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NC Educational Sessions
National Convention Educational Sessions
For room locations, please refer to the on-site Convention guide.
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A few things you cannot learn from Astin, Tinto, and Chickering
“Every story has an end. But in life, every ending is just a new beginning.” Join us and learn to write the next book in your life series. This session will provide graduate students with the tools necessary to succeed in finding a job in student affairs.
Presenter(s): Ana Barrenechea, 08-09 Leadership Fellow, Assistant Director of Student Activities for Programming, George Mason University
Melanie Bullock, 08-09 Leadership Fellow, Coordinator for Programming, University of Central Florida
Gerald Harris, 08-09 Leadership Fellow, Coordinator for Campus Programs, Marquette University
Audience: Staff
Level: Advance
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Advising Advisors
Do you struggle with student organization advisors doing too much or too little? This session will explore the role of student affairs professionals in educating, training, and simply advising the student organization advisors. Share how you recruit, train, and hold advisors accountable. Bring your resources and ideas!
Presenter(s): Beth Hoag, Assistant Director of Student Life, University of Illinois at Springfield
Veronica Riepe, Director of Student Activities, St. Ambrose University
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate
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Breaking Down Barriers and Building Bridges
Collaboration is a buzz word on every college campus! As student affairs professionals we would love to work with other departments, but who has time for that! During this session we will explore why it is critical to reach outside our office and market student activities as an effective learning vehicle to other areas.
Presenter(s): Christina L Graham, Director of Student Activities, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Tonya J Ackley, Residence Life Coordinator, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate
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Creating a Safe Space program on your campus
Safe Space Training Programs are created to help reduce homophobia/transphobia and heterosexism on campus. The hope is that through education, advocacy, and awareness, a Safe Space Program will provide a campus climate that is open, safe, and accepting to all GLBTQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning) people and allies. This interactive session will: explore different models of Safe Space programs and discuss development and implementation for your campus, increase your awareness of the needs of LGBTQ students, and challenge you to create Safe Spaces on your campus.
Presenter(s): Don Stansberry, Associate Dean of Students, Old Dominion University
Nicole Zelazny, Coordinator, Programs and Campus Information Manager, Old Dominion University
Vamsi Manne, Coordinator, Programming & Activities
Audience: Staff
Level: Basic
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Fill Those Seats! How to Successfully Promote Your Events
Want to have a sold out show? Great promotion will ensure that the seats of your program are filled. This session will discuss various methods of promotion and showcase a promotions model for guaranteeing program success at any institution.
Presenter(s): Damien Franze, Graduate Advisor, Student Entertainment Events, University of Maryland, College Park
Audience: Student
Level: Basic
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Going CAMPing
You walk into CAMP and see rows of booths with agents offering goodies from candy to posters to CDs. It may seem easiest to only go to the booths that represent showcasing acts. Join a discussion led by seasoned associate members and professional staff about how to get the most out of CAMP before, during and after a conference.
Presenter(s): Jen Bothwell, Director of Student Activities & Orientation, Dean College
Jeff Hyman (for both Regionals and Nationals), Vice President, Auburn Moon Agency
Stephanie Thomas (for Nationals only), Director of Student Activities, University of Pittsburgh at Titusville
Audience: Student
Level: Basic
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Grab 'em and Keep 'em: A guide to recruitment and retention
Get a clue about recruiting members and keeping them excited about your organization. This session will provide you with tools to recruit members and methods to keep them involved throughout the year!
Presenter(s): Kristen Salo, Activities Advisor, University of Houston
Audience: Student
Level: Basic
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Learning Outcomes Assessment and Planning
Assessment of learning can seem to be a daunting task, but it doesn’t need to be difficult. This session highlights one department’s journey in developing and assessing learning outcomes and using that information to drive planning efforts. Particular focus will be made on learning outcomes, assessment, and planning related to leadership development activities.
Presenter(s): Dr. Jon Dooley, Associate Dean of Student Development, Marquette University
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate
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Navigating the Changing Internet Landscape to Find Your Next Great Job!
How big of a role does the Internet play in finding a job today? How has the Internet changed the way companies find their employees? During this session, a recruitment expert from CareerBuilder.com will provide answers and insight into how to use the Internet to find a great job. Attendees will learn valuable secrets that will get them maximum visibility in front of employers as well as hear real-life examples of what employers are doing online to attract collegiate workers during this tight labor market and tough economy.
Presenter(s): Nathan Lippe, Product Marketing Manager, CareerBuilder
Audience: Student
Level: Basic
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OVER the Rainbow - UNDERstanding GLBTQ's
Recognizing GLBTQ students' needs on campus is not always easy to do, but the opportunity to make a huge impact is great! Ideas will be shared, current events will be discussed and you will leave with programming ideas to make your campus a more positive and accepting place for all.
Presenter(s): Matt Morrin, Director of Student Life & Engagement, Unversity of South Florida St. Petersburg
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate
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THE 45 DAY SALE: Little Mark Says Use Co-Op To Save Money
Does your program board have a tight or small budget? Wish you could do more with less? Are you an agent and wonder, what's going on? This session is designed to assist anyone and everyone in the understanding of Co-Op buying and what you can ask from agents and/or schools. You will leave this program knowing what Co-Op Buying is and you don't need to be a Co-Op Buyer to attend. Please know this session will be for students, staff, and associates. Please schedule early in the process if selected and please do not schedule at the same time as CO-OP Orientation.
Presenter(s): Barry S. McKinney, Director of Student Activities, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Barbara Meyer, President, Admire Entertainment
Audience: Student
Level: Basic
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Understanding Yourself and Creating an Environment for Effective Communication and Ethics in Leadership
Leadership is inherently a behavioral activity. Studies have shown that there are four behavioral types that are common practice for leaders. In this FUN and INTERACTIVE session we will examine how behaviors impact the leadership environment, complete an inventory determining participants natural leadership style, and focus on how we can use our behaviors to create successful leadership experiences.
