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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY DECEMBER 2010 2010 Hardee Fellows Induction

By Shaine Marsden, master’s student On October 27, 2010 the Hardee Center had the honor of inducting the new- Doctoral Fellows Masters Fellows est members of Hardee Fellows. A Hardee Fellow is a student in the Higher Edu- Shanna Autry Ashley Baltuch cation program who has at least a 3.80 Grade Point Average and has completed at Brandon Bowden Michael Cherry least 18 graded credit hours. The Hardee Fellows are recognized every year in the Rebecca Brower Abbey Cunningham fall semester for their outstanding academic achievement. Hardee Fellows are also Angela Coleman Aysha Daniels eligible for travel grants through the Hardee Center for Leadership and Ethics in Rachel Cooey Tessly Dieguez Higher Education. Grady Enlow Nicole Gray The induction ceremony was held in the Alumni Center with faculty, staff, Lisa Hagen Christina Henry students, and guests in attendance. The ceremony began with Dr. Mary Coburn, Patrick Heaton Mellissa Hulsey director of the Hardee Center, welcoming the group and discussing the purpose of Deborah Hood Steven Kleuver the Center and the significance of being a Hardee Fellow. Dr. Marcy Driscoll, Jennifer Iacino Selby Lo Dean of the College of Education, spoke for a few minutes on the importance of Faye Jones Jessica McPherrin scholarship and how students of the Higher Education program at Florida State Lindsey Katherine Christina Mitchell University are continuing to achieve academic success. Andrew Mauk Julie Neilsler Lindsey Katherine, a doctoral candidate and returning Hardee Fellow, Lisa McClelland Elisa Oliver spoke about what being a Hardee Fellow has meant to her during her time at FSU. Timothy Middleton Arelis Palacios She reflected on learning about Melvene Hardee’s legacy and the signature choco- Jonathan Ottley Titus Queen late chip cookies present at all Hardee Center functions. When discussing what Jill Peerenboom Brendan Richardson being a Hardee Fellow means to her Lindsey said that ―It's a challenge and an ex- Sarah Rebhun Christina Schaefer pectation. With this label, we're being told we have great potential. Now it is up Rochelle Rush Bailey Simpson to us to see that potential fulfilled. Our great GPA will only take us so far before Craig Stanley Jessica Stein it up to us to determine how we translate and apply our individual talents.‖ Theodore Stratton David Sullivan Mackenzie Streit Shenifa Taite Congratulations 2010- Monoka Venters 2011 Hardee Fellows! Jennifer Vermes Glenn Walters Janine Welch Tamaria Williams

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2010 Hardee Fellows

HARDEE CENTER Words from the Director for Leadership & Ethics in Higher Education Dear Students, Alumni, Faculty, and Friends of the Hardee Center: I hope that everyone is having a great fall – it is nice to finally 1204D&L Stone Building P.O. Box 3064452 be getting glimpses of autumn weather in Tallahassee! Tallahassee, FL 32306-4452 The Hardee Center has had a successful term hosting campus events and supporting our students. On October 27, the latest Phone: (850) 644-5867 class of Hardee Fellows was inducted and they now stand Fax: (850) 644-1258 ready to represent the best of the Hardee Center. email: [email protected] www.fsu.edu/~elps/hardee As I begin my tenure as director of the Center, I have had a chance to examine the Center operations and budget. The Many higher education pro- programs run well and have great student participation. Between Research Roundta- fessionals throughout the bles, Dinner Dialogues with faculty, and other special occasions, every event is at country remember Dr. Hardee for her establish- maximum capacity and students are highly engaged. ment of the FSU Higher On the budget side, however, it would be generous to say that we operate on a shoe Education LifeNet, a support string. You know how important conference participation is to networking and find- system that continues ing jobs but the Hardee Fellow travel stipend is down to $185. To remain competi- throughout graduates' profes- tive for the best and brightest graduate students, we need to provide more resources sional years. It is with this guidance that the Hardee to supplement their modest graduate assistantship salaries. Center quarterly Newsletter promotes the LifeNet Won’t you please help us grow that stipend by committing to an annual gift to the of students, alumni, faculty, and friends of the Center? In November we held a phone campaign and I hope that many of you re- Higher Education Pro- ceived calls asking for your contribution. I appreciate all of you who talked to our gram, as well as seek support for future endeavors. students and expressed your support. If we did not reach you by phone, we would still like you to consider a gift. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Spring term promises to bring several major events. The Dalton Institute on College Student Values (February 3-5) features Parker Palmer talking about his new book, The Hardee Fellows Induction 1 Heart of Higher Education: A Call to Renewal. (see story on page 16) Then on March 12-16, I hope that Florida State will have a great showing at the Words from the Director 2 NASPA conference in Philadelphia. The theme of Educating for Lives of Purpose is Accomplishments 3-6 so consistent with our work at FSU that we had the most number of programs ac- cepted (eleven) of any institution...and that does not include all of your alumni sub- Support the Legacy 7 missions! Plan to join us for the big FSU reception in the City of Brotherly (and Sis- terly) Love! Adopt a Higher Ed. Grad. Student 7 I wish you and yours all the best in the upcoming holiday season and I hope that 2011 Uphold the Garnet and Gold Program 8 brings many opportunities to network with all of you across the country. Sincerely, Meet the Newest ‘Noles 9,12 Mary B. Coburn, Director

Visiting Iraqi Fulbright Scholars 13

Student Spotlight: Jessi McPherrin 13 Encourage students to apply to FSU!

Lunch with Molly Barron 14 It’s that time of year again, as applications begin rolling in to higher education NASPA Preview 14 programs across the country. Please keep your alma mater in mind! Information 2011 Dalton Institute 15 regarding admissions to the Florida State University Higher Education Program is located online at: http://www.fsu.edu/~elps/he/prospective.htm.

