NADE ANNUAL REPORT
2012-2013
Annual Report 2012-2013
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Members of the 2012-2013 Executive Board
President’s Report for the Board
President-elect’s Report
Vice President’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Secretary’s Report
Immediate Past President/Emeritus Chair’s Report
Conference Manager’s Report
Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) Director’s
Report
Certification Council Report
Committee Coordinator’s Report
SPIN Chair’s Report
Council of Learning Assistance and Developmental Education Associations
(CLADEA) Liaison’s Report
Database Manager’s Report
Webmaster’s Report
Executive Summary 2012-2013
The 2012 – 2013 NADE Executive Board continued the work begun by the 2011-2012 NADE Executive
Board that included soliciting the advice of many leaders in the field, continued to strengthen and
support the work of the association. Our SPINs, Committees, Councils, and chapters provided advice.
The association concentrated on providing a voice and presence at national meetings including
Achieving the Dream, Convening on Developmental Education, Developmental Education Initiative,
and American Association of Developmental education as well as numerous State Chapter meetings.
Each of the reports in this document will highlight the work this Board has accomplished this year.
Major accomplishments include:
 The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has become interested in the mission of NADE
and the national conversation around developmental education. They have contacted and
gathered information from many of the national leaders and most importantly from the
professionals that are delivering these services directly to students.
 The NADE Certification Council continued to create support modules for institute attendees,
present concurrent sessions at conferences; provide national institutes and informational
sessions about certification. They continue to assist colleges to understand their programs
through a process that encourages internal examination and action plans to improve
programs. This year six programs will receive certification as they complete the process.
 Many position statements were crafted and released on behalf of NADE.
 The National Center for Developmental Education (NCDE) with NADE established a list of
principles and designed a program schematic that reflects what effective programs look like
with the purpose of informing the field, administrators and policy makers.
 The Council of Learning Assistance and Developmental Education Associations (CLADEA)
continue to be a vital connection with NADE and other associations, which share the goal of
promoting student success in postsecondary education. This year a new organization was
added to CLADEA. The newest member is the Association of Colleges for Tutoring and
Learning Assistance) ACTLA. They will also sponsor a research institute to help individuals
understand basics of research.
NADE continues to work at moving our agenda forward in many areas. We need to educate our
members in effective methods of how to provide information and be strategic in our processes.
There is a need to revise the NADE website to address certain webpage issues, to establish and
increase social media utilization, and to have a more immediate pathway for information
dissemination.
This year NADE has concentrated on contributing to the national conversation about our field. We
have made significant inroads in that agenda and should continue to do that work. We have to
empower our members to have a voice and understand how to be effective in using that voice. A
thousand pinpricks can bring down a balloon very quickly. It is not just one strong voice that will
make a difference but the logical voices of thousands that will affect the work we have before us.
Always remember the goal is to provide learning for those students that do not know how to learn,
how to sustain, and how to deal with the problems in their lives that interfere with their goals. Be a
rock for them all…especially if that rock has the name NADE written across it.
Members of the 2011-2012 NADE Executive Board
Rebecca Goosen, M.S., Ed.S., Ed.D., President
San Jacinto College
4624 Fairmont Pkwy., Suite 203
Pasadena, TX 77504-3398
(P) 281- 459-7667
(F) 281-998-6130
(E) rebecca.goosen@sjcd.edu
Patti Levine-Brown , M.P.A., Ed.S, President-Elect
Florida State College at Jacksonville
3939 Roosevelt Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(P) 904-955-7185
(E) plevine@fscj.edu
Marguerite Macdonald, M.H.S., Vice-President
HACC Central Pennsylvania’s CC
One HACC Drive, Whitaker Hall 123
Harrison, PA 17110-2999
(P) 717- 780 – 2456
(F) 717- 780- 1115
mmmacdon@hacc.edu
Patrick Saxon, MBA, Ed.D., Treasurer
Sam Houston State University
Doctoral Program in Developmental Education
PO Box 2119
Huntsville, TX 77341
(P) 936-294- 1124
(E) dpsOO6@shsu.edu
Jacqueline Gaiters-Jordan, M. A., Secretary
Pikes Peak Community College
5675 S. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(P) 719- 502- 3078
(F) 719- 502 – 3601
Jacquelyn.gaiters-jordan@ppcc.edu
Jane Neuburger, M.S., Immediate Past-President
Syracuse University
111 Waverly Ave. – Suite 220
Syracuse, NY 13244-2320
(P) 315-443-5160
(F) 315-443-5160
(E) jneuburg@syr.edu
President’s Annual Report – Rebecca Goosen
2012-2013
The NADE 2012-13 Executive Board’s activities concentrated on increasing the presence,
accountability and visibility in the national developmental education agenda. The association
provided position statements, contributing to the national conversation including analysis of
research studies that added a more accurate scope of information and strengthened strategic
alliances. This served to further the conversation and allowed NADE to remain engaged in the
process of influencing and informing policy makers and legislators. The focus has been on clarifying
research to provide a more accurate and global perspective, provide advice when asked, participate
in national meetings that further this conversation, and forge alliances that would benefit our
members and ultimately the students we serve.
It has become clear that our profession is undergoing changes. We can either ignore those changes
and be left behind or contribute ideas that could facilitate success for the students we serve. In
addition, there continues to be a need to provide professional development for our members and
access to research that validates our field. Therefore, the Board has decided to strengthen the
William G. White Scholarship Award to provide more resources for our graduate students to
contribute to research in the field.
The 2012-13 Board continued the Goals as outlined in the Strategic Plan formulated by the 2011-2012
Board.
2011-2014 Goals:
Goal I: Strengthen NADE’s Image
Goal II: Strengthen NADE's Infrastructure
Goal III: Strengthen NADE's Internal Units
Goal IV: Strengthen External Connections
Accomplishments:
Goal I: Strengthen NADE’s Image
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Updated and revised mission, purpose and vision
o NADE has been consulted in national conversations and asked to contribute their
mission, vision and expertise to the national conversation around developmental
education. Unfortunately, NADE is a volunteer organization and does not have the
funds to have the influence that other national groups have. It is imperative that this
organization form bonds with some of these groups that have similar agendas and
funds to sustain the efforts.
Increased sphere of influence on national level by:
o Attended the Developmental Education Initiative (DEI) meetings in Florida
sponsored by Achieving the Dream.
o Attended and participated in discussions at the National Center for Postsecondary
Research (NCPR) Conference at Columbia University.
o Collaborated with American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
subcommittee for developmental education addressing recommendations in
Reclaiming the American Dream.
o Participated in numerous conversations and focus groups with the Government
Accountability Office (GAO). This group is examining the status of developmental
education in relationship to the community colleges and provides information
directly to national legislators.
Redesigned the marketing plan
Expanded the use of social media
Worked toward a solution of the NADE website issues and presentation to external groups.
Goal II: Strengthen NADE's Infrastructure
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Implemented and clarified the new restructuring of Board roles and responsibilities
Mentored newly elected Board officers
Cultivated and supported leaders
o Identified potential leaders in the organization
o Worked with graduate students to assist them in understanding the changes in
developmental education and to support their becoming leaders in the future
o Provided additional scholarships to graduate students to assist with the research
agenda
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o Provided information, inspiration and direction at the Leadership Congress meeting
Increased revenue sources with external partnerships
o Maintained, reviewed, and were fiscally responsible with the NADE budget and
allocation process
o Worked with LifeBound and Pearson to provide additional services to members
o Identified and engaged a new auditor for the organization
o Worked with conference teams on budget issues
Goal III: Strengthen NADE's Internal Units
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Increased sphere of influence for chapters within NADE:
o Explored and assisting Alaska to develop a chapter
o Assisted North West Chapter in reorganization (NWADE)
o Mentored Chapters in terms of political advocacy, ways to address emerging ideas to
provide consult to policy makers, spoke at many of the state Chapters at their
conference.
o Attended Chapter conferences to represent the national organization and assist with
their needs
Increased sphere of influence of Committees and SPINs in service to the Board by:
o Provided strategic information at the Leadership Congress
o Examined function of each Committee and Spin to determine effectiveness
o Established a technology group to work for social media connections and assistance
with the NADE website
Increased sphere of influence of Councils and Cabinets by:
o Examined the purposes and scope of work of each group and made
recommendations that included utilizing the talents of these groups to grow the
influence of the organization
o Several of the Emeritus Council members represented the Board at state meetings
and gatherings
Maintained and increased services to members by considering future collaborations with
LifeBound and Pearson to provide support to members as well as working on improving the
NADE website
Maintained the quality of NADE publications (Digest, Newsletter, JDE) by contributing to
these publications and supporting the operation.
Increased dynamic impact of the annual conference
o Worked with the 2013 Conference Committee to ensure a great conference filled with
information and strategies
o Established Board sponsored Strands that allowed for dynamic conversation with
change makers and policy contributors
o Ensured a visible Board presence at the conference
Examined the future roles and responsibilities of the Executive Assistant
Selected a new NADE Auditor
Clarified the responsibilities and reporting lines for the Conference Manager
o Researched possible locations for NADE 2016
o CM attended the September and December face to face meetings to assist with
current and future conferences
o Reported and clarified issues at the monthly conference call meetings
Goal IV: Strengthen External Connections
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Maintained positive working relationships with reciprocal organizations: CLADEA, CRLA,
AMATYC, manned booths at NISOD, CRLA, NCLCA, NACADA
Wrote numerous statements about the changes in Connecticut, the state of developmental
education, synapsis of Goudas/Boylan article in Journal of Developmental Education.
Expressed NADE’s position statements in NADE newsletters and provided statements for
inquiring groups.
Developed and strengthened relationships with Achieving the Dream, Dana Center, Life
Bound, ALP, NISOD, American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Jobs for the
Future (JFF), Education Commission of the States, Pearson’s Student Success Initiatives,
Associated Press, Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Offered to contribute to a Martin Sheen public service documentary. Unfortunately, it cost
$12,000 for this organization to film and produce the public service piece. NADE opted not
to invest in this endeavor.
Invited numerous individuals, both supporting and some apposing the views of NADE, to
attend the annual conference so that they would have the opportunity to dialogue and
learn from the members of this organization that are closet to the work.
Provided a presence at NISOD, NACADA, NCLCA, CRLA, National Center for Postsecondary
Research at Community College Research Center, Achieving the Dream, Accelerated
Learning Program conference, Higher Education Policy Group from University of TexasAustin, ACT workshop on testing analysis, AACC conference, DREAM conference and
numerous State initiatives and Chapter meetings
Consulted with state groups concerning issues such as certification requirements, needs of
the students we serve, state policy formation and consulted with CEO’s of numerous
community colleges across the nation to inform and dialogue about these issues.
Increased presence in media and print
o Contributed to an article about acceleration in Community College Weekly with an
Associated Press writer
o Identified by an author to contribute to a book about associations that contribute to
assisting those that need help
Recommendations for Future Actions:
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In addition to the suggestions for future actions presented in the other parts of this Annual
Report, consider these:
o Increase the effectiveness of the use of social media to reach members quickly and
more accurately to address issues as they arise.
o Strengthen the infrastructure of the organization to make communication effective
and effortless.
o Consider how to become engage in the redesign efforts that are sweeping the
nation. What can we do to assist in analyzing, understanding, and provide
educational expertise to these efforts?
o Examine processes and procedures to determine if there are some practices that this
organization is doing because of traditional that are not necessary and can be
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accomplished using current technology and new processes such as going green and
not printing as many pieces of paper.
Create a new flyer that delineates information but also provides direction to the
website for actual documents, forms and other information to help reduce the need
for mailing large packages of paper that are often not used and a drain on NADE
resources.
Increase the membership of this organization.
Increase the number of awards that are given each year. These can be used to
support the work of the members and the message.
Continue the contributions to the national conversation.
President-elect’s Annual Report 2012-2013
(Submitted by Patti Levine-Brown, NADE President-elect)
Goals:
 Work with the NADE Board to assist with various functions including participation in
meetings and submission of reports and activities
 Serve as liaison with the NADE Certification Council
 Serve as liaison with Committee and SPIN Coordinators
 Keep current on media information relevant to the field
 Assist in preparing statement issued by NADE in response to national issues affecting
developmental education
 Work to build relationships with national and international figures
Contributions to NADE Board Activities:
 Engaged in regular communications with the Executive Board by participating in conference
calls, meetings, exchange of emails, and phone conversations.
 Assisted in the writing and posting of statements and articles on Web sites that reflected
NADE’s viewpoint on national issues affecting developmental education
 Maintained communication with Certification Council
 Maintained communication with Committee and SPIN Coordinators
 Reviewed budgets and bi-annual reports submitted by committee and SPIN chairs
 Presented questions and concerns from various committees to the Board
 Assisted in coordinating times for award presentations for the 2013 national conference
 Reviewed conference materials and provided input when appropriate
 Assisted in writing letters to potential conference guests and speakers
 Represented NADE at state and national conferences
 Made presentations on behalf of NADE at national conference
 Reviewed and provided input on NADE contracts, NADE Policies & Procedures Handbook, and
revisions to the updated Policy and Procedures Handbook.
 Submitted NADE Newsletter articles
 Read articles and other publications to keep abreast of the latest research and concerns
regarding developmental education
Representing NADE at National, State, and Chapter Conferences:
 Represented NADE at AMATYC
 Represented NADE at the Community College Futures Assembly
 Represented NADE at Florida Developmental Education Summit
 Represented NADE at FDEA
Development Via Committee and SPIN Chairs:
 Submitted budget and goals to the Board for Committees, SPINS, and Certification Council
 Communicated via email with Committee and SPIN Chairs.
 Communicated via email and phone with various members of the Certification Council
 Corresponded with GADE and officials from the Technical College System of Georgia.
Conference Related Activities:
Conference 2012
 Participated in meetings and conference calls with the 2012 conference planning
team
 Submitted timely report as part of the 2012 conference team
 Reviewed final reports for the 2012 conference
Conference 2013
 Reviewed conference budget
 Communicated with NADE Marketing Chair concerning NADE booth set-up and
recruitment of volunteers
 Communicated with Silent Auction Committee on set-up and recruitment of
volunteers
 Created a Goggle Doc for Market and Silent Auction Chairs
 Participated in conference calls with Conference Planning Manager, NADE
Committee Coordinator, and NADE SPIN Coordinator
Conference 2016
 Participated in site visits for conference
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Recommendations for 2013-14:
o Work on internal operations of NADE
o Assist and oversee the improvement in the appearance and functionality of the NADE
web site
o Work to provide more professional development opportunities for NADE members
o Work to provide more professional development opportunities to NADE Board
members
o Attend national and reciprocal organization conferences as time and resources
permit.
Statements on NADE positions published in various media during the year
Revised NADE Position Statement on Development Education Policy Issues:
NADE acknowledges that there are alternative developmental education course/program
models being implemented around the country that are proving successful. A key to the successful
implementation of any redesign or alternative structure in developmental education is an institutionwide commitment and working with dedicated developmental education professionals to put these
models in place. However, NADE is adamantly opposed to a bill which reintroduces the idea of the
“revolving door” policies. We learned in the 1960s that allowing students to take and fail college
level courses and retake those classes did not increase completion rates. In fact, it resulted in
high withdrawal rates and diminished finances for students.
As Hunter Boylan, Director of the National Center for Developmental Education suggests,
NADE Is in favor of field testing embedded developmental courses as well as other work on
placement procedures and curriculum adjustments. NADE calls on all states to work with the
experts in the field of developmental education, both in the State and across the nation to make sure
that all underprepared students be given the opportunity to take and complete developmental
education coursework that can result in the successful completion of their academic programs of
study.
NADE Statement Posted to IHE Blog:
The Executive Board of the National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) would
like to thank Bill and Melinda Gates for their monetary contributions to education. However, because
Complete College America (CCA) is one of the organizations funded by their Foundation, is the
report produced by CCA a productive use of these funds? There is no argument that CCA has made
several valid points, but while they have done a good job of pointing out that there are problems
with remedial education and reform is sorely needed, they have also done thousands of students and
educators a disservice by stating that remedial education has failed in the American community
college and university system. In fact, they have slapped hundreds of educators in the face by stating
that all of their efforts over the years have been for naught.
In light of this article, written by two people who actually understand the complex issues
facing underprepared students, could we use this information to make more informed and
enlightened decisions that will affect thousands of students across this country? Are we willing to
rush in and change policy across this country based on faulty interpretations of the research that
generalize misconceptions about the entire population of underprepared students? If so, we are
gambling with the lives of students who are dire need of help and who have the least amount of
protection from those perpetuating this “reign of error.” Can we continue to remind those in
Washington, D.C. that the policies governing remedial education continue to have significant impact
on educational opportunity for substantial numbers of individuals and the American workforce?
If the answer is yes to the questions above, then maybe we can begin to look at workable
alternatives in remedial education. Doing away with developmental education programs that provide
a variety of services to underprepared students, including remedial coursework, will severely limit
the ability of these students to enter college much less complete a program of study or vocational
trade.
Community colleges will continue to be challenged with educating students who have
complex needs, while providing the necessary training that will enable these students to become
productive members of the workforce. We must focus on communicating the vision and goals of
developmental educators across the country and find solutions that will promote innovation for
educational, economical, and future growth. Including Hunter Boylan, John Roueche, Bob McCabe,
and Kay and Byron McClenney, all of whom have done research in this area for years, and state
leaders such as Karen Sue Cain, Rebecca Goosen, David Arendale, Dave Caverly, Patrick Saxon, and
others, in a conversation on how to proceed in making needed changes in developmental education
would be a good start. Good research exists that suggests many workable solutions. If we feel the
need to reinvent the wheel, then maybe we could at least use the tools that we know will work in
repairing the “bridge to nowhere.”
NADE Statement issued to NISOD:
NADE and NISOD: A Partnership that Supports Professional Development in Support of Student
Learning.
NADE fully supports the commitment NISOD has made to the continued improvement of
teaching and learning across this country. NISOD has honored hundreds of faculty members over the
years for their contributions to their students and educational institutions, and many of these
honorees are developmental educators.
Our NADE motto stresses that it is our fundamental belief that developmental education
services enhance academic, personal, and professional achievement for all learners. NISOD, like
NADE, is dedicated to many of the same principals, especially the professional development of
faculty and administrators at all levels of the educational spectrum and supporting student learning.
NADE is proud to be a partner with NISOD.
http://www.nisod.org/publications/newsletter/Volume6/levine-brown.html
NADE Response to CCA
NADE acknowledges that there are alternative developmental education course/program
models being implemented around the country that show considerable promise. None of these
models, however, have been validated through the sort of large-scale experimental research studies
advocated by organizations such as the Community college Research Center, MDRC, Jobs for the
Future, or the Department of Educations’ Institute for Education Science. A key to the successful
implementation of any redesign or alternative structure in developmental education is an institutionwide commitment and working with dedicated developmental education professionals to put these
models in place. However, NADE is adamantly opposed to a bill, which reintroduces the idea of the
“revolving door” policies. We learned in the 1960s that allowing students to take and fail college
level courses and retake those classes did not increase completion rates. In fact, it resulted in high
withdrawal rates and diminished finances for students. As Hunter Boylan, Director of the National
Center for Developmental Education suggests, NADE is in favor of field-testing embedded
developmental courses as well as other working on placement procedures and curriculum
adjustments. NADE respectively requests that educational organizations and policy makers work
with the experts in the field of developmental education, both in the State and across the nation, to
make sure that all underprepared students be given the opportunity to take and complete
developmental education coursework that can result in the successful completion of their academic
programs of study and not limit access to higher education.
Questions to ponder:
Who decides what the curriculum looks like in these embedded courses?
Who decides what aspects of remedial math, reading, or writing will be taught and to what
level of student?
Will this embedded curriculum resemble the slings and arrows used in high school classes
where a lot of things are thrown out in hopes that some of the students “get it?”
Will the curriculum in embedded classed be designed to teach to the middle and miss the
lower level developmental students totally?
Vice President’s Annual Report 2012-2013
(Submitted by Marguerite MacDonald, NADE Vice President)
Goals:
 Contribute to NADE Board activities, processes, and initiatives.
 Serve as the Chair of the NADE Chapter Development Committee and maintain strong
connections with chapters.
o Maintain communications with chapter leaders
o Assist chapters in remaining in “good standing”
o Maintain records of chapter leaders, activity reports, and grants
 Serve as the liaison between Experient, Conference Co-chairs and Conference Manager for
the 2013, 2014, and 2015 conferences.
 Review Conference Planning Manual.
Activities:
Contributions to NADE Board Activities:
 Engaged in regular communications with Executive Board by participating in conference
calls, meetings, email, and phone conversations.
 Reviewed and provided input on NADE contracts, NADE Policies & Procedures Handbook, and
revisions to the updated Policy and Procedures Handbook.
 Submitted NADE Newsletter articles.
 Reviewed communications and responded to questions from the 2013 Conference Co-Chairs
and chapters regarding the Leadership Congress.
 Reviewed conference materials and provided input when appropriate.
 Read articles and other publications to keep abreast of the latest research and concerns
regarding developmental education.
 Maintained Travel Chart for the NADE Board.
 Compiled list of Chapter fee waivers for conference.
Representing NADE at Chapter Conferences:
 Represented NADE at PADE.
Chapter Development Committee and Chapters:
 Submitted budget and goals for chapter development activities; monitored budget.
 Wrote monthly letters and communicated with chapters.
 Sent free membership certificates to chapters for distribution.
 Responded to inquiries from chapters.
 Met with Alaska educators to discuss becoming a new chapter; provided guidelines,
answered questions and/or concerns; and discussed available resources.
 Drafted letters for all spring 2012 and fall 2012 chapter conferences for their program
booklets.
 Submitted Chapter Leadership information to NADE Executive Board Secretary for
conference certificates.
 Contacted each Chapter to encourage reporting current status of chapter to NADE.
Chapter Records:
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Reviewed NADE membership lists to update chapter leaders’ information; forwarded
requests for updates to chapter leaders.
Maintained lists of presidents and presidents-elect; chapter conferences; chapter grant
applications, outcomes reports, and reimbursements.
Maintained updated lists of chapter conference dates, locations, themes, and contact
person(s).
Received and processed Chapter Activity Reports.
Maintained list of chapter grant applications, good standing qualifications, outcomes reports
and reimbursement requests.
Reminded chapters of report due dates and sent follow-ups to those chapters that did not
submit reports.
Conference Related Activities:
Conference 2012
 Reviewed final reports for the 2012 conference.
 Reviewed Experient’s Post Conference final report.
 Reviewed recommendations from EA.
Conference 2013
 Reviewed conference budget.
 Signed addendum to Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel.
 Communicated with 2013 conference co-chairs through conference calls and emails.
 Participated in conference calls with Conference Planning Manager, 2013 conference
co-chairs, and Experient.
 Communicated with Conference Exhibit Chair through emails.
 Developed NADE Board “slide show” presentation.
Conference 2014
 Recommended Board approval of 2014 preliminary budget.
 Reviewed revised conference forms and recommended Board approval.
Conference 2016
 Participated in site visits for conference
Other:
 Served as Board liaison in communicating with Experient, Conference Co-chairs and
Conference Manager for the 2013 and 2014 conferences.
 Met with Conference Manager to review updates and discuss proposed changes to
the Conference Planning Manual.
Recommendations for 2013-14:
o Continue working with Alaskan educators in establishing a new chapter.
o Follow up with NWADE and VADE regarding chapter activity.
o Attend more chapter conferences as time and resources permit.
TREASURER’S REPORT (UNAUDITED) 2011-2013
(Submitted by D. Patrick Saxon, NADE Treasurer)
Part I: Net Worth Analysis
01/14/2012
1/9/2013
Assets
Savings
327,464.81
430,931.86
Certificate of Deposit
19,854.97
21,825.12
Certificate of Deposit
100,000.00
Matured
Certificate of Deposit
100,000.00
100,398.94
Checking Account NADE
Oper.
42,395.13
46,534.90
Checking Account 2012
14,805.38
Closed
Checking Account 2013
11,221.34
8,184.77
Checking Account 2014
6,843.87
13,091.95
622,585.50
620,967.54
Net Worth
Part II: FY 2011-12 Income and Expenditures (Period 7/1/12 to 1/9/13)
Income
Restricted
Classification
Amount
Research Fund Donations
60.00
Research CD Interest
21.51
Scholarship Donations
1085.00
H & H Royalties
675.00
Unrestricted Certification Council Inflow
4,600.00
NADE 2013 Conference Revenue
44,955.00
Interest
276.44
Expense
Membership Dues
36,090.00
SPIN Fees
515.00
Reimbursements and Transfers
316.70
Total Income
88,594.65
CLADEA
670.70
CAS
0
Database Management
26,169.50
Shipping and Supplies/Other
952.40
Awards and Chapter Grants
1,969.10
Telephone Conference
121.65
Executive Board
12,310.10
NADE Conference Manager
6,259.96
Certification Council
9,643.81
Credit Card Processing and Bank
Fees
1,221.60
NADE Audit Fee
Pending
Reimbursements for Payments in
Error
3,698.00
Publications (JDE and NADE
Digest)
17,643.00
2012 Conf. Committee Host
Chapter Pmt.
