Beth Moriarty Regional Director - NASPA Region I Annual Report for the March 2018 Board of Directors Meeting February 2018
NASPA Board Action Items None at this time.
Leadership & Member Engagement
The Region I Advisory Board held Regional Advisory Board Meetings on the following dates: Spring Meeting: April 28, 2017 Merrimack University o Motions Passed: . To approve minutes from the January meeting. . To raise early bird conference registration rate by $100 and set the remaining rates according to NASPA guidelines . To allocate $150 for lunch for the History Committee Meeting. . To allocate $750 annually for mid-senior level. . To select same conference site location (Providence RI) for two (2018- 2019) years. . To adjourn Summer Meeting/Retreat: June 1, 2017 Quinnipiac University o Motions Passed: . To approve minutes from the April meeting. . To approve 2017-2018 regional operating budget . To have the regional advisory board pay for two international members’ registration to the regional conference at Springfield in the fall. International delegates would serve on a panel. . To Adjourn September Meeting: September 29, 2017 Salve Regina University o Motions Passed: . To approve minutes from the June meeting. . To move $840 from reserve budget to Ubuntu Institute for 7 people for $120 scholarships for this year only. . To adjourn November Meeting: November 12, 2017 Springfield Massachusetts o Motions Passed: . To approve minutes from the September meeting. . To provide funding for up to $1,000 for a representative to support the NASPA history project . To adjourn January Meeting: January 18, 2018 Virtual Meeting via Zoom o Motions Passed: . To approve minutes from the November meeting. . To adjourn
Regional Director Updates: Regional Director, Beth Moriarty made several board appointments throughout the last year to fill vacancies that occurred on the regional advisory board. They included: Appointment of the 2017-2018 Graduate Interns for the Regional Advisory Board. There were 9 applications; Marco Aurelien from the University of Connecticut and Kyla Martin from Northeastern University were appointed in March of 2017. Jacquelyn Fitzpatrick – Social Media Coordinator (Wentworth Institute of Technology), appointed in March of 2017 Greg Jones – Foundation Ambassador (Boston College) appointed in March of 2017. Rachael DiPietro - Undocumented Immigrants and Allies Knowledge Community Representative (Naugatuck Valley Community College) appointed in March of 2017. Andy Anderson- IT Coordinator (Stonehill College) appointed in April of 2017. Michelle Rosa Martins – NUFP Coordinator (College of the Holy Cross) appointed in April of 2017. Dave Kerschner - Student Athlete Knowledge Community Representative (StopHazing) appointed in June of 2017 Melissa J Camba-Kelsay - Asian Pacific Islanders Knowledge Community Representative (University of Rhode Island) appointed in June of 2017. Daphney J. Alston - Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community Representative (Southern Connecticut State University) appointed in June of 2017. Blake Fox - Enrollment Management Knowledge Community Representative (Boston University School of Theology) appointed in June of 2017. Peter Troiano - Member at Large (Central Connecticut State University) appointed in June of 2017. Alex Cabal - 2018 Regional Conference Chair (Wentworth Institute of Technology) appointed in November of 2017. Marissa Weiss - ALSC Knowledge Community Representative (Rhode Island College appointed in December of 2017.
Moriarty attended the following Regional Events during the past year: RI NASPA Drive-in One Size Does Not Fit All: Creating a More Inclusive Campus for Our Students on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Providence College. MA NASPA Spring Dinner - Annual Deans & Directors Dinner, April 13, 2017 (with NECPA, ASCA and BACHA Mid-Level Institute Session III RI Multi-KC Drive in Conference: Chasing the Dream – America’s Promise Recaptured at Bryant University on October 27, 2017.
State Director Updates:
Connecticut State Director Brian Goepfrich (Quinnipiac University) reported that the NASPA Prep Talk program is currently occurring and we will be conducting assessment at the end of January. Over 22 Connecticut graduate students participated and 15 professional mentors assisted in helping graduate students in their graduate search.
Maine State Director Lauri Sidelko (University of Maine) spent much of the spring and early summer of 2017 recruiting an advisory board. The State Director conducted monthly advisory board meetings for planning and training. Monthly e-mail communications have been sent to the state membership to update them on current NASPA and Maine events.
New Hampshire State Director Mike Taberski (New England College) reported that the majority of the past year in NASPA New Hampshire was spent reconnecting with state members and attempting to gain members on the state leadership board. A survey was administered in July 2017 to gain an understanding from the state membership of what they were looking for from the N.H. state leadership in terms of events, support, and other “wants.” While the state learned that members were interested in state specific events, the membership also stated that they were more interested in the Regional Conference as well as national NASPA events.
Between the survey and other conversations with the membership and leadership, it was also agreed upon that NASPA NH members are connected through other organizations as well (such as the state conduct organization, state housing/residence life organization, and other task forces). It was thus decided that the best option for an event in the past year would be to partner with another organization. As will be discussed in the following report section, the state partnered with the New Hampshire Campus Compact to host a fall 2017 event. During the next year, the state board will continue to recruit members for state leadership with the goal of having a representative from each institution in the state of New Hampshire.
Rhode Island State Director Sharon Hay (Providence College) reported on the Rhode Island state award recipients. Richard F. Stevens Outstanding New Professional Award Recipient: Kelly Boutin, Assistant Director, PwC center for Diversity and Inclusion and Coordinator, Women’s Center and Pride Center, Bryant University. Catch a Rising Star Award Recipient: Hailey Flavin, University of Rhode Island. Program of the Year: Extravaganza 2017: Couture Through the Ages, Bryant University.
Massachusetts State Director Jason Zelesky (Mount Wachusett Community College) reported that the MA NASPA board continues to send personal, “Welcome to MA NASPA” emails to all new members monthly. The board continues to utilize social media to send important information to MA members, solicit feedback and communicate about upcoming events, job vacancies, etc. In May 2017, current MA NASPA board members met to reorganize and restructure the composition of the board and the election/selection process to be more inclusive, diverse and welcoming. This process will begin in January 2018 with a new board taking office in March 2018 in conjunction with the national conference. MA NASPA continues to provide the state with professional development and networking opportunities to bring members together and address pertinent/topical issues of interest. MA NASPA board members meet monthly
Regional Conference Chair David Golden (Merrimack College) reported that the 2017 Regional Conference in Springfield, MA was a great success. The conference had over 540 attendees, including a delegation from Ireland. In addition, there were more than 40 participants in the inaugural Ubuntu Institute, a leadership and pipeline program for professionals of color. The conference also hosted nearly 100 undergraduate Student Affairs Leaders of Tomorrow (SALT) students. The Silent Auction raised over $10,000. There was $35,720 raised by cash and in-kind donations from 19 corporate sponsors and two advertisers.
Silent Auction Coordinator Erin Twomey (Quinnipiac University) reported that this year’s 20th Annual Silent Auction took place at the Region I Conference from Monday, November 13, 2017 – Tuesday, November 14, 2017. The auction raised a total of $10,634.38 and had 164 items donated. Folks throughout Region I had the opportunity to place bids on-line through the Bidding for Good platform starting on Friday, November 3, 2017. There was a total of 171 bidders making 1,524 bids. There were 14 professionals that participated as coaches in our Coaching Conversation raffle where professionals could win an opportunity to have a conversation with an expert in a particular area of higher education. This was a spin on our Lunch with Legends program from previous years. New initiatives this year included a set of items that could be purchased outright for $20, and a set of items that bidders had to raise the bid by increments of $20. This was playing off the 20th anniversary theme.
Awards Coordinator Matt Heiser (Wentworth Institute of Technology) coordinated the awards process for Region I. The Region received a strong set of award nominations including 72 total nominations, an increase from 43 in 2016. The Regional Award Recipients included: Julia Golden-Battle MCPHS University Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award Amanda Surgens University of Institutional Leadership Award Massachusetts Lowell Peter Fowler Wentworth Institute of Continuous Service Award Technology Tasia Clemons Framingham State Catch a Rising Star University Connie Cabello Stonehill College Doris Michiko Ching Excellence in Student Affairs Award Think Act Lead: A Path Stonehill College Program of the Year to Each Student's Story Kyla Martin Northeastern University Richard F. Stevens Outstanding Graduate Student Kelly Boutin Bryant University Richard F. Stevens Outstanding New Professional
The Region I Selection Committee included the following volunteers: Angie Clarke, Memorial University of Newfoundland Charles Holmes-Hope, University of Connecticut Caroline Horne, Mount Holyoke University Cory Davis, Keene State University Kelly Levin, Southern Maine Community College Leticia Oroczo, University of Rhode Island
The 2017 Region I regional retirees included:
Delight Champagne Springfield College Teresa Brown Rhode Island College Carol Moran-Brown Champlain College Susan Woods Middlesex Community College E. Joseph Petrick Green Mountain College
Foundation Ambassador Elissa Carroll (Quinnipiac University) reported that Region I added a second Foundation Ambassador. Greg Jones from Boston College, in April 2017. Carroll and Jones worked with the Regional Director and State Directors to form a smaller Foundation working group in the region with a representative from each state. Volunteers have been recruited from the states to work on foundation activities. The representatives are Susie Mitton-Shannon, Hampshire College, for Massachusetts, Shane Long, University of New England, for Maine, and Mike Taberski, New England College, from New Hampshire.
Nominations and Elections Coordinator, Melinda Stoops (Boston College), established a committee of representatives from all six Region I States to assist with the recruitment and selection of candidates for the Region I ballot for the following elections: Connecticut State Director, Massachusetts State Director, and Vermont State Director. This committee included: Ryan Baldassario, University of Connecticut; Laura Bayless, Fitchburg State University; Jamie Costello, Massachusetts College of Art and Design; Heidi Hartzell, Roger Williams University; Kelly Levine, Southern Maine Community College; Marissa Lischinsky, Plymouth State University; Simone Medley, Holy Cross; Isaac Newsome, Boston University; Jennifer Platts, University of Connecticut; Cameron Smith, Boston University; Donna Swartwout, Champlain College.
Committee members connected with 20 individuals nominated for one of the three State Director positions: 6 individuals from Connecticut, 10 individuals from Massachusetts, and 4 individuals from Vermont. Two individuals from each state were selected for the ballot and all information was sent to NASPA for the upcoming elections in January.
Liaison to Professional Organizations Jen Maitino (Curry College) worked with Region I State Directors to gather and share data on collaborative programming within the region as part of the Regional Strategic Plan.
Mid/Senior Level Coordinator (MSL), Alison Black (Wellesley College) reported that the first meeting of the Mid/Senior Level (MSL) Colleague Network occurred at Babson College on March 24, 2017. A total of 39 Mid/Senior Level professionals signed up to be a part of the Colleague Network and 23 of them were able to attend the meeting. There were a total of 8 small networking groups assembled which were comprised of 4-5 professionals per group. The meeting included lunch and small group discussion.
The Mid/Senior Level Steering Committee offered an educational session on career advancement for the MSL professional on March 24th at Babson College. The presenter was Ellen Heffernan from Spelman & Johnson. Dr. Lawrence Ward, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Babson College, also spoke briefly to the group. A number of seasoned MSL professionals in the region also talked about career-related topics (Rae-Anne Butera, Olin College; Rich DeCapua, Boston College; Ali Hicks; and Beth Devonshire, UMass Boston). A total of 35 professionals attended this session. Babson College generously hosted a social after the session and provided a wide assortment of appetizers in their on- campus pub. Notes from the session were posted to the MSL Facebook page.
Rachel Lucking, Assistant Dean for Campus Engagement at Framingham State University and member of the Steering Committee, hosted a Zoom discussion on June 1st. The title of the discussion was: “Lunch Chat on The Crossroads of the Personal and Professional: Balance? Synchronicity? Managing.” A total of 15 professionals signed up for the session and 7 actually participated in the discussion. Registration was offered through the national NASPA office.
Black organized a Zoom online presentation on Assessment and Strategic Planning which was held on June 22, 2017. The featured presenter was Peter Fowler, Associate Dean of Students and Associate Vice President of Student Affairs at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Over 30 individuals signed up for the session and approximately 20 participated. Registration was offered through the national NASPA office.
