slpkc - conference edition 2013
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The SLPKC NASPA Conference 2013 Newsletter Special Edition.TRANSCRIPT
Tweet at the Conference NASPASLPKC SALead
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Welcome toOrlando
Conference
Edition
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eWelcome from THE SLPKC CHAIRsIt is with great excitement that we welcome our over 4000 SLPKC members to Orlando
This is one of our most important news-letter issues In Orlando we hope you take advantage of the opportunities to engage with SLP KC members our lead-ership team and volunteer to become more involved with the KC In addition we welcome you to inquire about becoming a leadership team co-coordinator or team member At each conference we host an annual member meeting where we disseminate our annual awards showcase our leadership team and brainstorm about leadership practices ldquoThink Tankrdquo style We also welcome you to speak with us at the communities fair and attend our social co-hosted with the Student Affairs Part-nering with Academic Affairs KC and the Sustainability KC This is an exceptional opportunity to network with three KCs in a short amount of time Each year I look forward to meeting our members and this year is no exception
This year we are committed to a social networking collaborative effort with ACPArsquos Commission for Student Involvement (CSI) Whether you are in Orlando or Las VegashellipYou will be in the ldquoknowrdquo if you follow either or both of our twitter accounts We are committed to sharing meetings and social opportunities with our member-ship for both conferences In the spirit of leadership our organizations believe in the power of collaboration as opposed to competition Our challenge to you is to
include us in your tweets during NASPA and ACPA (naspaSLPKC or SALead) and like us on facebook
Prior to the conference there are a few things we want to share with you Please consider completing our OrgSync form to be a mentor or mentee through partici-pating in our mentorship program We welcome you to submit an article review of literature leadership programpractice and share your interactions with students (case studies) in our SLP KC newsletter and enroll as a participant in one of our FREE webinars So please check out our NASPA website for more details
Please do not hesitate to contact us before the conference at slpchairsgmailcom
Sherry Lynn Early Bowling Green State University
Michael Baumhardt University of Scranton
4
appl
y to
lead
Meet your
Editors
Adam Cebulski works with OrgSync and
holds his MSEd degree in Higher Education
Administration and Policy (concentrating
on strategic planning and leadership
development) from Northwestern
University His background has focused
on strategic planning and assessment for
student affairs divisions and departments
at a variety of institutions
During the NASPA conference in Phoenix
last year Tom realized that in order to preach
the benefits of leadership and involvement to
students he should also be involved He looks
forward to working with you As Newsletter
Co-Coordinator he will work to solicit edit
and compile content as well as assist with
the layout and design of the newsletter He
hopes that you will be willing to submit content
regularly and encourage others to do so
appl
y to
lead
Leadership Positions OpenGet even more involved with the SLPKC by applying for a leadeship position
SLP KC Leadership Team strives
to fulfill itrsquos mission by dissemi-
nating knowledge to its members
In order to fulfill this charge we
have a select team of qualified
professionals that put this vision
into action If you are interested
in applying for one of these posi-
tions please complete the appli-
cation at
httpsorgsynccom45737
forms67981
For more information or if you
have questions please contact
Sherry Early or Micahel Baum-
hardt at slpchairsgmailcom
We currently have open positions for
Committee Co-Coordinators
Pre-Conference Each year we submit a 12 or full day workshop proposal for the NASPA National Conference and indi-viduals on this committee are asked to plan and facilitate this The committee coordinator would facilitate the program proposal process and presentation at the annual conference while overseeing a small team of individuals
NASPA Conference Community Fair and Graduate Support Coordinates special events more specifically the community fair booth highlighting oppor-tunities for individuals to get involved with the SLPKC at the annual NASPA Conference as well as outreach efforts for graduate students and new profes-sionals
Newsletter Develops quarterly news-letter to be disseminated to member-ship (newsletter design experience is not required but preferred)
Spotlight Series and Awards Coor-dinates a quarterly Spotlight Series to recognize exemplary college leader-ship programs Additionally assists with marketing and selection of SLP KC awards
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E T
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Students participating in the LINK Ascend program within the Center for Student Leadership (CSL) at Kennesaw State Univer-sity (KSU) gain valuable skill sets immerse themselves in learning focused around a salient social issue and explore the topics of group dynamics community civic engagement information literacy power and privilege
Now a model for a national consortium of
similar leadership exchange programs the
CSL embraced this program as the corner-
stone experience within the second-year of
their three-year leadership program The
foundation of these exchanges are simple
institutions partner students participating
in their respective leadership programs
providing students an opportunity to interact
with peers at another institution develop
relationships and build resources and infor-
mation around a social issue and share in
an impactful facilitated visit to their peers to
investigate the issue from a new context
Immersing students in complex social
issues provides a context to explore lead-
ership while promoting personally respon-
sible participatory and justice-oriented citi-
zenship Additionally students develop
relationships and enhance their network
in meeting a peer from another institu-
tion across the country to both discuss
their experience in the program and also
Transcending Boundaries to Connect Students in Leadership Congratulations to our Program Spotlight for this quarter
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support one another as fellow college students Ivanna Tate a student at KSU commented ldquoNot only did I learn a lot about homelessness and how it affects our cultures but I developed a long lasting friendship with my USC partner We have similar majors and continue to help each other by exchanging ideas and offering different perspectives on life academics and our future plansrdquo (Tate personal com-munication 2010)Now in itrsquos fourth year KSU continues to engage students from University of South-ern California (USC) in exploring the issue of homelessness in Los Angeles and Atlanta Students interact with primary stakeholders from a number of perspectives from individuals who are homeless on Skid Row to local officials to police officers responsible for the safety and security of all affected Students are then charged to apply the leadership skills and knowledge gained through their experiences to make a positive change ldquoWe hope that they are able to look at homelessness from differ-ent sides and find out where they fit in to create changerdquo described Lily Chowana-Bandhu Interim Director of Campus Activities at USC (Young 2012 p1)
Shelby Harris Director of the Office of Student Activities and Leadership at the Uni-versity of Massachusetts (UMASS)- Boston describes ldquoIt is rewarding to see the commitment of these [Guilford Technical Community College and UMASS- Boston] students to the issues of hunger and homelessness especially their personal moti-vation for taking part in this program Many have experienced these issues firsthand and it is humbling to be with them on their journey of learning leadership through servicerdquo (Harris personal communication December 13 2012)
Now in its third year the Leadership in Action Summit convenes annually to discuss the domestic exchange program and assist new schools in developing their own exchanges share challenges and success and advance the sharing of resources on partner campuses This year the Summit will take place from July 24-26 2013 in Kennesaw GA
ReferencesYoung A (2012 February 3) USC students immerse themselves in homelessness USC News Retrieved from httpnewsusceduarticle29642USC-Students-Immerse-Themselves-in-Homelessness
Brian LeDuc Manager for Leadership Programs Center for Student Leadership Adjunct Instructor Department of First-Year Programs Kennesaw State University
8Share PowerTo Create PowerAn editorial from Matthew Clifford Wake Forest University
Irsquove always claimed to be collaborator in
my work I like to bring people together
to discuss an organizational problem
generate ideas on a new program or
work through a difficult issue Usually
what comes of those brainstorming
sessions is a decision or concept that is
far greater than the solution I (or anyone
else) could have created behind closed
doors Notwithstanding the quality of
the outcome collaborative gather-
ings between colleagues also help to
engender a sense of shared goals
values and influence Recently though
I have come to realize that my claims
of being a collaborative leader have
been dashed Although I enjoy the idea
of discussing ideas openly and gath-
ering various viewpoints on a challenging
issue once settled on an outcome I carry
that forward Irsquom glad to share ideas with
others but not power Sharing power
creates power If I recommend a valued
competent and deserving staff member
or student to sit on a committee or lead
a project their work will cast a favorable
outlook not only on my organization but
on me as a leader mentor and super-
visor Itrsquos really scary to share power You
might have fought really hard to earn that
power or given something valuable up to
receive it Ultimately Irsquom afraid to share
power because I might not get it back We
might see students in similar (cont pg 9)
( c o n t i n u e d f r o m p r e v i o u s p a g e ) situations especially in highly functioning orga-nizations Some of our students might be expe-riencing power for the first time especially with peers My goal for 2013 is to share more oppor-tunities with colleagues friends and students Joseph Badaracco Professor of Business Ethics
at Harvard Business School wrote ldquoIn todayrsquos environment hoarding knowledge ultimately erodes your power If you know something very important the way to get power is by actually sharing itrdquo Perhaps the knowledge I thought was mine should be shared so that knowledge will grow tenfold
I am excited about serving the NASPA SLPKC in
the capacity of an International Leadership Associ-
ation (ILA) liaison As the current chair-elect of the
ILA Leadership Education Member Interest Group
(MIG) I will serve a three-year term with ILA begin-
ning as chair elect from 2012-2013 as current-
chair of the ILA MIG in 2013-14 and finally as
past-chair from 2014-15 Like the SLPKC the ILA
MIG is the largest interest group (AKA knowledge
community) in the umbrella organization Thus it
is integral that NASPA and ILA stay connected and
even more specifically that our largest and most
ldquoleadership education centeredrdquo groups have open
lines of communication I see my NASPA-SLPKC
ILA-MIG role perpetuating the following
bull Promoting shared ideas such as opportuni-ties for research and scholarship
bull Promoting events and conferences geared towards leadership educators
bull Offering collaborative opportunities for conference proposals papers and workshops
bull Promoting SLPKC to ILA and other inter-ested organizations associations and potential members
bull Securing an ILA representative to attend and speak at the member meeting at our annual NASPA conference
bull Serving as the SLPKC representa-tive at conferences to speak about our KC
I am excited about his new role and the opportu-
nity to service the SLPKC in this capacity If you
have any suggestions or ideas for expanding this
role please let me know
NEW ILA LIaisonA message from Dan Jenkins University of Southern Mainersquos Lewiston-Auburn College
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than
k yo
u
A Word from
our sponsors
than
k yo
u
Jossey-Bass is proud to sponsor the NASPA Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Commu-
nity because we believe that helping young people understand their own capacity to lead is
the single greatest thing we can do to improve our world Jossey-Bass publishes a variety
of student leadership models by the foremost student leadership educators including Susan
Komives Barry Posner and Jim Kouzes as well as new voices who are leading change
helping students to fulfill their potential and working toward creating a better more sustain-
able world for all of us Visit wwwjosseybassstudentleadershipcom to learn more