The deadline to apply at FSU is Shaine Marsden, Editor nd January 22 , 2011 for fall ad- mission. This year’s Visiting Days activities Contributors Selby Lo will occur on February 20-22, Ashlie Baty Jessi McPherrin 2011 for accepted Jennifer Chavis Carolyn Barringer students. Stephen Dominy Mackenzie Streit

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Noteworthy Accomplishments From our most recent alumni By Jessi McPherrin, master’s student

As the leaves are changing and the temperatures are beginning to fall, we cannot forget about those students who were study- ing here at Florida State just a few short months ago. The Higher Education class of 2010 has moved on to changing the world one student at a time. We want to recognize these students and bring their accomplishments to the forefront of the LifeNet.

After completion of his master’s degree, Mr. Tadarrayl Starke (MS 2010) took a position as the Director for the Take Stock in Children/College Reach-Out Program at the Tallahassee Community College (TCC). He is also currently enrolled as a Higher Education Student Affairs Doctoral student at Florida State University and works as an Adjunct Professor at TCC. When he is not working he is enjoying life with his wife and two year old daughter.

Ms. Rebecca Lee (MS 2010) is finishing her post-graduate internship with Gilfus Education Group where she is working with educational technology research and strategy. Through this position she assists higher education institutions evaluate and select learning management solutions to help find current and future institutional needs. Rebecca has accepted a position with Grant Thornton LLP in their Global Public Sector office in Alexandria, Virginia. In this position she will contribute to Grant Thornton’s Organizational Improvement practice area working with state and federal government clients. She will be- gin with Grant Thornton in November. Rebecca is missing sunny Florida, but enjoying life and staying busy in the Washing- ton, D.C. metro area.

Mr. Mark Green (MS 2010) is happy to report that over the summer he married his college sweetheart, Sarah. Mark and Sarah were married on June 12, 2010 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where they attended college at Millersville University. Mark is enjoying married life while living in the Philadelphia area. He is working temporarily at Home Health Agency as a clinical team assistant while searching for a position in Higher Education Student Affairs.

Mr. Thomas Kester (MS 2010) has continued to work with Florida State University in the role of Customer Relations Co- ordinator for Information Technology Services (ITS) after graduation. He leads a team that manages FSU’s support ticket system. Furthermore, Tom’s team provides informational releases to the community for anything IT related. He also over- sees the documenting and developing of internal operating procedures for ITS.

It is exciting to know that Florida State graduates are making a mark on their communities. We wish all of the 2010 graduates health, happiness, and success in 2011.

2011 NASPA Conference

Don’t forget to register for the NASPA Conference!

This year, Florida State University Vice-President for Student Affairs, Dr. Mary B. Coburn, will be the conference chair.

Register for the conference at: http://naspa.org/conf/

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Sonja Ardoin (MS 2006) (pictured left), Dr. Lynne Sponaugle Crosby (MS 1993) earned her Ph.D. in moved to Raleigh, NC to begin the PhD Higher Education Administration from the University of Florida program in Educational Administration in May 2010. Her dissertation advisor was Dr. Luis Ponjuan (MS at North Carolina State University. She is 1993). working as a graduate assistant for the Adult and Higher Education program Maria Stathakis Darley faculty. (MS 1998) (pictured right), re- cently went back to work full time after staying home with her three children for a few years. She is now in a newly created position as the Inter- national Affairs Coordinator Dr. Joy Blanchard (MS at Augusta State University. She is working to promote the study 2001) (pictured right) recently abroad programs and prepare students for the various programs as was appointed Assistant Pro- well as anything involved with studying abroad. fessor of Higher Education

at Florida International Uni- Abbie Day (MS 2009) has begun full time employment at Loyola versity. Joy's previous work University Maryland as the Coordinator for Academic Affairs for in student affairs includes Varsity Athletics. She will work with the Men’s Soccer, Men’s having served as Assistant Golf, Men’s & Women’s Tennis, and Men’s & Women’s Crew Dean of Students at the Uni- athletes. versity of Louisiana at Lafay-

ette. She has published on issues of institutional liability and Tom Fritz (MS 2010) has been selected as the 2011 Novack In- student welfare as well as on intellectual property law as it re- stitute for Hazing Prevention Intern. lates to faculty and online course ownership. Joy also had an invited chapter in "Beginning Your Journey," a book published Christian Garcia (MS 1997)(pictured by NASPA. right), Director of the University of Miami’s Toppel Career Center, was Melissia Ann Brannen (MS 2005) welcomed her second chosen as one of the South Florida daughter, Brooklyn Mae Brannen, on May 18, 2010. Business Journal’s ―40 Under 40‖ Annie Carlson (MS 2009) presented "Generations in the honorees. The magazine gives the Workplace: Building and Sustaining Effective Teams" with award to ―young professionals who John Duncan and Tim McMahon (both with the University of are among the community’s most Oregon) at the NASPA Western Regional Conference in No- vital assets, and it is important to recognize and acknowledge vember. She presented "Fraternity and Sorority Rambo: Suc- those who are making great strides in shaping its future. The em- ceeding as a One Person Army" with Luke Benfield (Coastal phasis of the award is on leadership and potential leadership, Carolina University) at the Association for Fraternity/Sorority whether it be in business, law, real estate, nonprofits, education, Advisors' Annual Meeting in December. Also, she is volunteer- health care, public service, or other industries. Focus is placed on ing as the NASPA Region V Fraternity and Sorority Knowledge the nominees’ community involvement.‖ Community Chair and the Finance and Development Chair for Oregon Women in Higher Education. Continued on page 5

