Michael Burke

Dean of Student Services, Harvard University

I am writing to express my interest in the position of AACRAO Nominations and Elections Committee member, and I am grateful for being nominated by Scott Campbell. I am inspired by AACRAO's vision of a community centered on learner success driven by professional excellence and leadership in enrollment and academic services. I am committed to advancing the mission of AACRAO to support a richly diverse, globally interconnected community of higher education professionals.

I am eager to contribute to the advancement of AACRAO's goals, including fostering a culture of innovation and scholarship, reimagining engagement and community, and leading strong advocacy coalitions. I share AACRAO's values of collaboration, innovation, inclusivity, inquiry, and integrity.

I highly value the importance of good governance for any organization and especially AACRAO. As a past president of NEACRAO, I understand the challenge and necessity of developing the next generations of leaders. The Nominations and Elections Committee not only ensures continuity of organizational leadership, it strives to make sure AACRAO leadership is representative of its members and accessible to anyone with the commitment and talent to make an impact in our field and our organization. 

After another inspiring and rejuvenating annual meeting, I am eager to contribute to the continued success of this wonderful association. I consider my AACRAO colleagues, and all that the association has to offer, to be our greatest resource in this professional career. I want to serve the organization that has served me so well for nearly 20 years. I am ready to work on behalf of AACRAO, our profession, and our wonderful colleagues. Thank you for considering my nomination.