OrgSync is incredibly excited to start working with the NASPA SLPKC to help empower admin-
istrators to think holistically about creating new and innovative involvement opportunities for
students In the age of data and documentation OrgSync is proud to provide the world of higher
education a suite of online tools to be able to manage measure and assess the co-curricular
experience and all the learning that happens outside of the classroom For more informa-
tion on OrgSync please visit wwworgsynccom
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regi
on I
upda
tesregion I
Colleen Powers
Central Connecticut State University
Follow us on Twitter NASPAR1SLPKC
Like us on Facebook
If you would like to get more involved or want to send us any feedback email us at
NASPAR1SLPKCgmailcom
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tes
The Region I Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community has been hard at work
since Spring 2012 establishing goals developing their leadership team and sharing knowledge
amongst the Region
Some of the highlights include
bull Publishing the first of two bi-annual newsletters in November 2012 which was shared via
multiple online venues as well as in print The Newsletter included a program spotlight
student reflection event review and intro to the leadership team You can find a copy on the
NASPA website httpwwwnaspaorgregionsregionikcSLP20Fall20Newsletterpdf
bull Hosting a Drive-In Conference with the GLBT KC in Region I called Letrsquos Talk Conversations
about Allyship and Leadership in Student Affairs on November 30th at Clark University We
had over 50 attendees at the conference which offered 4 sessions ranging from Holistic Lead-
ership Development to Allyship and personal Reflection
bull Conducting a survey of our members in the region to gain more knowledge about the expe-
rience levels functional areas and specific interests for future programming The results
gave us a good sense of our membership demographics and shared that some main topics of
interest include interdisciplinary leadership programming assessment and learning outcomes
for leadership development and leadership certificate programs
bull Recently growing our leadership team to include 7 professionals in the region whose primary
responsibilities include leadership development on their campus Their roles on the leadership
team encompass all of our major goals and focus on building community networking as well
as creating and sharing knowledge
14
Sponsored SessionsWersquore sponsoring several session this year so please check them out
Monday March 18 2013Creating Positive Outcomes When Conflict Occurs
Roger Sorochty amp Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
1215 PM - 115 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
The presenters for this program will share an approach to improve staff and student responses to conflict They will incorporate cognitive emotional behavioral and normative elements to improve campus-wide conflict competence Participants will take the Conflict Dynamics Profile instrument which will help them understand their own responses to conflict and ldquohot buttonsrdquo They will also learn key emotional self-management techniques and constructive communications processes that can foster productive outcomes in conflicts
Developing the Leader by Engaging the Spirit
Paul Stonecipher amp Kathy Guthrie Assistant Professor of Higher Education Florida State University
130 PM - 230 PM Marco Island - Marriott
In this session we will start with findings using data from the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership which when combined with prior research findings demon-strate a relationship between the leadership development and a studentrsquos spiritual quest The spiritual quest is defined as ldquoan engagement in the search for meaning and purpose in life (Astin Astin and Lindholm 2011)rdquo This presentation will further explore how leadership education and development programs can enhance spiritual development Finally reflection journaling and other techniques will be discussed that utilize a studentsrsquo exploration of spiritual quest to encourage their growth as leaders while staying inclusive of the studentrsquos own belief-system or spiritual path
Creating Student Leadership Programs
Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo Rachel Carpenter Director for Student Development and Campus Activities Pace University - Pleasantville amp Mark Allen Poisel Associate Provost for Student Success Pace University
300 PM - 400 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Pace University in Pleasantville NY will describe its process for developing two leader-ship initiatives without additional funding These initiatives were created by collabora-tive efforts of Student Affairs Academic Affairs and the campus community to tie lead-ership service and engagement to recruitment retention and student success The presenters will discuss two leadership initiatives and how to develop institutional lead-ership programs while asking the participants to share their experiences
If you have visited our Facebook page and Twitter account you have probably noticed there is a lot of activity Well get ready We will have a highly interactive facebook page and will happily tweet our hearts out during the upcoming conference in Orlando So stay in the leadership loop by ldquolikingrdquo our facebook page following us on twitter (naspaSLPKC) and including SALead on your NASPA 2013 tweets
We have a social media partnership with ACPArsquos Commission for Student Involvement for both conferences Wersquoll be tweeting and tagging CSI from Orlando and CSI will tweet and tag SLP KC from Vegas So regardless of which conference you attendmdashCSI and SLP KC will keep you informed of meetings events socials and more But we can only do that if you follow us
16
Monday March 18 2013Learning Vicariously Using TVrsquos Parks amp Rec for Leader Education
Laurie Marks
300 PM - 400 PM Grand Ballroom - 7B - Marriott
The presenter of this session will explore how episodes of the TV show Parks amp Recreation can be incorporated into a leadership curriculum aimed at engaging students in an analysis of leadership theories as they develop their own civic and leader identities Session participants will be given the course syllabus and worksheets used in conjunction with particular episodes which serve as tools to encourage students to apply the models learned from assigned readings and class discussion to what is demonstrated on the show
Breaking News The Student Newspaper Is Here For An Interview
Mac Pitts
415 PM - 515 PM Vinoy - Marriott
Even the most seasoned college administrator develops a knot in their stomach when the campus student media wants an interview but fear no more This session will help you know how to better work with your student media organizations to develop positive relationships with those covering your campus news and avoid being ambushed by eager student reporters
Leadership Identity Development Do Gender or Ethnicity Matter
Suzanne Onorato
415 PM - 515 PM Canary - 2 - Marriott
Participants in this general interest session will be introduced to the doctoral research conducted by the presenter which explored how a select group of Hispanic women at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) developed a leadership identity Key findings and implications of the study for professionals who work with and educate student leaders will be discussed In addition participants will be encouraged to think about and discuss the applicability of this research to their professional roles
NASPA Communities Fair 700 PM ndash 900 PM Sheraton - Phoenix - A-C
SLPKCAAPSA KCSustainability KC Social 700PM - 800PM Grand Cayman-Marriot
Tuesday March 19 2013Espousing Enacting amp Assessing a Leadership Framework
J Matthew Garrett Natasha Hopkins Assistant Director Bridget Riordan Dean of Students Andy Wilson Director of Residence Life Frank Gaertner Director of the Clairmont Campus Residence Life (Emory University all)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 1 - Marriott
Emory University undertook a multi-year process to connect leadership theory to institutional values mission and vision The development of Leadership Emory serves multiple functions (1) provide a common language about the values of lead-ership the institution believes are important (2) provide a comprehensive frame-work for assessment and (3) guide program development across the institution to connect leadership learning and help students make meaning of their experiences across campus This session focuses on the process development assessment and learning from this journey
Financial Literacy and Peer Mentoring - Students Helping Students
Coordinating Presenter Carmen Panlilio Mack Do NASPA Undergraduate Fellow New Jersey City University amp Michael Bennett Associate Vice President Financial Assistance Services St Petersburg College (FL)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
Student affairs professionals are critical in bridging the academic financial and social worlds of students as they experience college and prepare for the rest of their lives Financial literacy and student loan management are fundamental skills that students need in order to access opportunities and be successful The presenters of this session will share experiences in the creation and institutionalization of successful peer-led financial literacy programs that rely on collaboration between faculty staff students and external organizations
The session will discuss the role of executive sponsorship and partnerships with the university community and external organizations and the importance of these roles in the success and institutionalization of the program
The session will demonstrate how tapping into the creativeness and enthusiasm of students the subject matter expertise of faculty the organizational skill of admin-istrators and the mission of both the university and the external organizations allow for a collaboration that creates opportunities for student leadership develop-ment as well as opportunities for the promotion of financial literacy in the univer-sity community
18Tuesday March 19 2013
Increasing Student Leadership Capacity Through Outdoor Leadership
Nathan Williams amp Amy Derringer Graduate Assistant for Academic Student Services Loyola University Chicago
1245 PM - 145 PM Sawgrass - Marriott
Challenge courses and outdoor trips are often used to promote teamwork and chal-lenge among participants but less is known about the experiences of students who lead these activities The presenters will use current leadership research and theory as a lens to explore the leadership opportunities available to students who lead outdoor activities The presenters will share methods for assessing outdoor leadership and collaborating across campus The presenters will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of this type of experiential leadership
The aB Site Leader Experience An Engaged Leadership Approach
Patricia Lopez-Guerrero amp Crystel D Dawson Coordinator Florida International University
1245 PM - 145 PM Marco Island - Marriott
During this session the presenters will examine leadership models and training influences to build leadership capacity among Alternative Breaks (aB) site leaders The Center for Leadership amp Service at Florida International University (FIU) focus was to build leadership training surrounding Break Awayrsquos - 9 Components of a Quality Break The aB Site Leader Competency Model was born out of the desire to have an assessment plan tailored specifically to the Alternative Breaks program and Site Leader training with the student leaders and their development at the forefront The aB Site Leader Competency Model was created as a way to assess the effectiveness of the training program for these student leaders espe-cially because of their critical value to aB The program coordinators also wanted the ability to evaluate the level of preparedness for leading the aB experience for their participants and for themselves in a leadership position before and after their service trips In addition the program coordinators wanted to create a comprehen-sive model for the student leaders that would provide them the opportunity to self-examine their progress from the beginning of the aB experience to their service trips
Tuesday March 19 2013
Crossing Boundaries Through Experiential Social Justice Education
Diana Sims-Harris Erin Thomas Coordinaor for Leadership and Service Illinois State University Yvonne Pena Assistant Dean of Students University of Texas at San Antonio David Russell Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Service Illinois State University amp Jillian Van Auken Coordinator for Student Activities Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
315 PM - 415 PM Grand Ballroom - 8A - Marriott