21,036.51
Insurance
3,068.00
Board Sponsored Conf. Speaker
Expense
458.76
Total Expenses
105,223.09
Secretary’s Annual Report 2012-2013
(Submitted by Jacquelyn Gaiters-Jordan)
Goals:
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Fulfill the duties of NADE Secretary with accuracy and expediency
Communicate with the Executive Assistant/Webmaster
Update NADE forms and policies with needed revisions
Promote NADE to reciprocal organizations and chapters
Activities and Accomplishments
Fulfillment of NADE Duties:
 Participated in regular conference calls and face-to-face meetings
 Transcribed and communicated the minutes of all Executive Board Meetings
 Ordered NADE supplies
 Prepared certificates for Chapter Presidents, SPIN/Committee Chairs to be distributed at
annual conference
 Organized and printed various documents for the annual conference
 Sent NADE thank you notes to various persons
Executive Assistant Communication:
 Sent approved minutes to EA/Webmaster to post on NADE website
 Maintained regular communication with Executive Assistant/Webmaster
 Reported any changes to be made to the website to the Executive Assistant/Webmaster
 Reported any changes of NADE documents to the Executive Assistant/Webmaster
 Related requests from the Executive Board
NADE Forms and Policy Revisions:
 Updated the Policies and Procedures Handbook revisions made by the Board
 Updated NADE Bookmark
 Updated NADE Fact Sheet
Reciprocal Organization and Chapter Involvement:
 Promoted NADE at the CoADE Conference by provided an update on NADE’s response to
changes in Developmental Education
 Promoted NADE at the Colorado State Developmental Education Taskforce meeting and
encouraging participation at the NADE conference and in the CoADE chapter
 Communicated with CoADE regarding 2013 NADE Conference
 Consulted with CoADE on Chapter matters
Sent Thank You emails to Reciprocal conference attendees that visited the NA
Immediate Past President/Emeritus Cabinet Chair’s Report, 2012-2013
(Submitted by Jane Neuburger)
Responsibilities:
1. Provide assistance to the NADE Executive Board when requested
2. Represent NADE at chapter conferences and reciprocal associations
3. Chair the Emeritus Cabinet
4. Assist with Website and Social Media
Activities and Accomplishments
Provide assistance to the NADE Executive Board when requested
 Reviewed documents, provided background information, and provided input
 Participated in conference calls when invited
 Assisted in writing and reviewing position papers and multiple documents
 Drafted thank you letters for Town Hall Panelists for President
 Drafted contract for NADE/Innovative Educators; reviewed Speaker contract; drafted email
blast; co-presented webinar
 Assisted in creating and organizing the Board Special Strand for the 2013 conference;
speakers, formats, topics, logistics
 Organized Town Hall Meeting host volunteers and conveyed information
Represent NADE at Chapter conferences and Reciprocal Associations:
 Manned NADE booth at the 2012 ATP Conference
 Co-presented n NADE with Marcella Davis at the 2012 ATP conference
 Attended NCPR Conference in NYC
Chair the Emeritus Cabinet
 Maintained email distribution list of all Cabinet members
 Submitted goal and activity reports, as well as a budget request on behalf of the EC
 Alerted Emeritus Cabinet on Association business when requested by the NADE Board
 Communicated with EC members regarding contact information updates, announcement of
member’s passing, etc.
 Maintained In Memoriam information related to Emeritus Cabinet members
 Updated Emeritus Cabinet information for NADE website and conference program
 Planned for Emeritus Cabinet Luncheon at 2013 NADE Conference
 Worked with the Board, the Conference Manager, the 2013 Conference Co-Chairs, and others
in regards to EC luncheon, Board strands, and manning the NADE Booth
 Prepared information for incoming IPP/Emeritus Cabinet Chair Orientation
Website and Social Media
 Worked with NADE Webmaster on multiple items
 Worked with Conference Co-Chair on documents for NADE website
 Pulled apart PPH appendices for Chapters, committees, and SPINs; put documents into
Dreamweaver; uploaded documents to live NADE website
 Worked with student intern on Dreamweaver
 Participated occasionally on NADE Linked-In social media site; posted in Chronicle blog
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Responded (blogged) in response to several items in IHE
Conference Manager’s Annual Report 2012-2013
(Submitted by Karen Patty-Graham)
NADE has an internal conference manager to assist our external conference management company
(Experient), NADE Vice President and Board, and conference planning teams by providing internal
consistency to annual NADE conference planning. A consultant contract was developed by the
Board, and dually signed by the Board President and Conference Manager. This year, the Conference
Manager has participated in the following general activities in support of NADE:
Advisory Role with Board and Vice President
 Responded to a variety of requests for information and historical documents from the Board
 Communicated with Emeritus Cabinet Chair regarding conference activities and boardsponsored sessions
 Met with Board during September, December, and February Board meetings; participated in
portions of Board conference calls, as requested
 Reviewed Board conference call minutes for conference-related items and policy items that
may have an impact on conference planning activities; forwarded relevant information to
conference planning teams
 Communicated with companies interested in doing conference business with NADE
 Became the contact for ASCAP and BMI for NADE’s conference music licensing on behalf of
NADE’s treasurer
 Worked with NADE’s treasurer to complete annual renewal of NADE incorporation in the
State of Illinois
 Reviewed previous conference budgets and final reports to recommend updates for future
conference budgets
 Developed and refined Board conference protocol templates for a permanent document to
be housed with the NADE secretary
 Assisted Board in NADE 2016 site selection visit
 Maintained contact with VP
 Reviewed conference-related documents and made suggestions
 Reviewed CPM for possible updates; gathered suggestions for changes to the CPM
 Developed conference appendices related to call to conference and program, food and
beverage lists, guaranteed concurrent sessions and agreements, conference planning team
reimbursement template, and provision of gratuities to conference hotel staff
Consultation with Experient:
 Maintained regular contact with Experient professionals Angela Rios and Abby Kosturko
regarding current NADE conference contracts, requests for proposals for future conferences,
and short-term conference-related contracts
 Participated in regularly-scheduled (from monthly, to bi-weekly, to weekly) conference calls
with Experient, VP, and 2013 co-chairs; included 2014 and 2015 co-chairs in conference calls to
increase consistency and information for future planning teams
 Requested proposals for AV and general services/decorator contracts for 2014 forward
Consultation with Conference Planning Teams
 Reviewed conference documents and provided corrections/suggestions
 Forwarded conference-related information via email to current and upcoming conference
teams
 Met in person with 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 conference planning teams to discuss such
items as timelines, tasks, materials to be produced, focus/theme of conferences, potential
speakers, etc.; participated in conference calls with current and upcoming conferences
 Conducted budget conference calls with 2013 and 2014 conference treasurers and VP
 Worked with 2013 team to integrate Guidebook with conference website, and surveyed
NADE 2013 attendees on their planned use of the conference program and Guidebook
 Responded to questions posed by conference teams
 Reviewed conference timelines
 Communicated regularly with NADE 2013 conference co-chair via phone and email
 Requested NADE Fact Sheet, conference advertisement, and CLADEA information from 2014
team and CLADEA Chair
 Worked with 2014 team to develop and receive approval for conference budget, logo and
theme, tentative schedule, and calls for proposals
 Provided on-site conference assistance to Planning Team and Experient Account Manager
Consultation with Executive Assistant:
 Received and reviewed registration information to be included in CPM
 Reviewed registration documents emailed by registrar to conference planning team
 Reviewed registration materials
 Assisted with registration-related items
As the position evolves and Board responsibilities are modified, it will be important for the Board,
Conference Manager, Executive Assistant, Experient, and conference planning teams to work closely
and cooperatively.
