Campaign to Stem
Societal Violence

Partners

Honorary Co-Chairs:

Brian O. Hemphill Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Northern Illinois University

Zenobia Lawrence Hikes (in memorium) Vice President for Student Affairs Virginia Tech

National Coordinator:

Brandi Hephner LaBanc
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Northern Illinois University

Convener:
NASPA -- Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

NASPA -- Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education is the leading voice for student affairs administration, policy, and practice, and affirms the commitment of the student affairs profession to educating the whole student and integrating student life and learning. With more than 11,000 members at 1,400 campuses, and representing 29 countries, NASPA is the foremost professional association for student affairs administrators, faculty, and graduate and undergraduate students.

Partners:
American Association of Community Colleges

In service since 1920, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has aptly been called the "voice of America's community colleges." The Association represents and advocates for more than 1,200 associate-degree granting institutions enrolling more than 12 million students -- almost half of all U.S. undergraduates. Critical core factors that give AACC vitality and value are the Association's ability to:

• Provide a national voice and advocacy for the community college mission;
• Serve as a national information resource;
• Create opportunities for peer networking and interaction at all levels, professional initiatives, dialogue, and community-building;
• Facilitate collaboration among AACC staff and stakeholders;
• Encourage a shared commitment to the community college movement;
• Offer leadership and career development opportunities.

American School Counselor Association

With a membership of more than 23,000 school counseling professionals, the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) focuses on providing professional development, enhancing school counseling programs and researching effective school counseling practices. ASCA is a division of the American Counseling Association. The mission of ASCA is to represent professional school counselors and to promote professionalism and ethical practices.

Association for Student Conduct Administration

The Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) has a membership of 1,200 members in the United States and Canada, representing more than 750 institutions of higher education.

Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors

The mission of the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD) is to assist college/university directors in providing effective leadership and management of their centers, in accord with the professional principles and standards of Psychology, Counseling, and Higher Education. AUCCCD promotes the awareness of college student mental health through research, education, and training provided to members, professional organizations, and the public with special attention to issues of diversity and multiculturalism.

Association of Public Land-grant Universities

The Association of Public and Land-grants Universities is a voluntary, non-profit association of public research universities, land-grant institutions, and many state university systems and has member campuses in all 50 states and the U.S. territories. The association's membership includes 218 institutions, which enroll more than 3.8 million students and are estimated to have more than 20 million alumni.

Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention

Occupying space on the renovated second floor (front wing) of Norris Hall at Virginia Tech, the Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention is a transdisciplinary undertaking intended to build on the cultural, academic, and security initiatives of the university's community that evolved after the tragedy of April 16, 2007. The center has adopted three thematic areas that capture, focus, and leverage key strengths across the university and provide opportunities for partnerships with external entities: prevention of violence, peace studies, and global security.

College Parents of America

College Parents of America is the only national membership association dedicated to advocating and to serving on behalf of current and future college parents. College Parents of America members include not only parents, but also colleges and universities, local school systems, corporations, associations and other organizations dedicated to making higher education accessible -- and successful -- for all Americans.

International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators

The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) advances public safety for educational institutions by providing educational resources, advocacy, and professional development services. IACLEA is the leading voice for the campus public safety community.

National Association of Student Affairs Professionals

NASAP is a professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the area of Student Affairs. Delegates of NASAP's two parent organizations -- the National Association of Deans of Women and Advisor of Girls in Colored Schools (DOWA) and the National Association of Personnel Dean of Men at Negro Educational Institutions (DOMA) -- gave what is now NASAP its founding in 1954 on the campus of Howard University. NASAP provides and sponsors several programs and events which address the nature and needs of our students and professional development of student affairs professionals facilitating those programs and services.

National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention

The National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention provides technical assistance and training to 83 school districts and communities that receive grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

National Coalition Building Institute

The National Coalition Building Institute is an international non-profit leadership development network dedicated to the elimination of racism and other forms of oppression. Rooted in an understanding of individual, community, and systemic change, NCBI leaders work with public and private organizations to further: cultural competence; collaboration and partnerships; and effective relationships within and across group identities.

National School Boards Association

The National School Boards Association is a not-for-profit organization representing state associations of school boards and their member districts across the United States. Its mission is to foster excellence and equity in public education through school board leadership. NSBA achieves that mission by representing the school board perspective before federal government agencies and with national organizations that affect education, and by providing vital information and services to state associations of school boards and local school boards.

Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools, Department of Education

The Center for School Preparedness administers programs that promote the ability of schools to respond to crisis and disasters (natural and manmade). The Center is responsible for:

• Project SERV (School Emergency Response to Violence).
• Model Crisis Response Plans -- both the development of a model crisis response plan and the discretionary grant program.
• The National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities.
• Emergency Management grant program to colleges.

United States Student Association

The United States Student Association, the country's oldest and largest national student-led organization, develops current and future leaders and amplifies the student voice at the local, state, and national levels by mobilizing grassroots power to win concrete victories on student issues.