Presenter(s): Stephanie Russell Holz, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement, The University of Tampa
Brian Wooten, Director of the Center for Student Leadership, Kennesaw State University
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate
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Using Technology to Enhance Event Planning
Over the past 3 years RIT has developed a comprehensive on-line event planning database that manages budgeting, reporting, contracting marketing and the event calender. The purpose of this program is to show the system to students and staff members and give them the general knowledge and tools to begin to build a similar database.
Presenter(s): Ryan Giglia, Assistant Director for Campus Life, RIT
Steve Opilo, Technology Coordinator, RIT
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate
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Campus Activities: Impact on Student Learning
The NACA Education Advisory Groug is in the process of developing The Competency Guide for College Student Leaders. The guide outlines critical learning outcomes that students should achieve as a result of their involvement in campus activities. This session will highlight progress on this initiative and seek input from professionals for further development. Participants will also receive an update on other NACA educational resources and services available at this time.
Presenter(s): Ken Brill, NACA Board of Directors Representative, Augustana College
Stephanie Russell Holz, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the Vaughn Center, University of Tampa
Dr. Lucy Croft, Assistant Vice-Presient of Student Life, University of North Florida
Audience: Staff
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Integrating International Civic Engagement into Student Leadership Development
Kennesaw State University's Center for Student Leadership signature leadership program is a three year ethical leadership certificate program called Leaders IN Kennesaw (LINK). In a students third year, using the work of Erik Peterson's Seven Revolutions and the United Nations Millennial project as a point of departure, students develop and participate in an International Civic Engagement project. This session will discuss the process for how this initiative is integrated into our comprehensive leadership initiative and students who have completed the program will discuss how the project effected their leadership development.
Presenter(s): Brian Wooten, Director, Center for Student Leadership, Kennesaw State University
Christie Pugh, CSL Leadership Student, Kennesaw State University
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate |
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Student Conduct Administration for Student Groups 101: Investigating, Adjudicating and Sanctioning Student Groups
This program will review the best practices for handling student conduct issues for student groups. The program will focus on investigations, the hearing process, decsion-making, and effective sanctioning. The program is being presented by the Association for Student Judicial Affairs (ASJA), the premeire association for student conduct issues.
Presenter(s): Tamara King, President Elect for Association of Student Judicial Affairs (ASJA), ASJA and Washignton University inSt. Louis
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Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate |
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The Cure for Senioritis: Developing Unique Programs and Capstone Leadership Opportunities for Seniors
Are your Seniors coasting through their final college year or are they taking their leadership to new heights? Is your school programming for Seniors with the same exuberance that you program for freshmen? Are you taking advantage of the knowledge and expertise of your most advanced leaders? This session will focus on strategies for Senior Year programming, including Senior Weeks, and will share models for developing Senior leaders as Consultants and Peer Educators.
Presenter(s): Dr. Bill Smedick, Director of Leadership and Assessment, Johns Hopkins University
Jason Heiserman, Director of Student Activities, Johns Hopkins University
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate |
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If I Would Have Used Learning Outcomes: Re-developing Purpose in Your Programming Board
Does your executive board or even general board ever wonder why they are doing what they are doing? If so, this program will be a great asset to you. Taken from a practical approach, the program will reflect upon the membership and retention transitions one programming board made and how learning outcomes have helped to provide structure to re-define the purpose for your eboard members and general board members.
Presenter(s): Paul Lidy, Assistant Director of Student Programs & Richards Treat University Center, Millikin University
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate |
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A Measurable Vision of Success: Learning Outcomes as a Model for New Student Orientation
The goal of Whittier College’s Orientation is to build academic, social, practical, financial and cultural competence in new students. Since 2006, this framework has assessed direct and indirect learning outcomes. Learn our techniques, see our success and understand our challenges.
Presenter(s): Sarah Morgan, Assistant Director of Student Activities, Whittier College
Jeanne Ortiz, Dean of Students, Whittier College
Audience: Staff
Level: Advance |
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Superadvising: Changing the way we supervise
Why do we as Student Affairs administrators use business models of supervision with our student employees? Through changing language and adopting new frameworks we can maintain a high level of administrative efficiency while enhancing student development opportunities.
Presenter(s): Megan Habermann, Assistant Director of Campus Activities, Vassar College
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate |
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"Dig in" to the Real World: From Student Leader to New Professional
How many different ways can you say 'plan, organize and implement campus programs?' In this session we will talk about how to sell yourself as a campus leader and how to paint a picture of what it is you do as a student programmer. We all agree that the work you do is valuable, to both yourself and your campus, but can you express your skills in a way that will make employers feel the same? We will also discuss common mistakes that new professionals often make in their job search process, and talk about strategies to help prepare you for your own search.
Presenter(s): Jackie Weber, Director of Residential & Greek Life, Westminster College
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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College Can Last Forever: Considering Grad Programs in Student Affairs
Wish college could last forever? Want your adviser's job? This session will help you determine what factors to consider when applying for a graduate program in student affairs. Topics to be discussed include: selecting a program, applying, getting a head start and more.
Presenter(s): Natalie K. Pariano, Assistant Director of Student Activities for Programming, Denison University
Audience: Student
Level: Basic |
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Creating Inclusive Environments & Events for Students With Disabilities
Ever wondered how you can make your events more accessible? Learn ideas, strategies, and techniques to create more inclusive environments and programs for students with disabilities. Participants will be exposed to disability myths, pertinent law, disability ettiquette and practical programming methods.
Presenter(s): Adam Frank, Graduate Assistant, University of Connecticut - Storrs
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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Diversity Strategies on your Campus
In today’s society, it is important that know how to handle various ethnic, race and gender situations that may arise on your campus. This session will educate staff on how to work effectively with a diverse group of students.
Presenter(s): Dr. Wendy Johnson, Presenter, Diversity Talent Agency
Dorita Hatchett
Michelle Stephenson
Audience: Staff
Level: Basic |
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Drexel University and MAD Dragon Records presents: How to effectively integrate real world business entities into your educational curriculum
Terry Tompkins, Assistant Professor at Drexel University and President of MAD Dragon Records, Drexel’s nationally-renowned, student-run record label, will demonstrate how to effectively integrate real world business entities into your educational curriculum in order to engage students in a cooperative learning environment.