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From our Alumni (continued) Dr. Grahaeme Hesp (EdD 2006) (pictured left), was recently asked to write an article detailing his experience ―Creating and Sustaining an Online Presence‖. with this year’s AIDS/LifeCycle. De- (http:nacada2010.blogspot.com/ ) tails about this event and his involve- ment with it can be found on his blog. Dr. Kathyrine Scheuch (EdD www.tofighthiv.org/goto/ghesp. 2007) (pictured left) and former FSU Higher Education professor, Dr. Joy Gaston-Gayles recently spoke Dr. Jennifer Latino (EdD 2007) will to faculty members at the State be leaving the University of South University of New York, Potsdam Carolina in December and moving to (SUNY-Potsdam) on their mono- Campbell University. She has accepted graph "Reinventing Undergraduate a new position as the Director for the Education: Engaging College Stu- First-Year Experience program. dents in Research and Creative Ac- Dr. Terry Leas (PhD 1989) was reappointed to a three- tivities" which was also co-authored year term on the Governor’s Workforce Development by FSU professors Dr. Shouping Council by Gov. Pawlenty. He also wrote four articles: Hu, Dr. Robert Schwartz and FAMU research analyst, Dr. ―Academic Abstention,‖ ―Community or Junior Colleges,‖ Shaoqing Li. Dr. Scheuch and Dr. Gaston-Gayles were inau- ―Conflict of Commitment,‖ and ―Conflict of Interest‖ for gural speakers as part of the SUNY Potsdam Guest Author The Encyclopedia of Law and Higher Education. Book Series. This series was funded as part of the college's five-year, $1.6 million dollar Title III Strengthening Institu- Rachel Navarre (MS2008) has accepted a position in De- tions Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Education velopment and Alumni Relations at Johns Hopkins Univer- to promote undergraduate research across the curriculum. sity as the Associate Director of Annual Giving. Rachel will focus on engaging young alumni in philanthropic giving. Dr. Sandi Smith (EdD 1999) has designed and implemented For the past two years, she worked in Student Life as Coor- an online technology system for managing college/university dinator of Campus Programming. Study Abroad Offices located at http:// www.abroadoffice.net. Brad Popiolek (MS 2009) (pictured right) blogged for the National Academic Ad- Jason Stiles (PhD, August, 2010) presented with Dr. vising Association’s (NACADA) Annual Schwartz at ASHE (Association for the Study of Higher Conference in Orlando, FL in October Education) in Indianapolis on "Millenials at Risk? Building a 2010 and presented a session entitled, Model and Possible Solutions to the Inadequacy of Retire- ment Planning by College Students in American Higher Edu- cation". The presentation was taken from Jason's dissertation research.

We want to hear from you! If you recently began a new job, earned a degree, married, celebrated the birth of a child, or have any news to share with your fellow alumni and friends, please fill out our alumni update form available online at: www.fsu.edu/~elps/hardee/update.html

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Doctoral Candidate Andy Mauk had two presentations selected From our Students by Ashlie Baty for the NASPA - Administrators in Student Affairs annual confer- ence in March, 2011. He will be co-presenting with Rebekah Elisha Bender was selected as the 2010-2011 FSU ambassador Dorn, Communications Coordinator for the FSU Division of Stu- for The Placement Exchange. Elisha will be available to share dent Affairs, "Student Stars: The Stories of Purposeful Living," a specific information with students about job postings at a vari- session highlighting a program coordinated by the Division which ety of institutions, serve as a liaison between employers and the highlights outstanding student leaders. Higher Education program at FSU, and help candidates find the Second year Masters student, Jessi McPherrin, recently was tools they need to be successful in their job search. awarded the Jennifer Jones-Hall scholarship for the 2010 Associa- Master’s students Tessly Dieguez and Virginia Byrne’s pro- tion for Fraternity and Sorority Advisors’ Annual Meeting held in posal, Pursuing Their Passions: Enabling Students in the Quest Phoenix, Arizona from December 1-5. Jessi has also been asked to for Positive Sustainable Change has been accepted for the 2011 facilitate a second time at CAMPUSPEAK’s Recruitment Boot Dalton Institute for College Student Values. camp for the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity in Indianapolis, Indiana in January. Finally, Jessi is happy to announce that she has been for- Patrick Heaton (doctoral student) was recently elected to an tunate to win a scholarship from her own fraternal organization, executive officer position on the National Orientation Directors the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation. Association’s (NODA) Board of Directors. Patrick will serve a 2010-2013 term as Director of Regions. Third year doctoral student, Rochelle Rush, presented a program at the recent SACSA/NASPA Region 3 conference in Panama Second year master’s student Richard Linck, and his wife City Beach, Florida. The title of her session was ―Inspire your Fu- Phyllis have been nominated to serve in the Peace Corps. Rich- ture: Pursue a Doctoral Degree!‖ ard's nomination is in the Secondary Teaching English Program & Phyllis' is in the Primary Education Teacher/Trainer Pro- Mackenzie Streit (Doctoral student) will be co-presenting gram. Their estimated departure date is August 2011. "Blurry lines: When personal and professional ethics collide" at the 2011 NASPA Annual Conference in Philadelphia. Her presen- tation is scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM At the recent SACSA/NASPA Region 3 conference in Panama in Franklin 12 - Marriott. City Beach, Florida, second year master’s students Selby Lo and Bailey Simpson received 2nd place in the graduate case study David Sullivan and Jessi McPherrin, master's students, received competition. First year master’s student, Ashlie Baty, received Order of Omega Scholarships at the Association for Fraternity 3rd place with her part- and Sorority Advisors An- ner, Lexie Hart, from the nual Meeting. University of Mississippi.

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Dr. Brad Cox (pictured right), co- From our faculty authored an article with K. McIntosh, P.T. Terenzini, R.D. Dr. Joseph Beckham (pictured Reason, & B.R. Lutovsky Quave. right), co-presented on the The article, ―Pedagogical Signals topic of ―student free speech of Faculty Approachability. Fac- in public higher education‖ at tors Shaping Faculty-Student In- the November 12th meeting of teraction Outside the Classroom‖ the Education Law Association was published in Research in Higher and will be presenting on this Education. topic at the NASPA confer- ence in March.