Do your social justice programs feel confined or lacking depth Use experien-tial trips to change the context and the outcome Three institutions will share how they researched created funded executed and supported leadership and social justice education in experiential interstate trips The presenters will share outcomes and assessment to demonstrate student learning Participants will be able to apply information the presenters share to their unique campus environments
SLPKC Think Tank amp Awards Reception (Open)
330 PM - 445PM Miami - Marriott
Wednesday March 20 2013Syracuse Community Ambassadors Off-Campus Community Leaders
Kerry Heckman
830 AM - 930 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
The Community Ambassador Program at Syracuse University (SU) was created to enhance the connection between off-campus students the university and the neighborhood in which they reside Community Ambassadors serve as ambassa-dors and role-models to the off-campus community They act as point-of-contact provide access to resources and build community on their assigned streets Since its creation in 2009 the Community Ambassador Program has tripled in size and now serves nearly 8000 off-campus students This session highlights the key goals strategies and lessons learned for linking and aligning studentsrsquo learning experi-ences leadership theory and the emergent field of town-gown issues
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The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
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Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
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wel
com
e
Welcome toOrlando
Conference
Edition
wel
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eWelcome from THE SLPKC CHAIRsIt is with great excitement that we welcome our over 4000 SLPKC members to Orlando
This is one of our most important news-letter issues In Orlando we hope you take advantage of the opportunities to engage with SLP KC members our lead-ership team and volunteer to become more involved with the KC In addition we welcome you to inquire about becoming a leadership team co-coordinator or team member At each conference we host an annual member meeting where we disseminate our annual awards showcase our leadership team and brainstorm about leadership practices ldquoThink Tankrdquo style We also welcome you to speak with us at the communities fair and attend our social co-hosted with the Student Affairs Part-nering with Academic Affairs KC and the Sustainability KC This is an exceptional opportunity to network with three KCs in a short amount of time Each year I look forward to meeting our members and this year is no exception
This year we are committed to a social networking collaborative effort with ACPArsquos Commission for Student Involvement (CSI) Whether you are in Orlando or Las VegashellipYou will be in the ldquoknowrdquo if you follow either or both of our twitter accounts We are committed to sharing meetings and social opportunities with our member-ship for both conferences In the spirit of leadership our organizations believe in the power of collaboration as opposed to competition Our challenge to you is to
include us in your tweets during NASPA and ACPA (naspaSLPKC or SALead) and like us on facebook
Prior to the conference there are a few things we want to share with you Please consider completing our OrgSync form to be a mentor or mentee through partici-pating in our mentorship program We welcome you to submit an article review of literature leadership programpractice and share your interactions with students (case studies) in our SLP KC newsletter and enroll as a participant in one of our FREE webinars So please check out our NASPA website for more details
Please do not hesitate to contact us before the conference at slpchairsgmailcom
Sherry Lynn Early Bowling Green State University
Michael Baumhardt University of Scranton
4
appl
y to
lead
Meet your
Editors
Adam Cebulski works with OrgSync and
holds his MSEd degree in Higher Education
Administration and Policy (concentrating
on strategic planning and leadership
development) from Northwestern
University His background has focused
on strategic planning and assessment for
student affairs divisions and departments
at a variety of institutions
During the NASPA conference in Phoenix
last year Tom realized that in order to preach
the benefits of leadership and involvement to
students he should also be involved He looks
forward to working with you As Newsletter
Co-Coordinator he will work to solicit edit
and compile content as well as assist with
the layout and design of the newsletter He
hopes that you will be willing to submit content
regularly and encourage others to do so
appl
y to
lead
Leadership Positions OpenGet even more involved with the SLPKC by applying for a leadeship position
SLP KC Leadership Team strives
to fulfill itrsquos mission by dissemi-
nating knowledge to its members
In order to fulfill this charge we
have a select team of qualified
professionals that put this vision
into action If you are interested
in applying for one of these posi-
tions please complete the appli-
cation at
httpsorgsynccom45737
forms67981
For more information or if you
have questions please contact
Sherry Early or Micahel Baum-
hardt at slpchairsgmailcom
We currently have open positions for
Committee Co-Coordinators
Pre-Conference Each year we submit a 12 or full day workshop proposal for the NASPA National Conference and indi-viduals on this committee are asked to plan and facilitate this The committee coordinator would facilitate the program proposal process and presentation at the annual conference while overseeing a small team of individuals
NASPA Conference Community Fair and Graduate Support Coordinates special events more specifically the community fair booth highlighting oppor-tunities for individuals to get involved with the SLPKC at the annual NASPA Conference as well as outreach efforts for graduate students and new profes-sionals
Newsletter Develops quarterly news-letter to be disseminated to member-ship (newsletter design experience is not required but preferred)
Spotlight Series and Awards Coor-dinates a quarterly Spotlight Series to recognize exemplary college leader-ship programs Additionally assists with marketing and selection of SLP KC awards
PAG
E T
ITLE
6
Students participating in the LINK Ascend program within the Center for Student Leadership (CSL) at Kennesaw State Univer-sity (KSU) gain valuable skill sets immerse themselves in learning focused around a salient social issue and explore the topics of group dynamics community civic engagement information literacy power and privilege
Now a model for a national consortium of
similar leadership exchange programs the
CSL embraced this program as the corner-
stone experience within the second-year of
their three-year leadership program The
foundation of these exchanges are simple
institutions partner students participating
in their respective leadership programs
providing students an opportunity to interact
with peers at another institution develop
relationships and build resources and infor-
mation around a social issue and share in
an impactful facilitated visit to their peers to
investigate the issue from a new context
Immersing students in complex social
issues provides a context to explore lead-
ership while promoting personally respon-
sible participatory and justice-oriented citi-
zenship Additionally students develop
relationships and enhance their network
in meeting a peer from another institu-
tion across the country to both discuss
their experience in the program and also
Transcending Boundaries to Connect Students in Leadership Congratulations to our Program Spotlight for this quarter
PAG
E T
ITLE
support one another as fellow college students Ivanna Tate a student at KSU commented ldquoNot only did I learn a lot about homelessness and how it affects our cultures but I developed a long lasting friendship with my USC partner We have similar majors and continue to help each other by exchanging ideas and offering different perspectives on life academics and our future plansrdquo (Tate personal com-munication 2010)Now in itrsquos fourth year KSU continues to engage students from University of South-ern California (USC) in exploring the issue of homelessness in Los Angeles and Atlanta Students interact with primary stakeholders from a number of perspectives from individuals who are homeless on Skid Row to local officials to police officers responsible for the safety and security of all affected Students are then charged to apply the leadership skills and knowledge gained through their experiences to make a positive change ldquoWe hope that they are able to look at homelessness from differ-ent sides and find out where they fit in to create changerdquo described Lily Chowana-Bandhu Interim Director of Campus Activities at USC (Young 2012 p1)
Shelby Harris Director of the Office of Student Activities and Leadership at the Uni-versity of Massachusetts (UMASS)- Boston describes ldquoIt is rewarding to see the commitment of these [Guilford Technical Community College and UMASS- Boston] students to the issues of hunger and homelessness especially their personal moti-vation for taking part in this program Many have experienced these issues firsthand and it is humbling to be with them on their journey of learning leadership through servicerdquo (Harris personal communication December 13 2012)
Now in its third year the Leadership in Action Summit convenes annually to discuss the domestic exchange program and assist new schools in developing their own exchanges share challenges and success and advance the sharing of resources on partner campuses This year the Summit will take place from July 24-26 2013 in Kennesaw GA
ReferencesYoung A (2012 February 3) USC students immerse themselves in homelessness USC News Retrieved from httpnewsusceduarticle29642USC-Students-Immerse-Themselves-in-Homelessness
Brian LeDuc Manager for Leadership Programs Center for Student Leadership Adjunct Instructor Department of First-Year Programs Kennesaw State University
8Share PowerTo Create PowerAn editorial from Matthew Clifford Wake Forest University
Irsquove always claimed to be collaborator in
my work I like to bring people together
to discuss an organizational problem
generate ideas on a new program or
work through a difficult issue Usually
what comes of those brainstorming
sessions is a decision or concept that is
far greater than the solution I (or anyone
else) could have created behind closed
doors Notwithstanding the quality of
the outcome collaborative gather-
ings between colleagues also help to
engender a sense of shared goals
values and influence Recently though
I have come to realize that my claims
of being a collaborative leader have
been dashed Although I enjoy the idea
of discussing ideas openly and gath-
ering various viewpoints on a challenging
issue once settled on an outcome I carry
that forward Irsquom glad to share ideas with
others but not power Sharing power
creates power If I recommend a valued
competent and deserving staff member
or student to sit on a committee or lead
a project their work will cast a favorable
outlook not only on my organization but
on me as a leader mentor and super-
visor Itrsquos really scary to share power You
might have fought really hard to earn that
power or given something valuable up to
receive it Ultimately Irsquom afraid to share
power because I might not get it back We
might see students in similar (cont pg 9)
( c o n t i n u e d f r o m p r e v i o u s p a g e ) situations especially in highly functioning orga-nizations Some of our students might be expe-riencing power for the first time especially with peers My goal for 2013 is to share more oppor-tunities with colleagues friends and students Joseph Badaracco Professor of Business Ethics
at Harvard Business School wrote ldquoIn todayrsquos environment hoarding knowledge ultimately erodes your power If you know something very important the way to get power is by actually sharing itrdquo Perhaps the knowledge I thought was mine should be shared so that knowledge will grow tenfold
I am excited about serving the NASPA SLPKC in
the capacity of an International Leadership Associ-
ation (ILA) liaison As the current chair-elect of the
ILA Leadership Education Member Interest Group
(MIG) I will serve a three-year term with ILA begin-
ning as chair elect from 2012-2013 as current-
chair of the ILA MIG in 2013-14 and finally as
past-chair from 2014-15 Like the SLPKC the ILA
MIG is the largest interest group (AKA knowledge
community) in the umbrella organization Thus it
is integral that NASPA and ILA stay connected and
even more specifically that our largest and most
ldquoleadership education centeredrdquo groups have open
lines of communication I see my NASPA-SLPKC
ILA-MIG role perpetuating the following
bull Promoting shared ideas such as opportuni-ties for research and scholarship
bull Promoting events and conferences geared towards leadership educators
bull Offering collaborative opportunities for conference proposals papers and workshops
bull Promoting SLPKC to ILA and other inter-ested organizations associations and potential members