Presenter(s): Terry Tompkins, Assistant Professor, Drexel University
Marcy Rauer Wagman, Assistant Professor, Drexel University
Audience: Staff
Level: Basic |
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Going Green with Your Program Board
As campuses across America are blooming green, what are you doing to contribute to the cause? Come to this session to learn about what campuses are doing to be environmentally friendly and brainstorm ways to make your program board GREEN! You might be able to figure out ways to make the grass a little greener for your campus.
Presenter(s): Vamsi Manne, 08-09 Leadership Fellow, Program Coordinator, Old Dominion University
Teanca Shepherd, 08-09 Leadership Fellow, Assistant Coordinator, University of Memphis
Tanesha S. Stewart, 08-09 Leadership Fellow, Assistant Director of Student Programs, Georgetown University
Lydia Washington, 08-09 Leadership Fellow, NPHC & MGC Adviser for the Office of Fraternities and Sororities, University of Massachusetts – Amherst
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate |
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How To Fill a Room
Booking a great event is sometimes not enough; promotion is just as important as talent. Using a combination of online promotion, new media, viral marketing, and old school press, you can guarantee that every event is a success.
Presenter(s): Steve Hofstetter, Comedian, Sophie K
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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It's Your Job...NOT YOUR LIFE!!!
Having a hard time separating your work life from your social life? Do you even have a social life? This session will show participants the way to maintain that healthy balance and avoid burn out.
Presenter(s): J.B. Bailey, Assistant Director of Student Involvement, Xavier University
Audience: Staff
Level: Basic |
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Live and Learn: Programming with a Purpose
Have fun and create awareness at the same time! Learn how to engage your student body through fun and entertaining programs that contain substance and thought-provoking themes.
Presenter(s): Beth Gionfriddo, 2009 NACA Graduate Intern, Boston College
Brian Anderson, 2009 NACA Graduate Intern, Seattle University
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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Making an Event an Event: The 5 E’s of Programming
Student Activities Programming is more than contracts, room reservations and flyers. The key to creating and sustaining a successful programming calendar for your programming board is to focus on the experience of your audience while attending the event. By attending this session you will not only learn the theory behind this way of thinking but you will also learn the 5 “E’s” of making an event an event. Often considered the BEST part of programming, making the event an event is KEY for your programming success.
Presenter(s): Leslie Heusted, Assistant Director for Programming/Marketing of the Danforth University Center, Washington University in St. Louis
Brian Gardner, Assistant Director of Student Involvement, Maryville University of Saint Louis
Audience: Student
Level: Basic |
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More Than Just Entertainment - Social Action Programming
More than just entertainment : Events can introduce students to global concerns and create crucial dialogue about important issues. This workshop will show that programming on social issues can educate the student body and give them the opportunity to create change.
Presenter(s): Christina M. Kerns, Coordinator, Student Activities, University of Idaho
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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Student Activities and Alumni Relations - Leading the way to great partnership
Engaged students make for engaged young alumni. Alumni Relations folks are very interested in working with young alumni and starting that connection even before students graduate. Student Activities helps to create that engagement and connection to the University, but often need more resources. Teaming up together is a win-win situation for both sides. This workshop will demonstrate ways to Student Activities and program boards can connect with alumni societies and advancement offices through co-sponsorships, resources and events beyond Homecoming.
Presenter(s): Kim Roeder, Director of Student Activities, Christopher Newport University
Audience: Student
Level: Advance |
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The Advisor's Role and Approach in Preparing an Effective Student Government
Advising student government can be very different than advising other student organizations because of the students' political lens. The common sense approach to advising, although important, is no longer good enough to prepare an effective student government. Learn how to integrate valuable techniques and information so that student government collaborators focus on the important issues instead of getting bogged down with the process of governing.
Presenter(s): Gary Manka, Director, University of South Florida-Tampa
Sarah Perkins ( for national convention only), Graduate Assistant, Marquette University
Audience: Staff
Level: Basic |
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Global Leadership Development Across Institutional Boundaries
The Center for Student Leadership at Kennesaw State University is a successful collaboration between Academic Affairs and Student Success and
Enrollment Services, enabling the CSL to deliver unique programming. This session will detail advantages and challenges of such a joint venture and where the partnership may head in the future.
Presenter(s): Rian Satterwhite, Assistant Director for Leadership Programs, Kennesaw State University
Brian Wooten, Director, Center for Student Leadership, Kennesaw State University
Dr. Rebecca Casey, Chair, University Studies, Kennesaw State University
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate
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Organization Overload: A Roundtable Discussion on the Growing Numbers of Student Organizations on College Campuses
Does your campus have more student organizations than you know what to do with? Each year, more and more students attempt to start organizations on college campuses, often duplicating efforts that are currently in place. When your resources are spread so thin, where do you draw the line? This session will address how we can work with our student leaders to focus on quality over quantity when it comes to approving new organizations. Discussions will focus on strategies for working with prospective organizations, assessing their long term potential, and providing the needed support to help them thrive. Special attention will be given to the ways in which NACA can support professionals who have the responsibility of student organization oversight.
Presenter(s): Jason Heiserman, Director of Student Activities, Johns Hopkins University
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate |
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To Be Young, Gifted and Black
Discussion on "blackness" and what it means to be a young black person on a college campus. This session will give participants a chance to explore blackness and to know what it means to be black on campus.
Presenter(s): Shontae Khaleel White, Assistant Director of Campus Programs, University of Florida
Ebony Ramsey, Assistant Director of Student Activities and Programs, UNC-Charlotte
Audience: Student
Level: Basic |
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Two’s Aren’t So Terrible!
Working at a community or two year colleges can be tough. Your students want acts that cost more than your annual budget and every year your program board has a turnover. Join a roundtable discussion led by professional staff members who works at two year and community college institutions. Learn about how to program with a smaller budget, retain students for leadership roles their sophomore year after recruiting them as a freshman and common challenges.
