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pring is the time of year for gardening, landscaping, and fun in the sun. It’s also the time of year to be on alert for severe weather. Fortunately, weather emergencies are few and far between on campuses. When they do occur, having a crisis-ready staff is critical to taking care of the needs of students, faculty, staff, campus guests, and the surrounding community. Wellcommunicated emergency preparedness plans make the difference between a chaotic reaction to a situation and a confidently managed and professional response to a crisis.
This has been a historic year for NACUFS; a year—like weather emergencies —requiring a well-managed plan and timely communication. It has taken many dedicated volunteers and the expertise of the staff to accomplish NONA GOLLEDGE this year’s goals and initiatives. NACUFS President It has taken many dedicated In addition to the search for the golledge@ku.edu association’s third executive director, there has been a tremendous amount volunteers and the expertise of work taking place on project teams and national committees. A truly productive and of the staff to accomplish this extraordinary year indeed!
year’s goals and initiatives. The executive director search is right on schedule. In mid-March, the official search was set in motion. The announcement has been posted to several key association websites, including NACUFS, the American Society for Association Executives (ASAE), and the Michigan Society for Association Executives (MSAE). The position also has been included in the national association trade publication, CEO Update, and posted to 10 industry-related LinkedIn groups. The remainder of the search process will move quickly. Applications were received through April and vetting will take place in May. The search committee and search firm will conduct interviews with the top candidates at the national office in Okemos, Mich., June 18-20. After the two-day interview process, the search firm and committee will narrow their selection and present their top candidates to the board of directors at the July board meeting in Boston. The committee chair, Mona Milius of Bakergroup, and vice chair, Cam Schauf of the University of Rochester, have done an exceptional job following the timeline, orchestrating the interview process, and collaborating with the board and search firm principals. Thanks to their expertise and commitment to the process, I’m confident the board of directors will be able to proudly announce the association’s next executive director this fall. NACUFS has had a record-breaking year for projects. More than 250 members have been actively engaged at the national level since July 2011. Twenty-two teams, ranging in topics from volunteerism to technology to industry involvement, are actively working on association strategic initiatives. A summary of the projects was presented during the national update at each regional conference in March. The results from all the hard work will not only provide members with additional services and resources but will also further enhance NACUFS’ image as a leading-edge association. The volunteers and association staff have helped make this past year a truly enjoyable and rewarding experience. Thank you for your continued dedication to NACUFS and for your confidence in me as your leader. I’m honored to have had this opportunity to serve as president during such an important time for the association. Looking forward to seeing you in Boston! u
Nona Golledge