Dr. Robert Schwartz (pictured left), pub- lished the book Deans of Men and the Dr. Kathy Guthrie (pictured left), Shaping of Modern College Culture. The recently published the following book discusses how the roles of deans three articles: adapted to the changing culture on college campuses in America during the twentieth  Guthrie, K.L. (2010) Service century. Leadership Seminar: A Unique Tool for Transition. The Journal of College Orientation and Transition, 18 (1): 48-55.

 Guthrie, K.L., & McCracken, H. (2010). Reflective Pedagogy: Making Meaning in Experiential Based Online Courses. The Journal of Educators Online, 7 (2): 1-21.

 Guthrie, K.L., & Thompson, S. (2010) . Creating Meaning- ful Environments for Leadership Education. Journal of Leadership Education, 9 (2): 50-57.

Dr. Shouping Hu (pictured right), published an article with G.C. Wolinak titled ―Initial Evidence on the In- fluence of College Student Engagement on Early Career Earnings‖ in Research in Higher Education.

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SUPPORT THE LEGACY

 Named Annual Awards: Every year during the Graduation Ceremony, the Hardee Center presents special achievement here are many different ways your gift can benefit the awards to outstanding students and mentors. Currently the T Peer Leadership and Supervisor/Mentor awards are unnamed, Hardee Center for Leadership and Ethics in Higher Educa- and with your gift of $200 per year for five years, we would be tion. Gifts can help us directly support students or help to pleased to present an award in your name (see photo above). subsidize programs and services for students such as the following: nother option for gifts is to support a student directly. Some A  The Graduation Reception and Hooding Cere- programs for individual student support include: mony: Each year the Hardee Center sponsors the Higher Education Graduation Reception and Hooding  Hardee Fellow Travel Grants: Graduate Students who Ceremony for graduating masters and doctoral students, earn a 3.8 GPA or greater with at least 18 graded credit family members, faculty, supervisors and friends. hours are named as Hardee Fellows. Hardee Fellows are then eligible for grants dedicated to travel.  Orientation Welcome Reception: Each year the Har- dee Center kicks off the academic year with a reception  Adopt a Graduate Student: See the section below for a welcoming incoming students by faculty, staff, and cur- complete description of this popular conference travel pro- rent students (see the story on page 1). gram.

 Dinner Dialogues: Twice a semester, the Hardee Cen- ter hosts dinner dialogues with faculty and/or mentors. These inexpensive dinners provided free to students are opportunities for students to interact in a casual setting with faculty and/or mentors (see the story on page 17).

ADOPT A HIGHER EDUCATION GRADUATE STUDENT

extend Dr. Hardee’s LifeNet. For friends of the Are you looking for a way to contribute in a man- Hardee Center who want to give in a manner that directly benefits students, this program is just the ner that directly impacts current Florida State Uni- way to do it! If you have any questions, please versity graduate students? As you choose how to contact us at: [email protected] designate your gift, you’ll see that you can provide a general contribution, and/or money to our ―Adopt a Graduate Student‖ program. This program is de- signed to support masters and doctoral students at- tendance at national and regional conferences.

Attending a professional conference today can cost well over $1,000. Your gift of $200 will support a graduate student’s conferences costs including travel expenses for upcoming professional and research conferences.

Credit Card gifts are encouraged via the following secure site: For graduate students, attending professional www.foundation.fsu.edu—then click on the ―Give Now‖ button on the right. development opportunities is an important way to NOTE: Please select "other" for Gift Designation and type in Hardee Center.

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JOURNAL OF COLLEGE AND CHARACTER

Current Issue: Volume 11, Issue 4 (2010) From the Editors College Peer Culture: Taming the ―Monster Within the Gates‖ Jon C. Dalton and Pamela C. Crosby Invited Featured Articles College Student Development and the Hook Up Culture Karen D. Arnold An Unholy Alliance: Rethinking Collaboration Involving Student Affairs and Faith-Based Student Organizations Peter M. Magolda Lessons Learned in Adapting Student Affairs Practice in the Arabian Gulf Dennis C. Roberts, and Darbi L. Roberts Educating for Lives of Purpose: Reflections on NASPA’s 2011 Conference Theme Mary B. Coburn Peer Reviewed Articles The Pedagogy of Event Planning: Facilitating First-year College Students' Reflective Learning1 Wendelyn Shore, Eva Frey Johnson, and Amber Dehne Baillon Values Based Learning for Environmentally Friendly Living: A Study in an Institution of Higher Learning in India1 N. Sivakumar and Ravikumar Thyagarajan Best Practices An International Study Opportunity for Low- and Moderate-Income Students Judith Corbett Carter and Marcella McCoy-Deh Ethical Issues on Campus Is the Design for Our Cultural Programs Ethical?1 Larry D. Roper and Kimberly McAloney Spirituality on Campus Essential Responsibilities of Student Affairs Administrators: Identifying a Purpose in Life and Helping Students Do the Same Christy Moran Craft and Robin Hochella New Scholars and Scholarship New Research on College Students’ Development of Equanimity: An Interview with Alexander and Helen Astin Cheryl H. Keen What They're Reading Examining the Future of Service-Learning: Three Recent Publications that Challenge the Current Paradigms Chris R. Glass Students' Reflections on Moral Conflicts in College A Few Thoughts on the Elephant (and Donkey) in the (Class)room Amanda C. Boyd http://journals.naspa.org/jcc/

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Meet the Newest ‘Noles (New Student Profiles)