Presenter(s): Jen Bothwell, Director of Student Activities & Orientation, Dean College
Stephanie Thomas, Director of Student Activities, University of Pittsburgh at Titusville
Chris Storck, Assistant Director of Student Activities, Anne Arundel Community College
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate |
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Learning Reconsidered – Creating Collaborative Learning Partnerships on Campus
Student learning is central to our roles as Student Affairs professionals. Many efforts are being done on our campuses to promote the learning of our students. How can we maximize these efforts? Come explore how campus activities can have a powerful impact on student learning in and out of the classroom through creating collaborative partnerships with our campus colleagues in Academic Affairs.
Presenter(s): Matthew A. Kitchie, Assistant Director for Student Activities, Longwood University
Cameron Patterson, President, Lancer Productions, Longwood University
Audience: Staff
Level: Basic |
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Survivor - A staff advisor's guide to large event management
Exhausting. Overwhelming. Major event management can be exciting, but it's also a whole new skill set, with unique challenges for staff. This workshop is designed to provide not only a place for new staff to get the inside scoop on large event management, but for our peers who have specialized expertice to share their tips and tricks. From finding out where to get "REAL" backstage passes, managing the realities of big budget entertainers to developing realistic crowd control and entrance plans for 10,000 people - come get the scoop, and learn how to be a large event "Survivor."
Presenter(s): Leanne Vincent, Director of Student Leadership, Associated Students, CSU Northridge
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate |
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Tap Your Leadership Potential - Lead From Authenticity!
What is your personal leadership paradigm? Do you want to know how to enhance your leadership EQ? Discover your leadership personality and how it impacts your leadership potential to create a positive impact.
Presenter(s): Maribeth Overland, Director Student Activities & Leadership Development, College of St. Benedict/St. John's University
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate |
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Confessions of a Programaholic
Do you program too much? Looking for ways to get others involved and give yourself a break? Come join us as we discuss a look at ways to be successful in delegation and motivating others. Don’t make any more confessions after this session!
Presenter(s): Brian Novak, Director of Campus Activities, Johnson & Wales University, Denver
Becky Riopel, Director, Student Programs & Involvement, College of the Holy Cross
Audience: Student
Level: Advance |
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Going Green: It’s Not Just for "Tree Huggers" Anymore!
This program will explore ways your institution can go green. We will look at what is being done at institutions around the country and learn how you can adapt them to your own school. No money? No problem! Who said going green had to be hard?
Presenter(s): Jessica M. Claar, Assistant Director of Student Activities, The College of New Jersey
Kristen Diorio, Assistant Director of Residential Life & Services, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Audience: Staff
Level: Basic |
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Good Vibrations and Smooth Transitions
All organizations experience an advisor transition sooner or later. It is not uncommon among programming boards to get a new advisor every few years. Join us to discuss this transition from three perspectives: former advisor, new advisor, and student. Learn about different strategies that can assist you in leading your organization from one advisor to the next. You CAN keep the good vibrations flowin’ and have a smooth transition!
Presenter(s): Jessica Berkey, Assistant Director of Student Activities & the University Center, Furman University
J. Scott Derrick, Director of Student Activities & the University Center, Furman University
Rachael Parrish, President of the Furman University Student Activities Board, Furman University
Audience: Student
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How Do I Get There? A road map for the new professional
Feeling lost as you move into your new position? Worried about how you'll fit in at your job? This session will explore common worries that new professionals in student affairs often have and map out how they can conquer the obstacles to make their first year as a new professional successful.
Presenter(s): Brooke F. Donovan, Assistant Director of Campus Activities, Mount St. Mary's University
Sean Adams, Assistant Dean & Director of Campus Activities, Mount St. Mary's University
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate |
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How to be the Starbucks of programming boards
Starbucks, Apple, and Target… What do these companies have in common? You guessed it! They all have phenomenal branding strategies. Come learn how to successfully brand your organization so that it stands out on campus!
Presenter(s): Melina Strohman, Graduate Assistant, Special Programs and Union Events, Western Illinois University
Audience: Student
Level: Basic |
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NACA - Beyond the Conferences
Learn about the history and purpose of NACA while discovering ways to utilize all of the resources that NACA has to offer. Explore internships and volunteer opportunities at both regional and national levels along with valuable tools and materials NACA can provide to facilitate growth.
Presenter(s): Sarah Perkins, 2009 NACA Graduate Intern, Marquette University
Veronica Cooley, 2009 NACA Graduate Intern, University of South Carolina
Jessica Inman, 2009 NACA Graduate Intern, Michigan State University
Audience: Student
Level: Basic |
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President's Roundtable
Congratulations! You're the President of your programming board! As you know, being the President comes with struggles, triumphs, and other great experiences. Come to this session to network with other presidents, find out how they deal with programming issues, and learn how you can strengthen your leadership skills. You'll leave this session with a list of names of students that can serve as resources throughout your term as president.
Presenter(s): Ally Randolph, Campus Activities Board President, Maryville University of St.Louis
Audience: Student
Level: Advance |
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Programming for a Diverse Campus
As college campuses are becoming more diverse, this session is designed to discuss the importance of programming for every student and working to reach your entire campus population. We’ll showcase methods for cultivating diverse and successful programming at any institution.
Presenter(s): Damien Franze, Graduate Advisor, Student Entertainment Events, University of Maryland, College Park
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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Retention and Recognition: Tips for Success
Did You Know? When volunteers feel they are helping their organization reach its goals, they are more likely to volunteer again. This session will give you ideas to help you retain members through creative recognition programs.
Presenter(s): George Micalone, Director of Student Activities/ Assistant Director of Memorial Union, Iowa State University
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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The Hidden Secret of Success: Shaping the Future of Your Organization Through the Use of Strategic Planning
Every group needs direction. Take your organization to the next level by learning how to create strategic plans for your organization, the benefit of having one, and how to make it fit into your campus’ mission, values, and strategic vision.