The MSL steering committee hosted a Lunch and Learn at the Region 1 conference in November 2017. The title was “Mid-Senior Level Hot Topics: Let’s Discuss!” Over 20 MSL professionals registered for the Lunch and Learn and approximately 20 attended the session.
The steering committee facilitated the session and invited seasoned MSL professionals to help with the discussion: Conway Campbell, Assumption College; Carole Hughes, Boston College; John Denio, Bryant University; Jamie Glanton Costello, Massachusetts College of Art; and Peter Fowler, Wentworth Institute of Technology. We asked for discussion topics via a survey ahead of time, and “hot topics” was the most popular topic. The seasoned MSL professionals offered to review resumes and have one-on-one conversations with the participants, though none occurred at the actual session. The session received excellent feedback and the participants made it clear that they want more professional development for professionals at their level.
The MSL steering committee hosted a discussion table at the engagement breakfast at the Region 1 conference in November 2017. MSL professionals were invited to provide input about re-imagining the Mid-Senior Colleague Network. Approximately 10 individuals participated in the breakfast, and the committee received excellent feedback about how to re-develop the MSL Colleague Network to better serve the needs of MSL professionals in the region. The committee will pursue a cohort model comprised of approximately 25 MSL professionals in the region who would meet in person approximately 4 times per year to discuss relevant topics. The format would be similar to the New England Student Affairs Think Tank (NESATT) but different enough that it would be appealing to our cohort. It will be just for NASPA members, and we will likely charge a small fee to cover the costs of meals at each meeting. Lucas Malo from Brandeis University who is on the MSL Steering Committee is helping to spearhead this effort.
On January 26, 2018, Black had a meeting via telephone with Mandi Kuster, Chair of the Mid-Level Institute and Region 1 Board member, to discuss the direction of the MSL Colleague Network and highlight the differences from the MLI Institute. They discussed the importance of differentiating the two professional development opportunities and supporting each other in their efforts.
The MSL Steering Committee decided to pilot the new version of the MSL Colleague Network at an event that is scheduled for March 29, 2018 at Becker College in Leicester, MA. The event will include lunch and participants will engage in hot topics roundtable discussions, discuss the new format of the MSL Colleague Network and will include a speaker on the topic of personal finance.
Member at Large/Institute Coordinator Ted Zito (Assumption College) and Research Coordinator Pat Rissmeyer (Emmanuel College) have partnered on a Regional initiative to assess student affairs professional development experiences, specifically the impact of the NASPA Region I institutes on participant skill development, knowledge acquisition, career advancement and involvement in leadership in professional associations. The Region I institutes include the Mid-Level Institute, the New Professionals Mentoring Institute and the Student Affairs Leaders of Tomorrow (SALT) Institute. Three grants have been established to fund research, applicants can request up to $700 for research funding.
Unfortunately, the Regional initiative to assess student affairs professional development experiences through the impact of the NASPA Region I institutes did not yield applicants. As such, the Regional Advisory Board established a committee to reevaluate and design a new grant proposal. Ted Zito, Member at Large/Institute Coordinator, Pat Rissmeyer, Research Coordinator, Susan Marine, Faculty Liaison, Greg Jones, Foundation Ambassador and Lauri Sidelko, Maine State Director reassessed the Signature Initiatives grant proposal and shifted the purpose of the grant that would appeal to a wider applicant pool. Funded research will center on advancing the Region’s understanding of student development, student success, student learning and/or the student affairs profession. An individual or research team may receive up to $2,000 to fund software for data analysis, transcription services, travel, postage, supplies and printing. The new grant was discussed at the January RAB meeting and the board moved to approve the new grant proposal. Region Director Beth Moriarty with a team of non-board and board members are establishing a plan to assess the impact of the institutes.
Membership Coordinator Peter Fowler (Wentworth Institute of Technology) reports that the Region I Membership Team continues to provide outreach to new and returning members to NASPA Region I. Fowler has worked with Region I board members to create membership rosters based on institution type (small colleges and universities) and professional level (SSAOs). For 2017: Institutional membership in Region I grew by 11% from 2016. International membership increased by 100%. Faculty membership grew by 146%. The number of graduate students dropped by 12%.
Fowler and Jason Masterson, International Coordinator (University College Dublin) collaborated to coordinate an international panel session at the 2017 NASPA Region I Conference with representatives from Boston College, University College Dublin, and University College Cork.
Volunteer Coordinator, Ali Hicks, posted 47 volunteer positions for Region I on Volunteer Central during the March 2017-January 2018 time period.
Faculty Council Representative Susan Marine (Merrimack College) engaged members in the following activities during the 2017/2018 year. Planning the November 2017 Faculty Summit at the Regional Conference Conferring on topics for the bi-monthly Grad Prep Program Directors’ webinars Selecting the Region 1 representative for the Emerging Faculty Leaders Academy Soliciting input on topics of interest for faculty related to pedagogy/curriculum/teaching in Region 1 Communicating with all Region 1 faculty about the location, timing, and structure of the 2017 SALT Grad Fair Participated in bi-monthly calls of the Professional Standards Division as the Liaison to this committee from the Faculty Council Recruiting replacement for Faculty Council Leadership
International Director Jason Masterson (University College Dublin) has increased the number of emails to International members and received a great deal more feedback in return.
Region I Graduate Assistant Kyla Martin (Northeastern University) has been conducting an informal qualitative research project to assess the onboarding process and tenure of board members. Martin developed a series of questions with the assistance of Moriarty and DeBurro and has completed 29 interviews with 12 scheduled for the month of January. A final report will compiled by the completion of Martin’s term in March 2018.
Regional Institute Updates
Mid-Level Institute (MLI) Coordinator, Mandi Kuster (Southern Connecticut State University) reported that in June, 2017, a call went out to the current class for interest in being a part of MLI Planning Committee. There were two vacancies as Lucas Malo and Jess Raffaele transitioned off of the committee. There was a conference call with returning MLI members (Randy Sanders, Meagan Sage and Steven Martin) and the group selected new committee members. There are two new MLI Committee Members - Ben Trapanick, Director of First Year Programs at Framingham State University and Sara Swillo-Muckian, Associate Director in Student Activities and Leadership Development at Becker College. In July 2017, the MLI Committee met at Framingham State University to discuss and plan MLI 2018. Discussed locations, presenters, assigned tasks and review evaluations from the previous MLI institute.
In September, all locations for MLI 2018 were booked. The committee worked on solidifying presenters. Session 1: March 16th – Framingham State University, Framingham, MA Session 2: April 13th - Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport, CT Session 3: May 11th – Landmark College, Putney, VT Session 4: June 8th – RI Roger Williams College, Bristol, RI
In November 2017, the MLI committee had a Zoom meeting to discuss details regarding NASPA Region 1 Conference. The committee advertised and recruited for MLI. The committee discussed last minute details for the MLI 2018. Applications went live in the first week in December
January 2018. Applications were DUE January 22, 2018. The MLI Committee Zoom Meeting to select participants took place on January 29th. Participants will be notified by February 7. February 28 deadline to sign up and for payment. Session 1: March 16th at Framingham State University, Framingham, MA Dr. Loretta Holloway, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Development at FSU, David Zamojski, Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Residence Life – Introduction to Institute and Dr. Jim Hoppe, Vice President and Dean for Campus Life – Supervision
SSAO Institute Coordinator Barbara LoMonaco (Salve Regina University) met with area SSAOs to promote the Regional Conference and assist with organizing possible panel presentations. Communication also consisted of sending out a poll to all Region I SSAOs to garner feedback on what topics of interest they would like to see at the SSAO Institute, and whether AVPs should be permitted to attend. LoMonaco then used that feedback to organize topics for the Institute. After the conference, LoMonaco communicated with several SSAOs whom she thought might be interested in applying for the role of SSAO Liaison for the next term.
The New Professional Mentoring Institute (NPMI) Coordinator Caitie Abrahamson (Merrimack College) reported that NPMI committee had a conference call on March 23 to discuss details of the Hampshire College session. They then had a follow up conference call on March 30 to discuss the upcoming weather concerns for the next session.
The participants then met again on April 21, 2017 at Hampshire College due to a weather cancellation on March 31. Mary Beth Cooper, President of Springfield College spoke about remaining relevant in student affairs and Anne Marie Kenney spoke on persistence in the field. They session was followed by a social at a local restaurant.
The NPMI committee had a conference call on April 27 to discuss the final NPMI session and finalize the schedule of the day to send to participants.
The participants met for their final session on May 5, 2017 at Boston College. Vanessa Johnson spoke about the growth of activism on college campuses and Jamele Adams spoke about how to advocate for your students and balance your own activism tendencies. The end of the institute was celebrated with pins given to all participants followed by a social at a local restaurant.
Abrahamson and her committee (Brian Quigley, Keyne Cahoon, George Arey, Katie Collins and Sarah Thomas) met on July 27, 2017 at Merrimack College to plan the 2017-2018 Institute. The committee determined that all of the sessions would be held at Worcester campuses. The committee also determined that the following sessions would be included: Navigating Politics, Civic Engagement, Job Searching, Resume Workshop, Senior Leadership Panel, Campus Ecology and Accommodations. The dates have been confirmed as January 26 (Snow Date: February 2), February 16 (Snow Date: February 23), April 6, and May 18. The committee also determined that they wanted to do a Mentor Forum for prospective mentors to learn more about the institute and the expectations.
Abrahamson, Arey and Cahoon had a conference call on August 15, 2017 to discuss the mentor forum. The date was determined to be September 26, 2017 at 1 p.m. A PowerPoint was created and talking points established. A link was also created for people to express their interest.
Abrahamson and the committee had a conference call on September 6, 2017 to discuss the progress of the institute. The following locations have been confirmed: Worcester State and Nichols College. The following presenters have been confirmed: Conway Campbell, Jen DeBurro, Ellie Daugherty, Annamaria Wenner, Thomas Harwell, Mary Barrows, and Barb Jones.
An email was sent to NASPA Region I members to register for the mentor forum twice in September. Abrahamson then followed up with the people who registered to send them the Zoom login information before the event. Abrahamson had a total of 37 people sign up. Abrahamson also worked with the central office to update the website and the applications for the institute. Applications went live on October 2, 2017.
On September 26, 2017, Abrahamson, Arey and Cahoon held the Mentor Forum via Zoom. There were 18 total participants on the call. A survey was also sent out to the participants as well as to those who registered who were not able to attend about the Mentor Forum. Abrahamson then reached out to those unable to attend with further information.
Abrahamson and the committee had a conference call on October 4, 2017. The following locations have been confirmed in addition to the ones previously confirmed: College of the Holy Cross. The following presenters have been confirmed in addition to the ones previously confirmed Derek Zuckerman and Judy Robinson.
Applications opened on October 1, 2017 and closed on December 8, 2017. There were 26 mentee applications and 23 mentor applications. Candidates were recruited via the NASPA Region I conference, social media, the newsletter and nominations given to the committee.
The committee met on December 11, 2017 to discuss the candidates and determine pairings. 22 pairings were selected and emailed their acceptance into the program. As of January 3, 2018 all of the pairings have confirmed participation.
The first session occurred on January 26, 2018 at Clark University. Annamaria Wenner and Jonathan White presented in the afternoon on campus politics and civic engagement. Session II is February 16, 2018 at Worcester State University. Thomas Harwell and a representative from Spellman and Johnson will be presenting on the job search process and resume writing.
Division Updates:
Small Colleges and Universities Representative Maureen Wark (Montserrat College of Art) had concerns about the accuracy of the SCUD contact lists and reports. The Region I membership coordinator, along with the national office made great headway toward resolving the issue, but it took a considerable amount of time. While it would be helpful to have direct access to SCU members, once the reports were more accurate, Wark was able to find email addresses and write to colleagues at small colleges in Region I.
In March, 2017, Wark communicated via email to Region I members the agenda for small colleges and universities division activities at the Annual NASPA Conference in March. Received a few ‘thank you’ messages from members. She will do the same for the 2018 conference.
