Below is a list of Pre-Conference Workshop Sessions available at the conference. The number to the left of the program title is the Pre-Conference Workshop Number. Please use this number to register either online or on the paper form.

Tour: Places of Partnership: A Campus Tour Saturday, March 7  ·  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Anna Carey, 2009 NASPA Annual Conference Committee Seattle is host to some of the finest two- and four-year institutions in the country. During this 4-hour campus tour you will have an opportunity to visit three dynamic institutions of higher education, which reflect the diversity of both the city and the region and learn about the meaningful partnerships they have fostered. Cascadia Community College & the University of Washington, Bothell partner at every level. Together, these institutions share a library, classroom and student activities space, a 58-acre restored wetlands, and even students in the only intentionally designed co-located campus of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle University’s commitment to sustainability is personified in the Student Center – a LEED certified building featuring innovative energy conservation, organic landscaping, and a comprehensive recycling program. The University of Washington links students to the resources they will need to develop to their fullest potential. The Gateway Center, designed to help students make a successful transition to university life, provides a number of integrated services for students, including academic advising, tutoring, orientation programs, opportunities for community outreach, and freshman and transfer student learning communities. Each visit will include an overview of the campus program and a taste of local cuisine. An appetite for learning and good food is a must for this unique workshop experience.

1. The Game of Oppression: An Interactive Diversity Tool Saturday, March 7  ·  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Full-Day) Lamara Warren, Indiana University Corliss Bennett-McBride, University of Southern California College campuses and communities are becoming increasingly diverse, yet many student affairs professionals, faculty, and students find it difficult to step outside of what is familiar and interact with those from different racial/ethnic groups, religions, classes, abilities or sexual orientations.  The interactive tool demonstrated in this session will help educators challenge students and each other to move outside their comfort zones, gain new perspectives, and nourish partnerships through authentic dialogue that strives to improve lifelong learning around issues of difference.

2. Nourishing your Authentic Self through the Wisdom of the Enneagram Saturday, March 7  ·  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Full-Day) Maribeth Overland, College of St. Benedict & St. John's University Experience a revealing and interactive journey to self through the wisdom of the Enneagram.   Learn strategies to tap the potential of your team to create better balance and more effective partnerships.  There is a critical shortage of authentic leaders in our country today, with many of the top leaders leaving their positions in three years or less. One of the factors that contributes to this shortage involves demands places on today's top leaders. With a constantly changing campus environment coupled with a growing need to create sustainable organizations, leaders are faced with confounding ambiguities and competing priorities. The most helpful clue about what makes an excellent leader comes from the field of emotional Intelligence (EQ). An individual's EQ is the strongest predictor of the person's leadership success, consistently outranking both traditional IQ and on-the-job experience. The Enneagram, an ancient psychological development system, is the most powerful and insightful tool available to help individuals develop their EQ. The learner will gain: 1) awareness and skills in identifying authentic leadership personality, 2) awareness of strengths and challenges to successfully lead,  3) ability to identify behavior barriars in creating effective partnerships with other leadership personalities, 4) identify balance between healthy and unhealthy personality strengths, and 5) learn strategies to improve EQ for lifelong learning.

3. Student Learning at the Center: A Student Affairs Division Re-organizes Saturday, March 7  ·  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Full-Day) Case Willoughby, Hunter College, CUNY Eija Ayravainen, Hunter College, City University of New York Madlyn Stokely, Hunter College, City University of New York An external review revealing considerable concern with student services at a large, urban, public institution prompted widespread change.  A newfound focus on student learning, staff development, and collaboration with academic affairs were some of the resulting innovations.  Using a case study approach, this presentation will allow participants to draw insights relevant to their own campus experiences.  A videotaped interview between the SSAO and the Provost will illuminate their perspectives of student learning as discussed in the landmark report “Learning Reconsidered.”