Presenter(s): Renata Opoczynski, Assistant Director Student Activities, Seattle Univeristy
Whitney Brooks, President of the Student Events and Activities Council, Seattle University
Audience: Staff
Level: Basic |
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We're Looking for a Few Good Students: Careers in Student Affairs
Ever think about being a Director of Student Activities? Program Advisor? Vice President of Student Affairs? YOU may just be an excellent candidate for pursuing a career in Student Affairs. Just because you’ve graduated doesn’t mean that your involvement experience is over! In this session we will discuss career opportunities in student affairs and how to choose a graduate program in Higher Education/College Student Personnel. We will give you insights on what universities/colleges look for in potential graduate assistants/graduate students and how to go about conducting a search.
Presenter(s): Stan Sweeney, Assistant Director of Reeve Union, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Dr. Charles G. Eberly, Professor, Counseling and Student Development, Eastern Illinois University
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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What's in it FOR ME?
Do you find yourself wishing you could commit to a regular work out schedule, eating healthy, finding more time for your family or a hobby, focusing on your spiritual life, etc. Find out how you can make time for those things by developing a FOR ME plan.
Presenter(s): Veronica Riepe, Director of Student Activities, St. Ambrose University
Audience: Staff
Level: Basic |
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Where Have All the Faculty & Staff Gone: A Roundtable on Recruiting Advisors for Student Organizations
Do you have the same few dedicated advisors working with way too many groups? This session will be focused on sharing strategies for recruiting student organization advisors. We will address the general benefits, responsibilities and risk management issues related to advising, and how to overcome obstacles that prevent prospective advisors from making a commitment. We will also discuss how to get student organizations to accept the support of an advisor.
Presenter(s): Jason Heiserman, Director of Student Activities, Johns Hopkins University
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate |
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WHY COLLABORATE? I LIKE DOING THINGS BY MYSELF
Many times Programming Boards tend to stay in there own separate world on campus when it comes to putting together their events. Come and learn how to collaborate with various Student Organizations and Departments around campus in efforts to bring better events, increase awareness, and to better the image of your Programming Board.
Presenter(s): Cameron Patterson, President of Lancer Productions, Longwood University
Matthew Kitchie, Director of Student Activities, Leigh University
Audience: Student
Level: Basic |
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Worst Case Scenario: Beyond "Plan B"
Does everything always go as planned for your programming board? If so, come share your secret to success! If not, come discuss risk management, facing programming challenges, and tackling those problems that "Plan B" may not take into account.
Presenter(s): Amy Baumgart, Graduate Assistant, Student Life Office, Eastern Illinois University
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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"Lead the Way" on how theory can impact marketing and advertising!
Ever wonder why you aren't getting the audience or the numbers you were intending for a program? Come find out a little more about how theory can help impact who attends your programs and increase your attendance!
Presenter(s): Katie Holdgreve-Resendez, Coordinator for New Student and Transition Programs, Eastern Michigan University
Ben Hancock, Graduate Assistant, Eastern Michigan University
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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“In Living Color: Your Canvas to Multicultural Programming”
In the famous words of Michael Jackson, “We Are The World”…but do we always represent the world in our programming? This session will provide you with the tools and the knowledge to create programs that meet every cultural need on your campus.
Presenter(s): Tanesha S Stewart, Assistant Director of Student Programs, Georgetown University
Melanie Bullock, Coordinator for Programming, University of Central Florida
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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A Healthy Programming Body is a Successful One
We’ll show exercise and nutrition tips for a fitness friendly office, we’ll give valuable advice on keeping your mind at ease during stressful times, and we’ll take YOUR input on what spirit is and how to keep it positive.
Presenter(s): Megan Fedor, Vice President of University Events - University Program Board, Slippery Rock University
Sade Battle, President of University Program Board, Slippery Rock University
Diana Riley, Vice President of Arts & Entertainment - University Program Board, Slippery Rock University
Audience: Student
Level: Basic |
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Bringing the BIG SHOW
Cal State Northridge went from a campus with a ban on large, outdoor events to the home of an annual concert that brings over 8,000 students, and headliners like Ne-Yo, Common, and Taking Back Sunday's National Tour. Find out how to build a major concert program, create collaborations with key campus departments, manage risk, recruit and train volunteers, and work with agents of major artists. Students produce the entire Big Show at CSUN - you can do it, too!
Presenter(s): Leanne Vincent, Director of Student Leadership, Associated Students, CSU Northridge
Audrey Younna, Executive Director of SPACE (Student Productions & Campus Entertainment), Associated Students, CSU Northridge
Ali Garcia, Director of Concerts, AS SPACE, Associated Students, CSU Northridge
Arthur Keukazian, Director of Finance, AS SPACE
Associated Students, CSU Northridge
Gianna Wilkins, Graduate Assistant
Associated Students, CSU Northridge
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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Fellows and Grads are Leading the Way
Are you a new professional or a graduate student? Do you know about opportunities to volunteer with NACA? Have you heard about the Leadership Fellows or Graduate Intern program? This session will answer all of your questions. Come gain some insight to “LEAD THE WAY” in NACA with through these two volunteer programs. The NACA Leadership Fellows Program is an opportunity for NACA members of underrepresented ethnicities to become familiar with Association programs and professional development opportunities at both the regional and national levels. The NACA Graduate Intern program is an opportunity for graduate students to immerse themselves in various leadership positions at the National Convention, while also strengthening their own leadership development.
Presenter(s): Ebony Ramsey, Assistant Director of Student Activities for Programming & NACA Leadership Fellows Coordinator, UNC Charlotte
D. Christopher Gill, Director of Student Development & NACA Coordinator of Graduate Intern Program, Fontbonne University
Audience: Staff
Level: Basic |
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Homegrown Events: You Can Do It, We Can Help!
This session will begin with a short overview of what a homegrown event is, and how to go about planning one that will fit into your campus culture. The session will include an in-depth description of MSU homegrown events with details from every stage of planning included. Finally, students will be given the opportunity to break up into groups and create their own homegrown event idea, with results shared as a whole.