Wark held a Zoom meeting for small colleges in Region I on June 28th to discuss opportunities in the regions, programming deadlines for both regional and national conferences and to open a conversation about issues facing small colleges. The feedback was minimal, but there was an idea to pursue a ‘think tank’-like opportunity around one or more of the following issues: student engagement, res hall retention, introducing new staff to life at a SCU, impact of FLSA (retention, compression issues, etc.), collaboration between SA and AA, working with competing interests on campus (activities v. athletics), strategic planning in SA and specific departments, staff retention - incentives beyond salary. Wark also shared information about the SCU divisional web page. The group talked for a brief time about a great article about starting one’s career at a small college and then Wark shared the article with all. (“Five things early-career professionals can do as they transition to an SCU"- https://www.naspa.org/constituent-groups/posts/five- things-early-career-professionals-can-do-as-they-transition-to-an-scu).
Wark planned to follow up on these issues and explore new ones during the Region I conference in November but she was unable to attend due to illness. Electronic follow-up has been relatively unsuccessful. Wark submitted a program proposal to the Region I conference for a round table on issues facing colleges under 1000 student, which was rejected. Wark served as a program reviewer for SCU division-sponsored for the 2018 national NASPA Conference. Wark continues to participate in SCUD conference calls and attend RAB meetings.
Professional Standards Division Representative Rozana Carducci (Salem State University) reported that as part of the work to advance NASPA Region I Strategic Plan Goal #2, action item 7 (Use the Regional Conference and social media as means of highlighting research), and she and fellow Region I board members Susan Marine and Pat Rissmeyer compiled a list of publications authored by NASPA Region I members. This publication list was distributed via multiple Region I social media channels (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr).
Knowledge Community Updates:
KC Co-Coordinators: KC Co-Coordinators, Jen Stanley (Roger Williams University) and Connie Cabello (Stonehill College) on-boarded several new KC Representatives over the course of the year: Jamel Catoe (Univ. of Connecticut) as the Region I Fraternity-Sorority KC Rep, Rachael Lederman DiPietro (Naugatuck Valley Community College) as the Region I Undocumented Immigrants & Allies KC Rep, Caitlin Pereira (Southern Connecticut State University) as the Civic Learning & Democratic Engagement KC Rep, Melissa Camba-Kelsay (University of Rhode Island) as the Region I API KC Rep, Blake Fox (Boston University) as the Region I Enrollment Management KC Rep, David Kerschner (University of Maine) as the Region I Student Athlete KC Rep, Daphney Alston (Southern Connecticut University) as the Region I Student Leadership Programs KC Rep, Delia Cheung Hom (Northeastern University) as the Region I WISA KC Rep, and Marissa Weiss (Rhode Island College) as the Adult Learners & Students With Children KC Rep.
Throughout the months of April & May, the Co-Coordinators facilitated a mid-term “Recommitment Process” with all KC Representatives and as a result of that effort, several KC vacancies materialized.
Currently, the KC Co-Coordinators are working collaboratively with the National KC Chairs, and the Region I RD Elect (Jen DeBurro) to fill all KC positions for the new term. This project will continue with the newly appointed KC Co-Coordinators if not complete when the new term begins in March 2018.
African American KC: The leadership team members for the Region I African American Knowledge Community we not able to continue in their roles this year.
Alcohol & Other Drugs KC: Representative David Stender (Framingham State University) conducted seven leadership teleconference calls. Expanded size of KC leadership team to eight professionals.
Asian Pacific Islanders KC: Representative Melissa Camba-Kelsay (University of Rhode Island) joined the board as APIKC Region 1 representative in June 2017. Camba-Kelsay reconvened/reformed the leadership team after Kawamoto’s departure. Team has met via Google Hangouts in July, September, October, November and December. The team includes Wesley Boucher (Providence College), Cassie Kao (Salem State University), Felina Kelly (Bentley College), Shen de Leon (Emerson College), and Anthony Mam (Brown University).
In November 2017 - Participated in Knowledge Community Social and hosted a table for Engagement Breakfast at NASPA Region 1 conference Region 1 APIKC team plans to host virtual meet-ups for APIDA-identified colleagues, hopefully monthly starting in February.
Enrollment Management KC: Representative Blake Fox (Boston University), established relationship with Dr. Bertonazzi (Regis College), who co-presented A Student Affairs Approach to Enrollment at NASPA Region I Conference. They discussed reworking presentation into a short article that could be shared with the full membership of the Enrollment Management KC. Blake connected Dr. Bertonazzi with National Enrollment Management KC co-chairs, Mark Allen Poisel and Ellen Neufeldt, to develop the article. At the NASPA Region I Conference, Fox emphasized the relationship between Student Affairs and Enrollment Management in formal and informal conversations at NASPA Region I Conference to build awareness and membership in the KC.
Fraternity & Sorority KC: Representative Jamel Catoe (University of Connecticut) participated in the F/SKC Meeting at the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA in December. Catoe is working with a committee to develop NASPA national awards criteria for campus professionals and campus partners that make positive contributions to the KC. Catoe promoted Region I F/S KC at AFA Regional Meeting.
Indigenous Peoples KC: Representative Tai A. Feaster (Wheaton College) reports that on October 27, 2017 in conjunction with other culturally based KCs the IP KC collaborated on the NASPA Region I Multi KC Drive-In Conference: Chasing the Dream: America’s Promise Recaptured at Bryant University, Smithfield, RI The IPKC also worked with other KCs for a social at the Region 1 NASPA Conference
Latinx/a/o KC: Representative Donnie Taveras (Wheaton College) reported that there was a Winter Retreat (December 2017) with 7 members present. They discussed strategies for future and goals for the team. There are 85 people in membership. The membership engagement chair position was filled.
There were leadership team calls on March 2nd, April 6th, June 1st, July 6th, September 7th,October 2nd , December 4th. There is a monthly membership newsletter to region I and/or LKC region I group in July, August, September, October, November and December 2017
Men & Masculinities KC: Representative Ryan Grant (College of the Holy Cross) engaged membership to form a small working group for the purpose of planning and executing a professional development drive-in in collaboration with the WISA KC. The group was formed and met remotely several times but interest dwindled and the drive-in did not come to fruition.
MultiRacial KC: - Representative Brendon Soltis (Tufts University) did outreach and marketing for the MRKC awards and outreach for MRKC board appointments.
New Professionals & Graduate Students KC: Representative Love Wallace (College of the Holy Cross), had several goals for the annual year: Increase networking opportunities for New Professionals in the region, increase social media presence for the KC and increase networking opportunities for new professionals in the region.
The leadership team in the region consists of the following individuals: Jennifer Napiorski – University of Connecticut – Residence Hall Director Christopher Higgins – New England Institute of Technology – Residence Hall Director Katie Kidwell – Massachusetts College of Art & Design – Resident Director Cassie Balzarini – University of Maine – Assistant Community Coordinator Sonya Alexander – Fairfield University – Area Coordinator Alison Watts – Boston University – Assistant Director of Law School Admissions Kelly Levine – Southern Maine Community College – Resident Director/Student Activities Coordinator
Activity on the New Professionals & Graduate Students Facebook group has had an increase in activity over the past year. 50 new members have connected with the group since March 2017. This year a twitter account was also created for the Region I NPGS members. Although there has not been much activity on this account, the group is currently looking for someone to help increase presence on that platform.
Student Affairs Fundraising & External Relations (SAFER) KC: Representative Jen Forry (Newbury College) reports that the National SAFER KC over the course of the past year has gone through multiple leadership changes which has resulted in a lack of communication (until recently). Forry was never asked or invited to sit on a national call during 2017.
Forry assumed the role of SAFER KC in November 2016 following a vacancy within this role. Forry formed a small sub-committee in Region I for colleagues interested in fundraising. The committee includes: Gregory Snoddy – WPI Russell Martin – Switzerland Joseph Light – UMAINE Mark Harrington - Regis College
The sub-committee spoke via phone 5 times over the course of the past year. Many of the phone conversation centered on how to fundraise in student affairs and identifying ways to highlight the KC.
Socio-economic & Social Class Issues in Higher Education KC: Representative Sonja Ardoin (Boston University) reports: General Ardoin shares articles and other resources about social class via social media and tags @NASPAscihe and @NASPA_R1; many times, the Region and KC retweet these items.
Ardoin has participated in regional and national KC conference calls and other communications. Ardoin served as a facilitator, along with Jabari Bodrick & Tori Svoboda, for a SCIHE NASPA Live Briefing on Socioeconomic Status & Social Class in Higher Education on Thursday, October 5 at 2pm ET. More info here: https://olc.naspa.org/catalog/socioeconomic-status-and-social-class-in- higher-education
Professionals from the Poor & Working Class Group Ardoin created content for a new tab on the NASPA SCIHE KC website for the new Professionals from the Poor and Working Class group. This content is now live.
Ardoin is serving as the liaison for two of the work teams within the new Professionals from the Poor and Working Class group, including the research and work environment teams. Sonja hosted conference calls with these teams throughout the summer and fall to brainstorm ideas and kick off projects.
Ardoin coordinated the development of a SCIHE & Professionals from the Poor & Working Class Group survey (along with Steve Jenks, Brenda Anderson, Anne Stark, & Dave Nguyen) that is currently collecting data from KC and NASPA members around social class identity and student affairs. This data will inform the work of the KC, group, and (ideally) regions. The survey will closed in mid-October and data is currently being analyzed for sharing at the 2018 NASPA annual conference in Philadelphia.
National Conference—San Antonio, March 2017 Ardoin attended multiple SCIHE KC events and programs at NASPA 2017 national conference in San Antonio to represent Region I.
Ardoin coordinated a meeting of the new SCIHE Professionals from the Poor and Working Class group at NASPA 2017 national conference in San Antonio, along with group co-coordinator Heather Brake. Over 20 people attended and Region I had several members present.
Regional Conference—Springfield, MA, November 2017 Ardoin attended the Region I Board meeting, the KC social, the KC engagement breakfast, and the KC101 concurrent session to represent the SCIHE KC.
National Conference—Philadelphia, March 2018 Ardoin will attend multiple SCIHE KC events and programs at NASPA 2018 national conference in Philadelphia to represent Region I. Ardoin will coordinate a meeting of the SCIHE Professionals from the Poor and Working Class group at NASPA 2018 national conference in Philadelphia.
Student Leadership Programs KC: Representative Daphney Alston (Southern Connecticut State University) is working to: recruit a co-chair, recruit a leadership team and establish a foundation for the KC by collecting information about the KC from previous years. Alston has spent the majority of this year trying to establish a foundation for the Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community. The following efforts has been taken to reach recruit a leadership Team: o Email sent out to the KC listserv in July 2017 o At the Region 1 Conference: . KC Breakfast . KC informational education session . Networking events throughout the conference. Several individuals have been identified who are interested in being part of the Region 1 SLPKC Leadership Team. Per the advisement of the National SLPKC Co-chairs, Alston has been recruiting and gaining interests from individuals within the leadership team that would interested in being her co-chair. Hopefully the role will be filled by the end of January 2018.
Spirituality & Religion in Higher Education KC: Representative Amy Fisher (Suffolk University) held monthly SRHEKC calls Mondays
Sustainability KC: Representative Bryan McGrath (North Bennet Street School) submitted a fall semester blog entry for the national Sustainability KC entitled “Beyond Recycling: Reframing Sustainability As A Social Justice Issue.” This blog was published on NASPA’s website, Sustainability Knowledge Community (SKC) social media, and Region I Tumblr. McGrath participated in “Careers in Student Affairs Month” promotional campaign to be unveiled throughout the month of October 2017.
In early May, McGrath posted an article about “green” Commencement practices on Region I Tumblr page. McGrath wrote blog entry in March, entitled “Women In Sustainability,” for National Sustainability Knowledge Community website. In March, McGrath held meeting with Jessica Morgan (Boston College graduate student) & Sean Maguire (Bridgewater State) who will now both serve in at-large roles for the Region I SKC. They discussed potential webinar content, recruitment initiatives, and program proposal ideas for 2017 Regional Conference.