Brantley Willett (pictured right), serves as a Research Assis- Doctoral Students tant for Dr. Betrand-Jones. She received her Each year, the LifeNet highlights the incoming class of students to join B.S. in Psychology from Longwood University the Lifetime Network of Florida State. We are pleased to welcome the and her M.S. in Counseling from Old Dominion following doctoral and master’s students. University. While at Longwood, she was a mem- ber of Sigma Kappa and Honor Board. While at By Stephen Dominy, master’s student Old Dominion, she served as a Judicial Assistant and worked at the Career Center and the Center Jacqueline Hightower is employed by Florida A&M Univer- for Major Exploration. She has been recognized sity. She earned her B.S. in Computer information Systems with honors from Psi Chi, Phi Kappa Phi, and from FAMU and her M.S. in Higher Education Administra- Chi Sigma Iota Honor Societies. tion from Florida State. At FAMU, she serves as the Accredi- tation Coordinator as well as advisor for FAMU Green Coali- Susannah Shiner (pictured left), serves as a Graduate Assis- tion, FAMU Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, and Environ- tant for New Student and Family programs. She received mental Sciences Student Organization. She has been recog- her B.S. in Mathematics and M.A. in nized as Advisor of the Year and Phi Lambda Theta inductee. Curriculum and Instruction from Vir- ginia Tech. While at , she Thesla Berne-Anderson is employed by the FSU College of served as a Resident Assistant and Medicine. She earned her B.S. from Florida A&M University House Supervisor, Orientation Leader, and her M.S. from FSU. At Florida State, she served as Coor- Director of The Big Event, and Vice dinator of Outreach for FSU College of Medicine, Director of President of Programming for SAA. Advising and Outreach, and faculty advisor for the Multicul- She has been recognized as Alpha tural Association of Pre-medicine Students. She has been rec- Delta Pi New Member of the Year ognized as Advisor of the Year and Minority Role Model of and House Supervisor of the Year. the Year.

Jean Rettig serves as the Graduate Assistant for FSU Women’s Soccer. She earned her B.S. from Pennsylvania State Carrie Henderson (pictured right), holds an assistantship in University and M.S. in Sport Psychology from FSU. While at the Division of Florida Colleges. She received her B.S. in Penn State, she served on the Student Athlete Advisory Board. History and Political Science from the In addition, she was recognized as Penn State Soccer Captain University of Central Florida and M.S. and Academic All American for the Big Ten. in Public Administration from the Uni- versity of North Carolina at Chapel Paul Stonecipher (pictured left), is the Hill. While at UNC, she served as Graduate Assistant to the Higher Presidential intern for UNC General Education program. He received Administration and Research Assistant both his B.S. and M.S. from Florida for UNC School of Government. At State University. FSU, she serves as the Financial Advi- sor for Pi Beta Phi Women’s Fraternity and First year Doctoral Chair for the Higher Education Student Association. She has been recognized as Who’s Who Yi-Chi “Grace” Wu is a doctoral Among American College and Universities, Greek Woman student in the Higher Education pro- of the Year, and Narlette Mengel scholarship recipient. gram. She received her M.S. in Teaching and Learning from Central University in Taiwan. She has served as a Research Assistant for the Teaching and Learning Center as well as the Scientific Technology and Policy Institution. Continued on page 11

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Meet the Newest ‘Noles (New Student Profiles)

Jennifer “Jenny” Cento works in University Housing for her Master’s Students assistantship. She earned a B.S. in Marketing from the Univer- sity of Miami. During her undergraduate years, she served as a Carolyn Barringer (pictured right), holds an resident assistant, vice president for Big Brothers Big Sisters, and secretary for Habitat for Humanity. assistantship with the Center for Global En- gagement working with the Global Pathways

Certificate. She holds a B.S. in Integrated Jennifer Chavis (pictured right), holds an assis-

Marketing Communications for Winthrop tantship with the College of Education working

University. At Winthrop, she was a resident with Communications and Alumni Relations. assistant, orientation assistant, peer mentor, She graduated from Florida State University and Winthrop ambassador. She was awarded with a B.A. in English. While at FSU, she with the. Junior of the Year in the Depart- served as Captain of the Relay for Life Team ment of Mass Communications. and Special Events Coordinator for Union Pro- ductions. She is also a Seminole Torchbearer. Elisha .Bender holds an assistantship in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. She recently graduated from Ohio Olando “Shun” Coaster serves as a graduate assistant for Uni- University with a B.A. in Finance and Marketing. While at Ohio, versity Housing. He received his B.S. in Communication Stud- she served. as Student Activities Commissioner, Student Senator, ies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dur- and Vice President for the Christian Business Leaders. In addition, ing his time at Chapel Hill, he served as a resident assistant. she graduated Magna Cum Laude and received the Senator Emeri- tus Award. Meghan Conley has an assistantship with the Dean’s Office for the Graduate School. She graduated from the University of Qua’Aisa Blackmon graduated from Florida State University with Georgia with a B.A. in English. While at UGA, she was a mem- a B.S. in Family and Child Sciences. During her undergraduate ber of the English Department Student Advisory Committee years, she served as a CARE Counselor, Students Supporting Stu- and UGA Athletic Hospitality Floor manager. Prior to attending dents Mentoring organization event co-chair, and historian of the FSU, Meg served as a High School English teacher for two Black Female Development Circle. She was recognized as the Out- years. standing Senior Student of the Year. Bridgette Cram works full time in the Office of Undergraduate Kelly Budnick earned her B.S. in Elementary Education from the Studies. She earned her B.A. in Spanish and International Af- University of South Florida. While at USF, she served as a Student fairs from Florida State University. During her time as an under- government senator and Senate chairwoman, Homecoming parade graduate, she served as the Vice President of the Campus Girl director, Off Campus Housing coordinator, and SCATT Honors Scouts and community service chair for Colombian Student Board. She has been recognized as Outstanding Brother of Alpha Association. Kappa Psi Fraternity, Student Government Spark Plug Award, and Homecoming Court. José DaSilva currently works full time at Tallahassee Commu- nity College. He received his B.S. in Sociology from Florida Virginia Byrne (pictured right) works for State University. During his undergraduate years, he served as the Center for Leadership and Civic Edu- Student Government vice president, Chair of the Student Activ- cation with the Leadership Development ity and Service fees, judicial assistant and officer, and Outdoor Cluster as a Graduate Assistant. She Recreation Supervisor at TCC. graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a B.S. in Busi- Stephen Dominy works with the Center for Leadership and ness Administration and a concentration Civic Education for his assistantship. Stephen graduated from in Marketing. While there, Virginia served Mercer University with a B.B.A in Integrated Marketing Com- as a Graf Intern for the Illinois Leadership munications. During his time at Mercer, he served as SEIFC Center and President of the University Vice President, IFC President, and Student Admissions Team YMCA Student Board of Governors. In Director, among other positions. He was honored with the addition, she was recognized with the Harold Colvin Award for ―Papa Joe‖ Hendricks Award for Community Engagement, Undergraduate Excellence and honored by being on Homecoming Thelma ―T-Lady‖ Spirit of Mercer Award, Order of Omega, Court and University of Illinois’s Senior 100. and Greek Man of the Year.

