Winter 2007 Issue Region III Review
Jen Day Shaw, Editor Vice President’s Report [email protected] Gene Zdziarski, Dean of Students University of Florida Pages: program and local arrangements co- Orlando, Florida March 31 chairs for the conference. They through April 4, 2007. This joint NASPA Elections 3-4 each did an outstanding job. We meeting only happens every 10 look forward to visiting the western years and we are excited to be part of the Region when we move hosting the conference in Region State Reports: North Carolina 5-10 to Addison, Texas (just outside of III. I would like to encourage all Dallas) for next fall conference No- Region III members attending the vember 3-6, 2007. Joyce Jones and conference to join us for the State Reports: South Carolina 15-17 Elizabeth With will be serving as the Region III Business Meeting on NASPA Region III co-chairs for Pro- April 2nd at 5:00 PM in the Talla- grams and Local Arrangements and I hassee rooms 1,2&3 in the Gay- Knowledge Communities: encourage you to provide them with lord Palms Hotel. Later that Assessment, Evaluations and 11 your input to help make this fall’s evening at 9:30 PM we will have Research conference even better. the Region III Reception in the Grand Ballroom, Salon 7A of the Orlando World Center Marriott Knowledge Communities: 12 Nationally, things have been very Hotel. This will be a great op- Leadership Programs busy in NASPA with several success- portunity to learn more about ful professional development pro- what is going on in Region III and Knowledge Communities: 20 2007 is off and running! I hope you grams being conducted in the last provide everyone with a chance Asian Pacific Islander enjoyed a relaxing semester break month, including the Law & Policy to socialize and network. I look and that things have gotten off to a Conference, the Leadership Educa- forward to seeing you in Or- Call for Awards 14 wonderful start on your campus. I tors Conference and the NASPA lando. know that the beginning of the Mental Health Conference which spring semester has been an incredi- was held in Region III. A number of bly exciting time for both the cam- state meetings have also taken place In the meantime, I encourage pus and the community here in recently, including the first Alabama you to take advantage of all that Gainesville. I am not only proud of drive-in conference. Thanks to NASPA has to offer. If you are our team, but also our campus and State Director Margaret King and looking to get more involved in community members in the way in Birmingham Southern College for Region III, contact your state which they came together for a putting this meeting together. director or send me a message. positive celebration of the Gators’ There is a place for everyone to win. play a part in NASPA Region III. Another first will be a NASPA meet- ing in the United Arab Emirates on Before closing the door too quickly February 27. Region III is the first Gene on 2006, it is important to acknowl- Region in NASPA to formalize the edge the work of so many in provid- affiliation and professional develop- ing a wonderful fall conference. The ment activities of student affairs Dr. Gene Zdziarski SACSA/NASPA Region III Confer- members in another country. De- ence in Jacksonville, Florida was a nise Gifford and Pat Robinson serve Dean of Students huge success and a truly great col- as Co-Directors for the UAE and University of Florida laboration between our two organi- have put together this meeting. I am zations. I want to thank my coun- excited to note that I will be attend- Phone: 352-392-1261 terpart, SACSA President, Ann ing this meeting as part of the E-mail: [email protected] Bailey, for making it a priority that NASPA International Exchange there was a cohesive and unified group and will be pleased to repre- approach in the planning and pres- sent Region III at this meeting. entation of this joint conference. Special thanks to Denisha Sanders, Chris Payne, Colette Taylor and Also right around the corner is the Tom Robertson the conference NASPA/ACPA Joint Conference in Page 2
2007 Clemson University Study Abroad
On July 16-28, 2007, the institutions. At each site, stu- Clemson University Student dents will attend lectures on Affairs Graduate Preparation educational systems, Student Program will host our annual Affairs, major issues in edu- study abroad trip to Scotland. cation and Student Services The program offers a credit- in addition to history, poli- based track for graduate stu- tics, literature, and art. Par- dents majoring in student af- ticipants will also visit a vari- fairs or a related field. Profes- ety of cultural sites, and they sionals and faculty members will meet other students, staff in higher education and stu- and faculty and hear perspec- dent affairs may participate in tives of their experiences. a professional development
track offered for graduate credit. 2006 Clemson University Study Abroad Participants During the trip, participants will gain experience with higher education and will have opportunities to observe For more information about the program see our website at: and interact with colleagues from another country by visit- http://www.hehd.clemson.edu/schoolofed/study_abroad.htm ing and touring five different
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Region III Elections! Vote by February 9
Dear Colleagues: those at institutions with It would be a personal and professional honor to limited resources, the op- serve NASPA Region III as your Vice President. I portunities to present and am humbled by the nomination and, if elected, share ideas may be par- would do all I could to serve all who are a part of ticularly important at the this vast region. Region III has long led NASPA in state level. regional, national and international activities, and I 3. Through our network would be honored to walk in the footsteps of those of learning communities, leaders of our profession who have given so much. state organizations and As we consider the future, a few things strike me regional conferences, we as important challenges for Region III, higher edu- must insure that today’s cation and our country at large. NASPA is an organiza- Dr. Tom Shandley Candidate for Region III 1. We must prepare our students as well as tion that embraces and Vice President ourselves for leadership and service in an in- involves all student af- creasingly diverse world. fairs professionals at whatever level or institu- tional type. We have discussed for some time the changing demographics within our country and region and its A common (and outdated) perception of NASPA is impact on everything from relationships to the that it is primarily for “senior-level administrators” workplace to politics. A critical challenge for us is and that it is difficult to break into if you are a new or to do all we can to prepare our students, by program mid-level professional. Today’s NASPA could not and by example, for work in an environment where function without the multiple contributions from a the plurality of ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual diverse spectrum of professionals who represent the orientations and ages will demand individuals pre- range of ages and types of colleges and universities pared to work and lead in those settings. It should found throughout the southern states. It is imperative be a primary focus of what we do whether in gradu- that as leadership roles are filled throughout the re- ate preparatory programs, program content or staff gion that they reflect the broad diversity of our region development. in those appointments. 2. The state organizations in NASPA should be Leadership is, above all else, about serving others. strengthened to insure that there are profes- I, as have many, have reaped the benefits of strong sional development opportunities available each and visionary leadership in NASPA Region III. It year within the state. has made my professional life rich. If called upon by the membership, I pledge to do what I can to step up NASPA attracts everyone from senior level officers and give back. I appreciate the opportunity to have to new professionals, major state universities, com- that chance. munity colleges and small private colleges. This broad range of people and institutions also brings a great disparity in professional development oppor- Sincerely, tunities. Having annual state conferences makes it Thomas C. Shandley possible for current and potential member institu- Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students tions to come together to learn. It also provides an additional opportunity for professional contribu- Davidson College tions to the profession. For new professionals and Page 4
Region III Elections! Vote by February 9
I appreciate being nominated for the position, The complex nature of higher education today cou- Vice President-Elect Region III. pled with the increased demands upon Student Affairs I have served as Vice President for Student Af- professionals at all institutions underscores the impor- fairs at the University of Miami for 10 years and tance of solid Region III leadership and professional held a number of other positions in Student Af- development. fairs here since 1982. During the past decade, I I believe I possess the requisite leadership and ad- have been actively involved in NASPA, having ministrative skills to be successful as the Vice Presi- served as a faculty member of the NASPA dent-Elect of NASPA Region III and have the neces- Women’s Symposium in 1999 and 2000 and as sary institutional support to insure my availability chair of the Symposium in 2002. I have served on throughout the term of appointment. the NASPA Journal Editorial Board for the past three years and continue today. In addition, I served Region III as Newsletter Editor from 1998- Patricia A. Whitely 2002 and was a member of the Region III Advi- Vice President for Student Affairs sory Board during that time. University of Miami I have held many senior leadership responsi- bilities at the University of Miami, ranging from leadership of the Presidential Debate Sub- Committee in 2004, to chairing the most success- ful United Way campaigns in the history of the University, to teaching two graduate courses in the School of Education. Region III has always been one of the strongest regions of NASPA, serving as a model for other regions. Historically, Region III has always fos- tered involvement and leadership, especially at the state level. As Region III Vice President, I would hope to continue our rich legacy and enhance and improve our efforts in the area of graduate/new professional involvement, programs specifically geared to community colleges, and professional development, especially for mid-level managers. In addition, I would continue the terrific leader- ship of my predecessors relating to our renewed and revitalized relationship with SACSA. Dr. Pat Whitely, Candidate for Region III The importance of the Region III Vice Presi- Vice President dent’s role cannot be understated and I would commit to representing our needs, interests and thoughts on a national level.