Technology KC: Representative Max Quinn (UMass Lowell) represented the TKC during the Engagement Breakfast at the NASPA Region I Conference in November, 2017
Undocumented Immigrants & Allies KC: Representative Rachael Lederman DiPietro, (Norwalk Community College) was appointed as the Undocumented Immigrants and Allies Knowledge Community Representative in April 2017. Over the summer emails were sent to the UIAKC listserv with an introduction and a request for what KC members were looking for from the KC representative. As changes took place nationally and at the state level centering on the DACA program ending, biweekly emails were sent out with updates, rumor busting, local resources, and grassroots events to assist in supporting students and educate staff. KC members volunteered to assist at the October 27th Drive-In Conference with registration and check-in.
Wellness & Health Promotion KC: Representative Jill Bassett, Wellness & Health Promotion KC Rep, (Franklin Pierce University) started Spotlight Stories, a newsletter. These newsletters feature 3-4 professionals in the field to share their thoughts on trends, issues, or education around wellness and health. Each monthly Spotlight Story demonstrates a wide range of new and seasoned professionals, from a variety of public, private, state wide representation, gender, race, and ethnic diversity and ways for others’ to feel connected to the KC! With the assistance of Kat Dougherty, Graphic Artist and Danielle Johnson, Newsletter Editor, the Spotlight Stories have featured 37 professionals.
Women in Student Affairs (WISA) KC: Representative Delia Cheung Hom (Northeastern University) was appointed as the NASPA Region 1 WISA KC Representative in August 2017.
Professional Development & Events
STATES
Connecticut offered a Hartford professional network social on December 1, 2018. Professionals were invited to congregate in central Hartford.
Rhode Island hosted an Annual Drive In Workshop One Size Does Not Fit All: Creating a More Inclusive Campus for Our Students Thursday, April 13, 2017, Providence College, Providence, RI Approximately 65 colleagues gathered at Providence College for the annual drive in workshop sponsored by the Rhode Island Board. Attendees were a mix of graduate students and professionals from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Four sessions were presented during the day: Commuter Students: The Misunderstood Majority Dr. Marissa Weiss, Janette Perez, Audra Valdez – Rhode Island College Supporting Student Parents through Family Friendly Campuses Dr. Autumn Green, Endicott College Transgender and Non-Conforming Students Korina Ramsland Short, Johnson & Wales University Dr. Erin Earle, University of Rhode Island Undocumented Students: Creating Support and Opportunity in a Time of Uncertainty Dr. Kevin Escudero, Brown University Marta Martinez, Coalition of Advocates for Student Opportunities The cost of the event was $25 for members and $50 for non-members. Lunch was included. Feedback from the day was very positive. We look forward to hosting our next drive in next year.
The Rhode Island Annual Holiday Social Friday, December 8, 2017, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island Approximately 40 colleagues gathered at the home of Eric Estes, Vice President for Campus Life and Student Services at Brown University. Attendees were a mix of graduate students and professionals from Rhode Island. During the social, canned goods were collected for the Rhode Island Food Bank. Approximately 35 items were collected and donated. The cost of the event was free for attendees. Brown University graciously provided the refreshments. Feedback from the event was very positive. We look forward to hosting this event again next year.
February Gathering and Discussion Rhode Island Gathering and Discussion Friday, February 16, 2018, 153 Home Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island
Informal gathering of members to view Simon Sinek’s TED style talk about millennials and the impact of social media on their lives and to have a discussion on the ideas presented. Also a time for members to network and build community within the state. Open to faculty, staff, and students
New Hampshire held an event on October 18, 2017 entitled: “Supporting NH Colleagues: Reflecting on the Value of Diversity within Higher Education in the Midst of our Nation’s Current Climate.” This event, which was a collaboration between NASPA NH and NH’s Campus Compact was held at the New England College Concord Center. The format of the program was a facilitated discussion on how to better support our colleagues but also morphed into a discussion into how to support N.H.’s diverse student population given the overwhelming lack of diversity in the state of New Hampshire as well as because of issues at both the state and national level. It was suggested to hold the event again during the spring of 2018 and thus the state board is considering dates in late March or early April.
Maine advisory board hosted the state members on October 27th, 2017, for a day-long drive-in at the University of Maine. This drive-in included a business meeting, brainstorm session, and afternoon educational sessions on the topics of free speech, serving transgender students, campus technology, and leadership and student engagement.
On November 14th, 2017, at the Region 1 conference in Springfield, MA, the Maine State Director hosted a business meeting, distributed awards, and planned for the spring drive-in.
Future plans include a statewide drive-in to be held at the University of New England on March 30th, 2018. This event will be followed by a graduate student and professional networking social. Other plans for 2018 include a monthly webcast called “Coffee Talk” on hot topics in Higher Education to be hosted by the professional development chair and the membership and recruitment chair.
Massachusetts NASPA board sponsored or co-sponsored the following events / leadership opportunities in 2017-2018: Annual Deans & Directors Dinner, April 13, 2017 (with NECPA, ASCA and BACHA), 50 attendees MA NASPA Board Leadership Retreat, May 24, 6 attendees Entry Level Professionals Workshop (with NECPA & BACHA), September 28, 2017, 45 attendees MA NASPA Awards Committee, October 3, 5 attendees NASPA Drive In (Food Insecurity), February 1, 2018, 76 anticipated attendees “All of the Above” Conference, February 10, 2018, 50 anticipated attendees
INSTITUTES
Diversity Initiatives Coordinator Julia Golden-Battle (MCPHS University) planned and implemented the 2017 NASPA Region I Ubuntu Institute. There were 43 Participants, 11 advocates and 1 graduate student
Ubuntu Institute Survey 35 Total Responses out of possible 43 participants:
Did the Ubuntu Institute meet your expectations? Scale 1-5; 1-Not At All, 5-Absolutely met expectations o 5.7% rated it as a 3 o 45.7% rated their experience as a 4 o 48.6% people rated their experience as a 5
Did the advocate time and workshops meet your expectations? Scale 1-5; 1-Not At All, 5- Absolutely met expectations o 2.9% rated their experiences as a 2 o 11.4% rated their experience as a 3 o 48.6% rated their experience as a 4 o 37.1% rated it as a 5
What was the most helpful part of the institute? (Major Themes) o Advocate Time o Learning from Colleagues o Community time with professionals of color o Space for professionals of color o Flexibility of groups (in terms of intersectionality) o VPSA panel o How to navigate the workspace as a POC o Understanding politics of higher ed/NASPA
What is an improvement you would like to see for the future? (Major Themes) o Two days (overwhelming response of wanting more time together) o More intersectional time o Have Ubuntu meet-ups during the conference (Help with re-entry, as leaving a POC space to a white space felt like a lot) o More physical space o Meetups during the rest of the year
Do you believe this institute helped to connect you to NASPA Region I? (Major Themes) o Out of 35 responses only 1 person said No
Ubuntu Participant Quotes: “I believe that because of UBUNTU this has helped me connect to my APIDA community better than ever before. Not only that community but to come and meet other SA Pros I feel like I had never had the chance to meet before. I feel much more welcomed and confident at NASPA knowing there are other folx that have my back. UBUNTU Institute was a special/sacred place and I will not forget how safe/empowered I felt being there.”
“I met people that I would have NEVER met had I not been a part of this. It was great for networking. Thank you so much for this.”
“Between the Facebook group, the email chain, and the time spent as a unit, I feel much more comfortable connecting with these folks in the region (hopefully expanding to others). I feel I have a special network that even if the region isn't my cup of tea, this group is, and that's a victory.”
“We were able to be flexible with our time and make this day-long conference our own. We did not have to be confined to one advocacy group and were allowed to spend the day as we felt fit, which truly encouraged us to be open about parts of ourselves and our identity we don't otherwise get to engage with as much.”
“I loved learning from colleagues who have been in the profession for some time to offer insights and advice to help us move forward. It was really great to see people to whom I could relate and potentially emulate as I move along within the profession.”
“It helped me to connect with other colleagues/peers within the field too. Thank you for this incredible experience. It was truly life giving!”
Region 1 Mid-Level Institute March - June, 2017 XV Class consists of 20 members. The 15th year of the Mid-Level Institute served to provide a collegial environment while examining the mid-level experience with emphasis on challenges and rewards. The Institute offered opportunities for self-reflection, networking, career path exploration and discussing current topics. There were four sessions held one day a month for 4 months: o Session 1: March 3rd was held at Quinebaug Valley Community College, Danielson, CT o Session 2: April 7th was held at Bryant University, Smithfield, RI o Session 3: May 5th was held at Brandeis University, Waltham, MA o Session 4: June 2nd was held at University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME
Invited guest speakers presented on the following topics: (Supervision, Budget and Finance, Strategic Planning/Assessment, Career Mapping and Resumes, Legal Issues, Senior Administration Leadership Panel)
Session 1: o Campus Welcome – Dr. Carelee Drummer, President of Quinebaug Valley Community College. o Institute Introduction/Competencies – Presented by David Zamojski, Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Residence Life at Boston University o Welcomed the class members and provided a historical perspective of the Institute highlighting the value of identifying Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners as mid-level managers. o Supervision – Presented by Dr. Christine Wilson, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs/Director of Student Activities, UCONN. Session 2: o Campus Welcome – John Saddlemire, Vice President of Student Affairs, Bryant University o Legal Issues in Student Affairs – Presented by Beth Devonshire, Associate Dean of Students, UMASS Boston o Path to Leadership/Navigating Campus Politics/Managing Change & Future Challenges, Senior Administration Leadership Panel: o Dr. Jackie Peterson, Vice President for Student Affairs, College of the Holy Cross o Claudia Arias-Cirinna, Director of Residence Education, UCONN o Dr. Ronald Martel, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Johnson and Wales University Session 3: o Campus Welcome – Jamele Adams, Dean of Students, Brandeis University o Career Mapping – Presented by Dr. Lawrence P. Ward, Vice President and Dean of Students, Babson College o Cindy Spungin – Presented Judaism 101 our location was Brandeis University which has a large Jewish population, this is something special to this particular university. o Budget and Finance – Presented by Dr. Rich DeCapua, Associate Dean of Students, Boston College.
Session 4: o Campus Welcome – Nancy Davis Griffin, Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs, University of Southern Maine o Assessment/Strategic Planning and Managing Change Panel:Shannon Brown, Director of Residence Life, Southern New Hampshire University o Daniel Doerr, Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs for Planning & Assessment, UCONN o Erika Lamarre, former Associate Dean at Colby College, KC Representative for Region 1 Women in Student Affairs o Career Path/Resume – Presented by Ellen Heffernan, President, The Spelman Johnson
The class members were also matched with a CSAO from various institutions that provided a valuable connection to senior level administrators. All 20 class members graduated from the Mid-Level Institute and received their certificate of completion at the closing dinner. Class members were able to connect with others from around the region and learn from each other as well as the senior level leaders who served as inspiration.
SSAO Institute LoMonaco Organized the SSAO Institute for 2017, with approximately 31 SSAOs and AVPs participating.
Faculty Council Marine executed the following events in 2017-2018: Planned and executed the 2017 Faculty Summit and luncheon at the regional conference in Springfield Planning, coordinating, advertising, delivering and assessing the bi-monthly grad prep program director webinars for the National Faculty Council/Assembly (September, November, February and April 2018)
International At the Region 1 Conference in 2018 Jason was joined by the UCD Director of Student Services, Dominic O’Keeffe, The Vice Dean of Law from UC Cork, Dr. Louise Crowley and The Vice President for Student Affairs at Boston College, Dr. Barbara Jones for an International Panel on Student Affairs. The session, attended by around 40 conference goers was insightful, interactive and focused on the hot topics of Title IX, student representation and freedom of expression.
In June 2018 it is planned to run a Region 1 Dublin Summit with a target of 20-40 attendees. Huge enthusiasm has been shown by committee applications and a committee of 16 members has been assembled to deliver the first R1 International conference in a number of years.
KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITIES
Administrators in Graduate & Professional Student Services KC: On Friday, October 13th, the Administrators in Graduate and Professional Student Services (AGAPSS) Knowledge Community hosted a one-day drive-in conference on the campus of Harvard University. The conference, titled “Creating a Home for Our Graduate Student Populations,” featured a keynote address by Rena Cheskis-Gold, Founding Principal Researcher at Demographic Perspectives, LLC. Cheskis-Gold spoke about the current climate for international graduate students, trends in international student enrollment in graduate and professional schools, and the ways in which new legislation could affect those trends. Following lunch, attendees heard about innovative approaches to supporting students with partners and families from administrators at the Harvard Business School. That presentation was followed by a panel of students with disabilities sharing their stories and imploring administrators to not forget that they are members of the student community as well and may require some additional supports. The formal portion of the conference ended with a presentation about the Graduate Commons Program at Harvard University, who also co-sponsored the drive-in. Attendees were then invited to tour some of the Harvard graduate student housing options and network with new colleagues at a closing reception. The venue for the reception allowed attendees to look out on the Charles River, where rowers were preparing for the following days Head of the Charles Regatta. Region I AGAPSS KC representative Kevin Boehm (Harvard Graduate School of Education) remarked that the day was “a great opportunity to dive deeper into our collective understanding of how to best support graduate and professional students.”
African American KC: Region I AAKC Rep Kristina Hall-Michel (Boston College) worked with the Latina/o, Student Career Development, Multiracial, Indigenous People, and other knowledge communities to host a drive in conference at Bryant University on October 27, 2017.
Alcohol & Other Drugs KC: AOD KC Leadership team leader David Stender (Framingham State University): KC offered two webinars: April 7, 2017 on substance recovery housing options (about 25 participants); December 6, 2017 proactive opioid response program (about 8 participants). The KC offered a free brown bag drive-in at Merrimack College (Merrimack, MA) on June 8, 2017. Topic was on the general opioid epidemic. Representation from four New England states present among the 90 participants.
Asian Pacific Islanders KC: Melissa Camba-Kelsay (University of Rhode Island): August 2017 – Camba-Kelsay invited to join Multi-KC Drive In team (joining Latin/x/a/o Knowledge Community, African American KC, Indigenous Peoples KC, Student Career Development KC and the MultiRacial KC Drive In. The conference took place on October 27 at Bryant University. November 2017 – Camba-Kelsay and Mam (Brown University) served as Advocates for API Professionals of Color for the Inaugural Ubuntu Institute for Region I.
Assessment, Evaluation & Research KC: Catherine WoodBrooks, (Assumption College) AER KC Rep, worked with the conference chair for the Assessment in Higher Education Conference (New England College) to have NASPA Region I co-sponsor the conference. The conference was very successful, particularly for new professionals.
Enrollment Management KC: At the NASPA Region I Conference, Fox (Boston University) met with attendees interested in joining Enrolment Management KC.
Gender & Sexuality KC: Region I GS KC Rep, Eric Crumrine (Berklee College of Music) will host a webinar on supporting non-binary and gender non-conforming staff on March 1st at 2pm.
Latinx/a/o KC: Region I KC Rep Donnie Taveras (Wheaton College) reported: New England Latinx Student Leadership Conference April 7, 2017 – April 8, 2017 /Bridgewater State University 200 registrants and attendees Topic included Latinx leadership development, empowering student leaders to seek public office and making informed political decisions. 10 sessions The keynote speaker was Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz Students were not on top of deadlines, and they were not communicating with conference liaison effectively. Gained most of registrants late in registration cycle. Conference became well attended, and students were engaged and left enthusiastic. Region I LKC Representative and Connie Cabello served on closing leadership panel. Panel was designed to give students advice on leadership development, overcoming barriers and strategies for community and student organization.
Cultivating Confidence for Leadership Development in Latinx Student April, 8 2017 ◊ Bridgewater State University 30-40 students Workshop designed to introduce theoretical constructs on barriers and skills students can use to improve confidence in reaching college and employment success Presented by Donnie Taveras and Connie Cabello Received lots of positive feedback from students
A Start to Inclusivity Webinar August 2, 2017 ◊ National Zoom Webinar 120 people registered Panelists included: Missy Dominguez, University of Washington, Bothell; Sandra Rodríguez, The University of Nevada, Reno; Brianna Serrano, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Maria Genao-Homs, Northeastern Illinois University. We received positive feedback. Some people said they were mind blown and others said they had never even heard of the themes we brought up including the word “Latinx”The areas of growth according to our assessment was that we should have provided space for opposing views
Chasing the Dream: America’s Promise Recaptured October 27, 2017 100 people registered. Undocumented students and allies panel. 6 workshops were held. There was an optional social and closing statements. Positive feedback about the whole event. Undocumented students and allies panel was great, although took a lot of time. Raving and great comments on keynote
Café Con Colegas November 14, 2017 10 people attended in a small locally owned coffee shop for socializing and recruitment
KC Social November 13, 2017 50 people attended in a relaxed and laid back environment with board games, music and dance space. Coffee, tea and custard were served. There was a raffle of 3 prizes. Everyone had a good time, even had some competitive dancing (hip-hop, latin rhythm)
MultiRacial KC: - Participated in a multi-KC drive-in at Bryant University.
New Professionals & Graduate Students KC: In conjunction with Chi Sigma Alpha and the Northeastern College Student Development Association, a networking social was held in Boston for eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island new professionals. This provided an opportunity to hear more about Chi Sigma Alpha and learn about NPGS. The social had 78 people sign up in advanced, and 40 people signed in with the table. Although several more attended without signing in.
Socio-economic & Social Class Issues in HE KC: Sonja Ardoin (Boston University) reports on the following:
NASPA 2017 National Pre-Conference Session Being Both: Integrating Poor & Working Class Roots with a Middle Class Higher Ed Identity March 11-15, 2017 ◊ San Antonio, TX Similar to other underrepresented populations in higher education, student affairs educators from poor and working class backgrounds experience complex transitions as they navigate work in higher education. Issues of economic, cultural, social, and linguistic capital can arise everywhere from the boardroom to the buffet line. This pre-conference session l provided space to class identity in higher education. Sonja Ardoin, Boston University; Tori Svoboda, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse; beck Martinez, Infinity Martinez Consulting; Jamie Washington, Washington Consulting Group; Tom Segar, Shepherd University
NASPA 2017 KC Sponsored Concurrent Session No, I Can’t Meet You for an $8 Coffee: How Class Shows Up in Workspaces March 11-15, 2017 ◊ San Antonio, TX Those from poor, working class, or blue collar backgrounds often navigate job search and job fit with a different set of rules, values, and norms than what is defined and expected as “professional” in the context of the academy. There is constant managing of language, work relationships, social interactions, and personal resources that are rarely considered by those setting and perpetuating the standards. This session explored class identity in higher education and how it is present in job search and job fit. Sonja Ardoin, Boston University & Becky Martinez, Infinity Martinez Consulting
NASPA 2017 SA Speaks Session Stop Telling Me to “Have Class,” “Be Classy,” or “Act Professional.” Let’s Talk about how the Higher Education Environment Discredits & Degrades Poor and Working Class Folks. March 11-15, 2017 ◊ San Antonio, TX Does the call to “have some class” really mean “adhere to the middle or upper class expectations, values, and behaviors of the academy?” Professionalism can be used as a way to discredit and degrade poor and working class ways of thinking and being. Lubrano (2004) describes class as a “script, map, and guide … how to talk, how to dress, how to eat, and how to socialize …” (p. 5). Join this session addressed how class identity can impact one’s experience in higher ed. Sonja Ardoin, Boston University
NASPA Region I 2017 Conference Session Exploring Your Personal Social Class Story & Its Impact on Your Work November 12-15, 2017 ◊ Springfield, MA This program offered participants an overview of social class identity, its corresponding forms of capital (Bourdieu, 1986; Yosso, 2005), and the concept of social mobility (Hurst, 2007 & 2010) to frame the exploration of participants’ own social class stories. The workshop will offer information from research and literature while also allowing participants to reflect on and assess how their own social class identity might impact their work in and experiences with higher education. The details and outline of the program are provided below. Sonja Ardoin, Boston University
NASPA Region I 2017 Conference Session Are Financial Expectations Limiting #SAPro Engagement, Connection, & Development? November 12-15, 2017 ◊ Springfield, MA Considering equity and access in higher education, what are the financial expectations for professionals within the field? Do any of these prohibit individuals from pursuing this career or from engaging on the same level as those who do not have these concerns? The session explored these questions, discuss some hidden financial expectations of higher education and how to make them more transparent, and generate some strategies to remove social class barriers through increased awareness, effective messaging, and educational opportunities. Colleen Lubin, Southern New Hampshire University & Sonja Ardoin, Boston University
NASPA Region I 2017 Conference Session Institutional Strategies to Summon Poor & Working Class Students Sense of Belonging November 12-15, 2017 ◊ Springfield, MA This session explored the concept of social class and how students can make meaning of multiple class identities. The session will offer institutional strategies to help poor and working class students form a sense of belonging that allows them to not only navigate the differences between their backgrounds and higher education but also be true to themselves in both environments. Sonja Ardoin, Boston University
MA-NASPA and NASPA Region I SCIHE Drive-In February, 1, 2018 ◊ Weston, MA This drive-in will feature a panel discussion on how institutions are addressing food insecurity and the complex financial needs of today's college student. According to a March 2017 study by the Wisconsin HOPE Lab, food insecurity continues to rise particularly amongst non-traditional, parenting and community college students. Panelists will share a broad overview on the issue of social class and the financial/capital needs and challenges facing some of our students. We will discuss strategies for supporting our campus communities including the development of food pantries, emergency student loan funds and other methods for providing resources to enhance the quality of life of students in need. This is a collaboration between the MA-NASPA Board, particularly Kelly Golden, and the Region I SCIHE, particularly Sonja Ardoin.
NASPA 2018 KC Sponsored Concurrent Session It’s NOT All About the Benjamins: Defining Social Class Identity on Campus and in Research March 4-7, 2018 ◊ Philadelphia, PA This session will explore how student affairs/higher education, as a field, are defining social class identity on campuses and in higher education research and scholarship (e.g. Barratt, 2011; Bourdieu, 1986; hooks, 2000; Hurst, 2007 & 2010; Rubin et al., 2014; Soria, 2015; Yosso, 2005). Facilitators will share gaps in social class research and practice and collaborate with participants to determine how we can move forward to more holistic considerations of social class identity for students, staff, and faculty. Sonja Ardoin, Boston University & David Nguyen, Ohio University
Student Affairs Fundraising & External Relations (SAFER) KC: The Region I SAFER KC executed 3 “Student Affairs Fundraising Spotlights” which were articles centered on fundraising in Region. These articles were shared via the Region I newsletter and social media. Regis College, Joseph Light, and Wentworth Institute of Technology were featured in spotlight editions. The first 2018 spotlight will feature the UCONN Foundation.
The SAFER KC donated a basket to the Region I Silent Auction. The basket was titled Student Affairs Fundraising kit. The basket included relevant items and publications centered on fundraising.
Student Affairs Partnering with Academic Affairs: KC Rep Brianne McDonough (Northeastern University) was involved with the NASPA Assessment and Persistence conference, as a member of the conference planning team. In this role, McDonough assisted with the conference planning and supported the regional KC. Additionally, McDonough volunteered to be a program reviewer for the A+P conference.
McDonough continued to promote NASPA and KC involvement at networking events including speaking engagements with rising student affairs professionals studying for their Master’s at Salem State University.
Spirituality & Religion in HE KC: Amy Fisher (Suffolk University) sponsored session on social justice models for Passover Seders and participated in a KC reception and the KC involvement breakfast at the 2017 NASPA Region One Conference in Springfield, MA Nov 2017.