bull Securing an ILA representative to attend and speak at the member meeting at our annual NASPA conference
bull Serving as the SLPKC representa-tive at conferences to speak about our KC
I am excited about his new role and the opportu-
nity to service the SLPKC in this capacity If you
have any suggestions or ideas for expanding this
role please let me know
NEW ILA LIaisonA message from Dan Jenkins University of Southern Mainersquos Lewiston-Auburn College
10
than
k yo
u
A Word from
our sponsors
than
k yo
u
Jossey-Bass is proud to sponsor the NASPA Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Commu-
nity because we believe that helping young people understand their own capacity to lead is
the single greatest thing we can do to improve our world Jossey-Bass publishes a variety
of student leadership models by the foremost student leadership educators including Susan
Komives Barry Posner and Jim Kouzes as well as new voices who are leading change
helping students to fulfill their potential and working toward creating a better more sustain-
able world for all of us Visit wwwjosseybassstudentleadershipcom to learn more
OrgSync is incredibly excited to start working with the NASPA SLPKC to help empower admin-
istrators to think holistically about creating new and innovative involvement opportunities for
students In the age of data and documentation OrgSync is proud to provide the world of higher
education a suite of online tools to be able to manage measure and assess the co-curricular
experience and all the learning that happens outside of the classroom For more informa-
tion on OrgSync please visit wwworgsynccom
12
regi
on I
upda
tesregion I
Colleen Powers
Central Connecticut State University
Follow us on Twitter NASPAR1SLPKC
Like us on Facebook
If you would like to get more involved or want to send us any feedback email us at
NASPAR1SLPKCgmailcom
regi
on I
upda
tes
The Region I Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community has been hard at work
since Spring 2012 establishing goals developing their leadership team and sharing knowledge
amongst the Region
Some of the highlights include
bull Publishing the first of two bi-annual newsletters in November 2012 which was shared via
multiple online venues as well as in print The Newsletter included a program spotlight
student reflection event review and intro to the leadership team You can find a copy on the
NASPA website httpwwwnaspaorgregionsregionikcSLP20Fall20Newsletterpdf
bull Hosting a Drive-In Conference with the GLBT KC in Region I called Letrsquos Talk Conversations
about Allyship and Leadership in Student Affairs on November 30th at Clark University We
had over 50 attendees at the conference which offered 4 sessions ranging from Holistic Lead-
ership Development to Allyship and personal Reflection
bull Conducting a survey of our members in the region to gain more knowledge about the expe-
rience levels functional areas and specific interests for future programming The results
gave us a good sense of our membership demographics and shared that some main topics of
interest include interdisciplinary leadership programming assessment and learning outcomes
for leadership development and leadership certificate programs
bull Recently growing our leadership team to include 7 professionals in the region whose primary
responsibilities include leadership development on their campus Their roles on the leadership
team encompass all of our major goals and focus on building community networking as well
as creating and sharing knowledge
14
Sponsored SessionsWersquore sponsoring several session this year so please check them out
Monday March 18 2013Creating Positive Outcomes When Conflict Occurs
Roger Sorochty amp Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
1215 PM - 115 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
The presenters for this program will share an approach to improve staff and student responses to conflict They will incorporate cognitive emotional behavioral and normative elements to improve campus-wide conflict competence Participants will take the Conflict Dynamics Profile instrument which will help them understand their own responses to conflict and ldquohot buttonsrdquo They will also learn key emotional self-management techniques and constructive communications processes that can foster productive outcomes in conflicts
Developing the Leader by Engaging the Spirit
Paul Stonecipher amp Kathy Guthrie Assistant Professor of Higher Education Florida State University
130 PM - 230 PM Marco Island - Marriott
In this session we will start with findings using data from the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership which when combined with prior research findings demon-strate a relationship between the leadership development and a studentrsquos spiritual quest The spiritual quest is defined as ldquoan engagement in the search for meaning and purpose in life (Astin Astin and Lindholm 2011)rdquo This presentation will further explore how leadership education and development programs can enhance spiritual development Finally reflection journaling and other techniques will be discussed that utilize a studentsrsquo exploration of spiritual quest to encourage their growth as leaders while staying inclusive of the studentrsquos own belief-system or spiritual path
Creating Student Leadership Programs
Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo Rachel Carpenter Director for Student Development and Campus Activities Pace University - Pleasantville amp Mark Allen Poisel Associate Provost for Student Success Pace University
300 PM - 400 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Pace University in Pleasantville NY will describe its process for developing two leader-ship initiatives without additional funding These initiatives were created by collabora-tive efforts of Student Affairs Academic Affairs and the campus community to tie lead-ership service and engagement to recruitment retention and student success The presenters will discuss two leadership initiatives and how to develop institutional lead-ership programs while asking the participants to share their experiences
If you have visited our Facebook page and Twitter account you have probably noticed there is a lot of activity Well get ready We will have a highly interactive facebook page and will happily tweet our hearts out during the upcoming conference in Orlando So stay in the leadership loop by ldquolikingrdquo our facebook page following us on twitter (naspaSLPKC) and including SALead on your NASPA 2013 tweets
We have a social media partnership with ACPArsquos Commission for Student Involvement for both conferences Wersquoll be tweeting and tagging CSI from Orlando and CSI will tweet and tag SLP KC from Vegas So regardless of which conference you attendmdashCSI and SLP KC will keep you informed of meetings events socials and more But we can only do that if you follow us
16
Monday March 18 2013Learning Vicariously Using TVrsquos Parks amp Rec for Leader Education
Laurie Marks
300 PM - 400 PM Grand Ballroom - 7B - Marriott
The presenter of this session will explore how episodes of the TV show Parks amp Recreation can be incorporated into a leadership curriculum aimed at engaging students in an analysis of leadership theories as they develop their own civic and leader identities Session participants will be given the course syllabus and worksheets used in conjunction with particular episodes which serve as tools to encourage students to apply the models learned from assigned readings and class discussion to what is demonstrated on the show
Breaking News The Student Newspaper Is Here For An Interview
Mac Pitts
415 PM - 515 PM Vinoy - Marriott
Even the most seasoned college administrator develops a knot in their stomach when the campus student media wants an interview but fear no more This session will help you know how to better work with your student media organizations to develop positive relationships with those covering your campus news and avoid being ambushed by eager student reporters
Leadership Identity Development Do Gender or Ethnicity Matter
Suzanne Onorato
415 PM - 515 PM Canary - 2 - Marriott
Participants in this general interest session will be introduced to the doctoral research conducted by the presenter which explored how a select group of Hispanic women at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) developed a leadership identity Key findings and implications of the study for professionals who work with and educate student leaders will be discussed In addition participants will be encouraged to think about and discuss the applicability of this research to their professional roles
NASPA Communities Fair 700 PM ndash 900 PM Sheraton - Phoenix - A-C
SLPKCAAPSA KCSustainability KC Social 700PM - 800PM Grand Cayman-Marriot
Tuesday March 19 2013Espousing Enacting amp Assessing a Leadership Framework
J Matthew Garrett Natasha Hopkins Assistant Director Bridget Riordan Dean of Students Andy Wilson Director of Residence Life Frank Gaertner Director of the Clairmont Campus Residence Life (Emory University all)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 1 - Marriott
Emory University undertook a multi-year process to connect leadership theory to institutional values mission and vision The development of Leadership Emory serves multiple functions (1) provide a common language about the values of lead-ership the institution believes are important (2) provide a comprehensive frame-work for assessment and (3) guide program development across the institution to connect leadership learning and help students make meaning of their experiences across campus This session focuses on the process development assessment and learning from this journey
Financial Literacy and Peer Mentoring - Students Helping Students
Coordinating Presenter Carmen Panlilio Mack Do NASPA Undergraduate Fellow New Jersey City University amp Michael Bennett Associate Vice President Financial Assistance Services St Petersburg College (FL)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
Student affairs professionals are critical in bridging the academic financial and social worlds of students as they experience college and prepare for the rest of their lives Financial literacy and student loan management are fundamental skills that students need in order to access opportunities and be successful The presenters of this session will share experiences in the creation and institutionalization of successful peer-led financial literacy programs that rely on collaboration between faculty staff students and external organizations
The session will discuss the role of executive sponsorship and partnerships with the university community and external organizations and the importance of these roles in the success and institutionalization of the program
The session will demonstrate how tapping into the creativeness and enthusiasm of students the subject matter expertise of faculty the organizational skill of admin-istrators and the mission of both the university and the external organizations allow for a collaboration that creates opportunities for student leadership develop-ment as well as opportunities for the promotion of financial literacy in the univer-sity community
18Tuesday March 19 2013
Increasing Student Leadership Capacity Through Outdoor Leadership
Nathan Williams amp Amy Derringer Graduate Assistant for Academic Student Services Loyola University Chicago
1245 PM - 145 PM Sawgrass - Marriott
Challenge courses and outdoor trips are often used to promote teamwork and chal-lenge among participants but less is known about the experiences of students who lead these activities The presenters will use current leadership research and theory as a lens to explore the leadership opportunities available to students who lead outdoor activities The presenters will share methods for assessing outdoor leadership and collaborating across campus The presenters will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of this type of experiential leadership
The aB Site Leader Experience An Engaged Leadership Approach
Patricia Lopez-Guerrero amp Crystel D Dawson Coordinator Florida International University
1245 PM - 145 PM Marco Island - Marriott
During this session the presenters will examine leadership models and training influences to build leadership capacity among Alternative Breaks (aB) site leaders The Center for Leadership amp Service at Florida International University (FIU) focus was to build leadership training surrounding Break Awayrsquos - 9 Components of a Quality Break The aB Site Leader Competency Model was born out of the desire to have an assessment plan tailored specifically to the Alternative Breaks program and Site Leader training with the student leaders and their development at the forefront The aB Site Leader Competency Model was created as a way to assess the effectiveness of the training program for these student leaders espe-cially because of their critical value to aB The program coordinators also wanted the ability to evaluate the level of preparedness for leading the aB experience for their participants and for themselves in a leadership position before and after their service trips In addition the program coordinators wanted to create a comprehen-sive model for the student leaders that would provide them the opportunity to self-examine their progress from the beginning of the aB experience to their service trips
Tuesday March 19 2013
Crossing Boundaries Through Experiential Social Justice Education
Diana Sims-Harris Erin Thomas Coordinaor for Leadership and Service Illinois State University Yvonne Pena Assistant Dean of Students University of Texas at San Antonio David Russell Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Service Illinois State University amp Jillian Van Auken Coordinator for Student Activities Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
315 PM - 415 PM Grand Ballroom - 8A - Marriott
Do your social justice programs feel confined or lacking depth Use experien-tial trips to change the context and the outcome Three institutions will share how they researched created funded executed and supported leadership and social justice education in experiential interstate trips The presenters will share outcomes and assessment to demonstrate student learning Participants will be able to apply information the presenters share to their unique campus environments
SLPKC Think Tank amp Awards Reception (Open)
330 PM - 445PM Miami - Marriott
Wednesday March 20 2013Syracuse Community Ambassadors Off-Campus Community Leaders
Kerry Heckman
830 AM - 930 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
The Community Ambassador Program at Syracuse University (SU) was created to enhance the connection between off-campus students the university and the neighborhood in which they reside Community Ambassadors serve as ambassa-dors and role-models to the off-campus community They act as point-of-contact provide access to resources and build community on their assigned streets Since its creation in 2009 the Community Ambassador Program has tripled in size and now serves nearly 8000 off-campus students This session highlights the key goals strategies and lessons learned for linking and aligning studentsrsquo learning experi-ences leadership theory and the emergent field of town-gown issues
PAG
E T
ITLE
20
The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
PAG
E T
ITLE
Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
wel
com
eWelcome from THE SLPKC CHAIRsIt is with great excitement that we welcome our over 4000 SLPKC members to Orlando
This is one of our most important news-letter issues In Orlando we hope you take advantage of the opportunities to engage with SLP KC members our lead-ership team and volunteer to become more involved with the KC In addition we welcome you to inquire about becoming a leadership team co-coordinator or team member At each conference we host an annual member meeting where we disseminate our annual awards showcase our leadership team and brainstorm about leadership practices ldquoThink Tankrdquo style We also welcome you to speak with us at the communities fair and attend our social co-hosted with the Student Affairs Part-nering with Academic Affairs KC and the Sustainability KC This is an exceptional opportunity to network with three KCs in a short amount of time Each year I look forward to meeting our members and this year is no exception
This year we are committed to a social networking collaborative effort with ACPArsquos Commission for Student Involvement (CSI) Whether you are in Orlando or Las VegashellipYou will be in the ldquoknowrdquo if you follow either or both of our twitter accounts We are committed to sharing meetings and social opportunities with our member-ship for both conferences In the spirit of leadership our organizations believe in the power of collaboration as opposed to competition Our challenge to you is to
include us in your tweets during NASPA and ACPA (naspaSLPKC or SALead) and like us on facebook
Prior to the conference there are a few things we want to share with you Please consider completing our OrgSync form to be a mentor or mentee through partici-pating in our mentorship program We welcome you to submit an article review of literature leadership programpractice and share your interactions with students (case studies) in our SLP KC newsletter and enroll as a participant in one of our FREE webinars So please check out our NASPA website for more details
Please do not hesitate to contact us before the conference at slpchairsgmailcom
Sherry Lynn Early Bowling Green State University
Michael Baumhardt University of Scranton
4
appl
y to
lead
Meet your
Editors
Adam Cebulski works with OrgSync and
holds his MSEd degree in Higher Education
Administration and Policy (concentrating
on strategic planning and leadership
development) from Northwestern
University His background has focused
on strategic planning and assessment for
student affairs divisions and departments
at a variety of institutions
During the NASPA conference in Phoenix
last year Tom realized that in order to preach
the benefits of leadership and involvement to
students he should also be involved He looks
forward to working with you As Newsletter
Co-Coordinator he will work to solicit edit
and compile content as well as assist with
the layout and design of the newsletter He
hopes that you will be willing to submit content
regularly and encourage others to do so
appl
y to
lead
Leadership Positions OpenGet even more involved with the SLPKC by applying for a leadeship position
SLP KC Leadership Team strives
to fulfill itrsquos mission by dissemi-
nating knowledge to its members
In order to fulfill this charge we
have a select team of qualified
professionals that put this vision
into action If you are interested
in applying for one of these posi-
tions please complete the appli-
cation at
httpsorgsynccom45737
forms67981
For more information or if you
have questions please contact
Sherry Early or Micahel Baum-
hardt at slpchairsgmailcom
We currently have open positions for
Committee Co-Coordinators
Pre-Conference Each year we submit a 12 or full day workshop proposal for the NASPA National Conference and indi-viduals on this committee are asked to plan and facilitate this The committee coordinator would facilitate the program proposal process and presentation at the annual conference while overseeing a small team of individuals
NASPA Conference Community Fair and Graduate Support Coordinates special events more specifically the community fair booth highlighting oppor-tunities for individuals to get involved with the SLPKC at the annual NASPA Conference as well as outreach efforts for graduate students and new profes-sionals
Newsletter Develops quarterly news-letter to be disseminated to member-ship (newsletter design experience is not required but preferred)
Spotlight Series and Awards Coor-dinates a quarterly Spotlight Series to recognize exemplary college leader-ship programs Additionally assists with marketing and selection of SLP KC awards
PAG
E T
ITLE
6
Students participating in the LINK Ascend program within the Center for Student Leadership (CSL) at Kennesaw State Univer-sity (KSU) gain valuable skill sets immerse themselves in learning focused around a salient social issue and explore the topics of group dynamics community civic engagement information literacy power and privilege
Now a model for a national consortium of
similar leadership exchange programs the
CSL embraced this program as the corner-
stone experience within the second-year of
their three-year leadership program The
foundation of these exchanges are simple
institutions partner students participating
in their respective leadership programs
providing students an opportunity to interact
with peers at another institution develop
relationships and build resources and infor-
mation around a social issue and share in
an impactful facilitated visit to their peers to
investigate the issue from a new context
Immersing students in complex social
issues provides a context to explore lead-
ership while promoting personally respon-
sible participatory and justice-oriented citi-
zenship Additionally students develop
relationships and enhance their network
in meeting a peer from another institu-
tion across the country to both discuss
their experience in the program and also
Transcending Boundaries to Connect Students in Leadership Congratulations to our Program Spotlight for this quarter
PAG
E T
ITLE
support one another as fellow college students Ivanna Tate a student at KSU commented ldquoNot only did I learn a lot about homelessness and how it affects our cultures but I developed a long lasting friendship with my USC partner We have similar majors and continue to help each other by exchanging ideas and offering different perspectives on life academics and our future plansrdquo (Tate personal com-munication 2010)Now in itrsquos fourth year KSU continues to engage students from University of South-ern California (USC) in exploring the issue of homelessness in Los Angeles and Atlanta Students interact with primary stakeholders from a number of perspectives from individuals who are homeless on Skid Row to local officials to police officers responsible for the safety and security of all affected Students are then charged to apply the leadership skills and knowledge gained through their experiences to make a positive change ldquoWe hope that they are able to look at homelessness from differ-ent sides and find out where they fit in to create changerdquo described Lily Chowana-Bandhu Interim Director of Campus Activities at USC (Young 2012 p1)
Shelby Harris Director of the Office of Student Activities and Leadership at the Uni-versity of Massachusetts (UMASS)- Boston describes ldquoIt is rewarding to see the commitment of these [Guilford Technical Community College and UMASS- Boston] students to the issues of hunger and homelessness especially their personal moti-vation for taking part in this program Many have experienced these issues firsthand and it is humbling to be with them on their journey of learning leadership through servicerdquo (Harris personal communication December 13 2012)
Now in its third year the Leadership in Action Summit convenes annually to discuss the domestic exchange program and assist new schools in developing their own exchanges share challenges and success and advance the sharing of resources on partner campuses This year the Summit will take place from July 24-26 2013 in Kennesaw GA
ReferencesYoung A (2012 February 3) USC students immerse themselves in homelessness USC News Retrieved from httpnewsusceduarticle29642USC-Students-Immerse-Themselves-in-Homelessness
Brian LeDuc Manager for Leadership Programs Center for Student Leadership Adjunct Instructor Department of First-Year Programs Kennesaw State University
8Share PowerTo Create PowerAn editorial from Matthew Clifford Wake Forest University
Irsquove always claimed to be collaborator in
my work I like to bring people together
to discuss an organizational problem
generate ideas on a new program or
work through a difficult issue Usually
what comes of those brainstorming
sessions is a decision or concept that is
far greater than the solution I (or anyone
else) could have created behind closed
doors Notwithstanding the quality of
the outcome collaborative gather-
ings between colleagues also help to
engender a sense of shared goals
values and influence Recently though
I have come to realize that my claims
of being a collaborative leader have
been dashed Although I enjoy the idea
of discussing ideas openly and gath-
ering various viewpoints on a challenging
issue once settled on an outcome I carry
that forward Irsquom glad to share ideas with
others but not power Sharing power
creates power If I recommend a valued
competent and deserving staff member
or student to sit on a committee or lead
a project their work will cast a favorable
outlook not only on my organization but
on me as a leader mentor and super-
visor Itrsquos really scary to share power You
might have fought really hard to earn that
power or given something valuable up to
receive it Ultimately Irsquom afraid to share
power because I might not get it back We
might see students in similar (cont pg 9)
( c o n t i n u e d f r o m p r e v i o u s p a g e ) situations especially in highly functioning orga-nizations Some of our students might be expe-riencing power for the first time especially with peers My goal for 2013 is to share more oppor-tunities with colleagues friends and students Joseph Badaracco Professor of Business Ethics
at Harvard Business School wrote ldquoIn todayrsquos environment hoarding knowledge ultimately erodes your power If you know something very important the way to get power is by actually sharing itrdquo Perhaps the knowledge I thought was mine should be shared so that knowledge will grow tenfold
I am excited about serving the NASPA SLPKC in
the capacity of an International Leadership Associ-
ation (ILA) liaison As the current chair-elect of the
ILA Leadership Education Member Interest Group
(MIG) I will serve a three-year term with ILA begin-
ning as chair elect from 2012-2013 as current-