Presenter(s): Jessica L. Howe, Chairperson & Communications Director, Michigan State University's University Activities Board
Cathy Carson, Assistant Manager, Michigan State University's University Activities Board
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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How Much Does A Polar Bear Weigh?!?!
Icebreakers: Some love 'em, some hate 'em... With this session, learn to facilitate ‘em! You’ll not only get ideas for icebreakers, team builders, leadership activities, diversity activities, energizers, recognition activities, and reflection activities; You'll also get the know-how to lead with confidence!
Presenter(s): Kevin Parkinson, President, University Program Board, Illinois State University
Casey Meyers, Vice President, University Program Board, Illinois State University
Audience: Student
Level: Basic |
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Leading in times of change
Leading in times of change can be exciting, energizing, and exhausting all at the same time. This session will focus on strategies related to navigating change at your institution including understanding the political environment; coaching other staff through changes; and helping students understand the process. The presenters will share their own successful strategies and participants will have an opportunity to work through several case studies to illustrate successful change strategies.
Presenter(s): Regina Young Hyatt, Associate Dean of Students, University of South Florida
Dr. Jon Dooley, Associate Dean of Student Development, Marquette University
Don Stansberry, Associate Dean of Students, Old Dominion University
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate |
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Leading The Way From The Big Ten and Beyond (Large Campus Programming Boards Roundtable)
Large Campuses - Come One, Come All! This session and roundtable discussion is an opportunity for large universities to exchange ideas and discuss the programming needs and challenges for a large campus.
Presenter(s): Dustin Thomas Lewis, Program Advisor - Illini Union, University of Illinois
Paula Urtubey-Fish, Assistant Director of Student Programs & Activities - Illini Union, University of Illinois
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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Making a Difference through Leadership and Social Change
How can you use leadership skills to impact both your organization as well as the community you serve? During this interactive session, you will have an opportunity to reflect upon the different aspects of community involvement and how you can be an agent of change.
Presenter(s): Pam Rault, PhD, Director, Student Involvement & Leadership, University of New Orleans
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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Making cents of FUNdraising!
Each fiscal year Student Service Fees remain stagnant or can be minimized. Each major campus event is a golden opportunity to re-think the way the event is planned and by collaborating with campus Development Officer's, the event can be a profitable success and add to your discretionary spending account! This session will explore ways student affairs professionals can increase their budget through creative naming opportunities.
Presenter(s): Trapper K. Pace, Director of Student Activities, University of North Texas
Lisa Wallace, Development Officer for Student Development, University of North Texas
Dantrayl Smith, Coordinator for Student Activities, University of North Texas
Audience: Staff
Level: Basic |
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Planning More Than Fun
Do you want your programs to have a lasting impact on campus? This program will allow students to explore programs that incorporate diversity and community service. Bring examples from your campus to share and be prepared to take new ideas home.
Presenter(s): Catherine Heidke, Program Advisor, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign
Mike Lueder, Volunteerism and Late Nite Advisor, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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Service with a Twist: Community Service & Service Learning on Your Campus
Community service and service learning programs are changing the way universities think about educating the future leaders of tomorrow. Students, faculty, and staff have an opportunity to foster and develop essential qualities of leadership, tolerance, respect, and friendship by volunteering in a community service or service learning experience. This program will define and differentiate between community service and service learning and how these programs can benefit students as well as how to lead reflection and its importance in service experiences.
Presenter(s): Melissa Rorer, 2009 NACA Graduate Intern, University of South Carolina
Joey McNamara, 2009 NACA Graduate Intern, Lynn University
Audience: Staff
Level: Basic |
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Understanding Design Concepts
Don’t have a professional graphic designer on staff to create award winning posters or marketing pieces for your board? Come to this session to learn simple design concepts such as font and color usage, placement, and grouping that can help you design great posters.
Presenter(s): Beth Hoag, Assistant Director of Student Life, University of Illinois at Springfield
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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Welcome Week - Different Perspectives on Similiar Excellence
Come share in a group discussion on the importance of the welcome week in the transition for new students. Talk with two professionals from two schools who put transition to both the university and to being a college student as priorities. They will ensure that having fun is never forgotten when planning this important week.
Presenter(s): Crissy Fabiszak, Assistant Director of Student Activities, Community College of Baltimore County
Sean Adams, Assistant Dean & Director of Student Activities, Mount St. Mary's University
Audience: Student
Level: Basic |
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Advising Millennials
This session is designed to provide student affairs staff with tips for advising the millennial generation. You’ll hear from a current millennial student and millennial staff and learn characteristics of this generation and what they want from a volunteer position.
Presenter(s): Brian Gardner, Assistant Director of Student Involvement, Maryville University of Saint Louis
Ally Randolph, Campus Activities Board President, Maryville University of Saint Louis
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate |
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Are They Learning?: Developing and Assessing Learning Outcomes
Ever wonder if students are really learning from our services and programs? This session will provide an overview of learning outcome assessment using the example of a study done at the University of Connecticut. The session will cover how to develop learning outcomes and will provide information on various ways to measure student learning.
Presenter(s): Liz Green, Graduate Assistant, University of Connecticut
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate |
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Creating the Ideal Community in your Organization
In order for your organization to prosper and impact your campus, it must have one strong, cohesive group of individuals working towards a common goal of planning fun-filled activities. Check us out to learn how to nuture your organization for greatness.
Presenter(s): Keri Dougherty, Club de'Ville Co-chair, Millersville University
Joseph Benyish, Travel Chair, Millersville University
Audience: Student
Level: Basic |
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Deeper Foundations: Getting the Most from Retreats and Teambuilders
All of us want to lead strong organizations and leave them in better shape than they were in when we found them, but how do we insure that happens? In this session, you will learn the importance of building a strong organizational foundation, and how that will naturally lead you to prepare your organization for success! We'll discuss how you can take your organization from simple teambuilding exercises to developing an entire curriculum for training and success which will last long after you're gone!