Sustainability KC: McGrath (North Bennet Street School) reviewed program proposals for both the 2017 Region I Conference and the 2018 National Conference. McGrath attended the 2017 National Conference in March (San Antonio, TX) and the 2017 Region I Conference in November (Springfield, MA) McGrath, Maguire, and Jessica Morgan (Boston College) proposed a program for Region I conference entitled “Beyond Recycling: Reframing Sustainability As A Social Justice Issue.” The proposal was not approved. McGrath was granted permission to offer a service learning pre-conference opportunity at Region I Conference entitled “Environmental Justice Service Learning Project: Gardening The Community.” Eight colleagues signed up to participate but the project was canceled due to inclement weather in Springfield.
McGrath served as guest facilitator for a summer conference call with Northeast Campus Sustainability Consortium (NECSC). The topic was best practices for successful partnerships between Student Affairs & Sustainability offices. While attending National Conference in San Antonio, McGrath assisted the National SKC Co-Chairs with the organization of and agenda for the Open SKC Meeting at the National Conference. Along with other representatives of the national KC, McGrath staffed the SKC table and helped recruit new members at the Grad Involvement Fair during the National Conference.
Technology KC: Max Quinn (UMass Lowell) presented a roundtable at the NASPA Region I Conference on the NASPA/ACPA Competency Area: Technology - Attendance totaled seven engaged participants, despite being on the last session of the last day of the conference.
Undocumented Immigrants & Allies KC: DiPietro (Norwalk Community College) served as part of the planning committee for a Drive-In Conference at Bryant University in Rhode Island and brought together an Undocumented Students and Allies Panel for the event. The Chasing the Dream: America’s Promise Recaptured event was co-hosted by the Latinx/a/o, African American, Student Career Development, Indigenous People, Asian-American/Pacific Island, Multiracial and UIA Knowledge Communities. The panel was made up by three undocumented students and two student affairs professionals who work with and for these students. Over 120 people attended the drive-in.
Along with National UIAKC Co-Chairs, Region 1 UIAKC promoted and helped plan Connecticut Students for a Dream 4th Annual Educators Conference which took place on Friday December 8th at Southern Connecticut State University. The conference explored how to advance equity in uncertain times and the national KC chairs presented on best practices in this work. The conference was attended by over 150 educators, student affairs professionals, and students.
Wellness & Health Promotion KC: In collaboration with the conference committee, Bassett (Franklin Pierce University) assisted to create the Wellness Suite at the Region I Conference. The Wellness Space is a space dedicated to providing attendees with wellness and health resources, engagement, and ways to network with each other. This year the space was able to highlight interactive activities as well as free resources. The conference evaluation has continued to validate attendees use and enjoyment of the Wellness Suite.
Women in Student Affairs (WISA) KC: Candid Conversations was hosted at the Regional Conference in November 2017 with 18 women participating.
Optional Other Reports - Advocacy & Scholarship (not required)
Connecticut State Director Goepfrich reported that the Connecticut Board currently no longer has board members in the following positions due to individuals moving out of CT. Currently position are being covered by current members and new board members will be acquired when new CT State Director takes over. Social Media, Membership Coordinator, New Professional and Graduate Student Outreach Coordinator, Secretary
The Foundation awarded three $500 Rhatigan scholarships to graduate students to attend the Region I Annual Conference in November 2017. The recipients were Kyla Martin of Northeastern University, DeAnna Bryfogle of Northeastern University, and Caroline Fanno of University of Maine.
At the January 18, 2018 meeting, the Region I Advisory Committee approved $2,000 in funding to support student affairs practitioner, faculty and graduate student research. Grants will be supported by the NASPA Foundation for the Region’s fundraising success in reaching both our donor and dollar goals. The Advisory Board is interested in funding research which advances our understanding of student development, student success, student learning and the student affairs profession. The deadline for application is February 19, 2018. An individual or research team may receive up to $2,000 for data analysis/equipment/transcription services, travel/transportation, mailing/postage/supplies, printing/marketing or food. Applications are available on the Region I website.
This grant opportunity is a result of collaboration among the Region I Research Coordinator, Institute Coordinator, Faculty Liaison, Foundation Ambassadors, Maine State Director and Treasurer. A Research Grant Committee, made up of faculty and staff serving on the Advisory Board, will review submitted applications. Proposals will be evaluated on seven criteria: clarity of the proposal; relationship of research to the literature; potential impact of research on the profession; appropriateness of methodology to the research questions; alignment of the budget with the research design; relationship of the research topic to advancing the understanding of student development, success, learning and/or the student affairs profession; creativity and originality. Pat Rissmeyer, Emmanuel College, Research Coordinator expects that the award recipients will be announced at the Region I Business meeting at the national conference.
The Historian of the Region has an active history committee of three. Accomplishments included: Updating the website with a Regional Timeline; posting all of the advisory board minutes and board reports on the website. In May 2017, the History team convened a group of 15 NASPA region I volunteers for “Historyagogo” a day of collecting facts, figures and notes about the region from the boxes that live in the Historian’s living room; At the Fall Regional Conference the three committee members presented a session: “A Walk Through The Ages” that was well received by the attendees. During the academic year history team members collected data for the national historian on our conferences (attendance, locations, theme etc.) and updated all of our spreadsheets with various information regarding budget, auction revenue, election and nomination and award information.
Men & Masculinities KC: Ryan Grant (College of the Holy Cross) conducted a workshop on sexual violence issues on college campuses through the lens of male and masculine ally-ship as part of a male student retreat at Newbury College.
Socio-economic & Social Class Issues in HE KC: Sonja Ardoin (Boston University) reports that she was appointed to the NASPA to the NASPA Center for First-generation Student Success. She also has a book in press with Lexington Books on social class and college access as well as five book chapters in press and preparation focused on social class topics.
Ardoin and becky martinez are currently preparing a co-authored book with Stylus Publishing Ardoin will be working with the SCIHE Professionals from the Poor and Working Class community research work team this spring to complete the research project on social class and higher education, primarily focused on experiences of administrators and faculty.
Communications Graphic Artist Updates: Updates for Graphic Design ● Designed a monthly Wellness KC “Shared Stories” tumblr newsletter that highlights three/four stories a month identifying trends that professionals are seeing within the field of Health and Wellness ● Designed a spotlight series graphic for Student Affairs Fundraising and External Relations KC ● Developing a logo for Developed brand identity for Careers in Student Affairs month and designed a spotlight series for facebook, template for twitter quotes and a poster for a webinar on career options in student affairs ● Branded the NASPA Region I Authors document that highlights the scholarly achievements of NASPA Region I. ● Flyers Designed o FLSA: To Raise, or Not to Raise that was the Questions! Webinar o Jim Rhatigan Fellowship scholarships for the NASPA Region I Conference o Regional Advisory Board and Conference Committee Graduate Interns recruitment o Latinx/a/o KC for the “Latinx, Latin@, Latina/o: The Push Toward Inclusivity Webinar” o Creating a Home conference sponsored by AGAPSS (Administrators in Graduate and Professional Student Services KC) ● Work completed in preparation for NASPA Region I Conference o Logo design for give-away with corporate sponsor o Wellness suite coloring pages ● Developed a logo: o NASPA Region I New Professional Mentoring Institute o Create a Home Drive-In Conference for the AGAPSS (Administrators in Graduate and Professional Student Services) KC o NASPA Region I Ubuntu Institute: Student Affairs Professionals of Color Leadership Development o NASPA Region I Conference (Rhode Island) ● Ongoing Projects: Signage for the NASPA RI Conference
Information Technology Coordinator Updates: ● Andy Anderson (Stonehill College) worked with Julia Golden Battle to create an event page for the Ubuntu Institute offered during the Region I Conference ● Andy Anderson worked with Erica Devine and Barbara Fienman on updating historical data on the Region I website including past meeting minutes and regional newsletters ● Andy Anderson worked with Kevin Boehm and to create an event page for the Region I AGAPSS Drive-In Conference ● Andy Anderson worked with Tatiana Cole on creating an event page for the Region I Multi-KC “Chasing the Dream” Drive-in Conference ● Andy Anderson worked with the Mid-Level Institute and New Professional Mentoring Institute committees to update their signature event webpages ● Andy Anderson worked with Collen Lubin to redesign the SALT event page to include links to participating graduate programs in the area
Tumblr/Newsletter Updates: ● Discovered a way to archive the Tumblr page. Added a button to the Tumblr that will take PDFs of pages. ● Sent PDFs of the Tumblr from April 2014-March 2017 to the Historian. ● Worked with the Graphic Designer to create a template of the Newsletter that can get sent out periodically in addition to the newsletter ● Installed a views counter to the Tumblr to track page views and unique visitors, as Tumblr does not track that.
