A Longitudinal Study of Leadership Value Development of First-Year College Students
Results of a NACA Secondary Research Grant-funded investigation of leadership will be presented.  The Leadership Values Inventory (LVI) was used in a longitudinal investigation of the extent to which values change during students’ first year of college.

Presenter(s): Liz Green, Community Development Coordinator, Brandeis University. Pat Duffy, Resident Director, Union College.
Audience: Staff

Why is this Student Driving Me Crazy?!
How can I get through to this student!? This overview of and interactive session on Perry’s Theory of Intellectual Development will help us all remember “where students are coming from” as we work with them on a daily basis.  Come for a mini-refresher or come learn about Perry for the first-time and learn how your daily interactions with students can become less frustrating!

Presenter(s): Katie Holdgreve-Resendez, Assistant Director, Campus Life, Eastern Michigan University.
Audience: Staff

Who says that we have the summer off?!
In 2008, Dean College’s orientation program was named the NASPA State of Massachusetts Program of the Year and now the staff wants to share their experiences with you!  This session will focus on orientation leader selection through the program assessment.

Presenter(s): Jennifer L. Bothwell, Director of Student Activities & Orientation, Dean College. Shannon K. Overcash, Director of Residence Life, Dean College.
Audience: Staff

CREATE CHANGE - A Social Action How-To
This How-To workshop will provide a step by step guide to creating social action programs on your campus.  Learn how to create events that address issues that are important to your students, and create positive dialogue and change.

Presenter(s): Christina M. Kerns, Coordinator, Student Engagement & Leadership, University of Idaho.
Audience: Student, Staff

“We’re Not in Kansas Anymore!” (Learning How to Welcome Change When Your Organization is Undergoing Transitions)
What if you woke up the night after a whirlwind tornado of change and discovered your organization was completely different? How do you adapt? We’ll take you down the yellow brick road to becoming an organization that welcomes change.

Presenter(s): Nicole Yale, President, Slippery Rock University, University Program Board. Kristin Fulwylie, Vice President of Speakers, Slippery Rock University, University Program Board. Marcie Johnson, Vice President of University Events, Slippery Rock University, University Program Board.
Audience: Student

The New Normal: Merging Multicultural Programs and Student Activities
Last year, the Division of Student Affairs at Clemson University faced a $3M reduction in its state allocation – almost 1/3 of the budget.  This called for making sweeping changes which we all know happens slowly on a college campus.  When the economic crisis hit, someone said, “Never squander a crisis”!  This was an opportunity to rethink how we did business and create a campus environment that could better meet the needs of our students - with fewer resources.  Using our vision and goals, a set of guiding principles and keeping students at the core, we undertook a major reorganization which included the merging of the Gantt Intercultural Center and the Center for Student Involvement.  In this session, we will explore the strategies that were used to successfully create a new Gantt Center for Student Life.

Presenter(s): Dr. Gail DiSabatino, Vice President for Student Affairs, Clemson University
Audience: Staff

WHAT???  Examinations of Programming Mishaps
You plan an event, and everything will always go smoothly, right?  Not very often.  What happens when the performer doesn’t show? What do you do when your event is protested?  Join us in a discussion of three case studies to share ideas of how to handle the crises that arise in programming events.

Presenter(s): Vanessa Braun, Assistant Director, Student Activities & Leadership, Miami University. JS Bragg, Assistant Director, Student Activities & Leadership, Miami University.
Audience: Student

The 7 Day Work Week Club- Keys to Success, Survival, and Scheduling for Weekend Programmers
A roundtable discussion on weekend programming; best practices to help organize your weekend event schedule, successful publicity techniques, exploring the concept of series programming on weekends, and tips to staying energized all semester long.

Presenter(s): Lydia Salcedo, Student Activities Coordinator, Berry College.
Audience: Student, Staff

"I'm a Big Kid Now" - Making the Transition from Graduate Student to New Professional
This workshop aims to help current graduate students prepare for their transition to a professional career. Topics will include finding the right institutional fit, how to effectively network, becoming comfortable and balanced at a new job, and how to kick start your career once you get started!  Participants will complete a number of activities throughout the session and will come away with great resources for their job search.