Council for the Advancement of Standards Annual Report 2012- 1023
(Submitted by Linda Thompson, CAS Director and Mickey Hay, Associate CAS Director)
The Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) is a consortium
composed of representatives of ~40 professional associations and organizations who are committed
to student success in higher education and “who work collaboratively to develop and promulgate
standards and guidelines and to encourage self-assessment” (CAS, 2008). CAS has been a leader in
defining and promoting standards of excellent practice in student service areas of higher education
since 1979. Its mission is “to promote the improvement of programs and services to enhance the
quality of student learning and development.” NADE has been a member of the CAS consortium
since 1992 and NADE representatives helped to develop the original Learning Assistance Programs
Standards and Guidelines, the most current edition of which may be accessed from the NADE
website.
This was a transition year for NADE’s CAS Director, as Mickey Hay, who had very capably
represented NADE on the CAS Board of Directors since 2008, stepped down, and Linda Thompson,
formerly NADE’s Alternate Director to CAS, became its CAS Director. The NADE Board agreed to
fund Linda to attend the spring 2012 CAS meeting in Baltimore with Mickey, so Mickey could ease the
transition, which she did very well. Linda requested that Mickey become the Alternate Director until
a new one could be named at NADE 2013. Linda also attended the fall 2012 CAS meeting, again in
Baltimore.
In the past year, CAS published its 8th edition of the CAS Professional Standards for Higher
Education, which includes standards and guidelines for 43 discrete functional areas in higher
education. In this new edition, 12 sets of standards were either revised or newly-introduced. New
standards include Transfer Student Programs and Services, Campus Police and Security Programs,
and Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Prevention Programs in higher education. Significantly
revised were the standards and guidelines (SAGs) for Campus Information and Visitor Services,
Career Services, Conference and Event Programs, Counseling Services, LGBT Programs and Services,
Parent and Family Programs, Undergraduate Admissions Programs and Services, and Veterans and
Military Programs and Services, as well as the CAS General Standards.
Additionally, last May, long-time Executive Director of CAS Phyllis Mable passed away in the
hospital from cardiac arrest while being treated for a head wound suffered in a fall. Her leadership
was vital to the initial success and ongoing influence of CAS. She will be greatly missed.
NADE continues to promote CAS by sending the CAS director to two meetings a year of the
CAS Board of Directors, guaranteeing the CAS director a concurrent session at each annual
conference, linking to the CAS website from the NADE website, and by making CAS brochures
available to conference attendees. Additionally, the NADE Certification Council recommends the CAS
Standards as a supplement to the NADE Guides for learning assistance programs that are interested
in pursuing NADE Certification.
Certification Council Report 2012-2013
(Submitted by Linda Thompson, Chair Certification Council)
Vision Statement: Student Success: Our Commitment
Mission Statement: The NADE Certification Council exists to improve and enhance the success of
students at all levels of academic preparation, as well as to facilitate the professional growth of
developmental educators by setting standards of best practice, emphasizing the use of theory to
inform practice, and promoting effective evaluation and quality research in developmental education
and learning assistance programs.
Goals of the Certification Council:
 To promote quality program practices through professional standards and evaluation
 To advance research and evaluation in the field
 To create processes by which programs and services use self-study and evaluation to
improve and enhance student success
 To contribute to the broader integration of theory and research with practice in the field
 To provide access to quality program models
 To acknowledge and validate programs that meet or exceed standards of best practice
The Certification Council continues to enjoy the strong support of the NADE Executive Board and is
extremely grateful for the support we have received in this year and in past years. This support has
enhanced and will continue to enhance NADE's ability to provide a valuable service to the profession.
The Certification Council is continually actively conducting reviews; consulting with individuals who
are contemplating Certification, are in the process of completing a Certification application or are in
the pipeline of reviews; updating, planning and conducting Certification Training Institutes;
reviewing, evaluating and refining the Certification review process, itself; and promoting standards
of excellence in Developmental programs of coursework, tutoring and course-based learning
assistance.
Highlights of the past year:
1. Certification reviewers, under the oversight of Val Hampson, Review Coordinator, and Karen
Patty-Graham, Review Operations Coordinator, processed 11 applications in the past year.
a. Five new applications were received.
b. Six programs were certified and will receive their plaques at NADE 2013. These
programs are: Delta College Developmental English and Mathematics—Advanced
Certification; Doña Ana Community College Developmental English, Language,
Mathematics and Reading—Advanced Certification; Heartland Community College
Tutoring Services—Advanced Certification; Iowa Lakes Community College
Developmental English, Mathematics and Reading—General Certification; Three
Rivers Community College Developmental English—General Certification; and Zane
State College, Developmental Coursework—Continuing Certification. These
certifications are good until March of 2020.
c. Four applications are still in the pipeline.
d. At least 18 institutions are known to be working on applications and/or have
consulted with the Council, but have not yet submitted applications.
e. Three applications have been received recently and are awaiting assignment to
reviewers.
2. To date, 67 programs representing 54 institutions have been certified, seven of which have
also achieved Continuing Certification.
3. During the past year, the Council conducted two Certification Institutes under the oversight
of Jenny Ferguson, Training Coordinator, and Heather Hewer, Training Operations
Coordinator: NADE 2012—Orlando, FL, and CRLA/CASP—Houston, TX.
4. In addition to the Institutes, nine presentations were made by or on behalf of the Council at
NADE, and at chapter conferences and other venues publicizing Certification and/or the NADE
Guides and educating people in the value and process of NADE Certification. Presentations
were made at:
a. NADE 2012—four concurrent sessions
b. CRLA/CASP (TADE/TxCRLA)—Jenny Ferguson, Heather Hewer, and Karen PattyGraham
c. TASSR—David Otts and Linda Thompson
d. AMATYC—Patti Levine (Presentation and NADE booth) and Linda Thompson (NADE
Booth)
e. A meeting of the Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs, Institutional Effectiveness
Officers, and High School Outreach coordinators of the Technical College System of
Georgia (TCSG)—Jane Neuburger and Linda Thompson
f. A meeting of the TCSG Developmental Education/Learning Assistance Deans, faculty
and personnel—Jane Neuburger
5. Sixteen volunteer reviewers and eight Council members actively worked on reviewing
applications during the past year, and 15 reviewers and eight council members completed at
least one full review. Sixteen $100 reviewer vouchers were issued to 15 reviewers be used for
expenses for the 2013 NADE conference.
6. Heather Hewer sent out a survey to programs that were recently certified as a formative
assessment instrument for the certification training and process. The Council is in the
process of evaluating the responses for possible improvements to the training and
certification process.
7. The Council met with Scott McDaniel and continued production of online tutorials as followups to the Certification Institute. It is about ready to be beta-tested.
8. The Council, with the approval of the Board, added three Associate Council positions:
a. Lead Reviewer Associate: Lisa Putnam-Cole
b. Technology Associate: Scott McDaniel
c. Archivist/Database Associate: TBA
9. The Council replaced the Archivist/Database Manager with the new full Council position of
Marketing and Research Coordinator and named Jane Neuburger to the new position.
10. Heather Hewer, Karen Patty-Graham and Linda Thompson worked on reorganizing the
Certification Archives housed at Harding University.
11. The Council raised the Institute fee per registrant at either NADE or other hosted Institutes
from $175 to $200 to reflect increased travel costs.
Linda Thompson, Chair
Jennifer Ferguson, Training Coordinator
Valerie Hampson, Review Coordinator
Heather Hewer, Training Operations Coordinator
Kimberly Kelley, Budget Coordinator
Jane Neuburger, Marketing and Research Coordinator
David Otts, Communications Coordinator
Karen Patty-Graham, Review Operations Coordinator
Committee Coordinator’s Report 2012-2013
(Submitted by Joyce Brasfield Adams)
Individual Committee Reports
Adjunct Faculty Committee Goals:
 Revisit the function statement of the adjunct faculty committee and submit a revised
function statement to the Board for consideration.
 Contact state chapters to get a list of adjuncts who are members of the chapter. Contact
these people and encourage NADE membership.
 Encourage committee members to present on adjunct issues and then sponsor the sessions.
 Explore with the Board the possibility of having an adjunct reception at NADE 2013.
Adjunct Faculty Committee Accomplishments:
 Encourage committee members to present on adjunct issues and then sponsor the sessions. I
sent out emails in late May to see if any people on the committee were interested in
presenting. There were three. I encouraged them to submit proposals. One of them
submitted a concurrent session proposal and was accepted, and another one decided to
submit a poster session and was accepted. Both are being sponsored by the Adjunct faculty
Committee.
 Explore with the Board the possibility of having an adjunct reception at NADE 2013. After
checking with several people, I decided that a separate adjunct reception would be too
expensive. It might be possible to go to the newcomers’ reception and have an
announcement made for adjuncts to meet outside the room for a couple minutes.
Archives Committee Goals:
 To stay connected with future conference chairs regarding materials to save for archives
Awards Committee Goals:
 Receive nominations for awards, grants, and scholarships
 Confer NADE awards, grants, and scholarships at the 2013 NADE Conference
 Conduct committee meeting and explain the Awards criteria and selection process at the
NADE 13 Conference
 Plan and conduct the awards portion of the NADE 13 conference.
Awards Committee Accomplishments
 Received 9 nominations for 6 awards
 Will confer 6 NADE awards, grants and scholarships during the 2013 NADE Conference.
Bylaws Committee Goals:
 The role of the Bylaws Committee is to address concerns as directed by the Executive Board.
Over the last few years, the bylaws have been totally revised. This year, I have not any
requests for revisions to the bylaws.
Chapter Development Committee Goals:
A. Maintain strong connections with chapters
 Write monthly letters to chapter leaders
 Disseminate information from the Executive board to chapters as appropriate
 Keep up with informal communications with chapter leaders
 Achieve 100% return on Chapter Activity Reports
B. Achieve 100% on Chapter grant Outcomes reports and Chapter Grant Request for Develop
Leadership Skills
 Reading of NADE documents: NADE Policies and Procedures Handbook, NADE Bylaws, and
other NADE documents
 Meetings and discussions
 Reading of research and documents from various foundations and websites
 Reimbursement forms
Chapter Development Accomplishments:
Chapter Development
 Updated list of Chapter presidents and president-elects
 Received 93% of the May 1 Chapter Activity Reports
 Emailed chapter leaders monthly letters (May, June-July, October)
 Communicated regularly with chapters through email and/or phone calls
 Read chapter outcomes reports from CoADE, INADE, MDEC, MNADE, and TADE
 Prepared report for chapter grant reimbursements for Executive Board
consideration
 Processed chapter grant outcome reports from CoADE, DEAM, INADE, MDEC,
MNADE, and TADE
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Reviewed Chapter Grant Applications from:
1. IDEA, Type A: To help cover travel expenses for NADE Past-President
(Casazza) to be the keynote speaker at fall conference
2. IDEA, Type D: To support President –elect, Thomas Mueller, attendance at
the NADE 2013 Leadership Congress and Conference.
3. MDEC, Type A: To defray the cost for NADE Past-President Hunter Boylan,
to be the keynote speaker at fall conference.
4. MNADE, Type B: To defray the cost of a keynote speaker for fall
conference.
Forwarded chapter conference dates to NADE Secretary for uploading on NADE
website
Continued to follow-up with Alaska as a new chapter by providing resources
Emailed a NADE Membership Voucher to chapters having Fall conferences
Awarded 17 grants to chapters
Elections Committee Goals:
 Requested nominations for President-Elect and Treasurer by sending letters to Chapter
Presidents and Committee Chairs and sending a general email to the membership.
 To forward all nominations to the Executive Board.
 Nov. 2012: membership will be presented with the final list of nominees.
 To issue a call for nominations of candidates for 2014-15.
 Continue efforts to recruit committee members
 Submit article for NADE Newsletter encouraging nominations and reporting on activities
Elections Committee Accomplishments:
 An invitation for nominations of candidates for election to the NADE 2013-14 Executive Board
was emailed to Chapter Presidents and Committee Chairs.
 A call for nominations was emailed to the membership.
 Corresponded regularly with potential candidates for Board
 Accepted nominations for positions
 Corresponded regularly with President on the nomination process
 Forwarded all nominations to the Executive Board for their review.
 Contacted candidates after acceptance by Board.
 Presented membership with the final list of nominees.
International Committee Goals:
I.
Facilitate communication among International Committee members, NADE Executive
Board, other NADE members and international partners.
a. On-going
b. Before Feb. 27, 2013: Send conference information and encouragement for attendance
and participation to IC members.
II.
Create and implement international activities for 2013 conference. (See 4. II. a.-d., above.)
a. Before June 15, 2012: Submit proposals for IC guaranteed sessions. Invite panelists.
Confirm attendance. Download handouts, if applicable.
b. August 2012: Input to program committee on proposed international sessions.
III.
c. September 2012: Input to Executive Board on possible recipients for international
attendee fee waivers.
d. On-going: communicate with 2013 Denver Team and local Study Tour coordinator
concerning conference international events.
Before Feb. 27, 2013: Purchase gift bags and small items for international attendees
Host international attendees at 2013 conference.
Feb. 27- Mar. 2, 2013: Complete at annual conference in Denver
International Committee Accomplishments:
I.
Facilitate communication among International Committee members, NADE Executive
Board, other NADE members, and international partners.
a. Communicated with potential international member referred by NADE Office,
explaining benefits of NADE membership, conference activities, etc.
b. Met with NADE Executive Board in Denver to discuss 2013 conference activities
and sponsorship by College Board of NADE Newcomers’ and International
Reception ($3000).
c. Corresponded with NADE Committee Coordinator and 2013 Conference Team
II.
Create and implement international activities for 2013 conference.
a. International Study Tour. Communicated and met with local study tour contact
for Denver 2013 conference: Doug Mason from Community College of Denver
(CCD) Auraria Campus. Finalized plans for International Study Institute:
 Study Tour will be a preconference institute 9:00-2:00 on Wednesday, 8:30
assembling time at hotel. At least two tour guides will be available to take
participants to college (walking and light rail; ticket included in cost of
institute).
 Tour will be open to a total of 25 participants with the first 10 slots reserved
for international attendees during preregistration period (until January 7,
2013). These 10 slots will be opened at the end of preregistration to all
conference attendees if not filled. Charge will be the same as other preconference institutes ($50) for national and free for first ten international
registrants.
 Description of the institute includes information about need for walking or
participants taking public transportation if they do not want to walk or in
case of inclement weather.
 Institute will include areas of interest to Developmental Educators from
abroad and the U.S.: academic support; campus facilities; relationship among
four-year college, community college, and university on site; student and
faculty perspectives and experiences; programs such as Trio, Case Managers,
Supplemental Instruction, and Fast Start. Morning will include faculty and
staff panel as well as tour of facilities. Afternoon will include student panel.
 The IC is trying to secure donated gifts for the students participating on the
panel since the budget request was denied by the Executive Board: a
conference bag, tablet, and pin; money for lunch are being considered from
conference fees.
 Lunch will be catered. Two rooms are being considered. A fee will be
assessed for either. Lunch and room rental will be paid for by the institute
fees.
b. International Reception.
 Hold in conjunction with Newcomers’ Reception as in the past three. The
College Board has agreed to sponsor this reception in Denver. A team is
working on the details of the program.
c. Gifts for Preregistered Internationals Attendees.
 Provide small gift bags for preregistered international attendees. (Received
$100 for this in the IC budget request.)
d. International Panel and Discussion Sessions.
 Created proposals for International Panel and follow-up discussion
concurrent sessions.
 Buy and distribute small gifts to panelists. The Executive Board denied the IC
budget request for tickets to the Cultural Heritage event for international
panelists. The IC will try to purchase small token gifts if the total $300 budget
allocation allows this expenditure.
e. International Committee Correspondence.
 Updated IC membership list from responses to meeting notes and email after
NADE 2012.
Marketing Committee Accomplishments:
 Distributed NADE 2013 ad to reciprocal organizations for publication in their newsletters,
program books, etc. In the future these need to be sent as soon after the current NADE
conference closes because some organizations also have spring conferences and by waiting
we miss the opportunity to have an ad in their program books.
 Forwarded FACE’s request to Jaquelyn Gaiters-Jordan to have a link on the NADE website to
their annual conference website. This is something they provided on their website for NADE
2013.
 Priced cost of retractable banners small enough for Board members to carry when travelling.
Working with Rebecca Goosen to determine contents of retractable banner.
NADE Digest Committee Goals:
 We will publish Volume 6, Number 1, Spring 2012 by fall of 2012 and Volume 6, Number 2, Fall
2012 by the following spring in time for the annual conference
NADE Digest Committee Accomplishments:
 Released the fall 2011 edition of the Digest
 Planned release the spring 2012 edition before the end of the calendar year
NADE Newsletter Committee Goals:
 Produce excellent, professional copy of the three annual editions of the Newsletter
 Make direct content with committee and chapter leaders in an attempt to solicit more
participation in the newsletter.
 Reassign responsibilities to reflect new make- up of committee
NADE Newsletter Committee Accomplishments:
 Produced Summer and Fall editions of the Newsletter.
 Working on Winter edition of the Newsletter
Political Liaison Committee Accomplishments:
 Maintained communication with the NADE Board and Committee Coordinator
 Participated in conference call as NADE representative to CLADEA Political Advocacy
Committee
 Completed contact information list of State Education Departments and Colleges
 Completed contact information list of all state governors
 Completed draft of statement for national communication regarding NADE and
Developmental Education
Professional Job Opportunities Committee Accomplishments:
 Maintained the web page (around 40 positions posted between March 2012 and November
2012)
 Completed Exhibitor Form for NADE Conference in Denver
 Subscribed to LRNASST & FYE listservs & corresponded with those who posted job openings
asking them if they also wanted to post the opening on our webpage
Professional Development Committee Goals:
 Update webpage to reflect new NADE style guidelines (by January 2013)
 Explore ways of assessing the effectiveness of our services (by September 2012)
 Plan for Denver Job Fair (by February 2013)
 Keep the webpage current with job opportunities (ongoing)
Professional Development Committee Accomplishments:
 Ongoing work collecting current research concerning developmental education to be put on
the website
 Ongoing work contacting Universities with graduate programs in the area of developmental
education to distribute information about the Ann Ferguson Award
 Ongoing work developing a database of available professional development programs that
can be used both internally and off site.
Professional Liaison Committee Goals:
 Make a 3rd attempt to establish contact with the leadership of the organizations listed above
about establishing reciprocal agreements before May 1, 2012
 Establish email/telephone contact with the target organizations and negotiate agreements
to be approved by the NADE Board by September 30, 2012.
 Complete reciprocal agreements with the above organizations that are interested to be
approved by the NADE Board by February 28, 2013
Research Committee Goals:
 Increase committee membership and participation.
 Work with the Awards, Digest, and other committees to support research in developmental
education and related fields.
 Gather and tabulate data from NADE 2012 Conference, NADE 2013 and future conferences in
order to provide feedback to the NADE board and Conference Committee to strengthen
future conferences.
 Survey NADE members regarding topics for future research and development.
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Present Session at NADE 2013 based on digital literacy or ways doing research has changed
due to technology.
Review articles for Digest if contacted.
Begin to develop online resource list of resources for those conducting research,
organizations that support research in developmental education, databases, digital literacy,
etc.
Research Committee Accomplishments:
 The Committee chair has entered data from 2012 Concurrent and overall Conference
Evaluations. Data was summarized and distributed to the NADE Board for use by NADE
Board and Conference Committee.
 Have recruited two new members to serve on the Research Committee.
 Prepared Customized Search Engine for Developmental Education
 Presented at 2012 conference and solicited proposal for 2013.
 Have worked with and will continue to work with conference committee member to design
evaluation forms and provide feedback.
 Have consulted technology experts.
 Committee Chair attended Sloan-C Conference in Orlando, Florida and presented information
session to Instructional Designers and Administrators about developmental education and
issues that need to be considered when designing online courses for developmental
education students.
In summary, I have enjoyed my first year as NADE Committee Coordinator. My goals were to
understand the role and responsibilities of the position beyond the general description, to carry out
the Board’s Strategic Plan and to identify chairs for all the NADE Committees. While I feel I have
been successful in meeting these goals, I recognize that there is more to be done. The monthly
conference calls with President-elect, Patty Levine Brown, provided ongoing contact with the Board.
With the Board’s help, new committee chairs were identified for the Marketing Committee, Political
Liaison Committee and the Professional Development Committee. Naomi Ludman and Mickey Hay,
NADE Digest Editors and Marcella Davis, Political Liaison Committee Chair are commended for the
excellent job that they have done in their respective positions and it is with regret that we accept
their resignation. We look forward to the new challenges and opportunities for growth during 201314 year.
Special Professional Interest Networks (SPIN) 2012-2013
(Submitted by Karen Tompson-Wolfe, SPIN Coordinator)
SPIN News from 2012:
 This past fall with the efforts of Robin Ozz and Taunya Paul a new SPIN was created to provide a
network to NADE members to addresses Alternative Models and Innovations in Developmental
Education. The new description, approved by the NADE Board, describes the focus of this SPIN.
“This is a group for those interested in learning about innovations and best practices in
developmental education. With the overwhelming amount of research on best practices
now inundating the field, this SPIN would be a place to discuss the merits of trends in
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comparison to researched best practices. This SPIN would be a place for people to share
their innovations, implementation strategies, successes, and challenges. Current research on
acceleration, contextualization, and learning communities, for example, will be shared and
discussed. The focus will be on multiple strategies to decrease impediments and increase
retention for developmental students. The SPIN will also address logistical impediments to
implementing innovations while satisfying registration, placement, and financial aid
concerns.”
In May of 2013 the English SPIN hosted a Webinar that addressed Developing an Integrated
Reading and Writing Course. They had twenty participants in the first Webinar.
Several SPIN groups have created new and exciting methods to share information. It is the goal
to have all SPIN groups using an electronic forum for discussion.
o Facebook® pages: Reading SPIN launched a new page that has been very active sharing
ideas and resources. The English SPIN is planning a Facebook page also, and should be
ready this spring after the NADE conference.
o Google® Groups: The Learning and Study Skills SPIN and the Tutoring and Peer-Assisted
Learning SPIN.
o Web Pages: The Administration SPIN revitalized its webpage, and the Math SPIN is
planning to launch a new webpage.
o Wiki Pages: The Learning Communities SPIN created a Wiki page to share information.
Leadership Changes:
Several SPIN leadership changes occurred during this past year. Specifically these changes included:
 Joanne Mechmech from Flordia State College at Jacksonville took over as the new Chair for the
Adjunct Faculty SPIN.
 Larry Perez and Patrick Quigley from Saddleback College took over as co-Chairs for the
Technology SPIN.
 Linda Kass is stepping down as the Chair of the Learning Disabilities Chair and Lois McGinley will
take over after the NADE 2013 conference.
 The Administration SPIN added Mitchel Burchfield as co-Chair.
Currently the TRIO, Online Education and the Tutoring and Peer Assisted SPINs are in need of
leadership. The SPIN coordinator is attempting to find Chairs and/or co-Chairs to fill these positions.
On Going Goals:
All SPIN groups are interested in expanding their rosters and creating a forum that allows members
to share ideas. One challenge is to keep this dialogue in an on going state and have regular
contributions from members.
Council of Learning Assistance and Developmental Education Associations
(CLADEA) 2012-2013
Annual Report, 2012 (Partial Year)
(Submitted by D. Patrick Saxon & Rebecca Goosen)
Note: D. Patrick Saxon is NADE’s CLADEA representative as of Fall 2012. Marcella Davis has left the
position. Thanks to Marcella for her commitment and effort in serving as CLADEA representative.
Goals:
1. Represent NADE in CLADEA
2. Update relevant CLADEA Information as needed
3. Participate actively in CLADEA activities on behalf of NADE
Activities and Accomplishments:
Represent NADE at CLADEA meetings
(This portion submitted by Rebecca Goosen who attended the meeting for NADE)
Fall 2012 Meeting –
 Attended CLADEA meeting held at NCLCA-Reno, NV
 A thirty minute ceremony was held to induct Rosemary Karr and Saundra McGuire as the new
CLADEA Fellows
 Fellows in attendance were presented with medallions to be worn at conferences to
designate that they are fellows.
 Johanna Dvorak, PAC chair reported as to the status of three-draft policy statements. The
statements have been sent to member organizations.
 Ad Hoc committee has created a research session to be delivered at NADE and other
organization’s conferences.
 Established a list of Essential Professional Readings
 Association of Colleges for Tutoring and Learning Assistance (ACTLA) in now a member of
CLADEA
 Next meeting is at NADE 2013
 An extended retreat will occur at the CRLA Boston Conference 2013
HERE IN ITALICS IS WHAT MARCELLA WROTE FOR A CONFERENCE TO GIVE AN IDEA
March 28, at the ATP Conference in Orlando, FL
I participated by conference call.