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Residence Life with a list of all residents who indicated a high Dropout Proneness score. This list has been broken down by buildings State Report: North Carolina and given to each Residence Director to ex- plore ways of approaching and helping stu- values, and student learning goals. The result dents with a high likelihood of dropping out of was the identification of eight short-term college. An additional variable, Receptivity to goals for Residence Life this year. These goals Institutional Help, was also provided so our are as follows: staff knows which residents may be more likely to receive assistance. Residence Life is ● To develop a long range plan excited to partner with Academic Advising to ● To implement 2 service desks assist first year students make it in college. ● To explore residential learning communi- ties’ structure Community Development Curriculum ● To build a stronger connection between The Community Development Curriculum the Community Development Curricu- enters its third year of use in Residence Life at lum and the Student Learning Goals Appalachian State University. The Curriculum includes pre-requisites (community develop- ● To increase the stature of the RA posi- ment that must be done by RAs before resi- tion (and help RAs feel valued) dents arrive), the core curriculum (primary ● To focus on a diversified climate community development activities all RAs must complete), electives (options for addi- ● To use assessment data to make changes tional credits based on the community’s needs, ● To explore avenues for enhancing aca- and extra credit (activities such as faculty in- demic success in the residence halls volvement and assessment which can be added to any community development program). Corey King, Each staff member was identified as a point person for a goal and has outlined an action RAs must reach a certain number of credits by State Director for North Carolina Fall Break and the end of the semester. RAs plan for achieving these goals. who significantly exceed the minimum re- What a great opportunity to serve North Caro- quired requirements are eligible for the Dean’s or Chancellor’s Awards. In addition, Resi- lina as the NASPA State Director. I wanted to Assessment Plan dence Directors have several building require- take this chance to introduce myself. I am Residence Life recently revised our assess- Corey A. King, Assistant Vice Chancellor for ments that they must make sure are achieved. ment plan and has included three primary Building requirements include at least two Student Experiences at East Carolina University. measures for our Student Learning Goals this I began my student affairs career at The Florida faculty in the residence hall each semester, at year. These measures include the quantitative least two diversity programs in the residence State University completing both my under- Student Development and Task Lifestyle As- graduate and graduate degrees. I furthered my hall each semester, at least two late night sessment. Over 40% of first year students weekend programs in the residence hall each career at the University of Florida concluding my completed this 155-question assessment re- tenure there as Associate Dean of Students. I semester, etc.. An Access spreadsheet makes garding their status on developmental vari- for quick reporting on the part of RAs and went on to Wheeling Jesuit University, a small ables. In addition, every RA will be surveying liberal arts college, in West Virginia as Vice simply integration with the rest of the RA staff five residents regarding specific learning out- on campus. ASU Residence Life hopes to President for Student Affairs. My passion for comes of several of our learning goals. This student affairs is strong and my appreciation for continue to explore ways of improve our data will provide increased depth of response CDC this year. what we do as practitioners is even stronger. I on some of our learning goals. Finally, focus hope at some juncture we will come together as groups will be used to elicit the most in depth a state to continue to advance the values and and qualitative data to inform our awareness Residential Learning Communities beliefs we aspire to within NAPSA. of students’ progress on Residence Life learn- ing goals. The Residence Life Assessment As of fall 2006 ASU now has seven residential Committee, chaired by Patrick Heise, is facili- learning communities (RLCs). Each RLC is connected to one or more classes, ranging REPORTS tating this entire process. from 0-six credits. A new enrollment database created by Ann Kiefert this past spring re- sulted in the smoothest and earliest filling of APPLALACHIN STATE UNIVERSITY Helping Students Succeed Academically our RLCs ever. Alicia Chandler, Assistant The Academic Initiatives committee recently Director of Residence Life, pioneered some Strategic Planning sponsored a Professional Development Series new approaches to marketing RLCs and has workshop for all graduate assistants and pro- more ideas for this next year. Alicia presented Residence Life recently completed two half day fessional staff. The Director of Academic at Appalachian’s Learning Communities Insti- strategic planning advances (we don’t retreat!). Advising and an Academic Advisor presented tute on marketing learning communities. Jeff These advances were informed by a State of on the College Student Inventory, a formative Doyle presented on assessing residential learn- Residence Life survey which was given to all assessment given to all incoming freshmen ing communities. Jeff continues to work with Residence Life staff to complete. In addition, that estimates their likelihood to struggle or the Institutional Research and Assessment to goals from the previous three years were exam- thrive on serious of important student success improve RLC assessment. ined along with our standing mission, vision, variables. Academic Advising has provided Continued on next page. Page 6 Page 6
years as a Residence Hall Educator at Ferrum College. Julie completed her Bachelor degree in Psychology at Millsaps College (MS).
New Graduate Assistants Catie Cain, Residence Director, White Hall Catie Cain continues her career with Housing and Residence Life at Appalachian this fall as she begins work on her Master’s degree in School Counseling. Catie has served as a Resident Assistant for three years as well as a Freshman Seminar Peer Leader. She graduated this spring with a degree in Sociology.
Jackie Cetera, Residence Director, Belk Hall Jackie Cetera has joined us from the University of North Florida where she recently graduated with a degree in Sociology. At the University of North Florida Jackie was a Resident Assistant for three years as well as a Conference Assistant and teaching Assistant. Jackie is working on her The BRAT Pack Master’s in College Student Development. For the first time at ASU a group of standout returning RAs went through a selection process to identify and select the Best RA Trainers Joe Erskine, Residence Director, Justice Hall (BRAT Pack). These 10 returning RAs, called the BRAT Pack, will re- turn to ASU before all other RAs and go through 3 days of training that Joe Erskine joined us from the University of Florida where he graduated includes team-building but is centered on how to present to their peers with a degree in Political Science. During his time at the University of on topics common to RA Training. The Residence Life staff is excited Florida Joe was a Resident Assistant for three years as well as a Peer to instill more knowledge regarding the RA job to this select group of Leader and Teaching Assistant. Joe is working on a Master’s degree in students hungry for more leadership and service. College Student Development.
New Professional Staff LaShana Poole, Residence Director, Winkler Hall Nadia Alamo is the new Area Coordinator for Eastridge Community. LaShana Poole joined us from Hickory, N.C. where she was a HIV edu- Nadia comes to ASU from Kent State University where she served as a cator and counselor. Prior to her move to Hickory, she was an assis- Residence Hall Director, worked in Accounting and Assignments, and tant track and field coach at Western Kentucky University in Bowling completed a Master of Education in Community Counseling. Nadia Green, KY. LaShana is a proud graduate of Appalachian State University completed her Bachelor degree in History at Warren Wilson College in where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. She is North Carolina, where she also served as a Residence Hall Director. completing a Master of Arts degree in School Counseling.
Sarah Chapman is the new Area Coordinator for Yosef Hollow Com- Daniel Sym, Residence Director, East Hall munity. Sarah comes to ASU from Virginia Tech where she served as a Complex Director and Residence Director over the past 4 years. Sarah Daniel Sym joined us from the State University of New York (SUNY) earned her Master of Education in Higher Education Administration Geneseo where he has been serving as a Residence Hall Director for from North Carolina State University where she spent 2 years as a two years. Daniel graduated from SUNY Geneseo in May 2004 with a Graduate Residence Director. Sarah completed her Bachelor degree in degree in Sociology and Public Relations. He is working towards a Mas- Ancient/Medieval History at UNC-Chapel Hill. ter’s in College Student Development.
Patrick Heise is the new Area Coordinator for Stadium Heights Com- DUKE UNIVERSITY munity. Patrick comes to ASU from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse where he served as a Residence Hall Director the past 4 years. This fall, Duke’s International House launched the Intercultural Compe- Prior to this, Patrick worked for two years at the University of North- tency Program for faculty and staff. In a series of ern Iowa as a Residence Hall Coordinator. Patrick earned his Master of six sessions, participants examine campus diversity, learn about the Education in College Student Services Administration from Oregon challenges and needs of our State University where he also served as a Residence Hall Director. international community of more than 2,000, explore related skills such Patrick completed his Bachelor degree in Elementary/Middle Level Edu- as cross-cultural communication and problem solving and investigate cation at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. ways to tailor support mechanisms and change office culture to provide more culturally competent service delivery.
Internationalization is a strategic priority for the University. This new Julie Lasalle is the first ever Coordinator for Sorority Life and Learning. program is an important step in creating professional development op- Julie comes to ASU from Virginia Tech where she served as Community portunities for Duke employees to gain intercultural competency skills. Advisor that involved oversight of the Imaginarium and Program Re- For more information about the Intercultural Competency Program, sources. Julie earned her Master of Education in Higher Education and see the following website: Student Affairs from Virginia Tech. Prior to this, Julie worked for 3 http://ihouse.studentaffairs.duke.edu/training/icc/intro.html Page 7
In partnership with the Information Science + Infor- North Carolina Report - continued mation Studies Program (ISIS), Duke Student Affairs developed and deployed eFlyer, a centralized system for organizing and posting electronic flyers for stu- dent events. A group of students in the ISIS 200 cap- stone class, worked closely with staff from Student Congratulations! Affairs, the Office of Information Technology, the Office of News and Communications, Arts and Sci- ences Computing, and the John Hope Franklin Cen- ter for Interdisciplinary and International Programs Stephanie Helms, Ph.D., formerly Director of to provide functional requirements and concept code Academic Development Services at Bennett Col- to create the best possible solution for the Duke lege accepted a newly created position in Student community. The new system includes the ability to Affairs at Duke as Director of Professional Devel- send content to multiple displays as well as distribute opment Programs. Stephanie joined the Duke information via standard RSS (Really Simple Syndica- staff in October. tion) feeds. More information about eFlyer is avail- able at Christopher (Chris) Roby, formerly Director of http://eflyer.duke.edu. the Oglesby Student Union at Florida State Uni- versity has joined Duke Student Affairs as Direc- tor of Student Activities and Facilities. Dr. Stephanie Helms
Janie Long, Ph.D., formerly Director of the Mar- riage and Family Therapy Program at Antioch Best Wishes! New England Graduate School became Director of the Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Life at Duke in August.
Kyle Johnson, Director of Student Affairs Information Technology Services at Duke University has accepted Sheila Broderick, MSW, formerly Clinical Services a newly created position, Executive Director of Stu- director at the Durham Crisis Response Center dent Life Technology at the University of Nevada-Las joined Duke Student Affairs in September as Co- Vegas. Kyle’s new position began in January 2007 ordinator of Sexual Assault Support Services.
Mr. Chris Roby
Ms. Sheila Broderick Dr. Janie Long Mr. Kyle Johnson
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representative piece of the wall to take with them Matthew Sharp as a reminder that each of us is a part of the proc- New Hire: Coordinator of Clubs & Organiza- EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY ess. Following the destruction of the wall partici- tions pants gathered for a spaghetti and potluck lunch co-sponsored with Project Heart to collect dona- WALLS OF HATE CAME TUMBLING tions for the New Orleans school district. DOWNTurning the spotlight on hate crimes, NORTH CARLINA SCHOOL OF THE discrimination, oppression theory, gender, ARTS racial privilege, and other issues that separate Additional highlights of Hate Out Week included: people from each other, Hate Out Week Both Sides of the Coin: Privilege and Oppres- First Annual Chocolate Festival made its debut at East Carolina University sion, a workshop led by two prominent ECU fac- The first annual Chocolate Festival was held at during the fall of 2006. The first time pro- ulty members that explored oppression and its NC School of the Arts on October 25, 2006. gram provided interactive activities and effects upon both the oppressed and the oppres- The event was sponsored by the Office of Resi- events designed to promote unity, tolerance, sor. Topics included heterosexism, gender privi- dence Life, along with the Wellness Center and and understanding by educating participants lege, and white privilege. Student Activities. Over 300 participants pur- about the many facets of hate and discrimina- Embracing Change, a forum in which a multi- chased tickets to sample a variety of chocolate tion, and providing them with tools to affect ethnic panel of faculty and students discussed the treats donated by 16 local vendors to support positive change. The program was devel- cultural adjustments that occur when international the Susan G. Komen Foundation, NC Triad Affili- oped, supported, and executed collabora- students and minority students adapt to a new ate. A raffle and silent auction also helped to tively between the Ledonia Wright Cultural environment and culture. raise money for breast cancer awareness, while Center, the Office of Co-Curricular pro- Popular speaker Jeff Johnson from BET talked local health educators set up booths for a well- grams, the Department of History, and the about how hate affects everyone involved and ness fair to help educate students and the com- Department of Ethnic Studies. A number of how we must make a conscious effort to learn munity about the importance of early detection student organizations played key roles in the from past mistakes in order to move forward. in the fight against breast cancer. events including the Student Government One of today’s most gifted leaders in both the Association, ECU Hillel, Black Student Union, political and entertainment arenas, Johnson has and NAACP. been highly instrumental in representing and ar- The event raised $3,332 for the Susan G. Komen ticulating the views of young people and galvaniz- Foundation! Next year’s Chocolate Festival is set The central theme and activity of Hate Out ing voters to the polls. for Wednesday, October 24, 2007 from 11-3 in Week was the literal construction of a wall Eisenberg Social Hall. For more information, called the Wall of Hate. A seven foot high contact NCSA’s College Life Area Coordinator and twelve foot wide plywood wall was con- Discussions to repeat Hate Out Week during the for Programming, Jessica Horne, at structed and staff, faculty, and students who fall of 2007 are underway with the possibility of [email protected]. had experienced oppression, discrimination, uniting the program with World Community Day, or been the subject of a crime or act against an interactive international fair offered by the humanity were