Presenter(s): Jackie Weber, Director of Residential and Greek Life, Westminster College
Jessica Inman, Graduate Intern, University Activities Office, Michigan State University
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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Efficient and Effective Meetings
Do your meetings run to long and don’t accomplish what you need? Come to this session to learn how to make your meetings more effective and efficient. Everyone plays a role in this session and in making these ideas work on your campus.
Presenter(s): Catherine Heidke, Program Advisor, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Audience: Student
Level: Basic |
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Flip That Board: You've built it, now live with it!
You've restructured your program board....now what?! This session presents the diverse ways programming boards restructure and the issues that arise after doing so. Come to this interactive session to help your board dig deeper!
Presenter(s): Becky Hughes, Graduate Advisor, Bowling Green State University
Kevin Parkinson, President of University Program Board, Illinois State University
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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Following to Lead
Being in a position of leadership for the first time in an organization can be very frightening and intimidating for a new student leader. We will help existing board members help new board members with experiences, events, and planning for the year.
Presenter(s): Diana Riley, Vice President of Arts and Entertainment- University Program Board, Slippery Rock University
Megan Fedor, Vice President of University Events-University Program Board, Slippery Rock University
Adam Bell, Vice President of Major Events-University Program Board, Slippery Rock University
Audience: Student
Level: Basic |
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Get a Better Bang for Your Buck
As student programmers we all come up with really amazing ideas for campus activities. But, as we all know, sometimes “big ideas” cost “big money”. Unfortunately, big money isn’t something all of us have at our disposal. This program has been designed to find a way around low dough in order to achieve high reward. In this session, students will have the opportunity to share ideas on how to program on a tight budget, learn about effective low cost programs, methods to maximizing their allocated budget and how to utilize the services and talent that surrounds them. Students will leave with ideas on how to “Get a Better Bang for Your Buck”.
Presenter(s): Roberta Prior, Director of Student Leadership Programs and Activities, Gateway Community College
Thomas B. Nelson III, Campus Activities Board Chairperson, Gateway Community College
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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Going From On Stage To On Line: How To Take The Programming To The People
Face it- It’s harder to get student to come to programs now more than ever. Stop wasting your time trying to reinvent the wheel…simply realign it! Learn how to use live streaming video and internet broadcast technology to take your programming to your students- ON LINE.
Presenter(s): Anthony D'Angelo, Chief Visionary Officer, Collegiate EmPowerment
Scott Haykin, Virtual Media Consultant, Collegiate EmPowerment
Mike Andreano, Virtual Media Consultant, Collegiate EmPowerment
Audience: Staff
Level: Advance |
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Helping Promote Creativity in Programming, How, Why, and Roadblocks to Overcome for Success
Colleges are filled with creative events such as musical acts, comedians, writers, etc. Unfortunately the structural systems for programming don’t allow creativity in the planning and implementation process. This session will explore why these systems exist, how they stifle creativity, and how to promote creativity in our programming structures.
Presenter(s): Michael T. Lange, Program Advisor, University of Wyoming
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate
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Managing Student Organizations – Using technology to create paperless processes
Student Activities must embrace the use of technology to effectively engage evermore techno-focused students. This session will review how student organizations are currently managed and, using the University at Albany as an example, provide guidance for using technology to more efficiently and effectively manage those organizations.
Presenter(s): Dan Volchok, Director of Education, CollegiateLink
Elizabeth Conrad, Associate Director - Student Involvement and Leadership, University of Albany
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate |
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Reflection: Pulling deep learning out of student experiences
Borrowing from the experiential education theory of David Kolb, Alan Mueller will take participants through an exciting and interactive form of Kolb's larning cycle. Using techniques like rephrasing and active listening participants will have an opportunity to examine the learning cycle they have traversed as they prepare to use this tool on their campuses. Through this process participants will discover a new way of pulling deep learning out of mundane tasks.
Presenter(s): Alan Mueller, Assistant Director Student Programs, Appalachian State University
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate |
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Using the CAS Professional Standards for Higher Education for Program Improvement and Measuring Student Learning Outcomes
It is an imperative that student affairs professionals have the ability to effectively assess their programs and services for which they have responsibility. Participants will be introduced to the CAS Professional Standards for Higher Education as a tool to assist them with their assessment.
Presenter(s): Dr. Bill Smedick, Director of Leadership Programs and Assessment, Johns Hopkins University
Ken Bedini, Dean of Students, Eastern Connecticut State University
Audience: Staff
Level: Advance |
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What?? There are commuter students on this campus?
Sadly, it is true. All too often commuter students are forgotten about when it comes to programming and serving needs on campus. In this session, we'll address why commuters are forgotten, how to make commuters feel important on campus, and some great programming and ideas to implement on campus, just for commuters.
Presenter(s): Brooke F. Donovan, Assistant Director of Campus Activities, Mount St. Mary's University
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate |
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Working it Out: Ensuring a Healthy Student Organization
Learn teamwork the "Titan" way. This session will provide information on how to build and maintain healthy working relationships within student organizations. Tuckman's Team Development Model will be examined and applied to a film clip of "Remember the Titans."
Presenter(s): Avery Smith, Assistant Director of Campus Life, Louisiana State University
David Dessauer, Program Coordinator, Louisiana State University
Audience: Student
Level: Basic |
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A Measure of Leadership Values: Initial Development and Validation
The Leadership Values Inventory (LVI) was developed by a UConn graduate student research team to measure values associated with leadership. The LVI is a 44-item instrument that was developed based on research in higher education, secondary education and the corporate sphere. The initial study compared upperclassman student leaders to underclassmen "non-leaders" using self-reports and peer informants. Come to this session to learn more about the LVI, the initial study, and how you can use the LVI in your work!
Presenter(s): Liz Green, Graduate Assistant, University of Connecticut
Audience: Staff
Level: Intermediate |
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Asking Questions to Help Lead the Way: Advisor's Roundtable Discussion
This session is an open ended discussion about programming boards. Topics will be suggested and voted on by participants. Discussion will begin with the top voted topic. We will discuss as many topics as possible within the time frame allotted.