4. Student Health and Wellness Pre-Conference Saturday, March 7  ·  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ·  KC Pre-Conference Workshop (Full-Day) Sarah Mart, Melissa Kenzig, Columbia University Thomas Workman, University of Houston-Downtown Are you responsible for one or more functional areas of student health and wellness, but without much formal academic training in this area?  Would you like to learn more about developing and implementing effective, student-centered, health and wellness initiatives that incorporate important aspects of health into student academic retention and success? Join us to explore major paradigms, theories, and strategies of health promotion, alcohol, other drug and tobacco prevention, and wellness with colleagues from all disciplines.

5. Learning the Art: The Basics of Fundraising in Student Affairs Saturday, March 7  ·  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Darrell Ray, Louisiana State University Peggy Boyles, University of Arkansas The primary objective of this session is to provide a basic understanding of fundraising and development within student affairs. Participants will gain information on how to develop fundraising efforts based on their area of responsibility. This will include sharing a planning model for fundraising activities from conception to completion, paying careful attention to campus politics. Additionally, the presenters will share information on national resources for continuing education and learning.

6. Residence Life, Law Enforcement and Mental Health: a Crisis Management Partnership in Practice Saturday, March 7  ·  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Stacy Holguin, UC Berkeley Aaron Cohen, University of California, Berkeley Eric Tejada, University of California, Berkeley Rick Wan, University of California, Berkeley Active shooters, suicidal actions, mental health onsets are just a sampling of the student crisis that exist in our campus communities. At the University of California, Berkeley, Residence Life has developed a multi-departmental collaboration including our police department, counseling center and residential staff to pro-actively prevent and plan for such issues. This program will brief participants on the team development and implementation, members’ roles and responsibilities and involve participants in two interactive training sessions and a discussion of case studies.

7. Innovative Approaches to Leadership Development: A Strengths-Based Approach to Building Engaged Student Life Teams Saturday, March 7  ·  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Eileen Hulme, Azusa Pacific University Laurie Schreiner, Azusa Pacific University Dub Oliver, Baylor University Effective leadership development is one of the most important aspects of developing a student life team prepared to assume responsibility for ensuring student success. During this interactive pre-conference session, presenters will share a new strengths-based paradigm for approaching staff leadership development and team-building. Participants will be given the opportunity to gain an understanding of their particular strengths and how those strengths affect their leadership style. Practical suggestions for developing the strengths of others and building an engaged team will be provided.

8. Women in Student Affairs: Do I Really Want to be a Senior Student Affairs Officer? Saturday, March 7  ·  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Debbie Heida, Berry College Deborah Ford, University of West Florida Cathy Scroggs, Unviersity of Missouri Debra McNish, Earlham College Laurie Hamre, Macalaster College Janet Heeter-Bass, Muskingum College This program is designed to encourage aspiration, provide a window into possible paths,and an honest and candid dialogue about the joys, challenges and pitfalls along the way to becoming a senior student affairs officer.  The program will include a panel of senior student affairs officers discussing their career paths, a dialogue about the joys and struggles with the role and the paths to get there, small groups discussions aimed at myth-busting and structured activities for personal goal setting.

9. Understanding, Using and Presenting Numbers Saturday, March 7  ·  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Sherry Woosley, Ball State University Darlena Jones, Educational Benchmarking (EBI) This half-day workshop uses a case study approach to allow participants to explore and better understand the meaning of numbers commonly used in student affairs and higher education contexts. The examples will illustrate best practices, common mistakes, and critical issues, in the use, presentation, and understanding of data. We will not be calculating statistics or using SPSS – instead the focus will be on understanding and explaining concepts without statistical or mathematical language. No statistics background is needed to participate.

10. Creating Social Justice on Campus: Best Practices and Lessons Learned Saturday, March 7  ·  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Kathy Obear, Social Justice Training Institute Jamie Washington, Social Justice Training Institute Vernon Wall, Social Justice Training Institute Well-intended diversity and inclusion initiatives often fall short of desired outcomes. While efforts may increase awareness, most do not create significant organizational change that is sustainable over time. How can Student Affairs professionals create inclusive, socially just campus communities through systemic, long-term culture change? Experienced organizational development consultants will share innovative best practices and lessons learned from intentional, strategic organizational change efforts to create inclusive, multicultural campuses that create success for all students, staff and faculty.

11. Perfect Ladies Don't Become Provosts; Discussion for Women of Color in Academic and Student Affairs Saturday, March 7  ·  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Susan Stuart, Delaware State University Program Abstract:    This program looks at the career paths and career alternatives of women of color as they reach their five year mark which often signals the end of being a new professional. This dialogue will affirm and celebrate the achievements and choices of all women by encouraging them to achieve their dreams while still actively participating in and excelling as academic and student affairs professionals.

12. Beyond the Asian American Model Minority Myth: Becoming a Practitioner-Advocate Saturday, March 7  ·  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Vijay Pendakur, DePaul University Sumun Pendakur, University of Southern California Are you working effectively with Asian American college students?  Asian Americans are the fastest growing, yet most underserved, population on both 4-year and community college campuses.  This session blends Critical Race Theory and U.S. history to produce a counter-narrative framework of racial formation that will enable practitioner-advocates to better serve this population.  This workshop goes beyond debunking the model minority myth toward challenging practitioners to critically engage Asian American lived experiences, serve as advocates, and enact systemic change.

13. Budgeting 101: Understanding and Developing Meaningful Departmental Budgets Saturday, March 7  ·  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Mark Kretovics, Kent State University Mike Ellis, Colorado State University Accountability continues to be a hot political topic and a great concern within higher education. The most public aspect of this accountability movement is fiscal accountability. As student affairs professionals we are expected to have a greater understanding of business practices and tacit knowledge of the budgeting process. Our professional organizations and colleagues recognize the need for fiscal management skills, yet many administrators assume fiscal responsibilities with little or no formal training. This workshop will provide participants the information necessary to understand the budget process and in turn allow them to develop budgets and cost effectiveness protocols that help answer many of the accountability questions.

14. Addressing Barriers in Outcomes-Based Assessment Saturday, March 7  ·  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Jessica Hickmott, Weber State University Marilee Bresciani, San Diego State University Megan Moore Gardner, University of Akron This workshop will address many of the commonly cited barriers encountered when taking part in outcomes-based assessment as well as strategies for overcoming these barriers.  Active audience participation will be a large component of this workshop as participants will share barriers faced and strategies used at their own institution.  Incorporating collaboration with peers, faculty members, and community members into the assessment process will also be topics of discussion.

20. Student Facility Construction: An Administrators Road Map to Success - Transportation Time Saturday, March 7  ·  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) John Drinkwater, Central Washington University Pre-Conference Workshp # Transportation Information. The physical infrastructure of student facilities in higher education is eroding, affecting our ability to serve students. It is estimated that over $15 billion will be spent on student facilities construction in the next biennium. It is imperative that we, as administrators, become knowledgeable about facility planning and construction. This workshop will provide participants with successful practices from informed educators and industry professionals. We will integrate a panel discussion, individual presentations, case study, and tour of a national award winning facility. Participants will be picked up in Seattle (location to be determined) on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 2:00 pm and returned to Seattle, Sunday, March 8, 2009 by 3:30 pm. Overnight lodging will be reserved at a local hotel close to campus. Participants will be responsible for food and lodging costs as well as NASPA pre-conference workshop registration. Round trip bus transportation will be provided at no cost. Due to transportation restraints participation will be limited to 45 registrations.

15. 2009 GLBT Institute on Trans/gender Identities & Experiences: A Workshop Focused on Personal Reflection & Professional Practices Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ·  KC Pre-Conference Workshop (Full-Day) D. Chase Catalano, University of Massachusetts Amherst Thomas Bourdin, Tufts University Our campuses reflect multiple gender identities/expressions, thus it is increasingly important for student affairs professionals to be well-versed and self-aware. Transgender folks are not the only people who experience gender, so we must all start to “do our homework.” Through dialogue, reflective activities and media images we will explore: how we internalize gender, how gender/transgender oppression impacts everyone, and how to translate our awareness into transgender inclusion. This session has something to offer folks at every level of ally development!

16. Latino/a Issues in Higher Education Institute: Nourishing Partnerships Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ·  KC Pre-Conference Workshop (Full-Day) Adriana Alicea-Rodriguez, Texas A&M University Alexander Gonzalez, University of New Mexiso The Latino/a Issues in Higher Education Institute will focus on fostering a community of understanding and appreciation for issues pertaining to Latinos/as in higher education. The Institute will address the following critical issues: history of Latinos/as in NASPA, state of Latinos/as in higher education, higher education policies affecting Latinos/as students, immigration and language issues, identity and the profession, gender concerns, familia/cultural values, education, mentoring, networking, professional development and growth in higher education. The Institute will also host the “Comadre Circle” and “Latino Male Summit.”

17. The Globalization of Graduate and Professional Student Education Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ·  KC Pre-Conference Workshop (Full-Day) Jessica Grace, Drexel University Katie O'Dair, Boston College Lisa Brandes, Yale University Bridget Kelly, Seattle University Cheryl Gibson, University of Colorado-Denver, UC Denver Anschutz Medical Campus This full day workshop at nearby Seattle University will highlight how professionals can work with graduate and professional students to develop engaged and educated global leaders. Workshop sessions will focus on how global aspects of graduate and professional education fit within the University strategic plan; resources and services for international students; and the need for interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss hot topics, as well as, share best practices from their own campuses.

18. Successful Partnerships for the Advancement of Indigenous Education Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ·  KC Pre-Conference Workshop (Full-Day) Karen Francis-Begay, The University of Arizona Justin Guillory, Northwest Indian College Institutions are challenged to meet the increasing demands for an educated workforce.  As higher education professionals, we should all be commited to meeting this challenge for indigenous students.  Colleges and universities are working to develop best practices to not only prepare indigenous students for college, but recruit and graduate them so they are equipped to join a competitive workforce.  With diminishing resources, indigenous higher education has been accustomed to "doing more with less" by creating successful partnerships to advance Indigenous higher education.

19. APPEX: Asian Pacific Islanders Promoting Educational eXcellence Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ·  KC Pre-Conference Workshop (Full-Day) Jean Kim, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Raja Bhattar , University of Redlands (Redlands, CA). Marian Lien, Central Washington University JoeAnn Nguyen , University of California at Los Angeles. Tasha Yules, Western Washington University APPEX is an interactive summit designed to address the professional/leadership development of Asian American/Pacific Islander (API) student affairs professionals in a multi-culturally competent & holistic context. The third annual pre-conference will focus on the theme of “Empowering Ourselves, Sustaining Our Communities”, specifically addressing issues of ethnic/cultural identity, racial identity, generational perspectives on self and society, personal/professional wellness, political partnerships, and inclusive community building techniques. A core thread this year will be increasing awareness and appreciation of the diversity of cultures and experiences within the API community in an effort to build a more inclusive organization and effective support structures. The program will also address current API student issues related to leadership development and intersections of identities. APPEX welcomes graduate students, new professionals, mid level and senior level administrators, and faculty.

20. Student Facility Construction: An Administrators Road Map to Success Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Full-Day) John Drinkwater, Central Washington University Kurt Keppler, Valdosta State University Dean Bresciani, . Susan Musselman, Susan D. Musselman Incorporated James Poulson, Ellerbe-Becket Inc. Steve Waldeck, Central Washington University The physical infrastructure of student facilities in higher education is eroding, affecting our ability to serve students. It is estimated that over $15 billion will be spent on student facilities construction in the next bienum. It is imperative that we, as administrators, become knowledgeable about facility planning and construction. This workshop will provide participants with successful practices from informed educators and industry professionals. We will integrate a panel discussion, individual presentations, case study, and tour of a national award winning facility. Participants will be picked up in Seattle (location to be determined) on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 2:00 pm and returned to Seattle, Sunday, March 8, 2009 by 3:30 pm. Overnight lodging will be reserved at a local hotel close to campus. Participants will be responsible for food and lodging costs as well as NASPA pre-conference workshop registration. Round trip bus transportation will be provided at no cost. Due to transportation restraints participation will be limited to 45 registrations.

21. NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP) Pre-Conference Workshop Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Full-Day) Lester Manzano, Loyola University Chicago Shelia Higgs Burkhalter, University of Arkansas The NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP) is a semi-structured mentoring program for undergraduate students wishing to explore and better understand the field of student affairs and/or higher education. This pre-conference session designed specifically for current NUFP Fellows will focus on exploring a career in student affairs and/or higher education administration. This highly interactive workshop will bring current Fellows together with program alumni, NUFP board members, and accomplished professionals in the field. You must be a NUFP Fellow or Mentor in order to attend. As part of this program, NUFP Fellows will join the "Exploring Careers in Student Affairs: A Workshop for Undergraduates."

22. African American Women’s Summit: Fostering Relationships to Strengthen Our Resiliency in the Academy Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Full-Day) Wilma Henry, University of South Florida Carolyn Brightharp, ITT Technical Institute, Greenville Renee Barnett Terry, University of California-San Diego Despite higher educations best effort to increase the representation of diverse populations in higher education, African American women continue to wrestle with racism, sexism, and homophobia within the academy. The African American Women’s Summit will provide a forum for participants to hear from experts and engage in discussions regarding ways to strengthen their resiliency to further lifelong learning and sustainability in the academy. This interactive session will engage the participants in sharing experiences, examining challenges and strategies that promote relationships, vitality and professional growth in their profession.

23. The African American Male Summit Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Full-Day) Robert N. Page Jr., The University of Kansas James Kitchen, San Diego State University Brian Hemphill, Northen Illinois University Walter Kimbrough, Philander Smith College Tony Ross, California State University - Los Angeles Shaun Harper, University of Pennsylvania Michael Cuyjet, Unviersity of Lousiville The African American Male Summit at the NASPA Annual Conference will provide professional development, fellowship and networking among senior level, mid level and new professional African American males in NASPA through informal and formal dialogue and mentoring. This pre-conference workshop will allow participants to address issues like professionalism; family values and spirituality; mentoring and networking; professional growth; and ethics.

24. Mid-Level Institute for Small Colleges & University Professionals Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Full-Day) Tammy Gocial, Kenyon College Tim Millerick, Austin College Mid-level professionals at small colleges and universities play a unique role within the organization. They are supervisors, budget managers, change agents, programmers, and student advocates, and it is expected that they manage all of these tasks ethically and responsibly, yet there is often not much training on these issues at the entry level. This workshop will provide an intensive, but highly interactive professional development experience intended to broaden participants’ perspectives on such issues as: Supervision, Legal and Ethical Issues, Politics and Organizational Change, and Being a Reflective Practitioner.

25. The Community College Institute: Developing Strategies to Face the Growing Challenges of Underprepared Students and Developing Learning Outcomes for Community College Students Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Full-Day) Yvette Galloway, NASPA Kate Mueller, Orange Coast College Denise Swett, Foothill College Frankie Santos Laanan, Iowa State University Lisa Waits, Solano Community College Debbie Kushibab, Estrella Mountain College 8:30 – 12:00 noon The Growing Challenge of Underprepared Students 1:00 – 4:30 pm Developing Student Learning Outcomes in Community Colleges The Community College Institute is a full-day professional development program providing extending learning opportunities about two of the current and critical issues impacting community college student affairs. The Institute will provide an opportunity for community college professionals to work together to develop new and best practices for mitigating these challenges; to discuss the importance of our commitment as educators to share strategies that work; experience tools and activities to manage these issues; and provide models of division-wide and institution-wide communication and shared responsibility to processes that incorporate strategies for helping students to become college-ready and measuring learning.

26. International Symposium 2009 - Nourishing Partnerships for Lifelong Learning: A International Dialogue Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ·  KC Pre-Conference Workshop (Full-Day) Robert Shea, Memorial University of Newfoundland Olga Rybalkina, Palm Beach Atlantic University Danja Oste, Deutsches Studentenwerk, Germany Celebrating its 14th anniversary, the NASPA International Symposium will gather student affairs leaders from around the world to engage in dialogue on international issues. The Symposium is the key “venue” for  professional collaboration and exchange in the field of student affairs for our international and U.S. colleagues. It offers an excellent program consisting of prominent speakers, panels of distinguished student affairs officers from different parts of the word, roundtables, and a unique opportunity to develop a global network.

27. Women's Centers Preconference: Making Feminist Partnerships Inclusive Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ·  KC Pre-Conference Workshop (Full-Day) Bridge Gorrow, Portland State University Brenda Bethman, UMKC Women's Center Rita Jones, Lehigh University Women's Center Chimi Boyd, North Carolina Central University Chris Linder, Colorado State Unviersity Heather Gasser, University of Idaho Women's Center Beth Rietveld, Oregon State University Women's Center Kristin Abell, UMKC This Pre-conference will provide an opportunity for staff affiliated with campus women's and gender centers, graduate students, and other allies to gather for idea sharing, learning, and collaboration.  In keeping with the theme of this year's conference:  "Nourishing Partnerships for Lifelong Learning", this year's pre-conference will provide concurrent sessions organized around inclusivity.  Sessions will cover such topics as confronting privilege, virtual women's centers, intergenerational feminism, career paths, leadership development, and scholarship.

28. Lifelong Learning Documented: An Introduction to Collaborative Partnerships through Electronic Portfolios Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Juliet Blank-Godlove, George Mason University Kara Danner, George Mason University Kim Eby, George Mason University Darren Cambridge, George Mason University Julie Owen, George Mason University This session offers a case study of one institution's efforts to launch a student electronic portfolio. This initiative was co-developed between student affairs and academic affairs as part of a research project sponsored by NASPA.  Our interactive discussion will examine what it takes to  collaborate across faculty and staff lines to create, implement, and evaluate a student  development  program using ePortfolios.  Participants will gain a solid understanding of how ePortfolios can be used both inside and outside the classroom to encourage lifelong learning.

29. Moving beyond Event Planners to Educators: Successful Strategies to Promote Student Learning Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Eva Frey Johnson, Student Involvement and Leadership/Diversity Center Amber Dehne, Pacific Lutheran University While Learning Reconsidered(ACPA/NASPA, 2004) reaffirmed our role as educators, it also created space for a new conversation. In an educational climate overwhelmed by outcomes-based education, how do we effectively promote student learning and authentic assessment while balancing the cognitive and psycho-social development of our students? Presenters will share successful pedagogical strategies for transforming campus programs into learning opportunities. Participants will re-frame a campus program by drafting student learning outcomes and supporting curriculum based on a conceptual framework of multicultural education.

30. The Changing Role and Future Challenges for the Senior Student Affairs Officer (SSAO) Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Tim Mann, Eduventures Dennis Black, University at Buffalo, State University of New York Michael Shonrock, Texas Tech University Ken Gray, West Virginia University Historically, Senior Student Affairs Officers (SSAO) have played a central role on senior leadership teams at their institutions. With large and diverse program responsibilities, the SSAO has the paramount role of being a champion and advocate for students and their experiences. SSAOs have the primary responsibility to serve as advocates for students and their experiences. However, the institutional environment is experiencing higher levels of change in leadership, resources, and competing priorities. This program will examine how the SSAO role will evolve in this changing environment and identify implications for the next generation of SSAOs as well as areas to focus additional research and training efforts.

31. Crisis Management Plans: A How-To Approach Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Grant Azdell, Randolph-Macon College Kristin Mogan, Lynchburg College Colleges and Universities are under increasing pressure to “be prepared” for just about every type of crisis.  Parents, students, faculty, staff and governments are asking more and more of higher education professionals when it comes to protocols, safety, security and reporting.  This interactive workshop will explore the “nuts and bolts” of establishing a program on campus which is based on the National Incident Management System (the same program that is used by all local, state and federal responders).

32. Supervision 101: Developing Effective Supervision Skills for Graduate Students & New Professionals Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Christina Gonzales, Arizona State University Mike Walker, University of North Carolina Wilmington Within the framework of student affairs practice, supervising staff is viewed as an essential process that is designed to support staff that is working towards the goals of the university while advancing their own professional development (Winston & Creamer, 1997). This program provides new supervisors and graduate students with practical knowledge and skill development on effective supervision.

33. Information Technology Accessibility: Understanding barriers and implementing best practices through institutional policy development Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ·  KC Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Kaela Parks, University of Alaska Anchorage Terry Thompson, University of Washington Multiple recent research projects have assessed information technology in higher education and found that few institutions are adequately addressing the accessibility of educational technologies including web sites, technology-equipped labs and classrooms, and distance learning curricula. This preconference session will define accessibility/usability as a spectrum, show that barriers impact many users, outline arguments for consideration of accessibility in web design and IT procurement decisions, and discuss how institutions can move forward in developing policies, procedures, and plans to improve the situation.

34. Parents and Families: Creating Partnerships for Student Success Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ·  KC Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Ryan Lombardi, Ohio University Anna Carey, Western Washington University Janet Castro, San Diego State University Marjorie Savage, University of Minnesota Jeanine Ward-Roof, Florida State University Katherine Wartman, Boston College Brian Watkins, University of Maryland Tracy Clark, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Parents and families of college students are now a fixture in the landscape of our institutions.  Colleges and universities are taking different approaches to parent involvement, but virtually every institution is faced with the decision about how they want to manage these important constituents.  This pre-conference institute will highlight key concepts and strategies for developing effective and healthy partnerships with parents and families to help facilitate student success.

35. Muddy Waters: How to Assess for Program Improvement AND Accountability! Sunday, March 8  ·  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ·  KC Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Carrie Zelna, NCSU Ted Elling, UNC-Charlotte Diane Waryas, College of Southern Nevada Erin Bentrim-Tapio, UNC-G Darby Roberts, Texas A&M The term ‘Assessment’ can mean different things to different people. The more programs you attend regarding the subject the more confused you may become. A significant issue that is impacting assessment is the push for data for the purpose of accountability.  At times this pressure seems contrary to the notion of assessing for program level improvement.  This pre-conference will focus on both purposes of assessment, when and how they can be combined effectively and the relationship to regional accreditation processes.

36. Exploring Careers in Student Affairs: A Workshop for Undergraduates Sunday, March 8  ·  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Marlene Kowalski-Braun, NASPA Jacqueline Berger, University of Illinois - Chicago Renee Barnett Terry, University of San Diego - Revelle College Julia Roberts, Davenport University Kristie Malley, NASPA Nathan Victoria, NASPA In this highly interactive session, undergraduates will have an opportunity to learn more about student affairs as a possible career choice. Topics will include: a brief overview of student affairs, the rewards of working on a college campus, ways to get relevant student affairs experience as an undergraduate, and graduate school as a pathway to the profession. Participants will also have a chance to network with faculty, graduate students, and student affairs professionals from colleges/universities across the country.

37. Diversity & Social Justice For All: Professional Development for Higher Education Students and Professionals Sunday, March 8  ·  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Marcella Runell-Hall, New York University Tanesha Barnes, New York University Michelle Van-Ess, New York University Andrea "Dre" Domingue, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Bindi Patel, New York University Tammy Parks, New York University This session is representative of a 10-week Professional Development course called, "FACTS" (Future Administrators Cultural Training Seminar) that has been in existence at New York University for the past ten years.  FACTS is presented through NYU’s Center for Multicultural Education and Programs in conjunction with the Higher Education Administration program, and the facilitators have include staff from many diversity-related offices at NYU.  The FACTS program is an opportunity for graduate students and student affairs professionals to gain the necssary information to enhance their own personal development and knowledge regarding diversity and social justice issues.  They also gain skills to take information back to student life and beyond including the connection between sustainability movements and social justice. This session will focus on higher education through the lens of: social identity, race and religion.

38. Boundaries of Institutional Responsibility for Students Sunday, March 8  ·  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Larry Moneta, Duke University Deb Moriarity, Towson University This program is entitled “Boundaries of Institutional Responsibilities for Students.”  This discussion will take place in the form of a roundtable. The purpose of this roundtable is to explore ongoing and emerging issues related to the expanded roles of colleges and universities in the lives of its students. Institutional boundaries of responsibilities for its students have expanded in the last couple of decades to a point where it is very difficult to discern aspects of students’ lives which clearly fall beyond a realm of responsibility for colleges and universities.

39. From Combat to Campus: Serving Returning Veterans on Our Campuses Sunday, March 8  ·  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Deborah Casey-Powell, Green River Community College Al Souma, Seattle Central Community College Peter Schmidt, Edmonds Community College The Post 9-11 GI Bill provides the most comprehensive services for veterans since the origination of the GI Bill in 1944. Men and women returning to civilian life are seeking welcoming communities which provide support services for career and life transitions. This interactive presentation addresses physical and emotional challenges, current statistical data, and support services for veterans. Presenters will share resources, stories of veterans, and provide an overview of professional development trainings designed to improve civilian life transitions for veterans.

40. The Spirituality of Service-Learning: A Theory to Practice Workshop Sunday, March 8  ·  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Kent Koth, Seattle University Marshal Welch, St. Mary's College of California Linking service-learning to spiritual development offers a powerful educational tool for student transformation.  Yet, this connection can be controversial, messy and challenge personal and institutional boundaries.  Through this session practitioner/researchers from two service-learning centers will draw upon several developmental research models to present a theoretical model for the spirituality of service-learning.  Participants will subsequently have an opportunity to explore the opportunities, challenges and practical application of this model through a series of interactive exercises.

41. Lifelong Lessons. Lifelong Learning: Nourishing Partnerships for Successful Student Leadership Experiences Sunday, March 8  ·  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Sherry Early, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Jacob Murdock, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Randy McCrillis, University of Nevada, Las Vegas As leadership educators, it is our responsibility to build and nourish partnerships among colleagues and academia to foster student success in leadership education. Whether you are an emerging professional starting a new program or seasoned professional overseeing campus-wide initiatives, this session will offer best practices, practical application, thought provoking dialogue, and promotion of the latest scholarship in the area of leadership education. Participants attending this pre-conference workshop will engage in meaningful dialogue, select specialized program tracks and build a functional workbook throughout the morning. Each track will include program development, curricular and co-curricular design approaches to leadership development, cutting edge theoretical foundations, a focus on assessment and “best practices”.

42. Becoming a Senior Student Affairs Officer: Diverse Stories of How We Overcame Sunday, March 8  ·  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Marie Ting, The City University of New York Joseph Bertolino, Queens College Garrie Moore, The City University of New York Peter Jordan, LaGuardia Community College Lisa Montgomery, Hostos Community College Esther Peralez, The City College of New York Berenecea Eanes, John Jay College In seeking fulfilling careers in Student Affairs, new and mid-level professionals often seek the wisdom and guidance from those in more senior roles in the profession. A panel of current Senior Student Affairs Officers (SSAOs) that represent historically underrepresented populations will openly discuss the challenges that they have faced and overcome in their career path.  The impact of gender, race and sexual orientation on work as a SSAO will be explored in an honest and frank dialogue.

43. The Student Affairs-Voluntary Systems of Accountability (VSA) Connection Sunday, March 8  ·  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Lori Varlotta, California State University, Sacramento Christine Keller, National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges (NASULGC) This workshop provides participants with answers to three increasingly common VSA questions:  What is the VSA? Why should I care about it?  How should I go about doing it? More than simply offer a detailed explanation of the VSA College Portrait, the presenters will provide participants with concrete strategies for working with other campus leaders to create a College Portrait that addresses the accountability issue and serves as a valuable information piece for prospective students.

44. The Evolution of Tobacco-Free Policy: Student Affairs as Partner in Creating a Healthier Campus Environment Sunday, March 8  ·  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ·  Pre-Conference Workshop (Half-Day) Ty Patterson, Ozarks Technical Community College Mary Alice Serafini, University of Arkansas Mary Deal, Clark College There is a movement of higher education institutions to make their campuses completely tobacco-free. Seventy community colleges, colleges and universities have done so in the past five years. This workshop will provide information about the process of implementing such policies at The University of Arkansas, Clark College, Ozarks Technical Community College and other institutions. Issues such as: rationale, communication, cost, enforcement and the role of student affairs will be thoroughly discussed.