encouraged to comment upon Office of Co-Curricular programs. Story of Success... these acts by writing, drawing, or painting on Events happen in your life that deeply touch your the wall. Those who may not have directly heart and move you to be involved with some- witnessed or experienced such acts but who JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY- thing that is so much greater than YOU. In- recognized that such acts were part of our CHARLOTTE CAMPUS spired by my father’s death from diabetes at the collective history were also encouraged to young age of 67, I decided to combine an adven- participate. J&W, Department of Residential Life hosted ture with an effort to raise money for the mil- the North Carolina Housing Officers (NCHO) RA lions who suffer from this disease. My name is The wall was erected in a high traffic campus Debbie Frezell and I am the Manager of the Fit- area and paint and brushes were made avail- Drive-In on October 7, 2006. There were 222 ness Center at the North Carolina School of the able from noon to five p.m. throughout the attendees from a variety of schools. The drive-in Arts. I cycled across the continental United week. When the wall first went up, students States this summer with Lisa Barefoot, my child- were slow to paint words of hate. Once the was designed to offer student development for hood friend and riding partner, and we raised first slur was painted, however, all reluctance Resident Assistants, in addition to offering some $30,000 for the American Diabetes Association. was cast aside, and within two hours the wall professional development sessions for profession- While the journey itself took two months to was covered. An extension of the wall was complete, the planning began three years ago. built the following day and before the week als in Residential Life. The program consisted of The American Diabetes Association came on ended, it too was full. 28 programs and RA's were given the opportunity board in the fall of 2004 and supported the pro- ject. First item was to figure out our expenses The wall remained standing throughout the to choose from 7 different programs with 4 ses- and then set our fundraising goal. We solicited week as a physical reminder of how hate, sion block times. Ms. Evelyn Wallington, Associate help from fundraising people and were advised to discrimination, and oppression have been host several big events and compliment that with manifested throughout history. On Friday Director of Residential Life of Virginia Tech was a few small ones. A local elementary school afternoon, despite a cold and grey drizzle, the the Keynote Speaker. combined a diabetes walk with a fundraiser and Walls of Hate literally came tumbling down. brought in $8,000. Our donor letter campaign A professional team destroyed the wall offer- Congratulations! raised another $5,000. The division of Student ing a compelling visual representation that we Life at North Carolina School of the Arts hosted humans possess the power to pull down the Michael Porowski a bike-a-thon and raised $3,000. Sponsorship walls of hate, distrust, and discrimination that Promoted to Coordinator of Student Activities was provided by Whole Foods, Sara Lee, a local we have built. All observers were given a from Resident Director bike shop (Cycles de Oro), Coke, and Vanity Page 9
Fair. Organizing the trip involved purchasing a travel trailer, finding campgrounds along the North Carolina Report - continued route, driving out a week early in order to start on the West Coast, making sure we had essential supplies like food, water, and sports dent Success and Retention, we are developing drinks, figuring out daily mileage to meet our a Freshman Common Reading Program to be unveiled in Fall 2007; in conjunction with goal of traveling 3,500 miles in 42 days, estab- lishing days off, and organizing a welcome Women’s Studies we have developed a new GenX Learning Community focused on home party. WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY women’s issues for Fall 2007; and we have been planning for the creation of a Parent Program to The Western Carolina University Counseling begin in June 2007. and Psychological Services Center would like to Our 35,000-mile trek across the Transamerica acknowledge the innovative Body Project and bike route began in San Francisco and ended in the Eating Disorder Treatment Team (EDTT) We are extremely excited and pleased to wel- our home state of North Carolina, averaging manual both initiated and lead by psychologist come the following new staff members to our 500 miles a week through 10 states. Riding June Wytock M.A., M.S.N. team: conditions were brutal at times, with tempera- tures soaring in the 100’s, winds ranging 15 to 25 miles per hour, and elevations consistently The Body Project was started three years ago Christine Reed Davis, Associate Dean of Stu- at 10,000 feet. The physical challenge of riding and has produced films and campus programs dents, joins the office from the Department of 90 to100 miles per day in these conditions each year. This film project on body image is Housing and Residence Life where she served was beyond comprehension and yet I kept it intended to open discussion around appearance as an Assistant Director for Staff and Judicial all in context by reflecting on the physical pressures from society and peers including Programs for seven years. Christine received hardships of those with diabetes. My suffering personal stories on body shape and size. It is a her Master’s degree in Student Personnel in was temporary, theirs was lifelong. collaborative effort among students, staff, and Higher Education from the University of Geor- faculty in all aspects of the films- being filmed, gia. doing the filming, editing the film, and showing the film. The films are then used to facilitate class and group discussions and theatrical per- Todd Delp, Assistant Dean, joins us from UNC formances. Greensboro where he served as a Coordinator for Residential Learning with the Department of Housing and Residence Life. Prior to his work The Eating Disorder Treatment Team has with UNC Greensboro, Todd received his worked with disordered eating students for the Master’s degree in Education from Western past fifteen years. The recently published 50- Carolina University. page manual was offered to other university counseling centers and over 150 centers throughout the country have requested a copy. Curtis Morgan, Assistant Dean for Volunteer The manual contains treatment guidelines writ- Services and Off Campus Student Services, joins ten by the professionals on the multidisciplinary us from Norman, Oklahoma where he worked team, including a physician, nutritionist, psy- with St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital as an Event chologist, and fitness specialist. Many policies, Marketing Representative. Prior to working procedures, forms, and resources are included. with St. Jude’s, Curtis received his Master’s One of the biggest risks associated with this degree from the University of Oklahoma in adventure was our safety on the bike. In cen- Human Relations. tral Kentucky, with 500 miles remaining, I was badly injured in a wreck and we were forced to temporarily abandon the ride. We had Ashley Postell, Assistant Dean for Greek Life agreed that if one cyclist could not complete UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA- and Parent Programs, joins the office from Iowa the journey for any reason the ride would be CHARLOTTE State University where she served as the Na- delayed until both parties were able to finish. tional Pan-Hellenic Council Graduate Advisor It took me two months to recover and then while receiving her Master’s degree in Higher we completed the last leg of the journey. The The Dean of Students Office at UNC Charlotte Education. setback taught us a lesson in perseverance: the is hopping with activity this year! In addition to greatest blessings are received through obsta- welcoming four new staff members to the team, cles. the office has been focused on several new partnerships and initiatives. In conjunction with
We called our adventure “Two Chicks Cycling the Department of Housing and Residence Life, Cross Country for a Cause and a Cure,” but we are looking forward to the opening of our new Greek Village in the Spring; in partnership this was more than a bike ride or a fundraising effort. It was about me honoring my father. It with several Charlotte-area businesses and was about Lisa and I, who are both health Academic Affairs, we are piloting a CrossRoads Charlotte initiative focused on civic engagement educators, illustrating for our young students how living our best lives can make a positive within our Volunteer Services Learning Com- munity; in partnership with the Office of Stu- difference in the lives of others. Continued on next page. Page 10
aware of and access the many resources available on campus. Faculty and families are served in a similar way to students. Faculty often consult the DOS for students in distress or disruptive behavior in the classroom. Families call with questions or concerns. The DOS will reach out to a student after a referral from faculty or family. This insures that a Univer- sity staff member is actively seeking to support the student. The staff be- lieve this philosophy of service has been tremendously beneficial to reten- tion of these students.