Social Media Coordinator Updates: ● Member Engagement o Collaboration with the following NASPA Region I constituents regarding the requests of social media posts: ▪ Sharon Hay (State Director of RI) ● Promoted the Rhode Island Annual Drive Inn ▪ David Stender (AOC KS Rep) ● Promoted the NASPA Webinar focused on Substance Recovery Housing Communities ▪ Beth Moriarty (Region I Director) ● Promoted the Information Technology Coordinator vacancy ▪ Nathan Victoria ● Launched two-day campaign to highlight National Volunteer Month ▪ Barbara Fienman (Historian) ● Shared volunteer opportunity for Historypalooza ▪ Colleen Lubin ● Careers in Student Affairs Month 2017 ● SALT ▪ David Golden ● Region I Conference registration ▪ Melinda Stoops ● Nominations of State Directors for MA, CT, and VT ▪ Jennifer Forry ● October SAFER KC Spotlight ▪ Erin Twomey ● Region I Silent Auction ▪ Joseph Zito ● Research Grant Proposal process ▪ Meagan Sage ● NASPA Mid-Level Institute ▪ Alison Black ● Mid-Senior Level Steering Committee Event ● Collaboration with NASPA Region I Awards Coordinator to post on the following items: o The launch of the awards process o Gentle reminders of award nominations o Award nomination deadlines (Regional, Excellence, and National) ● Live tweeting o Regional Advisory Board meetings and other events were live-tweeted upon request by NASPA Region I committee and RAB members ● Increased the use of NASPA Region I Instagram account through #TakeoverTuesdays o Recommendations for #TakoverTuesday hosts can be submitted to Jacqulyn Fitzpatrick, Kelly Brochu, or Marco Aurelien Tuesday, October 3rd Robin Bogen, University of Connecticut New Followers generated: 25 Views: First story- 84; last story-37 Tuesday, October 10th Maggie Dwyer, Boston College New Followers generated: 10 Views: First story- 66; last story-44 Tuesday, October 17th Maggie Garcia, University of Vermont New Followers generated: 2 Views: First story- 60; last story-42 Tuesday, October 31st Mike Lynch, Regis College New Followers generated: 6 Views: First story- 78; last story-51
Social media engagement through NASPA Region I Twitter account: Tweets – 3,476 Followers 1,970
March 2016 March 2017 Impact Tweets 11 25 +127% Tweet Impressions 6,586 15,200 +131% Profile Visits 1,230 1,162 -55% Mentions 87 47 -45% New Followers N/A 8 N/A
April 2016 April 2017 Impact Tweets 28 8 -71% Tweet Impressions 10,400 9,348 -10% Profile Visits 1,088 545 -50% Mentions 70 55 -21% New Followers N/A 10 N/A
May 2016 May 2017 Impact Tweets 27 10 -63% Tweet Impressions 14.3K 15.9K +11% Profile Visits 399 628 +57% Mentions 31 27 -15% New Followers N/A 1,866 N/A
June 2016 June 2017 Impact Tweets 21 30 +33.3% Tweet Impressions 16K 16.1K +0.62% Profile Visits 1,014 845 -20% Mentions 67 76 +11.8% New Followers N/A 6 N/A
July2016 July 2017 Impact Tweets 4 15 +73.3% Tweet Impressions 4,375 11.1K +60.5% Profile Visits 304 264 -15.2% Mentions 15 28 +46% New Followers 15 7 -114%
August 2016 August 2017 Impact Tweets 9 12 +25% Tweet Impressions 8,610 9,160 +6% Profile Visits 314 323 +2.7% Mentions 28 36 +22.2% New Followers 8 3 -166%
Sept 2016 Sept 2017 Impact Tweets 23 21 -9.5% Tweet Impressions 9,151 14K +34.6% Profile Visits 386 387 +0.25% Mentions 26 42 +38% New Followers 11 12 +8.3%
October 2016 October 2017 Impact Tweets 35 148 +332% Tweet Impressions 24.2K 50.2K +107% Profile Visits 1,064 1,329 +24% Mentions 47 48 +2% New Followers 13 17 +30%
Nov 2016 Nov 2017 Impact Tweets 97 47 -51% Tweet Impressions 51.7K 31K -40% Profile Visits 3,093 1,649 -46% Mentions 302 245 -18% New Followers 70 45 -35%
Dec 2016 Dec 2017 Impact Tweets 0 3 +300% Tweet Impressions 4,303 3,672 -14% Profile Visits 366 162 -55% Mentions 26 23 -11% New Followers 6 8 +33%
Emails Sent to Region I through NASPA Website:
Date Sent Mode Subject Total User Reply Email Sent
1/18/2018 LIVE Register for the 15th 1522 Jen Stanley [email protected] 4:58 AM - Annual New EST HTM England Latinx L Student Leadership Conference
1/10/2018 LIVE NASPA Region 1 1492 Kelly [email protected] 12:22 PM - Mid Level Institute - Brochu EST HTM Deadline to Apply L January
12/28/2017 LIVE 2018-2020 Region I 1567 Constanza [email protected] 5:09 AM - KC Representative Cabello EST HTM Appointments L 12/21/2017 LIVE 15th Annual New 1565 Jen Stanley Alves, Melisa 8:32 AM - England Latinx EST HTM Student Leadership L Conference
12/21/2017 LIVE Support Region I's 1565 Beth [email protected] 5:34 AM - Pillars of the Moriarty EST HTM Profession L
12/21/2017 LIVE 2018 NELSLC: Call 1565 Constanza [email protected] 4:55 AM - for Proposals & Cabello EST HTM Registration L
12/19/2017 LIVE Dublin Summit 1515 Jason [email protected] 1:35 AM - Planning Committee Masterson EST HTM L
12/19/2017 LIVE Dublin Summit 1515 Jason [email protected] 1:35 AM - Planning Committee Masterson EST HTM L
12/14/2017 LIVE 2018/20 Region I 1515 Jennifer [email protected] 11:19 AM - Board Appointments DeBurro EST HTM L
12/14/2017 TEST 2018/20 Region 1 1 Jennifer [email protected] 11:11 AM - Board Appointments DeBurro EST HTM L
12/14/2017 TEST 2018/20 Region 1 1 Jennifer [email protected] 11:08 AM - Board Appointments DeBurro EST HTM L
12/14/2017 LIVE Feb 1, 2-4pm: MA- 135 Constanza [email protected] 7:47 AM - NASPA & Cabello EST HTM Socioeconomic & L Class Issues in Higher Education (SCIHE) KC Drive- In 12/13/2017 TEST 2018/20 Region 1 1 Jennifer [email protected] 2:15 PM - Board Appointments DeBurro EST HTM L
12/13/2017 TEST 2018/20 Region 1 1 Jennifer [email protected] 2:12 PM - Text Board Appointments DeBurro EST
12/13/2017 TEST [email protected] 1 Jennifer [email protected] 2:10 PM - Text DeBurro EST
12/13/2017 TEST NASPA Region 1 1 Jennifer [email protected] 2:02 PM - Board Appointments DeBurro EST HTM L
12/13/2017 TEST 2018/20 Region 1 1 Jennifer [email protected] 1:26 PM - Text Board Appointments DeBurro EST
12/11/2017 LIVE 2018 Mid-Level 1477 Kelly [email protected] 5:30 AM - Institute Brochu EST HTM L
12/8/2017 LIVE MA NASPA Drive- 782 Jason [email protected] 10:28 AM - In Conference - Zelesky EST HTM February 1 L
12/7/2017 LIVE Region 1 LKC: 85 Constanza [email protected] 11:36 AM - December Cabello EST HTM Newsletter L
12/7/2017 LIVE Wellness & Health 154 Constanza [email protected] 7:20 AM - Promotion KC: Cabello EST HTM December Spotlight L
12/7/2017 LIVE 2018-2020 Region I 1477 Constanza [email protected] 4:33 AM - KC Representative Cabello EST HTM Appointments L 11/30/2017 TEST MA NASPA Drive- 1 Jason [email protected] 3:36 AM - In Conference - Zelesky EST HTM February 1 L
11/20/2017 LIVE NASPA Region I RI 132 Kelly [email protected] 7:33 AM - Holiday Social Brochu EST HTM L
11/17/2017 LIVE Maine State Updates 79 Lauri [email protected] 10:40 AM - Text and Highlights Sidelko EST
11/17/2017 LIVE 2018 NASPA 1475 Kelly [email protected] 7:48 AM - Region I Conference Brochu EST HTM Committee L Applications
11/13/2017 TEST 1 Jason [email protected] 4:00 AM - Zelesky EST HTM L
11/10/2017 LIVE NASPA Public 1448 Kelly [email protected] 6:44 AM - Policy Division Brochu EST HTM Virtual Town Hall L on Free Speech on Campus
11/9/2017 LIVE Wellness and Health 139 Constanza [email protected] 4:40 AM - Promotion KC: Cabello EST HTM November spotlight L
11/9/2017 LIVE NASPA Region I 110 Constanza [email protected] 4:38 AM - AOD KC webinar Cabello EST HTM on the opioid L epidemic
11/9/2017 LIVE LKC NOVEMBER 83 Constanza [email protected] 4:35 AM - 2017 Newsletter Cabello EST HTM L
11/6/2017 LIVE NASPA Region I 1527 Kelly [email protected] 5:34 AM - Silent Auction Brochu EST HTM Accepting Bids L 10/27/2017 LIVE NASPA Region I 1497 Kelly [email protected] 10:51 AM - Newsletter Updated Brochu EST HTM L
10/27/2017 LIVE NASPA Region I 1497 Kelly [email protected] 10:23 AM - Newsletter Brochu EST HTM L
10/26/2017 LIVE Candid 304 Constanza [email protected] 4:51 AM - Conversations with Cabello EST HTM WISA Region I!! L
10/25/2017 LIVE Region I Silent 1497 Kelly [email protected] 10:35 AM - Auction Donations Brochu EST HTM L
10/23/2017 LIVE Last call for the 68 Lauri [email protected] 12:20 PM - Maine State NASPA Sidelko EST HTM Meeting L
10/19/2017 LIVE NASPA Region I 1475 Kelly [email protected] 6:52 AM - Registration and Brochu EST HTM Schedule Updates L
10/19/2017 LIVE Sessions 1475 Constanza [email protected] 4:24 AM - Announced: 2017 Cabello EST HTM NASPA Region I L Multi KC Drive-In
10/18/2017 LIVE NPMI Application 1414 Kelly [email protected] 7:22 AM - Live Brochu EST HTM L
10/13/2017 LIVE Nominations for 1414 Kelly [email protected] 5:09 AM - NASPA Region I Brochu EST HTM State Director L Positions
10/12/2017 LIVE A message from the 908 Beth [email protected] 2:06 PM - NASPA AVP Moriarty EST HTM Steering Committee L 10/12/2017 LIVE Wellness and Health 145 Constanza [email protected] 7:50 AM - Promotion KC Cabello EST HTM L
10/11/2017 LIVE NASPA Region I 1414 Kelly [email protected] 11:04 AM - Silent Auction 20th Brochu EST HTM Anniversary L
10/11/2017 LIVE Supporting NH 83 Kelly [email protected] 5:57 AM - Colleagues Event Brochu EST HTM (Reminder) L
10/10/2017 LIVE CSAM Campaign 1414 Kelly [email protected] 11:13 AM - Submissions: Brochu EST HTM Deadline Extended L
10/10/2017 LIVE Drilling Down: 1414 Kelly [email protected] 5:19 AM - What are my Brochu EST HTM Options for a Career L in Student Affairs?
10/6/2017 LIVE Deadline Extended: 1358 Julia [email protected] 12:24 PM - Ubuntu Institute Golden- EST HTM Battle L
10/6/2017 LIVE Supporting NH 78 Kelly [email protected] 6:02 AM - Colleagues Event Brochu EST HTM L
10/5/2017 LIVE 2017 NASPA 1358 Kelly [email protected] 11:23 AM - Region I Conference Brochu EST HTM Registration & L Updates
10/5/2017 LIVE Maine State NASPA 56 Lauri [email protected] 10:44 AM - Meeting on October Sidelko EST HTM 27th L
10/5/2017 LIVE Submit an article or 64 Constanza [email protected] 5:05 AM - research paper! Cabello EST HTM L 10/5/2017 LIVE 2017 NASPA 1358 Constanza [email protected] 4:56 AM - Region I Multi KC Cabello EST HTM Drive-In Conference L
10/5/2017 LIVE NASPA Region 1 40 Constanza [email protected] 4:50 AM - UIAKC Volunteer Cabello EST HTM Opportunities L
10/3/2017 LIVE NASPA CT 220 Kelly [email protected] 5:46 AM - Professional Brochu EST HTM Network Social L
10/1/2017 LIVE Reminder: Student 1539 Kelly [email protected] 6:12 AM - Affairs Leaders of Brochu EST HTM Tomorrow (SALT) L applications due Friday, October 6th!
9/29/2017 LIVE International 22 Jason [email protected] 3:44 AM - Elements - Naspa R1 Masterson EST HTM Conference L
9/28/2017 LIVE Sustainability KC 46 Constanza [email protected] 4:55 AM - Blog Post: Food Cabello EST HTM Insecurity L
9/28/2017 LIVE REMINDER: 118 Constanza [email protected] 4:51 AM - Registration is NOW Cabello EST HTM OPEN for the L AGAPSS Region I Drive-In Conference
9/25/2017 LIVE 2018 Regional 1539 Kelly [email protected] 3:26 PM - Conference Chair Brochu EST HTM Application Process L
9/22/2017 LIVE Region I 1518 Kelly [email protected] 6:04 AM - Nominations and Brochu EST HTM Elections Committee L 9/21/2017 LIVE NASPA Region I 1518 Constanza [email protected] 4:36 AM - Multi KC Drive-In Cabello EST HTM Conference L
9/21/2017 LIVE Recognize Your 211 Constanza [email protected]. 4:34 AM - Colleagues! Cabello EST HTM L
9/19/2017 LIVE REMINDER New 1518 Kelly [email protected] 5:36 AM - Professionals Brochu EST HTM Mentoring Institute L Mentor Forum
9/18/2017 LIVE Region I 1449 Kelly [email protected] 7:06 AM - Undergraduate Brochu EST HTM Programming L Updates
9/17/2017 LIVE Region I Silent 1449 Kelly [email protected] 2:02 PM - Auction Brochu EST HTM L
9/14/2017 LIVE REMINDER New 1449 Kelly [email protected] 1:05 PM - Region I Institute Brochu EST HTM Research Grants L
9/14/2017 LIVE LKC September 91 Constanza [email protected] 5:33 AM - Updates Cabello EST HTM L
9/14/2017 LIVE REGISTER NOW to 110 Jen Stanley Boehm, Kevin Edward 4:31 AM - attend the AGAPSS EST HTM Region I Drive-In L Conference
9/7/2017 LIVE DACA: Supporting 1417 Julia [email protected] 12:24 PM - our Students Golden- EST HTM Battle L
9/7/2017 LIVE Multi KC Drive-In- 47 Jen Stanley Montgomery Thomas 7:38 AM - Chasing the Dream: EST HTM America’s Promise L Recaptured 9/7/2017 LIVE Early Bird 1417 Kelly [email protected] 6:52 AM - Registration Brochu EST HTM Reminder L
9/7/2017 LIVE September Wellness 147 Jen Stanley [email protected] 5:22 AM - & Health Promotion EST HTM KC Spotlight L
9/6/2017 LIVE NASPA Region I 1417 Kelly [email protected] 11:59 AM - Student Affairs Brochu EST HTM Leaders of L Tomorrow (SALT) Conference
9/6/2017 LIVE Call for Region I 1417 Kelly [email protected] 9:11 AM - Retirees Brochu EST HTM L
9/5/2017 LIVE New Professionals 1568 Kelly [email protected] 7:44 AM - Mentoring Institute Brochu EST HTM Mentor Forum on L September 26
8/31/2017 LIVE If the DACA 44 Constanza [email protected] 4:28 AM - program ends... Cabello EST HTM L
8/31/2017 LIVE Multi KC Drive-In- 1568 Constanza [email protected] 4:20 AM - Chasing the Dream: Cabello EST HTM America’s Promise L Recaptured
8/25/2017 LIVE 2017 NASPA 1560 Beth [email protected] 9:07 AM - Region I Conference Moriarty EST HTM - Scholarship L Opportunity for Graduate Students
8/22/2017 LIVE NASPA NH Awards 92 Kelly [email protected] 5:08 AM - Selection Committee Brochu EST HTM L 8/18/2017 LIVE The Ubuntu Institute 1547 Julia [email protected] 8:54 AM - Updates & Golden- EST HTM Application Battle L
8/17/2017 LIVE Region I AGAPSS 113 Constanza [email protected] 3:41 AM - Drive In- Proposals Cabello EST HTM L
8/17/2017 LIVE Region I NASPA 41 Constanza [email protected] 3:37 AM - UIAKC Introduction Cabello EST HTM L
8/14/2017 LIVE NASPA Region I 1547 Kelly [email protected] 11:55 AM - Conference Brochu EST HTM Registration is L LIVE!