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Meet the Newest ‘Noles (New Student Profiles)

Xiaoxuan “Trista” Lei received her B.S. in English Literature Master’s Students from the Southwest University of Political Science and Law. While there, she served as a teaching assistant and president of the Student Union. Additionally, she has been recognized for Kelly Dwight received a B.A. in English from Clemson Best Military Training. University. She works with Student Disability Resource Cen- ter for her assistantship. While at Clemson, she served as a Chad Mandala holds an assistantship with Student Rights and Student Ambassador, public relations chair of Clemson Au- Responsibilities. He graduated from the University of California tism Society, and corresponding secretary of Gamma Sigma at Santa Barbara with a B.A. in English and Dramatic Arts. While Sigma Service Sorority. She was recognized on the Presi- at UC- Santa Barbara, he served as a resident assistant and as the dent’s list, Dean’s list, and Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Stephen S. Goodspeed Intern. In addition, he was honored with Fraternity. the University Service Award, Academic Excellence Award, and inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Chris Futch serves as a graduate assistant for University Housing. He received his B.A. in Political Science and Eco- Shaine Marsden (pictured right) ,has an assis- nomics from Florida State University. As an undergraduate, tantship as the Associate Director for the Har- he served as a resident assistant, president of The Navigators dee Center for Leadership and Ethics in Campus Ministry, and Hall Government advisor. He was Higher Education. She graduated from Texas recognized as the Male RA of the Year, Dr. Adrienne Otto A&M University with a B.S in Agricultural Frame Distinguished Service Award, NRHH Best Commu- Leadership and Development. While at Texas nity in the Nation, and graduated with a cumulative GPA of A&M, she served as Director of Membership 4.0 with Honors. for the Memorial Student Center’s Leadership and Empowerment of Aggie Females, Person- Jeffrey Gardner (pictured right), works with nel Coordinator for the Aggie Orientation Student Rights and Responsibilities in his Leadership Program, peer mentor for the assistantship. He received his B.A. in Ur- Leadership Living Learning Community, and was a member of ban and Regional Planning from the Uni- the Aggie Recruitment Committee. versity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. While at Illinois, Jeff was the Interfraternity Samantha Nix is employed full-time with the Center for Leader- Council president, Phi Gamma Delta Fra- ship and Civic Education at FSU. She graduated from the Uni- ternity, and intern for the Office of the versity of Southern Mississippi with a B.A. in English Literature Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. He and French. While there, she served with the Southerner Year- was named Greek Man of the Year and book as the Managing Editor and Copy Editor. In addition, she Senior 100 Honorary. served on the Student Government Association Executive Cabi- net. She also was honored with 2009 Hall of Fame, 2009 French Brandy Haddock works full time in Advising First . She Student of the Year, 2008 Poetry Writing Scholarship, and 2007 received a B.A. in Humanities from Florida State University. Luckday Study Abroad Scholarship. While at FSU, she served on the Marching Chiefs staff and received the Marching Chiefs Medal of Honor. Nikita O’Connor works with the Career Center serving as coor- dinator of student employment programs in her assistantship. Jason Jackson (pictured left), has an assistant- Nikita earned her B.S. in Business Management from Florida ship with University Housing. He graduated Gulf Coast University. While at FGCU, she was a Resident As- from Austin Peay State University with a sistant, and Treasurer of both the Student Union Advisory Board B.A. in Studio Art. While at Austin Peay, he and the Ultimate Frisbee Sport Club. served as resident assistant, resident hall di- rector, peer mentor, and student representa- Kathryn “Kate” Phelps has an assistantship in the Career Cen- tive for Art Education. ter. She received a B.A. in Communication Studies from the . While at UT, She served as president of Andrea Lafleche holds an assistantship with University Dance Marathon, Student Government senator, Delta Gamma Housing. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from the Uni- Vice President of Foundations, and marketing intern for Arby’s versity of Connecticut. During her time at Connecticut, she Foundation. She was recognized and honored with the Emerging served as a Resident Assistant and a Conference Supervisor. Leaders-Chancellor’s Citation for Community Service, Mortar Board .