UNC Charlotte Dean of Students staff: (back row) Lucy LePeau, Lorraine Acker, Todd Delp, Stephen Hunt; (front row) Dr. Michele Howard, Ashley Postell, Christine Reed Davis, Curtis Morgan The Office for Adult Students has created “Get Set Saturday,” a special orien- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro tation program for adult students that compliments the University orienta- tion programming. Focusing on adult students’ special needs, workshops in Blackboard, Study Skills, University Resources and others are followed Dr. Kim Sousa Peoples, Director of the Office of Orientation and by a panel of current, successful adult students giving their best advice, and Family Programs was named the National Orientation Directors a campus tour. Adult students, who make up 25% of the undergraduate Association Region VI Advisor of the Year. She was nominated by student population, also take advantage of the website of the office, http:// her student staff because she excels at “making us feel a vital part oas.dept.uncg.edu/ of the University that we all love.”
There, students can read about other students’ successes, see video clips UNCG’s Dean of Students Office has created a comprehensive pro- of adult students talking about their favorite resources, and connect with gram focusing on students in distress and disruptive students. The other adult students to carpool or discuss child care concerns. Regular first phase included intentional widespread outreach with an em- programming is offered to entice adult students to get together and pro- phasis on front line responders such as faculty and administrative vide support to each other. First Tuesdays and Third Wednesdays are support staff. A network has been created that funnels informa- two opportunities for students to gather, discuss a particular topic, get a tion about students to the Dean of Students Office so that staff cup of coffee, and share ideas and motivation. These ongoing events have can reach out to students and help them been very popular. manage issues before they become crisis level, much like the case management approach that social workers use. Various resources including the Counseling and Testing Center, Sexual Assault Response Team, University Police, Housing and Residence Life, Financial Aid, Cashier’s Office, and University Registrar are in- volved in meeting students’ needs through the crisis response process. One focus has been the efficient, compassionate response to mental health issues that reach crisis level. The Dean of Students, as University crisis response point person, is called by the University Police. The counselor on call assists with determining if an assessment by community mental health is necessary. When the student returns to campus, the Dean of Students and Director of the Counseling Center meet with the student to create a plan for success. If the student con- tinues at UNCG, whether immediately or in a future semester, the student is supported through activating resources that may assist. Each situation is different but might include: Associated Campus Ministries for spiritual needs, Community Service to increase in- volvement, Housing to insure a nurturing living environment, Stu- dent Life to provide opportunities for the student to feel con- nected, Financial Aid for emergency and other financial support, Student Academic Services for academic advisement and course management and the Dean of Students staff for “success planning” which includes a caring point of contact that helps the student be The UNCG Spartan Orientation Staff Page 11
Knowledge Community Report
Student Affairs Assessment, Evaluation and Research Knowledge Community
Submitted by Cynthia Bonner, Virginia Tech
Region III is proud to continue to provide leadership for “Using Data to Shape Student Engagement: NSSE and Stu- NASPA’s Student Affairs Assessment, Evaluation and Re- dent Affairs,” Jillian Kinzie, Indiana University, Mon- search (SAAER) Knowledge Community with the appoint- day, April 2, 10:15 a.m. ment in July 2006 of Ted Elling from UNC Charlotte and Car- rie Zelna from North Carolina State University as co-chairs. “Focus Groups: Top Ten Misperceptions Threatening their They will serve through 2008, replacing Mark Davenport Quality in Student Affairs Assessment,” Patricia Fabi- from UNC Greensboro, who stepped down after accepting a ano, Western Washington University, Monday, April 2, new position. 1:45 p.m. “The Promise and Perils of Conducting Research at your Home Institution,” Hilton Hallock, University of Penn- The purpose of the SAAER Knowledge Community is to sylvania, Tuesday, April 3, 8:30 a.m. serve as a resource and provide guidance to student affairs practitioners who are engaged in student affairs-related assess- “Assessment Skills and Knowledge (ASK) for Student Af- ment, evaluation, and research. This will be accomplished by fairs Scholars-Practitioners,” Gavin Henning, Dart- providing members with a mechanism for communication, mouth College, Tuesday, April 3, 12 p.m. collaboration, education, and mutual support. “Mining Student Data: Developing a Student Affairs Master Database for Assessing and Marketing Student Affairs Programs,” Mitchell Cohen, New York University, The current focus of the knowledge community (KC) is on Wednesday, April 4, 8 a.m. learning more about the KC membership and determining how it can best meet the needs of those members. In June “An Introduction to Survey Development,” by Gavin Hen- 2006, the KC conducted a survey to determine the skill level ning, Dartmouth College, Wednesday, April 4, 9:30 and reported needs of the membership. A summary of the a.m. data is available for review on the KC web site at: http:// www.naspa.org/communities/kc/community.cfm?kcid=24. You might also want to take advantage of the opportunity to present a program at the International Assessment and Re- Another KC project underway is to develop a resource web tention Conference, which will be held this year from June site that will provide members with information on a variety 7 – 10, 2007 in St. Louis Missouri. Information on the con- of assessment, evaluation and research topics. Additional ference and the call for programs is available at volunteers are needed to work on the content for this site. If http://www.naspa.org/events/detail.cfm?id=243. you have expertise in this area and are willing to assist, please contact Ted Elling at [email protected] or Carrie Zelna at [email protected].
To get involved and find out more about the KC, plan to par- ticipate in the KC open meeting at the 2007 Joint Conference in Orlando. Details will be available in the conference pro- gram. In addition, you are encouraged to attend the following sponsored assessment and research interest sessions at the conference: Page 12 Knowledge Community Report NASPA Region III as volunteers emerge from the remaining states and subsequently appointed by their Region III state coordinators, their names and Student Leadership Programs emails will be published in the next newsletter. The role mainly Knowledge Community involves building a contact network of collegiate leadership develop- ment professionals within a respective state and assisting with a pre- conference workshop proposal thus the commitment is very man- Greetings from the Region III Student Leadership Programs Knowl- ageable. edge Community – Anyone interested in acting as a We are excited to start activity on the regional level in terms of the SLP KC state coordinator and/or Student Leadership Programs KC. Debuting at the recent SACSA/ would like to be added to the NASPA Region III conference; we hosted an Information Table at the Region III SLP KC email distribu- Involvement Fair where a needs/interest survey was distributed along tion are welcome to contact me. with a drawing for a leadership text – Primal Leadership by Goleman,
Boyatzis, and McKee (2002). Attendees were also invited to add their names to an already existing announcement list. Results of the survey Yours in leadership, indicated that leadership educators in the region would like to have Bill Faulkner access to a regional directory of leadership development profession- als, information on student leadership conferences in the region, and Region III SLP KC Coordinator “how-to” resources along with a pre-conference session at future wfaulkner@ pfeiffer.edu SACSA/NASPA Region III conferences focusing on issues for leader- ship educators and leadership development professionals. The most immediate tasks for this effort are to recruit state SLP KC coordinators and add to the email distribution list. Currently there is interest from staff members in Alabama, Kentucky, Arkansas, Florida, and Mississippi to act as state-specific SLP KC coordinators. As soon Student Legal Services & Multicultural Center Partner to Assist Undocumented Students
On October 24, the University of North Texas Multicultural Center Panelists provided information on admissions, financial aid, and legal con- and Student Legal Services co-sponsored an event entitled, “Enforcing cerns for undocumented students wishing to attend a college or university the Law, Ensuring Their Dreams: Undocumented Students and Access in the state of Texas. to Higher Education”. The event included a panel of experts, consist- The panel was attended by an audience of over 75, comprised of members ing of the following: of regional advocacy organizations and agencies, high school and higher Jorge Ledesma, Denton ISD Alumni education representatives, as well as students and their families. Breakfast Randall Nunn, UNT Office of Admissions, Associate Director for the event was provided by a generous donation from Wells Fargo. The Multicultural Center Peggy Bell Hendrickson, UNT International Admissions and Student Legal Ser- Lisa Goodwin, UNT Financial Aid vices coordinated the event in order to high- Christina Cardoza, Texas A&M Financial Aid light the various re- Renato de los Santos, LULAC National Education Service sources available to un- Center documented students in order to recruit more of Valerie Carrillo, Dallas ISD Office of Legal Services these students into col- Raul Hinojosa, UNT Recruitment, Community & School leges and universities. Relations Coordinator Ruth Reese Lane, Lawyer Dallas Hispanic Bar Association Elena Kareneva, Legal Counsel for the Mexican Consulate Page 13
The National Association of Student Affairs Professionals (NASAP), and co-sponsors the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) and the ACPA– College Student Educators International, invite you to:
The 2007 NASAP National Summit on Black Greek-Letter Organizations September 26 – 30, 2007 Charlotte Marriott Executive Park Charlotte, NC
Among the conference’s keynote speakers and presenters are: Dr. Gwendolyn Jordan Dungy, Executive Director of NASPA; Mr. Greg Roberts, Executive Director of ACPA; and Mr. Robert N. Page, Jr., Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs at the University of Kansas.
Conference Co-Chairs: Dr. Melvin C. Terrell, NASAP President and Vice President for Student Affairs, Northeastern Illinois Uni- versity Dr. Lloyd A. Holmes, Dean of Students, Coastal Carolina University Dr. William Molasso, Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University Mr. Brandon Arnett Robinson, Delta Xi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Albany State University
For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.neiu.edu/~greekbla Page 14 Call for Award Nominations
NASPA Region III Call for Award Nominations Nominations must be received electronically by: March 1, 2007 Each year NASPA recognizes outstanding members by honoring individual professionals with regional awards. To continue with this tradition, please consider nominating one of your Region III colleagues. Each nomination should include your formal nomination letter and up to five letters of support from colleagues. The nomination should also include the nominee's resume and contact information. The nomination process is com- pletely on-line and all nomination information must be entered at the same time for the nominee.
Please go to the following web site for your nominations http://www.naspa.org/programs/awardsnom_sub1.cfm
If you have additional questions, please contact: William D. Schafer, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs Georgia Tech [email protected] 404-385-8772 Mid-Manager’s Institute
NASPA Region III and SACSA are pleased to jointly sponsor Mid-Manager's Institute, June 2-7, 2007, on the campus of Eastern Kentucky Univer- sity, in Richmond, Kentucky. The institute provides numerous opportunities for mid-level professionals to develop new skills, explore leadership strategies for the student affairs profession in our changing environment, and develop collegial relationships with other professionals.
The Institute will be an intensive, highly interactive development experience for a limited number of mid-managers. Up to fifty participants will be selected based on experience, diversity, quality of application, and recommendations. The institute is open to a professional with five or more years of experience.
The theme for the 2007 MMI is "Leading Change, Changing Student Affairs" and is complimented by a common Institute reading, The Seventh Learning College Principle: A Framework for Transformational Change (http://www.naspa.org/mmi) The Institute sessions will be pre- sented in a variety of formats-special topics addressed by invited speakers and faculty presentations.
This year's faculty embodies the best characteristics of NASPA Region III and SACSA professionals. Faculty members include: Jane Adams- Dunford; Western Carolina University; Dr. Ellen Neufeldt, Salisbury University; Dr. Mary Kay Schneider, University of Florida; Dr. Mark Kidd, George Mason University; Kenneth Posner, Rollins College; and Dr. Andrew Johnston, Belmont University. Faculty members will serve as pre- senters, discussion leaders and mentors throughout the week.
Registration information is now available online at: http://www.naspa.org/mmi
Applications must be submitted by April 7, 2007. For more information, please contact:
Colette M. Taylor, Ed.D.
Associate Dean of Students, Middle Tennessee State University
Office: 615-898-5812
Email: [email protected] Page 15 Greetings from South Carolina!
South Carolina is pleased to be part of Region III, and our members look forward to participating in the joint NASPA/ACPA Conference in March & April. There are three professional development opportunities in the state this spring. The University of South Carolina Upstate is pleased to host the (1) Commission on Higher Education’s 2007 Campus Safety Conference Feb. 25-27 in Spartanburg, SC (2) SCCPA 2007 Administrative Professionals' Conference "Taking it to the Next Level" Friday, March 23, 2007 at Anderson University (3) SCCPA 2007 Spring Conference "007: Licensed to Instill" April 19-21, 2007 Francis Marion Hotel Charleston, SC
I enjoy serving as the state director for South Carolina. Please contact me at [email protected] if you would like to get more involved with NASPA. Roberta Hurley Bigger Vice President for Student Affairs at Wofford College
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CLEMSON UNIVERSITY Gail DiSabatino is the new vice president for student affairs. She succeeded Almeda Jacks, who is retiring after 31 years at Clemson, including 14 years as vice president of student affairs. Congratulations to Gail and best wishes to Almeda.
CONVERSE COLLEGE Molly Duesterhaus is the new Dean of Students. She succeeded Haven Hart who is the Special Projects Coordinator in Student Affairs at Coastal Carolina. Molly’s husband, Alan became the Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Sherman College. Congratulations to Molly and best wishes to Haven.
FURMAN UNIVERSITY Dr. Harry Shucker, vice president of student services at Furman University, has been awarded the 2006 Goldberg Medal from the Senior Student Affairs Officers of the Associated Colleges of the South. The medal is the group’s highest honor for professionalism, dedication to purpose, and service-leadership. It is named in honor of Dr. Leonard Goldberg, vice president for student development emeritus at the University of Richmond.
In awarding Shucker the medal, the group noted his numerous contributions to the field of student affairs and his nearly 40 years of service to Furman. Shucker announced earlier this year that he will retire from the university in December 2007. Shucker graduated from Furman in 1966 with a B.A. degree in history. He received his M.Ed. from the University of Georgia in 1972 and his Ed.D. in 1987 from the University of South Carolina. Before joining the Furman administration in 1968 as assistant director of admissions, Shucker spent two years as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, receiving both the Vietnam Campaign Medal and Service Medal. He later served Furman as director of financial aid (1972-74), director of residential living (1974-83), and director of student life (1983-85). He was named vice president for student services in 1985.
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE Presbyterian College Announces New Director of Multicultural Affairs. Dr. Rodney Cohen joined the staff of Student Life at Presbyterian College on October 2, following a nationwide search conducted at the institution. Dr. Cohen, a native of Atlanta, GA, recently completed his doctorate in Higher Education Administration and Institutional Advancement from the Peabody College at Vanderbilt University. Prior to that, he served in various professional roles at the University of Texas Medical Branch, North Carolina A&T State University, Fisk University, Notre Dame, Western Kentucky University, and Clark Atlanta University.
These roles included instructor, director of academic programs and outreach, senior mentor, program administrator, peer counselor, director of development, and director of corporate relations among other roles. He also has an extensive record of scholarly presentations and research that range in topic from the modern civil rights movement to demystifying higher education to ways of generating future alumni interest at the under- graduate level. His dissertation was a study of the perceptions, attitudes and giving behaviors of alumni donors at selected historically black colleges Page 16 and universities. In his role as Director, Dr. Cohen will primarily be responsible for overseeing the development and coordination of a comprehensive support system for multicultural students; for partnering with various departments and campus organizations to develop programming geared toward educating the entire campus population about issues of diversity; and for assisting with efforts to engage multicultural alumni and members of the local community in the programs of the College.
SHERMAN COLLEGE OF STRAIGHT CHIROPRACTIC LaShanda Hutto joined the college as dean of student affairs. She holds a B.A. in sociology from South Carolina State University and an M.S.W. from the University of Georgia. LaShanda worked in student affairs in the School of Social Work at UGA for four years as the lead undergraduate academic advisor, student programs coordinator, clubs advisor and graduate program recruitment coordinator and admissions consultant.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA University of South Carolina students show that ‘Carolina Cares' While preparing for final exams, University of South Carolina students made time to help families in need through "Carolina Cares," a university-wide holiday drive. Students bought and stuffed more than 1,200 stockings with toys for children, in collaboration with the Salvation Army. In addition, the students, with the help of faculty and staff, provided much-needed items to families through an Adopt-A-Family project with the Nurturing Center. USC students worked hard to ensure that the families of 53 children were adopted by someone in the university community. The generosity of the students is continuing as they work with USC's Women's Student Services to provide critical-need items for homeless women and children cared for through the Hannah House shelter.
The Daily Gamecock takes top honors at ad conference The University of South Carolina's student newspaper, The Daily Gamecock, won four design awards at the 26th annual Southern University Newspa- pers Advertising Conference (SUN). The Daily Gamecock's advertising staff won an Advertising Best in Show award for overall excellence in design. Other awards included a first place for Best Use of Color and two third-place finishes for Best Individual Retail Ad and Best Theme Page. Twenty collegiate newspapers from around the Southeast competed for honors. The Daily Gamecock is an editorially independent student newspaper, which has published since 1908. The newspaper publishes 12,000 copies week- days during the fall and spring semesters and on Wednesdays during the summer. SUN was established in 1979 to provide advertising training to Southern college newspapers' students and professionals.
University receives Leadership Award for ‘green dorm' The University of South Carolina recently received a 2006 Leadership Award from the South Carolina Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, which recognized the university's West Quad Living and Learning Center. The award, coming in the Education category, was one of four given by the USGBC's state chapter, which recognized outstanding individuals and organizations that have shown vision, leadership and commitment to the ad- vancement of green building and construction in South Carolina.
USC among five to receive national award for recruitment, retention The University of South Carolina is one of only five colleges and universities in the nation to have received a prestigious national award for its highly successful recruiting and retention strategies. The 2006 Noel-Levitz Marketing-Recruitment Excellence Award, presented in July at the National Con- ference on Student Recruitment, recognizes Carolina's personalized recruiting strategies and its expanded review of student applications. USC's 2005 freshman class was the university's biggest and brightest, with 3,659 first-year students averaging 1166 on the SAT. The incoming 2006 class, compara- ble in size to last year, is expected to have an even higher SAT. "This prestigious national award recognizes the progress USC is making in becoming a great university, one that's a destination of choice for the best students from throughout the state, across the country and around the world," said Dennis Pruitt, vice president for student affairs. "Our enrollment management and retention efforts have been tremendously successful at attracting academically talented students from diverse backgrounds and help- ing them succeed at Carolina, in and out of the classroom." To help even more students succeed, the university has established a Student Success Center where they can enhance their study and test-taking skills and learn to manage their time more effectively.
Tobacco Free USC policy began Aug. 1 Since Aug. 1, the University of South Carolina's Columbia campus has become smoke-free. USC has adopted a policy that eliminates the use of to- bacco products within 25 feet of university buildings, inside university vehicles and in designated outdoor areas, including Williams-Brice stadium. The policy also bans the sale of tobacco products on campus and the advertising of those products in all USC publications. Called Tobacco Free USC, the policy puts Carolina at the forefront of a collegiate trend to ban tobacco products on campus and follows the American College Health Associa- tion's guidelines to establish tobacco free campuses. USC President Andrew Sorensen said a tobacco free campus squares with the university's re- sponsibility to promote health and wellness. "We often have discussed the inconsistency of promoting healthy living to our students and employees while allowing tobacco use on campus," Sorensen said. "As the state's flagship university, USC has an obligation to establish policies that promote the health and well-being of our students, faculty and staff and set an example for our state's citizens."
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The "Tobacco Free USC" policy prohibits the following: • the use of tobacco products inside all university owned or leased buildings and vehicles, outdoor seating areas, outdoor services lines, ATM lines and lines for bus stop, admission to events and ticket purchases. The ban also applies to outdoor fixed seating venues, such as Williams- Brice Stadium and Sarge Frye Field, as well as outdoor events, receptions and concerts; • the use of tobacco products within 25 feet of any building. The policy applies to all faculty, staff, employees, students, contractors, volun- teers and guests; the sale, sampling or advertisement of tobacco products on campus and the advertising of tobacco products in all USC publica- tions. The tobacco free policy applies to all faculty, staff and students, as well as visitors and vendors working on campus. Enforcement will be left up to each member of the Carolina community, Sorensen said. The university's policy follows a recent report by U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona citing "
The university's policy follows a recent report by U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona citing "overwhelming scientific evidence" that second- hand smoke causes heart disease, lung cancer and other diseases. "The surgeon general's report underscores the need for the university to establish a tobacco-free environment that will protect everyone on our campus," Sorensen said. In 2003, USC implemented a no smoking policy in and around residence halls, and during the 2004-05 academic year, the Health Services Advi- sory Committee and the Environmental Advisory Committee unanimously passed resolutions recommending a no smoking policy for all univer- sity owned and controlled buildings. The adoption of Tobacco Free USC is the first health-related policy change since the university launched Healthy Carolina, a campus-wide initia- tive to improve the health and well-being of students, faculty and staff. Healthy Carolina promotes healthy behaviors to enhance student learning and improve the recruitment, retention and productivity of faculty and staff, and is a catalyst for health research. In promoting the new policy, Healthy Carolina encourages USC students and employees who'd like to end their dependence on tobacco to par- ticipate in free cessation programs. Such programs are available through USC's Campus Wellness; insurance plans, including the State Health Plan; and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. To view the complete policy, go to www.sc.edu/healthycarolina.
WOFFORD COLLEGE This fall Wofford’s Student Affairs staff welcomed several new members to the college. Focused on increasing the quantity and quality of campus opportunities for total student development, the Student Affairs staff is confident that the new staff will enable the department to accomplish its goals.
Samie Clowney is the Director of Multicultural Affairs and Leadership Program. He earned a BA in Religion and English at Wofford College and then a Masters of Divinity from Emory University where he was a Woodruff Fellow. Lindsey Krout is the Assistant Director of Career Counseling, BA and MA, Bowling Green State University. Betsy Claire Neely is the College Counselor and Director of Job Location and Development. Betsy Claire earned a B.S. in Music Therapy from the University of Georgia and then a Masters Degree in Secondary Counseling and an Education Specialist in Counselor Education from the University of South Carolina in 2004. Beth Clardy was hired as Assistant to the Vice President. Four resident directors were hired: Mawine Diggs is a 2006 graduate of Roanoke College in Salem, VA Lauren Hackett is a 2005 graduate of Brenau University in Gainesville, GA Brent Owens is a 2006 graduate of Rhodes College in Memphis, TN Jeff Rollison is a 2006 graduate of Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC Page 18
Student Financial Literacy: A New Definition for Student Success
The facts speak for themselves. A greater number of college students are leaving universities and colleges with unmanageable levels of both student loan and personal debt. Scholarships and grants are not keep- ing pace with the ever-increasing financial needs of students. The fastest growing age segment filing for personal bankruptcy is eighteen to twenty-five year olds. Understanding the impact poor money manage- ment skills and decisions have on the lives of students both during their college experiences and for many years after graduation, I advocated for the establish- ment of a new and innovative center of student ser- vices at the University of North Texas – The Stu- dent Money Management Center – in October 2005. The UNT Student Money Management Center, an outreach program administered by the Division of Student Develop- ment, provides tools and solutions students need to achieve financial freedom as responsible, knowledgeable adults. Staff members partner with students from their first day on campus to years after graduation to address personal financial and money management skills and commitments. Whether it is learning to avoid maxing out credit cards, budgeting for life in college, or managing student loan commitments with confidence, the Student Money Management Center is here to help. The Center receives its primary funding from a portion of the Student Services Fee. This allows all of the Center’s services and programs to be FREE for UNT students. Staff members have secured grants to fund special initiatives – such as the salary of a research assistant to research, develop, and pilot a financial peer counseling program next year. Throughout the 2006-2007 academic year the Center will be sponsoring more than 60 free workshops, seminars, and clinics covering a wide variety of personal financial and money management topics. In addition to these educational pro- grams the Center provides free online resources and confidential personalized money management consultations to all stu- dents. During its first year the Center has reached out to 3,076 students and 1,603 parents while the consultative services have experienced a 400% increase in interest from students. Contact UNT’s Student Money Management Center at www.unt.edu/moneymanagement or 940.369.7761 for more information.
Bonita Jacobs, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Development and Associate Professor of Higher Education University of North Texas 940.565.4909 Page 19
Asian Pacific American Empowerment Conference
The Second Annual Asian Pacific Vishal Chander, a UNT alumnus, was American Empowerment Conference one of the many speakers that that inspired (APEAC2) was held at the University of students to avoid confining themselves to North Texas-Denton (UNT) on Novem- academics and work to change their com- ber 17-19, 2006. It is the first regional munities by participating in campus activi- conference of its kind in North Texas. ties. John Nguyen, a spoken word artist The conference is coordinated by the from U.C. Irvine, gave merit to the fact that Asian American Student Association in students must look outside of themselves conjunction with the Multicultural Center and search for cultural understanding in the at UNT. For the 167 registrants, it was world around them. The Mangos, an Austin not only a memorable weekend but also a based theater group, gave three different life changing experience. performances which entertained and en- ticed the students’ mind through the use of language and action. Last year’s conference brought to- gether approximately 80 attendees from various universities in the state of Texas. This year’s conference was a success. It This year’s conference doubled in atten- was the Asian American Student Associa- dance and included students from a vari- tion (ASA) executive board’s goal that ety of universities as well as high school every attendee would have a more com- students. Universities from Louisiana, plete perception of the Asian American California, Indiana, Oklahoma and Texas culture and heritage. ASA is already lay- were represented. ing the foundation for next year’s confer- ence in order to continue the legacy of UNT’s support of Asian Americans. The conference hosted a variety of speakers and workshop targeting subjects such as: minority rights, humanitarian projects overseas, human trafficking, and Asian American identity while inspiring empowerment. The highlight of the con- ference came from the positive reactions of attendees to the information presented. APAEC 2 achieved its goal of breaking down barriers to achieve purpose beyond academia. Page 20
The Asian Pacific Islander Knowledge Community seeks to educate and inform NASPA members about the cur- rent issues, trends, and research facing Asian Pacific Islanders in higher education. We actively nurture and support the professional development of students and professionals through an e-mentoring program, producing and shar- ing research, encouraging dialogue via online forums around issues facing our Asian Pacific Islander communities, and leadership and involvement opportunities within the knowledge community. As one of the ethnicity based knowledge communities, this KC is committed to honoring and respecting the multiple and diverse communities that exist within the greater Asian Pacific Islander category and strives to increase knowledge and understanding with the student affairs profession. The APIKC had its annual business meeting at the 88th Annual NAPSA Conference held in Washington D.C. this past March. In addition to promoting and encouraging attendance at the APICK sponsored and recognized pro- grams being presented during the conference, two annual awards were presented: “Shattering the Glass Ceiling” Award to Dr. LouLou Hong, Arizona State University West Campus “VIP (Very Important Participant)” Awards to Dr. Lori Ideta, University of Hawaii Manoa and Joy Hoffman, Azusa Pacific University. It was also announced that Joy Hoffman and Dr. Lori Ideta will be the APICK Co-Chairs for the 2007-2009 period, which officially begins at the 2007 APIKC business meeting. Speaking of looking forward, we are all looking forward to the ACPA/NASPA Joint Meeting in Orlando, FL, March 31 to April 4, 2007. To help celebrate this joining, the APIKC and the Asian Pacific American Network (APAN) from ACPA are co-hosting the first annual “APPEX (Asian Pacific Islanders Promoting Educational eXcellence) Summit: A Leadership Developmental Summit for New, Mid-level, Senior Professionals, and Faculty.” The goal of the summit is to offer a supportive learning community to enable Asian and Pacific Island Americans (APIAs) to examine both institutional and indi- vidual factors that impact the professional development of APIAs. This pre-meeting will identify strategies to help APIAs advance within the academy and develop sustainable networks. Professional development challenges relative to the various stages of one’s career will also be discussed. Space is limited, and you must be registered for the Joint Conference as well as the Pre-Conference meeting. In other news, many of you have heard about NASPA’s transition from the Minority Undergraduate Fellows Program (MUFP) to the NASPA Under- graduate Fellows Program (NUFP). Certainly we would like to encourage you to be a part of this program. However, did you know that the APIKC also has its own mentoring program aimed at graduate and new professionals? Jenny Rhee-Inouye, Chair of the Graduate Students & New Profes- sionals Committee for the APIKC, is leading the initiative to reinvigorate our mentoring program. Mentors are student affairs professionals who are selected on the basis of their ability to serve as a resource and positive role model for graduate students or new professionals. These individuals acquaint graduates and new professionals with NASPA and with valuable information concerning the field of student affairs. To be a mentor, you must: Be a student affairs professional that has been employed in the field of student affairs for a minimum of three years. Be willing to contact a mentee a minimum of four times a year (via email, phone, or personal contact). Be willing to serve as a resource and positive role model. Be willing to initiate contact with a mentee to plan the mentoring process.
To find out more about the APIKC Graduate/New Professional Mentoring program, or to volunteer to be a mentor, contact Jenny Rhee-Inouye at [email protected]. As the new Region III APIKC Chair, I am very excited about this opportunity to serve the Region, the Knowledge Community, and the individual members who have an affinity for API needs, concerns, and interests. I look forward to working with others to build up our representation and find ways to better serve, support, and assist the membership in Region III. If you are interested in receiving an electronic copy of the Fall 2006 APIKC Newsletter, please email me at [email protected]. I would also like to encourage anyone interested in Asian Pacific Islander Concerns to join the Knowledge Community and participate in our listserv.
Also, please send any updates, changes or information to me to be included in future APIKC and Re- gion III newsletters. Finally, if you have any ideas or questions, do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to getting to know more folks in Region III and will hopefully see some of you at the Joint National Meeting in Orlando.
Yvonne Lin Giovanis Texas Christian University