Slate Position: Vice President at Large
Position Statement:
I have been involved with AACRAO for more than 15 years. During this time, the organization has provided me with countless resources, including learning and development opportunities, that have helped me grow as a professional. In addition, AACRAO has helped me create an invaluable network of colleagues from across the country.
Over the years, my record of service with AACRAO has run the gamut from various Professional Activities Committees (PACs) to sitting on both the Nominations and Elections and Program Committees. I have also served as Vice-Chair and Chair of the Program Committee, with my term ending at the 2024 annual meeting. Furthermore, I have applied to join two PACs, the Prior Learning Assessment and Alternative Credit and Credentials Committee and the Member Engagement Committee.
My colleagues have graciously nominated me to fill the Vice President at Large role. If elected to this position, I plan to use my experience with AACRAO in several ways to keep up with the responsibilities of the role. I will work with the Board and others in AACRAO to ensure solid and timely communication between the Board and members, especially members who are less active and who may feel they need to be heard. I will also work diligently on any special projects assigned to me by the Board, again with an eye toward encouraging engagement by members where possible.
Finally, I will collaborate with other Board members and leaders in the association to ensure that we continue to live out and promote our mission “to serve and advance higher education by providing leadership in academic and enrollment services.” In spite of its importance to the functioning of higher education, we tend to practice our profession behind the scenes. Highlighting our association’s mission for our members will not only serve to keep members engaged in AACRAO but also will help them to see themselves as key players on their own campuses in their day-to-day work.
I am appreciative of all that AACRAO has provided me over the years and would like to continue to serve the association and its members. Therefore, I respectfully request consideration for the Vice President at Large role on the Board of Directors.
Sam Fugazzotto currently serves as the University Registrar of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. An active AACRAO member for many years, he also serves as the Program Committee Chair for the 2024 Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH.