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NASPA/Stetson Student Affairs Law and Policy Conference
Evolving Concepts of Campus Safety and Security
December 7 - December 9
 
Sponsors: NASPA and Stetson University College of Law
Location: JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa at Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV
 

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NASPA/Stetson Student Affairs Law & Policy Conference: Evolving Concepts of Campus Safety and Security

Our work as student affairs administrators is affected by laws and policies every day. We must stay abreast of the issues and ever-changing legal environment in order to provide the best service to both students and our campuses. Campus safety and security are under increased scrutiny and student affairs is at the forefront of these discussions at both the By bringing together professionals in both student affairs and law, this conference will provide current legal information per case law; recommended practices from various higher education institutions; and the opportunity to discuss, dissect, and bridge theory to practice.


Conference Schedule



Sunday, December 7, 2008   
     
 
 
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Registration  
    
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Conference OpeningGwedolyn Jordan Dungy, NASPA
 
    
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noonCampus Safety & Security
Jesus Villahermosa
 
    
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.Conference Break  
    
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Campus Safety & Security
Jesus Villahermosa
 
    
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Opening Reception  
    
Monday, December 8, 2008   
    
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Registration  
    
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.Continental Breakfast  
    
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.Planning for & Responding to Critical Incidents on Campus
 Northern Illinois University Panel
 
    
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Concurrent Sessions

 
 
  Integrating Alcohol, Other Drug, and Violence Prevention into Campus Safety and Security Plans
Tom Workman, University of Houston - Downtown
Darby Dickerson, Stetson University College Of Law
 
  FERPA & Regulatory Update
 John Lowery, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
 
  Weapons on Campus
Jonathan Alger , Rutgers, State University of New Jersey
 
    
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Conference Break  
    
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Concurrent Sessions  
  Law and Policy Perspectives from Cyberbullying
Tom Workman, University of Houston - Downtown
Darby Dickerson, Stetson University College of Law
 
  FERPA & Regulatory Update
John Lowery, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
 
  Weapons on Campus
Jonathan Alger, Rutgers, State University of New Jersey
 
    
2:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Emerging Trends in Campus Risk Management
Darby Dickerson, Stetson University College of Law
Peter Lake, Stetson University College of Law
 
    
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Consultations  
    
Tuesday, December 9, 2008   
    
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Registration  
    
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Continental Breakfast  
    
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Law in Action WorkshopDarby Dickerson, Stetson University College of Law
Peter Lake, Stetson University College of Law
 
    
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.Conference Closing Gwendolyn Jordan Dungy, NASPA
 




Registration Information:



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Early Bird Registration Deadline: November 7, 2008
NASPA & ASJA Individual Member Rate $525
Non Member Rate $735
NASPA Student Member $200

Regular Registration: After November 7, 2008
NASPA & ASJA Individual Member Rate $600
Non Member Rate $810
NASPA Student Member $250

Group Discounts:
Save $10.00 off each registration when registering two individuals from the same institution. Save $20.00 off each registration when registering three or more from the same institution. In order to receive group discounts, registration forms must be faxed together into the NASPA Office at 202-797-1157.

Purchase orders:
Institutional purchase orders will be accepted but the NASPA office must receive full payment before conference registration materials are received on site. (Please make note that onsite payment will incur a $50.00 late fee.) Purchase orders do not constitute payment. Registrations received without a purchase order number will not be registered. If full payment is not received by November 14, 2008, the individual will be charged a $50.00 late fee.

Cancellation Policy:
Refunds will be given for cancellations, received in writing by November 24, 2008, less a $35.00 processing fee. In addition, a processing fee of $35.00 per registration will be charged for credit cards declined or to change payment methods after the initial payment is processed. With prior approval, anyone registered but who cannot attend may send a substitute. Substitution information must come in writing from the registered participant. The membership status of the substitute must be the same as the registrant in order to have the same registration fee applied. Additional charges may apply if the membership status is not the same. The Conference may be cancelled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. In this case, fees will be refunded; however, NASPA will not be responsible for additional costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, and/or travel agencies.

NOTE: Registration deadline is November 7, 2008. All requests for cancellation and refunds must be in writing. No refunds will be granted after November 24, 2008. Questions? Call the NASPA office at 202-265-7500 or via e-mail at office@naspa.org


Hotel Information

JWMarriottThe Conference Host Hotel is the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa at Summerlin, in Las Vegas, Nevada. All conference activities will take place at this hotel. The conference hotel rate is $159.00 per night (not including 9% taxes.) You may call 1-877-869-8777 to make your reservations. Reservations must be made by November 14, 2008. Please make your reservations soon because hotel blocks tend to sell out for our conferences!




Airport

Vegas is serviced by the McCarran International Airport (LAS)

Ground Transportation

Coming soon!

Weather
Temperatures in December tend to reach 57-62 during the day and in the high 40s at night. Visit The Weather Channel Online for detailed information before you travel.


The City of Las Vegas, NV
Visit Vegas.com Online for information about the city, events, tourist attractions, music, and more.
 
Contact: Stephanie Gordon, Phone: 202-265-7500; Nathan Victoria, Phone: 202-265-7500

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