Presenter(s): Emily E Stockdale, Assistant Director of Student Activities, St. Olaf College. Emily Loudon, Director of Campus Life, King College.
Audience: Student, Staff

Michael Scott- Motivational speaker:  Wake up your Dunderheads and get your organization moving!
Every organization needs its members-- but not just bodies, engagement is key.  Students leading peer groups can be a challenge, and so we would like to enlist the help of Michael Scott to identify effective ways of motivating and mobilizing members. Using clips from NBC's "The Office", we will demonstrate ways in which to motivate-- as well as ways that won't work-- members in a productive enviroment.

Presenter(s): LaDarius Thompson, President of Campus Activites Board, University of South Carolina Upstate. Kaitlyn Price, Student Government President, Converse College.  
Audience: Student

It Takes a Village: A Student Life Approach to Leadership Development
Learn about the Leadership Development Series at Hope College, a collaborative initiative utilizing the expertise of faculty and staff to engage emerging student leaders in guided conversation about critical issues and foundational tools for success in their respective leadership roles.

Presenter(s): Shauna Morin, Associate Director of Student Life, Hope College. Ellen Awad, Director of Student Life, Hope College.
Audience: Staff

Taking Higher Education Deeper: The Vision Advisor Initiative
Every new generation of college students spurs the development of a new movement in Higher Education. The 80’s were about Social Norms. The 90’s about Diversity. The early 2000’s about Social Change. Come see the big movement of the next decade….

Presenter(s): Tony D'Angelo, CEO- Chief EmPowerment Officer, Collegiate EmPowerment.
Audience: Staff

What Are You Doing? How Do You Know You're Doing It? And Are You Doing It Well? Assessing Student Organization Effectiveness
Most student organizations have a statement of purpose or mission that articulates what they do and for whom. In addition, organizations map out annual plans that focus on recruitment, membership development, programs, services, and community involvement. But how do student leaders know that they are achieving their organization mission or that plans are effective? This session will review an assessment program that allows students to answer these critical questions. The Assessment and Improving Student Organizations program provides a structure for analyzing the workings of student organizations, with the goal of generating insights that will be helpful for determining how effectively the organization is fuctioning, and for identifying strengths and areas of improvement and identifying priorities and plans for future improvement. Student leaders and organization advisors are encouraged to attend this session!

Presenter(s): Tricia Nolfi, Associate Director, University Human Resources, Rutgers University.  
Audience: Staff

Officer Transition
Transitioning new officers within your organization can be a confusing time. This Educational Session will provide students with the resources to prepare members as they embark on new positions. It will also give students the opportunity to discuss different ideas for making transitioning between officers a smoother process.

Presenter(s): Jennifer Chavis, Special Events Coordinator, Florida State University/Union Productions.
Audience: Student

Let Go of the Paper! Using Technology to Improve How Your Organization Works
Tired of the using the same old flyers, handbills, and paper surveys?  Is your organization's secretary drowning in paperwork?  Join the 21st Century using various forms of technology to get your message across to your campus community and to streamline the daily operations of your organization.  Most technology solutions are free and can be implemented without your IT department.  The end of this session will include a technology idea exchange between participants.

Presenter(s): Amy L. Weems, Assistant Dean of Student Life and Leadership, University of Louisiana at Monroe. Casey Keene, Campus Activities Board President, University of Louisiana at Monroe.
Audience: Student, Staff

New Board, New Beginnings: Establishing Goals to Guide Your Organization
Your new board is in place and you’re ready to plan another exciting year of programming!  Where do you begin?  Join us in a discussion about how effective goal setting can help direct your organization’s efforts.

Presenter(s): Joshua Brandfon, Coordinator of Campus Life, Florida International University - Maidique Campus. Cristina Rodriguez, SPC President, Florida International University - Maidique Campus.
Audience: Student

Fundraising to Support Student Affairs Activities: Lessons from Three Case Studies
Amid the economic downturn, student affairs units are fundraising to shore up budgets to continue to foster student development. This session will present results of a study of three successful fundraising programs that you can apply on your own campus.

