Slated Position: 2027-2028 N&E Committee Member Candidate
Position Statement
I am thrilled to accept the nomination for the Nominations and Elections Committee.
AACRAO has played a meaningful role in my professional life, and I am grateful for the
opportunity to give back to a community that has shaped my growth, my leadership, and
my understanding of what it means to serve with integrity. I am seeking this role
because I believe deeply in the importance of thoughtful, inclusive, and values-driven
leadership, and I want to support a process that helps AACRAO continue to thrive.
My previous AACRAO service, including my time as a member, Vice Chair, and Chair of
the Enrollment Management and Retention Committee, showed me how essential it is
to have leaders who reflect the diversity and strengths of our membership. Through
those experiences, I learned how powerful it can be when people are encouraged to
step forward, share their expertise, and see themselves as part of AACRAO’s future.
That perspective is what motivates me to serve on the Nominations and Elections
Committee.
If elected, I will focus on three priorities: broadening engagement, strengthening
transparency, and supporting a fair and equitable selection process.
I will advance our existing momentum to broaden engagement, inviting an even wider
range of members to see themselves in AACRAO leadership. Our community already
benefits from diverse voices, and expanding those opportunities will enrich our
collective work. I am committed to strengthening a leadership pipeline that reflects the
full spectrum of experiences, identities, and institutional contexts across AACRAO.
I will strengthen the strong transparency practices already in place throughout the
nominations and elections cycle. Clear, accessible communication has long supported
member confidence and participation, and I am committed to expanding that work. By
collaborating closely with committee colleagues and AACRAO staff, I will help ensure
that timelines, criteria, and responsibilities continue to be shared in ways that are
consistent, welcoming, and easy to navigate.
I will contribute to a fair and thoughtful review process. My background in enrollment
management, student success, and academic operations has prepared me to evaluate
information carefully, ask meaningful questions, and make decisions grounded in
values. I will bring that same approach to evaluating candidates, ensuring that each
nominee is considered with respect and care.
I am eager to deepen my engagement with AACRAO through service that aligns with
the association’s values and long‑term needs. The Nominations and Elections
Committee plays a critical role in shaping leadership and fostering a healthy,
transparent governance process. Contributing to this work would allow me to support
emerging leaders while helping sustain AACRAO’s strength for years to come, and I
would be honored to serve in this capacity.
Danielle Faucett is an Application Systems Analyst II at Cornell University with over a decade of experience in academic operations. She specializes in course scheduling systems and policy reform, using technology as a catalyst for student retention and institutional effectiveness. Her research identifies scheduling as a critical lever for persistence and inclusion, and she is committed to designing systems that bridge strategy, equity, and innovation. Throughout her career, Danielle has advanced the role of scheduling from a back-office function to a strategic driver of student success.
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