1. The financial report was submitted and approved.
2. Jack Truschel reported that participant evaluations of the CLADEA Leadership Institutes at NADE
and ATP were as positive as at CRLA and NCLCA.
3. Chair Hodges reminded the Council that the following new Fellows would be inducted the next
day: John Gardner, Jim Valkenburg, and Janet Zadina.
4. The Council participated in a symposium activity under the leadership of Karen Patty-Graham.
5. The following ad hoc committees were formed:
 Committee to Explore Providing CEUs -- Jennifer Hurd, Chair
 Committee to Create Research Sessions – Russ Hodges, Chair
 Committee to Explore Commissioning White Papers – Marcella Davis, Chair
 Committee to Develop Guidelines for the CLADEA Website – Jane Neuburger, Chair
6. Each organization was invited to submit a list of Top Ten Readings for a comprehensive
professional reading list for the CLADEA website.
CLADEA Representative Activities
1.
2.
3.
4.
Participated in CLADEA email communications
Revised Reciprocal agreement and submitted to NADE President and ACTLA representative.
Sought input from NADE Board regarding CLADEA issues
Submitted CLADEA Representative Annual Report
Database Manager's Report
Submitted by Precision Alphanumeric, Executive Assistant
Membership Comparisons (on or about February 1
of each year)*
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Individual
2024
1748
1923
1920
1519
1819
1933
1945
Institutional/Program
762
917
879
1118
951
1113
1111
965
Total
2786
2665
2802
3038
2470
2932
3044
2910
33
Inten
natio
nals
28
Not
Spec
ified
8
Geographical Distribution
AK
13
MI
107
UT
AL
70
MN
36
VA
73
AR
51
MO
59
VT
6
AZ
88
MS
28
WA
24
CA
81
MT
20
WI
30
CO
172
NC
114
WV
48
CT
13
ND
14
WY
10
DC
10
NE
28
DE
6
NH
22
OTHER
INFO
2013
FL
199
NJ
61
GA
81
NM
45
male
437
15.01
13
femal
e
1414
48.5
9
no
select
ion
1059
36.4
0
HI
13
NV
IA
48
NY
115
ID
5
OH
90
IL
155
OK
31
2-year
1307
44.91
IN
38
OR
11
4-year
508
17.46
KS
50
PA
117
K-12
3
0.10
6
0.21
KY
45
RI
2
corpo
rate
LA
36
SC
48
other
18
0.62
4
not
specif
ied
9
0.31
no
select
ion
1059
36.39
MA
76
SD
MD
59
TN
38
ME
4
TX
334
SPIN Memberships
Adjunct Faculty
47
Online Educators
70
Administration
236
Tutoring and Peer
Assisted Programs
69
Advising and Counseling
100
Reading
383
Science [no longer
active]
20
Alternative Models and
Innovations
0
Brain-Compatible Education
71
Technology
41
English/Writing/ESL
505
TRIO
31
Integration of Basic Skills
81
Workforce
Development
15
Learning Communities
27
Learning Disabilities
47
Learning and Study Skills
237
Mathematics
591
* Conference date should be taken into account when
analyzing membership data.
Webmaster Report 2012-2013
(Submitted by Dorothy D. Chase)
Activities since the Conference:
After meeting with Jane Neuberger (President) and several other Board members during the 2012
Conference, I accepted the position of NADE webmaster. The site was downloaded to my college
computer in March. Varun Menasina, Jane’s student aide, and I agreed on responsibilities so that we
would not ‘bump’ into each other as we worked on the website.
A. Between March and June, the following changes to the website were made:
 Changes to index, Leadership, Awards, Emeritus, Membership and template pages
o Added information
o Added photographs
 Added information for 2013 conference and linked the relevant pages
o Added Call for conference
o Added volunteer page
 Added Position Statements
 Corrected email addresses for Board members
 Uploaded
o photographs taken during 2012 NADE convention
o NADE minutes
o New chapter conferences
o Chapters page
 Added many missing appendix pages from PPH
 Uploaded newsletters


Changed information concerning Journal of Higher Education
Added links for Kellog Institute, NISOD
B. Problems with website occurred between the end of June and December.
 Received email that the site was ‘black’.
o 6th July - re-uploaded entire site.
o four files and folders did not upload
o website visible, but template not present
o re-uploaded entire site
o CAS issue with site appearing and disappearing
 Sean, HostMySite, explained that the problem was due to NADE.net being created in a
Windows environment but that the site was now in a Linux environment. 21st September,
Carol elicited the fact that Hosting.com had been requested to change CF Builder Yearly
account on a Windows server ($239.40/year) to a Linux Standard Yearly account
($119.40/tear) at NADE's request. HostMySite does not change the type of account
without the customer requesting it. The site cannot be returned to a Windows
environment. Jane spoke with Sean and was told that Linux is case-sensitive. When it
searches for a file, for example, www.nade.net/CAS.html, and the file (on Dreamweaver)
is names cas.html, it does not find the file.
 10th September, HostMySite fixed the template issue for me. Sergiusz Majer from
HostMySite, informed me that my Dreamweaver was linking to the old server not the
new one. He stated that I should write back with either my account administrator
username and password or the last four digits of the credit card HostMysite had on file
for the NADE account and they would make the change to the new server. I received the
username and password, contacted HostMySite, and the work was done.
 Problems developed
o Links broken
o Revised pages not uploading
o 2012 conference photo links disappearing
o Changes made before June reverted to previous states – e.g.
 Position Statements
 JHE changes
 Conference links
 index page
 bookmarks
 NADE History link
 SCADE information
 Peer Assisted Programs information
o I need to check all previous changes to see if they have reverted to previous
states
C. Remediation
 Carol downloaded the site as it exists on the server and attempted to clean it up.
 Re-downloaded entire site to see if the problems would be fixed. They were not. I
corrected and uploaded pages several times each, but they did not appear on
NADE.net. Rob, my college Dreamweaver expert, gave me the following advice, “The
only way to fix this kind of issue, especially since it occurred after switching servers


and operating systems, is to audit every link. It can be very time consuming, but it’s
really about the only way to ensure all of your links are working. I would also
recommend changing all links to lower case; that way, you won’t be impacted by
case-sensitivity issues. Prioritize the work and organize it so it’s more
manageable/approachable. Check the links on the homepage first. Then check the
navigation/menu links on each of the other pages. Those are probably your most
important links. After those are checked-out or repaired, then work on the incidental
links that are in the body of the various pages last. Just go one page at a time and
hopefully it won’t seem like such a big project.” I have not followed Rob’s advice
because I have not had the time available. However, there were some major issues
even after Carol’s work.
There were still problems with the site – e.g.
o Files will not upload or download
o Jane – form will not download; opens as zip file
o Dorothy – changed pages will not upload
o 19th December – Tutoring SPIN page uploaded. Upon a second request, I
removed the link to the tutoring SPIN website, but the page would not reupload.
About 90% of the website disappeared from my Dreamweaver program when Varun
tried to help me fix the problem above. Even when he Skyped in to examine my files,
he could not find anything in my computer which was causing the problem. Two
college technicians from my college could not find a problem with my computer.
They both said that the problems originated at the host site. Finally, Varun sent me a
zipped file of his own Dreamweaver files. Meeting with a college webmaster (Ayren
Lytle) on 14th December, we think we’ve finally come to grips with the problem. Using
Varun’s zipped file and Ayren’s knowledge and expertise, my Dreamweaver program
is working as evidenced by being able to resolve the Tutoring Spin issue and
uploading the Fall, 2012, newsletter. The latter I did on January 4th, 2013. According to
Ayren, problems will continue to surface because there are old files, broken links, and
other detritus on the host server. The best solution is to make sure that
Dreamweaver is working as we want it to do; this means putting it on a dummy site
and checking every link. Then having HostMySite delete every vestige of NADE.net
from its server. Once that is done, then we upload the clean Dreamweaver site. As
you would imagine, that whole process would be tedious and take a long time re.
Rob’s advice at the beginning of the semester. Ayren Lytle is willing to ask for
permission to work with a dummy site.
These last few months have been challenging yet educational! I have appreciated the help and
support given me by Jane, Varun, and my college experts. Though I know Dreamweaver, I have no
technical technology knowledge; without them, I would have been unable to survive.