chair of the ILA MIG in 2013-14 and finally as
past-chair from 2014-15 Like the SLPKC the ILA
MIG is the largest interest group (AKA knowledge
community) in the umbrella organization Thus it
is integral that NASPA and ILA stay connected and
even more specifically that our largest and most
ldquoleadership education centeredrdquo groups have open
lines of communication I see my NASPA-SLPKC
ILA-MIG role perpetuating the following
bull Promoting shared ideas such as opportuni-ties for research and scholarship
bull Promoting events and conferences geared towards leadership educators
bull Offering collaborative opportunities for conference proposals papers and workshops
bull Promoting SLPKC to ILA and other inter-ested organizations associations and potential members
bull Securing an ILA representative to attend and speak at the member meeting at our annual NASPA conference
bull Serving as the SLPKC representa-tive at conferences to speak about our KC
I am excited about his new role and the opportu-
nity to service the SLPKC in this capacity If you
have any suggestions or ideas for expanding this
role please let me know
NEW ILA LIaisonA message from Dan Jenkins University of Southern Mainersquos Lewiston-Auburn College
10
than
k yo
u
A Word from
our sponsors
than
k yo
u
Jossey-Bass is proud to sponsor the NASPA Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Commu-
nity because we believe that helping young people understand their own capacity to lead is
the single greatest thing we can do to improve our world Jossey-Bass publishes a variety
of student leadership models by the foremost student leadership educators including Susan
Komives Barry Posner and Jim Kouzes as well as new voices who are leading change
helping students to fulfill their potential and working toward creating a better more sustain-
able world for all of us Visit wwwjosseybassstudentleadershipcom to learn more
OrgSync is incredibly excited to start working with the NASPA SLPKC to help empower admin-
istrators to think holistically about creating new and innovative involvement opportunities for
students In the age of data and documentation OrgSync is proud to provide the world of higher
education a suite of online tools to be able to manage measure and assess the co-curricular
experience and all the learning that happens outside of the classroom For more informa-
tion on OrgSync please visit wwworgsynccom
12
regi
on I
upda
tesregion I
Colleen Powers
Central Connecticut State University
Follow us on Twitter NASPAR1SLPKC
Like us on Facebook
If you would like to get more involved or want to send us any feedback email us at
NASPAR1SLPKCgmailcom
regi
on I
upda
tes
The Region I Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community has been hard at work
since Spring 2012 establishing goals developing their leadership team and sharing knowledge
amongst the Region
Some of the highlights include
bull Publishing the first of two bi-annual newsletters in November 2012 which was shared via
multiple online venues as well as in print The Newsletter included a program spotlight
student reflection event review and intro to the leadership team You can find a copy on the
NASPA website httpwwwnaspaorgregionsregionikcSLP20Fall20Newsletterpdf
bull Hosting a Drive-In Conference with the GLBT KC in Region I called Letrsquos Talk Conversations
about Allyship and Leadership in Student Affairs on November 30th at Clark University We
had over 50 attendees at the conference which offered 4 sessions ranging from Holistic Lead-
ership Development to Allyship and personal Reflection
bull Conducting a survey of our members in the region to gain more knowledge about the expe-
rience levels functional areas and specific interests for future programming The results
gave us a good sense of our membership demographics and shared that some main topics of
interest include interdisciplinary leadership programming assessment and learning outcomes
for leadership development and leadership certificate programs
bull Recently growing our leadership team to include 7 professionals in the region whose primary
responsibilities include leadership development on their campus Their roles on the leadership
team encompass all of our major goals and focus on building community networking as well
as creating and sharing knowledge
14
Sponsored SessionsWersquore sponsoring several session this year so please check them out
Monday March 18 2013Creating Positive Outcomes When Conflict Occurs
Roger Sorochty amp Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
1215 PM - 115 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
The presenters for this program will share an approach to improve staff and student responses to conflict They will incorporate cognitive emotional behavioral and normative elements to improve campus-wide conflict competence Participants will take the Conflict Dynamics Profile instrument which will help them understand their own responses to conflict and ldquohot buttonsrdquo They will also learn key emotional self-management techniques and constructive communications processes that can foster productive outcomes in conflicts
Developing the Leader by Engaging the Spirit
Paul Stonecipher amp Kathy Guthrie Assistant Professor of Higher Education Florida State University
130 PM - 230 PM Marco Island - Marriott
In this session we will start with findings using data from the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership which when combined with prior research findings demon-strate a relationship between the leadership development and a studentrsquos spiritual quest The spiritual quest is defined as ldquoan engagement in the search for meaning and purpose in life (Astin Astin and Lindholm 2011)rdquo This presentation will further explore how leadership education and development programs can enhance spiritual development Finally reflection journaling and other techniques will be discussed that utilize a studentsrsquo exploration of spiritual quest to encourage their growth as leaders while staying inclusive of the studentrsquos own belief-system or spiritual path
Creating Student Leadership Programs
Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo Rachel Carpenter Director for Student Development and Campus Activities Pace University - Pleasantville amp Mark Allen Poisel Associate Provost for Student Success Pace University
300 PM - 400 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Pace University in Pleasantville NY will describe its process for developing two leader-ship initiatives without additional funding These initiatives were created by collabora-tive efforts of Student Affairs Academic Affairs and the campus community to tie lead-ership service and engagement to recruitment retention and student success The presenters will discuss two leadership initiatives and how to develop institutional lead-ership programs while asking the participants to share their experiences
If you have visited our Facebook page and Twitter account you have probably noticed there is a lot of activity Well get ready We will have a highly interactive facebook page and will happily tweet our hearts out during the upcoming conference in Orlando So stay in the leadership loop by ldquolikingrdquo our facebook page following us on twitter (naspaSLPKC) and including SALead on your NASPA 2013 tweets
We have a social media partnership with ACPArsquos Commission for Student Involvement for both conferences Wersquoll be tweeting and tagging CSI from Orlando and CSI will tweet and tag SLP KC from Vegas So regardless of which conference you attendmdashCSI and SLP KC will keep you informed of meetings events socials and more But we can only do that if you follow us
16
Monday March 18 2013Learning Vicariously Using TVrsquos Parks amp Rec for Leader Education
Laurie Marks
300 PM - 400 PM Grand Ballroom - 7B - Marriott
The presenter of this session will explore how episodes of the TV show Parks amp Recreation can be incorporated into a leadership curriculum aimed at engaging students in an analysis of leadership theories as they develop their own civic and leader identities Session participants will be given the course syllabus and worksheets used in conjunction with particular episodes which serve as tools to encourage students to apply the models learned from assigned readings and class discussion to what is demonstrated on the show
Breaking News The Student Newspaper Is Here For An Interview
Mac Pitts
415 PM - 515 PM Vinoy - Marriott
Even the most seasoned college administrator develops a knot in their stomach when the campus student media wants an interview but fear no more This session will help you know how to better work with your student media organizations to develop positive relationships with those covering your campus news and avoid being ambushed by eager student reporters
Leadership Identity Development Do Gender or Ethnicity Matter
Suzanne Onorato
415 PM - 515 PM Canary - 2 - Marriott
Participants in this general interest session will be introduced to the doctoral research conducted by the presenter which explored how a select group of Hispanic women at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) developed a leadership identity Key findings and implications of the study for professionals who work with and educate student leaders will be discussed In addition participants will be encouraged to think about and discuss the applicability of this research to their professional roles
NASPA Communities Fair 700 PM ndash 900 PM Sheraton - Phoenix - A-C
SLPKCAAPSA KCSustainability KC Social 700PM - 800PM Grand Cayman-Marriot
Tuesday March 19 2013Espousing Enacting amp Assessing a Leadership Framework
J Matthew Garrett Natasha Hopkins Assistant Director Bridget Riordan Dean of Students Andy Wilson Director of Residence Life Frank Gaertner Director of the Clairmont Campus Residence Life (Emory University all)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 1 - Marriott
Emory University undertook a multi-year process to connect leadership theory to institutional values mission and vision The development of Leadership Emory serves multiple functions (1) provide a common language about the values of lead-ership the institution believes are important (2) provide a comprehensive frame-work for assessment and (3) guide program development across the institution to connect leadership learning and help students make meaning of their experiences across campus This session focuses on the process development assessment and learning from this journey
Financial Literacy and Peer Mentoring - Students Helping Students
Coordinating Presenter Carmen Panlilio Mack Do NASPA Undergraduate Fellow New Jersey City University amp Michael Bennett Associate Vice President Financial Assistance Services St Petersburg College (FL)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
Student affairs professionals are critical in bridging the academic financial and social worlds of students as they experience college and prepare for the rest of their lives Financial literacy and student loan management are fundamental skills that students need in order to access opportunities and be successful The presenters of this session will share experiences in the creation and institutionalization of successful peer-led financial literacy programs that rely on collaboration between faculty staff students and external organizations
The session will discuss the role of executive sponsorship and partnerships with the university community and external organizations and the importance of these roles in the success and institutionalization of the program
The session will demonstrate how tapping into the creativeness and enthusiasm of students the subject matter expertise of faculty the organizational skill of admin-istrators and the mission of both the university and the external organizations allow for a collaboration that creates opportunities for student leadership develop-ment as well as opportunities for the promotion of financial literacy in the univer-sity community
18Tuesday March 19 2013
Increasing Student Leadership Capacity Through Outdoor Leadership
Nathan Williams amp Amy Derringer Graduate Assistant for Academic Student Services Loyola University Chicago
1245 PM - 145 PM Sawgrass - Marriott
Challenge courses and outdoor trips are often used to promote teamwork and chal-lenge among participants but less is known about the experiences of students who lead these activities The presenters will use current leadership research and theory as a lens to explore the leadership opportunities available to students who lead outdoor activities The presenters will share methods for assessing outdoor leadership and collaborating across campus The presenters will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of this type of experiential leadership
The aB Site Leader Experience An Engaged Leadership Approach
Patricia Lopez-Guerrero amp Crystel D Dawson Coordinator Florida International University
1245 PM - 145 PM Marco Island - Marriott
During this session the presenters will examine leadership models and training influences to build leadership capacity among Alternative Breaks (aB) site leaders The Center for Leadership amp Service at Florida International University (FIU) focus was to build leadership training surrounding Break Awayrsquos - 9 Components of a Quality Break The aB Site Leader Competency Model was born out of the desire to have an assessment plan tailored specifically to the Alternative Breaks program and Site Leader training with the student leaders and their development at the forefront The aB Site Leader Competency Model was created as a way to assess the effectiveness of the training program for these student leaders espe-cially because of their critical value to aB The program coordinators also wanted the ability to evaluate the level of preparedness for leading the aB experience for their participants and for themselves in a leadership position before and after their service trips In addition the program coordinators wanted to create a comprehen-sive model for the student leaders that would provide them the opportunity to self-examine their progress from the beginning of the aB experience to their service trips
Tuesday March 19 2013
Crossing Boundaries Through Experiential Social Justice Education
Diana Sims-Harris Erin Thomas Coordinaor for Leadership and Service Illinois State University Yvonne Pena Assistant Dean of Students University of Texas at San Antonio David Russell Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Service Illinois State University amp Jillian Van Auken Coordinator for Student Activities Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
315 PM - 415 PM Grand Ballroom - 8A - Marriott
Do your social justice programs feel confined or lacking depth Use experien-tial trips to change the context and the outcome Three institutions will share how they researched created funded executed and supported leadership and social justice education in experiential interstate trips The presenters will share outcomes and assessment to demonstrate student learning Participants will be able to apply information the presenters share to their unique campus environments
SLPKC Think Tank amp Awards Reception (Open)
330 PM - 445PM Miami - Marriott
Wednesday March 20 2013Syracuse Community Ambassadors Off-Campus Community Leaders
Kerry Heckman
830 AM - 930 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
The Community Ambassador Program at Syracuse University (SU) was created to enhance the connection between off-campus students the university and the neighborhood in which they reside Community Ambassadors serve as ambassa-dors and role-models to the off-campus community They act as point-of-contact provide access to resources and build community on their assigned streets Since its creation in 2009 the Community Ambassador Program has tripled in size and now serves nearly 8000 off-campus students This session highlights the key goals strategies and lessons learned for linking and aligning studentsrsquo learning experi-ences leadership theory and the emergent field of town-gown issues
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The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
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Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
4
appl
y to
lead
Meet your
Editors
Adam Cebulski works with OrgSync and
holds his MSEd degree in Higher Education
Administration and Policy (concentrating
on strategic planning and leadership
development) from Northwestern
University His background has focused
on strategic planning and assessment for
student affairs divisions and departments
at a variety of institutions
During the NASPA conference in Phoenix
last year Tom realized that in order to preach
the benefits of leadership and involvement to
students he should also be involved He looks
forward to working with you As Newsletter
Co-Coordinator he will work to solicit edit
and compile content as well as assist with
the layout and design of the newsletter He
hopes that you will be willing to submit content
regularly and encourage others to do so
appl
y to
lead
Leadership Positions OpenGet even more involved with the SLPKC by applying for a leadeship position
SLP KC Leadership Team strives
to fulfill itrsquos mission by dissemi-
nating knowledge to its members
In order to fulfill this charge we
have a select team of qualified
professionals that put this vision
into action If you are interested
in applying for one of these posi-
tions please complete the appli-
cation at
httpsorgsynccom45737
forms67981
For more information or if you
have questions please contact
Sherry Early or Micahel Baum-
hardt at slpchairsgmailcom
We currently have open positions for
Committee Co-Coordinators
Pre-Conference Each year we submit a 12 or full day workshop proposal for the NASPA National Conference and indi-viduals on this committee are asked to plan and facilitate this The committee coordinator would facilitate the program proposal process and presentation at the annual conference while overseeing a small team of individuals
NASPA Conference Community Fair and Graduate Support Coordinates special events more specifically the community fair booth highlighting oppor-tunities for individuals to get involved with the SLPKC at the annual NASPA Conference as well as outreach efforts for graduate students and new profes-sionals
Newsletter Develops quarterly news-letter to be disseminated to member-ship (newsletter design experience is not required but preferred)
Spotlight Series and Awards Coor-dinates a quarterly Spotlight Series to recognize exemplary college leader-ship programs Additionally assists with marketing and selection of SLP KC awards
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6
Students participating in the LINK Ascend program within the Center for Student Leadership (CSL) at Kennesaw State Univer-sity (KSU) gain valuable skill sets immerse themselves in learning focused around a salient social issue and explore the topics of group dynamics community civic engagement information literacy power and privilege
Now a model for a national consortium of
similar leadership exchange programs the
CSL embraced this program as the corner-
stone experience within the second-year of
their three-year leadership program The
foundation of these exchanges are simple
institutions partner students participating
in their respective leadership programs
providing students an opportunity to interact
with peers at another institution develop
relationships and build resources and infor-
mation around a social issue and share in
an impactful facilitated visit to their peers to
investigate the issue from a new context
Immersing students in complex social
issues provides a context to explore lead-
ership while promoting personally respon-
sible participatory and justice-oriented citi-
zenship Additionally students develop
relationships and enhance their network
in meeting a peer from another institu-
tion across the country to both discuss
their experience in the program and also
Transcending Boundaries to Connect Students in Leadership Congratulations to our Program Spotlight for this quarter
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support one another as fellow college students Ivanna Tate a student at KSU commented ldquoNot only did I learn a lot about homelessness and how it affects our cultures but I developed a long lasting friendship with my USC partner We have similar majors and continue to help each other by exchanging ideas and offering different perspectives on life academics and our future plansrdquo (Tate personal com-munication 2010)Now in itrsquos fourth year KSU continues to engage students from University of South-ern California (USC) in exploring the issue of homelessness in Los Angeles and Atlanta Students interact with primary stakeholders from a number of perspectives from individuals who are homeless on Skid Row to local officials to police officers responsible for the safety and security of all affected Students are then charged to apply the leadership skills and knowledge gained through their experiences to make a positive change ldquoWe hope that they are able to look at homelessness from differ-ent sides and find out where they fit in to create changerdquo described Lily Chowana-Bandhu Interim Director of Campus Activities at USC (Young 2012 p1)
Shelby Harris Director of the Office of Student Activities and Leadership at the Uni-versity of Massachusetts (UMASS)- Boston describes ldquoIt is rewarding to see the commitment of these [Guilford Technical Community College and UMASS- Boston] students to the issues of hunger and homelessness especially their personal moti-vation for taking part in this program Many have experienced these issues firsthand and it is humbling to be with them on their journey of learning leadership through servicerdquo (Harris personal communication December 13 2012)
Now in its third year the Leadership in Action Summit convenes annually to discuss the domestic exchange program and assist new schools in developing their own exchanges share challenges and success and advance the sharing of resources on partner campuses This year the Summit will take place from July 24-26 2013 in Kennesaw GA
ReferencesYoung A (2012 February 3) USC students immerse themselves in homelessness USC News Retrieved from httpnewsusceduarticle29642USC-Students-Immerse-Themselves-in-Homelessness
Brian LeDuc Manager for Leadership Programs Center for Student Leadership Adjunct Instructor Department of First-Year Programs Kennesaw State University
8Share PowerTo Create PowerAn editorial from Matthew Clifford Wake Forest University
Irsquove always claimed to be collaborator in
my work I like to bring people together
to discuss an organizational problem
generate ideas on a new program or
work through a difficult issue Usually
what comes of those brainstorming
sessions is a decision or concept that is
far greater than the solution I (or anyone
else) could have created behind closed
doors Notwithstanding the quality of
the outcome collaborative gather-
ings between colleagues also help to
engender a sense of shared goals
values and influence Recently though
I have come to realize that my claims
of being a collaborative leader have
been dashed Although I enjoy the idea
of discussing ideas openly and gath-
ering various viewpoints on a challenging
issue once settled on an outcome I carry
that forward Irsquom glad to share ideas with
others but not power Sharing power
creates power If I recommend a valued
competent and deserving staff member
or student to sit on a committee or lead
a project their work will cast a favorable
outlook not only on my organization but
on me as a leader mentor and super-
visor Itrsquos really scary to share power You
might have fought really hard to earn that
power or given something valuable up to
receive it Ultimately Irsquom afraid to share
power because I might not get it back We
might see students in similar (cont pg 9)
( c o n t i n u e d f r o m p r e v i o u s p a g e ) situations especially in highly functioning orga-nizations Some of our students might be expe-riencing power for the first time especially with peers My goal for 2013 is to share more oppor-tunities with colleagues friends and students Joseph Badaracco Professor of Business Ethics
at Harvard Business School wrote ldquoIn todayrsquos environment hoarding knowledge ultimately erodes your power If you know something very important the way to get power is by actually sharing itrdquo Perhaps the knowledge I thought was mine should be shared so that knowledge will grow tenfold
I am excited about serving the NASPA SLPKC in
the capacity of an International Leadership Associ-
ation (ILA) liaison As the current chair-elect of the
ILA Leadership Education Member Interest Group
(MIG) I will serve a three-year term with ILA begin-
ning as chair elect from 2012-2013 as current-
chair of the ILA MIG in 2013-14 and finally as
past-chair from 2014-15 Like the SLPKC the ILA
MIG is the largest interest group (AKA knowledge
community) in the umbrella organization Thus it
is integral that NASPA and ILA stay connected and
even more specifically that our largest and most
ldquoleadership education centeredrdquo groups have open
lines of communication I see my NASPA-SLPKC
ILA-MIG role perpetuating the following
bull Promoting shared ideas such as opportuni-ties for research and scholarship
bull Promoting events and conferences geared towards leadership educators
bull Offering collaborative opportunities for conference proposals papers and workshops
bull Promoting SLPKC to ILA and other inter-ested organizations associations and potential members
bull Securing an ILA representative to attend and speak at the member meeting at our annual NASPA conference
bull Serving as the SLPKC representa-tive at conferences to speak about our KC
I am excited about his new role and the opportu-
nity to service the SLPKC in this capacity If you
have any suggestions or ideas for expanding this
role please let me know
NEW ILA LIaisonA message from Dan Jenkins University of Southern Mainersquos Lewiston-Auburn College
10
than
k yo
u