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Meet the Newest ‘Noles (New Student Profiles)

Kristen Strominger (pictured left), has Master’s Students an assistantship with the Academic Center for Excellence. She received a Kyle Rausch is employed full time with International pro- B.A. in International Studies as well grams. He received his B.A. in French and International Af- as Spanish Linguistics from Ohio fairs from Florida State University. During his undergraduate State University. While at Ohio State, years, he received the Winthrop King Summer Study in Paris she served as vice president for Alpha scholarship and the FSU College of Arts and Sciences Interna- Xi Delta, Crew Chief and Lifeguard tional Enrichment travel scholarship. Supervisor, recruitment counselor, and Community Commitment Group Michelle Robinson (pictured right), holds an leader. assistantship with the Union Administration overseeing the Union Board. She graduated Lyndsey Williams-Mayweather from Bowling Green State University with a (pictured right), works in the Center for B.S. in Education. During her time at BGSU, Multicultural Affairs as a Graduate she was Director of Dance Marathon, presi- Assistant. She graduated from Clem- dent of Kappa Delta Sorority and served as son University with a B.S. in Psychol- the Falcon intern and Campus Activities in- ogy. While at Clemson, she served as tern. a resident assistant, co-founder and president of Clemson Black Student Jessica Rollins is employed full time with Union, and served in multiple leader- Advising First serving the College of Social ship roles for CONNECTIONS: Sciences. She earned her B.S. in Family and Child Sciences peer mentoring. She received the from Florida State University. During her undergraduate Unsung Hero Award and Out- years, she served as president of RENEW (Realizing Every- standing Mentor Award in 2010. one’s Needs for Emotional Wellness), Orientation Leader, FYE Peer Leader, and a member of the Seminole Torchbear- Marc Wollenschlaeger works full time for the FSU Foun- ers. dation, Inc. He received his B.S. in Social Sciences from Florida State University. During his undergraduate years, he Kathleen “Katie” Ryan has an assistantship with the Admis- served as the Director of the Pride Student Union. sions Office. She received a B.A in English from the . While there, she served as a student telecoun- Meng Zhou received a B.A. in English from the College of selor. Arts and Science of Jianjhan University. In 2009, she was rec- ognized as the Excellent Student of the Year. Cassidy Sansone holds an assistantship with the Student Alumni Association. She earned a B.A.in Communications/ English from Texas A&M University. During her undergradu- ate experience, she served as the Event Director for Sopho- more Class Event, Fish Camp counselor, and Fish Camp Co- chair. She was honored as Member of the Year, 2010 Class Council and Member of the Year for the Social Committee for Maggies, a women’s leadership organization.

Megan Schwab received her B.A. in Linguistics from Rutgers University. During her undergraduate years, she served on the Orientation Leadership team and Executive board as well as a peer advisor, peer instructor, and president of College Avenue Players theatre group. Additionally, she received honors for her academic excellence by Phi Beta Kappa and National Soci- ety of Collegiate Scholars.

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FSU Hosts Visiting Fulbright Scholar Program for Iraq

By Carolyn Barringer, master’s student with the scholars to pair them with mentors in their specialized areas. ―The scholars show real dedication and are passionate The Florida State University participated in the inaugural about providing the best for their students under adverse circum- year of the Visiting Fulbright Scholar Program for Iraq, hosting a stances,‖ said Harpring. cohort of five scholars from late July to late September. Of the One of the events planned during the scholars’ visit was 78 higher education institutions that applied for the grant, only 5 a presentation on higher education in Iraq. The scholars dis- institutions were chosen to host scholars. The program was de- cussed their research and specialized areas in addition to many of veloped through the collaborative efforts of the Center for the successes and challenges they encounter at their institutions. Global Engagement, the College of Communication and Infor- More than 50 people, including higher education students, at- mation, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory and sev- tended the event held at the Center for Global Engagement. eral other FSU departments. Taking a break from their research, the cohort had the The 10-week program is administered by the Council for opportunity to visit areas in north Florida, including St. George International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) on behalf of the De- Island and St. Augustine. They felt a sense of the warm hospital- partment of State. It focuses on faculty development and re- ity of the FSU community through their interactions with faculty, search for the foreign scientists. The scholars’ concentrations administration and students. included science and technology, public health and education. The trip allowed them to establish good working relationships with FSU professionals and faculty in their areas. Jayme Harpring, grant coordinator for the program, acted as the liaison to the FSU community and worked closely Student Spotlight: Jessi McPherrin

By Selby Lo, master’s student five Jimbo’s TRUE Seminole tailgates for the football sea- If you see somebody running between University son. Jessi provides the direction and leadership to help provide Center A and Westcott, stand clear of the way! It’s probably fans, students, and alumni with the sole University sponsored Jessi McPherrin going between her graduate assistantship in substance-free tailgate. the Office of Greek Life and her current internship with the With all that Jessi is involved with between work, school, Vice President of Student Affairs’ office. Jessi is a 2nd year and internships, it’s hard to imagine that Jessi has free time. In masters student with the Student Affairs concentration. Jessi the beginning of this semester, Jessi asked to volunteer and get hails from Pennsylvania where she went to more involved with the Dalton Institute on College Student Val- of Pennsylvania for her undergraduate degree in Interior De- ues. Jessi was appointed the Co-Chair for the Registration and sign. Hospitality Committee. Jessi developed her interest in Greek Life when she Jessi consistantly gives each was a member of her international fraternity, Alpha Gamma of her different responsibilities 110% Delta. From there, Jessi started her work with the Panhel- without fail. It’s been an honor lenic community as the Vice President of Risk Management working with her and I’m proud to and then President of Panhellenic Association. After gradua- say that Jessi is going to be a shining tion, Jessi became a Leadership Consultant for her organiza- star in our profession. tion. She traveled across the country to help various chapters improve service to Greek Life. She continues her work today through her assistantship with the Office of Greek Life work- ing with the Panhellenic Association and Multicultural Greek Council. Since coming to The Florida State University, Jessi has taken advantage of many things that the University has to offer. This past summer, Jessi utilized the partnership that FSU has with the University of West Indies in Jamaica to do an internship abroad. She spent five weeks in Kingston, Ja- maica working with their Housing and Athletics pro- gram. Jessi interned with the VPSA’s office to coordinate the

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Lunch With the First Lady of Florida State University

By Shaine Marsden, master’s student in the morning in order to stay healthy and making weekend th On September 30 a group comprised of master’s and doctoral trips to the Barron’ s home in Tallahassee. students from the Higher Education program had the wonder- According to Mrs. Barron, her first thought upon ful opportunity to sit down for lunch with Mrs. Molly Barron, coming to Florida State University was that she would have the First Lady of Florida State University. In an informal set- ting, Mrs. Barron discussed her life before Florida State, her to be a docent in her own house. However, she has come to family, and her experiences at the university so far. enjoy the President’s House and encourages everyone to The Barrons are committed to attending as many stu- stop by and see it. dent events across campus as they can. According to Mrs. Bar- ron, this is a way for them to show the student body that the administration views the student body as an important aspect of The Florida State University. She also mentioned that during stressful times, being with students reminds the Barrons why they are here. Mrs. Barron is very busy between attending as many events on campus as possible and her duties as the First Lady. When asked about how she handles this active life, Mrs. Bar- ron discussed how it is important to maintain a balance in life and find the activities that rejuvenate you. For her this in- cludes going to the Leach Student Recreation Center very early Program Spotlight: Uphold the Garnet and Gold

By Jennifer Chavis, master’s student The Florida State University has introduced a new tradition on campus through the Uphold the Garnet and Gold program.This new program is steadily sweeping across campus. It started this year to encourage civil behavior on campus and within the community. Students are encouraged to uphold the values of Florida State through good sports- manship at athletic events, being open to different opinions and ideas, and acknowledging the values and views of others. Christian Ponder, quarterback for the Seminoles, has shown his support for the program. Recently he sent an e- mail to students explaining the importance of sportsmanship especially when it comes to respecting visiting teams and their fans at football games. To help spread the message of this program gold coins have been given to people within the campus commu- nity. When someone who posses one of these coins sees an- other that is upholding the traditions of FSU then they give them the coin. That person then passes it along when they see someone upholding these values. The goal of this initia- tive to not keep the coin but to pass it along, to ―pay it for- ward,‖ and to spread the message to ―Uphold the Garnet and Gold.‖ To learn more this program visit the website at http://uphold.fsu.edu/ or the Facebook page at http:// www.facebook.com/FSUphold.

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2011 Dalton Institute on College Student Values

By Mackenzie Streit, doctoral student of values education initiatives in higher education today and The Dalton Institute on College Student Values staff is ex- discuss some of the issues and challenges of engaging in the cited to invite the Higher Education LifeNet to the 2011 moral and ethical development of college students. Dalton Institute, held from February 3-5, 2011 here on The final keynote speaker on Saturday is Joe Florida State’s campus. The 21st Annual Institute will focus O’Shea. Joe is a Seminole, graduating from Florida State around issues of purpose, with the theme of Letting Your Life University with a B.A.in Philosophy and Social Science. As Speak: Cultivating Benevolent Purpose in College Students. an undergraduate, Joe served as the student body president The featured keynote speakers for this year’s Dal- and was named to the USA Today All-USA College Aca- ton Institute are: Dr. Parker Palmer, renowned author, edu- demic Team. Outside of academia, Joe has worked to start cator, activist, and the founder of the Center for Courage & primary health and education initiatives in the US and Sub- Renewal; Dr. Marcia Baxter Magolda, Distinguished Profes- Saharan Africa, an organization for international student sor of Educational Leadership and Student Affairs in service-based exchanges, and a civil service training univer- Higher Education at Miami University of Ohio; Dr. Lori S. sity in America. White, Vice President for Student Affairs at Southern Meth- In addition, for the 21st Institute, the staff will rec- odist University; and Mr. Joe O'Shea, A Rhodes and Tru- ognize both an outstanding practice and an outstanding man Scholar, currently a doctorate of philosophy candidate dissertation relevant to the field of college student character in Education at the University of Oxford. We are also very and values development. The award winners of the Disser- excited to announce a special panel titled How Colleges and tation of the Year and the Best Practices Award will be hon- Universities Educate for Moral and Ethical Values. The panel will ored with complimentary Dalton Institute registration, pub- be moderated by Institute founder Dr. Jon C. Dalton and lication opportunities, and a cash award. With concurrent will include: Mr. Mark Laboe, Assistant Vice President for sessions focusing on purpose, this year’s Dalton Institute Ministries, DePaul University; Dr. Dafina Stewart, Assistant proves to be an interesting and informative program. The Professor, Higher Education and Student Affairs, Bowling Dalton Institute staff hopes to see many members of the Green State University; Dr. Sharon Stoll, Distinguished LifeNet in attendance! For more information, or to register Professor, Director of the Center for Ethics, University of for the Dalton Institute, please visit our website at: http:// Idaho; and Dr. Arthur Schwartz, Senior Scholar, United studentvalues.fsu.edu/ States Air Force Academy. The event will kick off Thursday afternoon with Dr. Lori White’s speech. Dr. White has spent over twenty years working in higher education. Her research focuses on col- lege student development and experiences. Dr. White is the co-editor of the book, Higher Education and School Reform and has a chapter focused on black college student experiences in a book entitled African American Culture and Heritage in Higher Education Research and Practice as well as a number of other publications. On Thursday evening at the Double- Tree Hotel in downtown Tallahassee, Dr. Parker Palmer will continue the events with his keynote lecture. Dr. Palmer is a widely published poet, and has written more than one hundred essays and seven books, including several best-selling and award-winning titles, including Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation, The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life, and the most recent The Heart of Higher Education: A Call to Renewal. On Friday, the day begins with a session by Dr. Baxter-Magolda. Her scholarship addresses the evolution of self-authorship in college and adult life and pedagogy to promote epistemological development, learning and self- authorship. She was the recipient of the Association of the Study of Higher Education Research Achievement Award in 2007. She is the author of Authoring Your Life: Developing an Internal Voice to Navigate Life's Challenges. In the afternoon, Dr. Jon C. Dalton will host the panel discussion where the members of the panel will discuss the most popular forms

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