Presenter(s): Andy Sonn, Director, Student and Academic Support Services, The George Washington University
Audience: Staff, Associate

Dispelling the Myths of “Getting Involved” at a 2-Year Institution
Many myths exist regarding two year institutions and they have an impact on a student’s ability to become involved.  This session will take a look at some of the most common myths and present ideas to educate students.

Presenter(s): Crissy Fabiszak, Campus Coordinator of Student Life, The Community College of Baltimore County.
Audience: Student, Staff

Building a Culture of Community at a Commuter Campus
Do you struggle to get students to events?  Is it really difficult to engage your commuter students in college activities?  Ever feel like your commuter students don't care about what is happening on campus? This program is designed to offer constructive ideas as to how to build a sense of community on a commuter campus utilizing best practices and feedback from particpants.

Presenter(s): Roberta Prior, Director of Student Leadership Programs and Activities, Gateway Community College.
Audience: Student

Eventanomics: Maximizing Event Planning and Production Through Incentives
In Freakonomics, Levitt and Dubner argued that economics is, at root, the study of incentives.  Eventanomics starts where Levitt and Dubner left off, sharing anecdotes and examples of how we may use incentives to  maximize staff production, increase event attendance and more efficiently negotiate with vendors.

Presenter(s): Jonathan Stoll, NACA Leadership Fellow, California State University, East Bay
Audience: Student, Staff

Sustaining Your Membership
Have a difficult time getting students to stay as members of your organization?  Do you feel like you are pulling teeth to get members to help with events?  We understand! This presentation will show you how the Bridgewater State College Program Committee utilized a reward system to retain members and energize the entire organization.

Presenter(s): Matthew Miller, Assistant Director of Student Involvement and Leadership, Bridgewater State College. Rachel Freedenberg, Program Committee President, Bridgewater State College.
Audience: Student, Staff

Creating a Leadership Development Program: A Three Tiered Approach
Establishing a solid leadership program is no easy task. Victory may be in sight if you have the right game plan and resources. Whether you are looking to create a new leadership development program or evaluate current initiatives on your campus, this session is for you. Come discover what leadership is and why it is important for institutions of higher learning to provide leadership development opportunities. The presenters will also introduce several components of what makes a strong leadership development program.

Presenter(s): Hank Parkinson, Director of Student Development, Fitchburg State College. Scott Lyons, Associate Director, Student Activities, Johnson & Wales University.
Audience: Student, Staff

NOW ENTERING A VOLATILE LABOR MARKET – What Every Student Needs to Know.
College graduates are facing competition from both their peers and experienced job seekers for fewer opportunities. This session will look at a recent survey of employers regarding how college graduates can stand out, beat their competition and start their careers.

Presenter(s): Nathan Lippe, Director of CBCampus, CareerBuilder
Audience: Staff, Student, Associates

Are male students a forgotten population?
Beer, broads and buds - Are all males created equal? The college experience of male students is overshadowed by the stereotypical beliefs that have been in existence for many years. This perspective and many other factors have led to a decline in male student participation and margenalization on our campuses.

The presenters will address the various issues reltated to male student population and campus involvement in hopes to identify strategies to involve and retain males in campus organizations and events.

Presenter(s): Vamsi Manne, Program Coordinator, Old Dominion University. Don Stansberry, Associate Dean, Student Life, Old Dominion University.
Audience: Student, Staff

Predicting Student Attrition: Impact of Student Participation in Clubs and Organizations
The University of South Florida supported the development of a model that predicts the risk of individual student attrition. This session will present the findings of a sub-study which focused on the impact of participation in clubs and organizations as related to student persistence.

Presenter(s): Tom Miller, Associate Professor, University of South Florida. Cari Murphy, Graduate Assistant, University of South Florida.
Audience: Student, Staff

Moving in a New Direction: Reflecting on a Restructured Programming Board
Sometimes moving in a new direction means making changes to an existing structure. This interactive session will reflect on the benefits and challenges of a newly restructured programming board. Participants will learn about the process leading up to a restructured board and the steps taken to impact campus programming with a new focus on committee member participation.

Presenter(s): Gretchen Streiff, Assistant Director of Student Programs & Leadership, Roger Williams University.
Audience: Staff, Student

Entourage, Beach Balls, & Snickers: Essential Elements for a Successful Officer Transition & Retreat
Did last year’s executive board forget to tell you a major piece of information? Did you wish you spent some more time going over a specific topic at your summer retreat? Then, this session is for you! Dive into the importance and understand the value behind effective officer transition and retreat planning. Learn helpful hints to apply during your end of the year activities and retreat.

Presenter(s): Jeremy L. Johnson, Graduate Assistant for Recognized Student Organizations, University of Louisville. Meghan Harr, Graduate Assistant for Student Activities & Leadership, and Area Coordinator, Baker University. Stephanie Barry, Graduate Assistant, Campus Programming & Leadership, Southern New Hampshire University.
Audience: Staff, Student

 
Hitting it Out of the Ballpark...Working with Athletics
Co-sponsorships are great, especially when you work with your Athletics Department. Get ideas and share some events that have worked on your campus. Do more than just a pep rally and show your school spirit.

Presenter(s): Ben Hopper, Program Advisor, Kansas State University 
Audience: Student, Staff

Assessment 101: Am I doing this right? Why am I doing this? Is this what you want?
Your programs are great, but what does your audience think? Are you meeting their needs? How do you know? This session will give you the tools necessary to ask the right questions to the right people and enhance your programs.

Presenter(s): Melissa Rorer, Director of Student Activities, Newberry College. Sarah Morgan, Program Advisor, Carolina Productions and Carolina After Dark, University of South Carolina.
Audience: Student, Staff

Don’t Let Conflict Punch You in the Face!
In a group setting, words, emotions, and actions often clash to produce disruptive effects.  As unpleasant as it may be, conflict is a natural occurrence within groups and cannot be avoided completely.  Join us to discuss the many sources of conflict and how to manage conflict without wanting to pull your hair out.  We will explore several conflict management styles and give you the opportunity to learn about your personal style conflict management.

Presenter(s): Jessica Berkey, Assistant Director of Student Activities, Furman University.
Audience: Student

Digitizing Your Program Board
Getting your organization online can increase efficiency, communication, and organizational memory. This session explores making the transition to programming in the 21st century. From budgets to evaluations and proposals, the online resources exist to simplify and streamline processes for free.

Presenter(s): Brian Browne, President - University Program Board, Case Western Reserve University. Christina Mastrangelo, Assistant Director for Leadership, Office of Student Activities and Leadership, Case Western Reserve University.
Audience: Student, Staff

Connect with Your Campus: Using Today's Technology to Promote Your Events
Update your advertising plan to better connect to your audience! Today’s students are more connected than ever with the use of PDA’s, iPhones, laptops, and social networking tools.  Utilize all of these technology outlets to promote your activities.

Presenter(s): Melissa Christy, Account Executive, Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. Holly Fields, Account Executive, Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.
Audience: Student, Staff

Where's the Programming Buyout?/Recession-Proof Your Programming
Fortune 500 companies are not the only entities struggling in these tough economic times; so are universities, and the agencies with which they work.  This roundtable discussion examines what can be done to make it through the hard times.

Presenter(s): LAIB, Assistant Director Student Activities, Involvement & Leadership, UMass Dartmouth. Jennifer Granger, Assistant Director of Student Activities, Lasell College.
Audience: Staff, Associate

Dr. Seuss taught us all we need to know about leadership
This session will take a look at leadership through the eyes of Dr. Suess. Children’s books teach us leadership, how can that be? Come to this educational session and you will see.

Presenter(s): Crissy Fabiszak, Campus Coordinator of Student Life, The Community College of Baltimore County. Justin Janak, Assistant Director of Campus Activities.
Audience: Student

Gearing Up and Starting Fresh
After returning from long breaks, things can be a little fuzzy! Come join us for a discussion on how to get your organization united and organized at the beginning of a semester. We’ll help fill in the gaps with regards to developing a clear mission for your organization and you’ll learn how to best utilize S.W.O.T analysis in establishing organizational goals!

Presenter(s): Heather Horowitz, Assistant Director of Student Activities, Philadelphia University. Misty Denham-Barrett, Campus Activitie Board Chair, Philadelphia University.
Audience: Student, Staff

Immerse Yourself: A Guide to Engaged Learning through the Lens of Immersion Experiences
As higher education professionals, we continually strive to challenge students to reach outside their comfort zones while maintaining a strong curricular component. In this interactive session, we will examine how Rollins College pilot Immersion Experience program offers opportunities for students to meet these challenges.

Presenter(s): Jerrid Kalakay, Co-Interim Director of Student Involvement and Leadership, Rollins College. Meredith Hein, Assistant Director of Community Engagement, Rollins College.
Audience: Staff, Students & Associates

Making the Connection: How Student Involvement Affects African American Social Integration at a Predominantly White Institution
How do we encourage African American students to make the connection and get involved at predominantly White universities? This session will present findings from a recent study on African American student involvement and provide an opportunity to brainstorm ideas to promote African American participation in your student programming.

Presenter(s): Tyger Glauser, Graduate Assistant- Office of Student Activities, University of Tennessee- Knoxville. Sarah Rodriguez, Graduate Assistant- Career Services for Students with Disabilities, University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Audience: Student, Staff

Live Music Panel
TBD

Presenter(s): Bob Hallett, Founding Member, Great Big Sea. Sam Hunt, Agent, The Windish Agency. Panos Panay, Founder & CEO, SonicBids.
Audience: Staff

Campus Activities and Online Learning: Getting Involved in the Conversations
Conversations about online learning are happening at campuses across the country and our academic colleagues are typically leading the charge to make more educational opportunities available online.  This session is designed to offer insight into panelists’ experience with developing online learning opportunities in campus activities areas such as leadership development and programming training for clubs and organizations.

Presenter(s): Cindy Kane, Director, Student Involvement and Leadership, Bridgewater State College. Dennis Leszko, Western Connecticut State University, Associate Director of Student Life/Student Activities. Rachel Lucking, Framingham State College (MA), Director of Student Involvement and Campus Events.
Audience: Student, Staff, Associate

Concerts: Keeping the Great Event from Becoming A Great Nightmare
Whether your school is looking to bring larger events, reviewing the need for concerts or just want to get the show done more effectively, this session will provide attendees with the opportunity to discuss concert concerns AND concert successes with other colleges and agency representatives who can help you navigate your way to an incredible show you will be talking about for years to come.

Presenter(s): Laura Bedenbaugh, Assistant Dir. of Student Programming, Virginia Tech
Audience: Student, Staff

Revenue Generating Concerts at a Student-run NightClub
This session will focus on how to run a music venue on campus that offers a large variety of entertainment. Experiences will be shared from the Maintenance Shop at Iowa State University and the Club Downunder at Florida State University.

Presenter(s): George Micalone, Director of Student Activities, Iowa State University. Joe Lowder, Director of Student Activities, Florida State University.
Audience: Staff, Students

REFLECTION
This session is designed to help partipants develop reflective exercises for their programs and activities.  The reflective experience can be very powerful and assist in tranformational leadership and learning.

Presenter(s): Barry S. McKinney, Ed.D., Director of Student Activities, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Audience: Staff, Student

Things to consider before "thrills" turn to "spills"
“Inflatable ride collapses at fair; 5 injured”; Don’t let this be the headline for your event! Learn about what you need to consider as event coordinators prior to booking your novelty/inflatables regarding insurance for the school year

Presenter(s): LAIB, Assistant Director Student Activities, Involvement & Leadership, UMass Dartmouth. Jim Gillespie, Principal/CFO, Party People, Inc.
Audience: Staff, Associate