8/10/2017 LIVE Maine State 65 Lauri [email protected] 8:03 AM - Leadership Sidelko EST HTM Conference L
8/10/2017 TEST Maine State 1 Lauri [email protected] 7:58 AM - Leadership Sidelko EST HTM Conference L
8/8/2017 LIVE Entry Level 787 Jason [email protected] 8:45 AM - Professionals Zelesky EST HTM Workshop - L September 22 @ MWCC (Gardner, MA)
8/8/2017 LIVE Entry Level 787 Jason [email protected] 8:18 AM - Professionals Zelesky EST HTM Workshop - L September 22 @ MWCC (Gardner, MA)
8/7/2017 LIVE REMINDER Short 92 Kelly [email protected] 6:22 AM - Survey for NASPA Brochu EST HTM NH Membership L 8/3/2017 LIVE Upcoming Proposal 115 Jen Stanley [email protected] 5:13 AM - Submission EST HTM Deadline for L AGAPSS Region I Drive-In
8/3/2017 LIVE Region I Wellness 151 Jen Stanley [email protected] 5:08 AM - and Health EST HTM Promotion KC L August Spotlight
7/31/2017 LIVE NASPA NH 92 Kelly [email protected] 12:03 PM - Membership Survey Brochu EST HTM L
7/20/2017 LIVE Upcoming Programs 1484 Constanza [email protected] 4:03 AM - Hosted by the LKC Cabello EST HTM L
7/20/2017 LIVE Region I LKC: July 99 Constanza [email protected] 4:01 AM - 2017 Updates Cabello EST HTM L
7/19/2017 LIVE Deadline Extension 1484 Kelly [email protected] 7:33 AM - for 2017 NASPA Brochu EST HTM Region I State L Awards
7/19/2017 LIVE Deadline Extension 1484 Kelly [email protected] 5:07 AM - for 2017 NASPA Brochu EST HTM Region I State L Awards
7/19/2017 LIVE NASPA Region I 775 Jason [email protected] 4:44 AM - State Awards - Call Zelesky EST HTM for Nominations L
7/18/2017 LIVE NASPA Region I 1484 Brandin [email protected] 4:39 PM - State Awards! Howard EST HTM L
7/18/2017 TEST NASPA Region I 1 Brandin [email protected] 4:35 PM - Awards! Howard EST HTM L
7/17/2017 LIVE 2017 NASPA 1484 Kelly [email protected] 10:38 AM - Region I Institute Brochu EST HTM Research Grant L Proposals
7/13/2017 LIVE Region I AGAPSS 112 Jen Stanley [email protected] 9:24 AM - Drive-In Conference EST HTM L
7/13/2017 LIVE Region I Health & 139 Jen Stanley [email protected] 9:06 AM - Wellness Promotion EST HTM KC July Spotlight L
7/11/2017 LIVE Last Chance to 1484 Kelly [email protected] 1:28 PM - Register for FLSA Brochu EST HTM Roundtable L
7/9/2017 LIVE 2017 NASPA 1454 Kelly [email protected] 3:08 PM - Region I Awards Brochu EST HTM L
7/7/2017 LIVE Opportunities for 9 Jason [email protected] 5:37 AM - International Guest Masterson EST HTM Panelists at Region 1 L conference
7/7/2017 LIVE Opportunities for 14 Jason [email protected] 5:36 AM - International Guest Masterson EST HTM Panelists at Region 1 L conference
7/6/2017 LIVE Greetings from your 291 Constanza [email protected] 3:47 AM - SLP KC Cabello EST HTM Representative! L
6/30/2017 LIVE FLSA Virtual 1454 Kelly [email protected] 11:14 AM - Roundtable Brochu EST HTM L 6/29/2017 LIVE Enrollment 16 Jen Stanley [email protected] 6:15 AM - Management KC, EST HTM Region I L
6/27/2017 LIVE Call for Programs 1569 Kelly [email protected] 6:58 AM - Reminder Brochu EST HTM L
6/22/2017 LIVE Region I KC Rep. 1569 Constanza [email protected] 3:52 AM - Vacancies & Cabello EST HTM Appointments L
6/20/2017 LIVE Small College and 1569 Kelly [email protected] 5:07 AM - University Brochu EST HTM Collaboration L Meeting
6/19/2017 LIVE Reminder for 1569 Kelly [email protected] 11:11 AM - Program Brochu EST HTM Presentation and L Reviewer Opportunities
6/15/2017 LIVE WHP KC- June 150 Constanza [email protected] 4:06 AM - Spotlight Story Cabello EST HTM L
6/12/2017 LIVE Ubuntu Institute and 1562 Julia [email protected] 12:13 PM - Diversity Initiatives Golden- EST HTM in NASPA Region I Battle L
6/12/2017 TEST Diversity Initiatives 1 Julia [email protected] 12:00 PM - in Region I and the Golden- EST HTM Ubuntu Institute Battle L
6/8/2017 LIVE Deadline for Region 1529 Constanza [email protected] 4:19 AM - I KC Rep. Position Cabello EST HTM Vacancies: June L 13th
6/8/2017 LIVE Region I CSVP New 120 Constanza [email protected] 4:15 AM - Initiative Cabello EST HTM L
6/8/2017 LIVE NELSLC Host 1529 Constanza [email protected] 4:10 AM - Proposal Due June Cabello EST HTM 12th L
6/7/2017 LIVE Call for NASPA 1529 Kelly [email protected] 12:17 PM - Program Proposals Brochu EST HTM and Reviewers L
6/6/2017 TEST NASPA planning 1 Lauri [email protected] 7:08 AM - meeting for the state Sidelko EST HTM of Maine L
6/6/2017 LIVE Connecticut Drive- 55 Randy [email protected] 5:49 AM - In Sanders EST HTM L
6/5/2017 LIVE NASPA CT Drive- 1529 Kelly [email protected] 7:05 AM - In Conference 6/22 Brochu EST HTM L
6/1/2017 LIVE Extended Deadline 1529 Constanza [email protected] 5:47 AM - for Region I KC Cabello EST HTM Rep. Position L Vacancies
5/25/2017 LIVE Region I KC Rep. 1593 Constanza [email protected] 7:55 AM - Position Vacancies- Cabello EST HTM Applications Due L May 31
5/22/2017 LIVE NASPA Region I 1125 Kelly [email protected] 11:15 AM - Mid-Senior Level Brochu EST HTM Webinar L Opportunities
5/22/2017 LIVE Volunteer 1593 Beth [email protected] 6:38 AM - Opportunity: Region Moriarty EST HTM I - Opening for a L Member at Large on the Advisory Board 5/18/2017 LIVE Free Drive-In: 1592 Constanza [email protected] 5:02 AM - Opioid Use Among Cabello EST HTM College Students L
5/18/2017 LIVE Region I KC 1592 Constanza [email protected] 4:56 AM - Representative Cabello EST HTM Position Vacancies L
5/15/2017 LIVE 2017 NASPA 1581 Kelly [email protected] 4:25 AM - Region I Awards Brochu EST HTM L
5/11/2017 LIVE Latinx/a/o KC 1581 Jen Stanley [email protected] 9:54 AM - Webinar EST HTM L
5/11/2017 LIVE LKC May Updates 94 Jen Stanley Donnie Taveras 9:42 AM - EST HTM L
5/10/2017 LIVE Greetings 57 Randy [email protected] 1:07 PM - Sanders EST HTM L
5/4/2017 LIVE NASPA Region I 1566 Kelly [email protected] 2:46 PM - Call for Programs Brochu EST HTM L
5/4/2017 LIVE Assessment in 1566 Constanza [email protected] 9:59 AM - Higher Education Cabello EST HTM Conference L
5/4/2017 LIVE WHP KC- May 155 Constanza [email protected] 9:55 AM - Spotlight Story Cabello EST HTM L
5/2/2017 LIVE Region 1 23 Jason [email protected] 8:50 AM - International Masterson EST HTM Director Welcome L 4/27/2017 LIVE NELSLC 2019- Call 1617 Constanza [email protected] 3:34 PM - for Hosts! Due June Cabello EST HTM 12th L
4/26/2017 LIVE Volunteers needed 1606 Beth [email protected] 4:56 PM - to assist the Region I Moriarty EST HTM History Team L
4/13/2017 LIVE LKC April updates 93 Jen Stanley [email protected] 7:17 PM - EST HTM L
4/7/2017 LIVE Region I: 1587 Constanza [email protected] 2:02 PM - Enrollment Cabello EST HTM Management KC L Representative Opening
4/7/2017 LIVE Wellness and Health 156 Constanza [email protected] 1:59 PM - Promotion KC: Cabello EST HTM April Spotlight L
3/31/2017 LIVE Volunteer 1574 Beth [email protected] 3:38 PM - Opportunity: Region Moriarty EST HTM I Information L Technology Coordinator
3/30/2017 LIVE 2017 New England 1605 Jen Stanley [email protected] 11:27 AM - Latinx Student EST HTM Leadership L Conference Registration Deadline Extended
3/30/2017 LIVE Region I AOD 1605 Jen Stanley [email protected] 11:16 AM - Knowledge EST HTM Community free L webinar on Collegiate Recovery Programs and Housing 3/23/2017 LIVE 2017 NEW 1598 Jen Stanley [email protected] 9:18 AM - ENGLAND EST HTM LATINX L STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
3/22/2017 LIVE Annual Dean's and 799 Jason [email protected] 11:15 AM - Director's Dinner - Zelesky EST HTM Register Now! L
3/20/2017 LIVE NASPA Rhode 1574 Kelly [email protected] 7:09 PM - Island Drive-in Brochu EST HTM Conference L
3/20/2017 LIVE Regional Awards 1574 Kelly [email protected] 8:48 PM - Committee Brochu EST HTM Volunteer L Opportunity
3/16/2017 LIVE Region I: Wellness 155 Constanza [email protected] 2:05 PM - & Health Promotion Cabello EST HTM KC- Spotlights L
3/16/2017 LIVE Region I LKC 88 Constanza [email protected] 2:01 PM - March 2017 Updates Cabello EST HTM L
3/9/2017 LIVE NASPA Small 1574 Kelly [email protected] 10:45 AM - College and Brochu EST HTM University L Opportunities
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