The Circle of Excellence is a recognition program established as part of the NODA Excellence Fund. The Circle of Excellence honors and engages individuals who have served as professionals and scholars in the fields of Orientation, Transition, and Retention and who have dedicated years of service to NODA. Ambassadors serve for one year working with NODA fundraising efforts, raising funds to support the NODA Excellence Fund. 100% of all Circle of Excellence funds raised goes directly to assisting NODA members seeking both regional and national professional development opportunities both on the national and regional level.
Melanie Payne
Indiana University
Help Melanie reach Her goal
Melanie has been working in orientation, transition, and retention since November of 1996 – and I joined NODA right away. She has NODA leadership experience with Regional and Annual conference planning committees, Board of Directors, Editor of the Orientation Planning Manual (as well as a Chapter author). Her greatest NODA accomplishments were serving as the Coordinator of the NODA Internship connecting our future professionals with new and growth inducing experiences. Melanie was the chair of the Strategize Planning Committee back in 2002 leading to the creation of an Association Office and staff, and the honor of serving a term as NODA President will forever be a significant life event for her.
Please help Melanie with her fundraising goal of $4,000 by NODAC 2025. For more details and information on the Circle of Excellence, click here. You can donate towards their fundraising goal here.
Shawn Smee
Murray State University
Quincy Spencer
University of Arkansas
The 2024 Circle of Excellence Ambassadors are Shawn Smee from Murray State University & Quincy Spencer from the University of Arkansas. Quincy and Shawn are halfway to their fundraising goal of $7,000. We hope you will consider donating to help them reach their goal before we head to Portland, OR for NODAC this fall. For more details and information on the Circle of Excellence, click here. You can donate towards their fundraising goal here.
Dr. Cynthia L. Hernandez
Texas State University
Dr. Jamie Mantooth
University of Tennessee at Martin
Mary Jo Fabich
Illinois State University
Andrene Kaiwi
California Polytechnic State University
Bonita Jacobs
University of North Georgia
Charlie Andrews
Florida International University
Chris Timmerman
WSIA
Jeanine Ward-Roof
Ferris State University
Victor Wilson
The University of Georgia
Nominations for 2025 Circle of Excellence Ambassador
The NODA Excellence Fund (NEF) Committee is seeking nominations for 2025 Circle of Excellence Ambassador. Association members may nominate an individual who they feel best represents the principles of OTR and commitment to NODA, and who meets the criteria above Members may also self-nominate. To nominate an individual, complete the CoE nomination form. Nominations will be accepted through July 8, 2024. Nominate a colleague today!
Circle of Excellence nominees should possess the following qualities:
Each year, Association members will have the opportunity to nominate a colleague to serve as our Circle of Excellence nominee. Nominees will be selected by the NODA Fundraising Committee. The Circle of Excellence nominees will be announced at the NODA Annual Conference & will serve as ambassadors for the Circle of Excellence fundraising efforts for the Association for one year. Individuals will set their own fundraising amount with an attainable goal to strive to raise as much money as possible. The amount raised and individual will be recognized at the Annual Conference to close out their term.
*Decisions will be based upon contributions to NODA, years of active service, and contributions to the fields of OTR.
Timeline for Nomination Forms:
At this time, we are now accepting 2024 Circle of Excellence nominations! Nominations will be accepted April 26 – August 4, 2024 for consideration.
General Timeline: