ABSTRACTS

APRIL 2020

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Applied Experience Displays ...... 1 Artistic Performances...... 16 Demonstrations...... 18 Gallery Exhibits...... 43 Oral Presentations ...... 45 Poster Presentations ...... 162 2020 HUSKIES SHOWCASE ABSTRACTS – APRIL 2020

Abstract Code: A38

Presentation Type: Applied Experience Display

Presenter(s): Luke Grundmeyer

Faculty Mentor(s): Rachel Friedensen

Husky Compact Dimension: Communicate Effectively

Title: Senate Finance Committee Processes and Efficiencies

Abstract: My practicum for the Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree program was with Student Life and Development. Through the assignment from my practicum advisor, Director for Student Conduct and Programs Margaret Sarnicki, I advised the Senate Finance Committee for a semester. Their mission is, “… to allocate funds to student organizations on a yearly basis, and per their request. The committee meets weekly, hosts finance trainings for organization treasurers, and oversees student organization spending”. I advised the leadership of the committee and assisted in their professional development. I also attended Senate Finance Committee meetings and advised the committee regarding funding request questions and issues. The Reserve Funding Request process hadn’t been reviewed and revised for several years and only paper copies were available, to be completed and returned to the Student Government Office once completed. The original funding request(s) were passed to each committee member for their review, fifteen minutes prior to start of the meeting. The committee then inquired relevant questions to the student organization making the request. My applied project was to create efficiencies through the internal operations of the Senate Finance Committee and create a more user‐ friendly process of requesting funds for the student organization’s event, equipment, and conferences. I am presenting the before‐and‐after forms to request funds, the standardization of the forms online, and efficiencies of having the forms online for both internal and external use.

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2020 HUSKIES SHOWCASE ABSTRACTS – APRIL 2020

Abstract Code: A41

Presentation Type: Applied Experience Display

Presenter(s): Sean VanEvery

Faculty Mentor(s): Steven McCullar, Seth Kaempfer

Husky Compact Dimension: Think Creatively and Critically

Title: Exploring Campus Pride Housing with the Best Practices Model of Living‐Learning Communities at St. Cloud State University

Abstract: This practicum experience, explores the Best Practices Model (BPM) and most recent research of Living‐ Learning Communities (LLC’s). By assessing the current student population housed through St. Cloud State University’s Pride Community, it is the goal of this experience to help strengthen the foundation of the program and develop future opportunities for students. This assessment explores the social and academic support students experience during their time in the program. For those unfamiliar with this program, it is a collaboration between the LGBT Resource Center and the Department of Residence Life. The program is one of several communities at the institution and is housed in Sherburne Hall. It is important to note, that the Pride Housing at St. Cloud State University is considered a Living Community. Some areas of the BPM will not be explored due to this, as the program is not connected with an academic department or offers courses for credit. In addition to assessing students of the Pride Housing program, this practicum worked on developing events for the program based on the standard of practices for the BPM. With this project, it is the hope to showcase the various objectives and possibilities that university housing programs can offer for LGBT+ students.

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2020 HUSKIES SHOWCASE ABSTRACTS – APRIL 2020

Abstract Code: A49

Presentation Type: Applied Experience Display

Presenter(s): Sangy