the Presidential Leadership Fellows (including communication and recruitment strategies).

Brief Candidate Statement

As I take on new projects and contribute to finding innovative ways to implement solutions in my position, I often find myself focusing on the effectiveness of our branding, marketing and communication. I enjoy finding ways to be more effective in how we communicate to our campus partners and student population. I would be honored to contribute that same enthusiasm with the NCPA Leadership team & continue to connect to a broader professional network. Thank you!

ELECTION TIMELINE

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Voting:  5/21-5/25

Notify Candidates:  by 5/26

Notify Membership:  by 5/30