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National Orientation Directors Association - NODA

The National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) was incorporated in 1976 with a membership consisting of professionals, faculty and students focused on orientation, transition, and retention of college students. NODA is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of regional representatives and officers. 

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Mission
The mission of the National Orientation Directors Association is to provide education, leadership and professional development in the fields of college student orientation, transition and retention.

Vision 2007
Four strategic priorities were developed by the NODA Board of Directors (adopted in 2002) designed to move the Association forward:

  1. NODA seeks to expand collaboration and partnerships with both internal and external communities.
  2. NODA seeks to provide greater learning opportunities and services to students, staff and faculty in the areas of student transition and retention.
  3. NODA seeks to centralize the association’s business operations and services.
  4. NODA seeks to maintain and expand the stable, diverse funding base for the association’s current and future needs.

Core Values
NODA is an international association comprised of professional administrators, students, faculty and related organizations. The Association strives to attract a pluralistic membership and leadership and endeavors to facilitate the professional development of its members. NODA is further dedicated to interassociation cooperation, the advancement of professional and ethical standards, and the production of scholarly works.

Community • Diversity • Integrity • Learning • Scholarship • Service

NODA Home Office
In spring 2007, the NODA Board of Directors chose the University of Minnesota to be the permanent home office. The University of Minnesota was chosen because of its reputation as an outstanding research institution, centrally located within the region and a shared commitment to NODA’s mission and values. NODA hired their first Executive Director in August 2007.

For more information about NODA contact:
Joyce Holl, M.A.P.A.
Executive Director, NODA
University of Minnesota
1313 5th Street SE, Suite 323A
Minneapolis, Minnesota  55414
Telephone: 612-627-0150
Fax: 612-627-0153
E-Mail: holl@umn.edu
Website: www.nodaweb.org