Presenter(s): Angela Zemke, Assistant Director of Student Activities and Volunteer Programs, Valparaiso University
Audience: Staff
Level: Advance |
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Campus Under Construction: Ways to Work Around
This presentation will address how student programming boards need to find creative solutions for events when their space is being renovated. Campus construction is something that many schools are dealing with, and it doesn’t necessarily mean no fun for the semester! Students will talk about creative solutions, hear about how one campus is dealing with it and brainstorm with each other.
Presenter(s): Stacey Sottung, Assistant Director of Campus Programs, Saint Joseph's University
Katherine Schott, Executive Member of the Student Union Board, Saint Joseph's University
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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Dig into Budgets
Calling all treasurers! A little nervous about managing budgets bigger than your life’s earning. Attend this session to learn ways to submit program budget requests, organize your transactions, and tips to becoming a budget extraordinaire
Presenter(s): Beth Hoag, Assistant Director of Student Life, University of Illinois at Springfield
Audience: Student
Level: Basic |
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Digital Media Promotion - Going Beyond 11 x 17
In this session we will explore the possibilities of video use for promotion (commercials with that change event information and promotional videos). We will also focus on the use of facebook, myspace, and you tube as other possible outlets to display the video but also as providing their own unique forms of advertising and promotion.
Presenter(s): Mitch Heid, Films Coordinator, University Program Board / St. Cloud State University
Chelsea Redger, Program Advisor for Student Activities-Reeve Union Board, University of Wisconsin-Osh Kosh
Audience: Student
Level: Basic |
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Going Green: Recruit, Retain, Reward
It's not a trend anymore, going green is a reality, so why not transfer the same energy saving ideas to your programming board. Do want to know how to reduce the amount of energy spent on recruitment efforts, but still retain solid, consistent members who you can reward for their participation? We will reuse some good old recruitment methods and recycle some retention efforts to create brand new ideas for recruiting, retaining and rewarding members.
Presenter(s): Katelyn Whitty, Assistant Director of Student Activities for Programming, Creighton University
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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LOST in Leadership
CAUTION: MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS. This presentation is based around Leadership Types, using Autocratic, Democratic and Laissez Faire styles. Students will be engaged in this session with a survey, discussion, and clips from the television show LOST which will highlight examples of the various Leadership Styles.
Presenter(s): Rohry Flood, Director of Student Life, Chesapeake College
Kate Schuit, Associate Director, Student Activities, Suffolk University
Michele Lenhart, Director of Co-Curricular and First Year Programs, Carroll Community College
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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Programming After Dark: A Social Approach to Alcohol and Drug Prevention
Are you tired of the same old programming on campus? Try implementing a late night programming series to create a buzz across campus. Come to this session to learn about the "Late Night with Ellsworth" series created at The College at Brockport.
Presenter(s): Lisa Johnson, Programming Coordinator, The College at Brockport
Joshua Fegley, Health Promotion Coordinator, The College at Brockport
Audience: Student
Level: Basic |
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Programming with a Purpose: Developing a Mission, Vision, and Goals for Your Organization
Does your organization have a mission, vision, and goals? Do you use these when developing your calendar? Learn how to develop a mission, vision, and goals for your organization. Learn how to give your organization a purpose by using your mission, vision, and goals.
Presenter(s): Alyson Galentine, Student Activities Board President, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Jana Valentine, Director of Campus Activities, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Julianna Peterson, Student Activities Board - Public Relations Chair, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Audience: Student
Level: Basic |
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Rebuilding A Broken Student Government
How we developed a new method of student representation at Catholic University that focuses less on government and more on advocacy and how your school can develop student representation that fits your needs.
Presenter(s): Steve Kreider, Program Coordinator, The Catholic University of America
Paula Caruselle, Chair of Student Representation Board, The Catholic University of America
Audience: Staff
Level: Advance |
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Student Activities: Learning Beyond the Classroom
Education is at the heart of what we do in campus programming. Come discuss how your events and programs work toward the educational mission of your institution, and how to emphasize your student’s involvement into a time that fosters learning.
Presenter(s): Shanna Kinzel, Student Program Specialist, University of Washington Tacoma
Jordan Hale, Duke University
Audience: Staff
Level: Basic |
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Student Programming and New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation is exciting for all universities. However, Orientation can be overwhelming with all the speakers and information that the student is receiving. Try working with Orientation to create an event to add some fun to a hectic day.
Presenter(s): Donielle Miller, Executive Director, Sam Houston State University
Chuck Collins, Program Coordinator, Sam Houston State University
Audience: Student
Level: Basic |
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Symbols, Icons and Advertising: How a brand image can help you market your programs.
How can developing an icon help you promote your programs? Think about Coke, The United Way, Batman, Prudential, Taco Bell, Disney World, NBC and the Red Cross. These are among the hundreds of organizations that have icons that are immediately recognizable without explanation. What do icons communicate? What are the psychological elements present in form and color? How can you use these elements along with symmetry, asymmetry, shapes and tones to increase the profile of your organization and attendance at its events?
Presenter(s): Alan Mueller, Assistant Director of Student Programs, Appalachian State University
Audience: Student
Level: Intermediate |
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Translating Leadership--Hispanic Student Involvement in Student Organizations
This session examines attributes associated with Hispanic college students in student organization leadership roles. Information pertaining to peer influence, self-confidence, self efficacy, role model influence and support, and extraversion on Hispanic college student involvement will be shared. It will prioritize attributes Hispanic students feel are important.
Presenter(s): Barry S. McKinney, Director of Student Activities, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Audience: Staff
Level: Advance |
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Turning your goals into SMART Goals
Ever make a goal for yourself and not follow through? Yah…us too. So have most people. Well, there is a solution! This session will take you through what a SMART Goal is and how to transform your goal setting into goal follow through. You can use this information for yourself or for your organization.
Presenter(s): Jennifer Cook, Staff, Hope College
Ken Abrahams, Vice President, Sales, Fun Enterprises, Inc.
Audience: Student
Level: Basic |
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