A Word from
our sponsors
than
k yo
u
Jossey-Bass is proud to sponsor the NASPA Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Commu-
nity because we believe that helping young people understand their own capacity to lead is
the single greatest thing we can do to improve our world Jossey-Bass publishes a variety
of student leadership models by the foremost student leadership educators including Susan
Komives Barry Posner and Jim Kouzes as well as new voices who are leading change
helping students to fulfill their potential and working toward creating a better more sustain-
able world for all of us Visit wwwjosseybassstudentleadershipcom to learn more
OrgSync is incredibly excited to start working with the NASPA SLPKC to help empower admin-
istrators to think holistically about creating new and innovative involvement opportunities for
students In the age of data and documentation OrgSync is proud to provide the world of higher
education a suite of online tools to be able to manage measure and assess the co-curricular
experience and all the learning that happens outside of the classroom For more informa-
tion on OrgSync please visit wwworgsynccom
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regi
on I
upda
tesregion I
Colleen Powers
Central Connecticut State University
Follow us on Twitter NASPAR1SLPKC
Like us on Facebook
If you would like to get more involved or want to send us any feedback email us at
NASPAR1SLPKCgmailcom
regi
on I
upda
tes
The Region I Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community has been hard at work
since Spring 2012 establishing goals developing their leadership team and sharing knowledge
amongst the Region
Some of the highlights include
bull Publishing the first of two bi-annual newsletters in November 2012 which was shared via
multiple online venues as well as in print The Newsletter included a program spotlight
student reflection event review and intro to the leadership team You can find a copy on the
NASPA website httpwwwnaspaorgregionsregionikcSLP20Fall20Newsletterpdf
bull Hosting a Drive-In Conference with the GLBT KC in Region I called Letrsquos Talk Conversations
about Allyship and Leadership in Student Affairs on November 30th at Clark University We
had over 50 attendees at the conference which offered 4 sessions ranging from Holistic Lead-
ership Development to Allyship and personal Reflection
bull Conducting a survey of our members in the region to gain more knowledge about the expe-
rience levels functional areas and specific interests for future programming The results
gave us a good sense of our membership demographics and shared that some main topics of
interest include interdisciplinary leadership programming assessment and learning outcomes
for leadership development and leadership certificate programs
bull Recently growing our leadership team to include 7 professionals in the region whose primary
responsibilities include leadership development on their campus Their roles on the leadership
team encompass all of our major goals and focus on building community networking as well
as creating and sharing knowledge
14
Sponsored SessionsWersquore sponsoring several session this year so please check them out
Monday March 18 2013Creating Positive Outcomes When Conflict Occurs
Roger Sorochty amp Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
1215 PM - 115 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
The presenters for this program will share an approach to improve staff and student responses to conflict They will incorporate cognitive emotional behavioral and normative elements to improve campus-wide conflict competence Participants will take the Conflict Dynamics Profile instrument which will help them understand their own responses to conflict and ldquohot buttonsrdquo They will also learn key emotional self-management techniques and constructive communications processes that can foster productive outcomes in conflicts
Developing the Leader by Engaging the Spirit
Paul Stonecipher amp Kathy Guthrie Assistant Professor of Higher Education Florida State University
130 PM - 230 PM Marco Island - Marriott
In this session we will start with findings using data from the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership which when combined with prior research findings demon-strate a relationship between the leadership development and a studentrsquos spiritual quest The spiritual quest is defined as ldquoan engagement in the search for meaning and purpose in life (Astin Astin and Lindholm 2011)rdquo This presentation will further explore how leadership education and development programs can enhance spiritual development Finally reflection journaling and other techniques will be discussed that utilize a studentsrsquo exploration of spiritual quest to encourage their growth as leaders while staying inclusive of the studentrsquos own belief-system or spiritual path
Creating Student Leadership Programs
Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo Rachel Carpenter Director for Student Development and Campus Activities Pace University - Pleasantville amp Mark Allen Poisel Associate Provost for Student Success Pace University
300 PM - 400 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Pace University in Pleasantville NY will describe its process for developing two leader-ship initiatives without additional funding These initiatives were created by collabora-tive efforts of Student Affairs Academic Affairs and the campus community to tie lead-ership service and engagement to recruitment retention and student success The presenters will discuss two leadership initiatives and how to develop institutional lead-ership programs while asking the participants to share their experiences
If you have visited our Facebook page and Twitter account you have probably noticed there is a lot of activity Well get ready We will have a highly interactive facebook page and will happily tweet our hearts out during the upcoming conference in Orlando So stay in the leadership loop by ldquolikingrdquo our facebook page following us on twitter (naspaSLPKC) and including SALead on your NASPA 2013 tweets
We have a social media partnership with ACPArsquos Commission for Student Involvement for both conferences Wersquoll be tweeting and tagging CSI from Orlando and CSI will tweet and tag SLP KC from Vegas So regardless of which conference you attendmdashCSI and SLP KC will keep you informed of meetings events socials and more But we can only do that if you follow us
16
Monday March 18 2013Learning Vicariously Using TVrsquos Parks amp Rec for Leader Education
Laurie Marks
300 PM - 400 PM Grand Ballroom - 7B - Marriott
The presenter of this session will explore how episodes of the TV show Parks amp Recreation can be incorporated into a leadership curriculum aimed at engaging students in an analysis of leadership theories as they develop their own civic and leader identities Session participants will be given the course syllabus and worksheets used in conjunction with particular episodes which serve as tools to encourage students to apply the models learned from assigned readings and class discussion to what is demonstrated on the show
Breaking News The Student Newspaper Is Here For An Interview
Mac Pitts
415 PM - 515 PM Vinoy - Marriott
Even the most seasoned college administrator develops a knot in their stomach when the campus student media wants an interview but fear no more This session will help you know how to better work with your student media organizations to develop positive relationships with those covering your campus news and avoid being ambushed by eager student reporters
Leadership Identity Development Do Gender or Ethnicity Matter
Suzanne Onorato
415 PM - 515 PM Canary - 2 - Marriott
Participants in this general interest session will be introduced to the doctoral research conducted by the presenter which explored how a select group of Hispanic women at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) developed a leadership identity Key findings and implications of the study for professionals who work with and educate student leaders will be discussed In addition participants will be encouraged to think about and discuss the applicability of this research to their professional roles
NASPA Communities Fair 700 PM ndash 900 PM Sheraton - Phoenix - A-C
SLPKCAAPSA KCSustainability KC Social 700PM - 800PM Grand Cayman-Marriot
Tuesday March 19 2013Espousing Enacting amp Assessing a Leadership Framework
J Matthew Garrett Natasha Hopkins Assistant Director Bridget Riordan Dean of Students Andy Wilson Director of Residence Life Frank Gaertner Director of the Clairmont Campus Residence Life (Emory University all)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 1 - Marriott
Emory University undertook a multi-year process to connect leadership theory to institutional values mission and vision The development of Leadership Emory serves multiple functions (1) provide a common language about the values of lead-ership the institution believes are important (2) provide a comprehensive frame-work for assessment and (3) guide program development across the institution to connect leadership learning and help students make meaning of their experiences across campus This session focuses on the process development assessment and learning from this journey
Financial Literacy and Peer Mentoring - Students Helping Students
Coordinating Presenter Carmen Panlilio Mack Do NASPA Undergraduate Fellow New Jersey City University amp Michael Bennett Associate Vice President Financial Assistance Services St Petersburg College (FL)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
Student affairs professionals are critical in bridging the academic financial and social worlds of students as they experience college and prepare for the rest of their lives Financial literacy and student loan management are fundamental skills that students need in order to access opportunities and be successful The presenters of this session will share experiences in the creation and institutionalization of successful peer-led financial literacy programs that rely on collaboration between faculty staff students and external organizations
The session will discuss the role of executive sponsorship and partnerships with the university community and external organizations and the importance of these roles in the success and institutionalization of the program
The session will demonstrate how tapping into the creativeness and enthusiasm of students the subject matter expertise of faculty the organizational skill of admin-istrators and the mission of both the university and the external organizations allow for a collaboration that creates opportunities for student leadership develop-ment as well as opportunities for the promotion of financial literacy in the univer-sity community
18Tuesday March 19 2013
Increasing Student Leadership Capacity Through Outdoor Leadership
Nathan Williams amp Amy Derringer Graduate Assistant for Academic Student Services Loyola University Chicago
1245 PM - 145 PM Sawgrass - Marriott
Challenge courses and outdoor trips are often used to promote teamwork and chal-lenge among participants but less is known about the experiences of students who lead these activities The presenters will use current leadership research and theory as a lens to explore the leadership opportunities available to students who lead outdoor activities The presenters will share methods for assessing outdoor leadership and collaborating across campus The presenters will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of this type of experiential leadership
The aB Site Leader Experience An Engaged Leadership Approach
Patricia Lopez-Guerrero amp Crystel D Dawson Coordinator Florida International University
1245 PM - 145 PM Marco Island - Marriott
During this session the presenters will examine leadership models and training influences to build leadership capacity among Alternative Breaks (aB) site leaders The Center for Leadership amp Service at Florida International University (FIU) focus was to build leadership training surrounding Break Awayrsquos - 9 Components of a Quality Break The aB Site Leader Competency Model was born out of the desire to have an assessment plan tailored specifically to the Alternative Breaks program and Site Leader training with the student leaders and their development at the forefront The aB Site Leader Competency Model was created as a way to assess the effectiveness of the training program for these student leaders espe-cially because of their critical value to aB The program coordinators also wanted the ability to evaluate the level of preparedness for leading the aB experience for their participants and for themselves in a leadership position before and after their service trips In addition the program coordinators wanted to create a comprehen-sive model for the student leaders that would provide them the opportunity to self-examine their progress from the beginning of the aB experience to their service trips
Tuesday March 19 2013
Crossing Boundaries Through Experiential Social Justice Education
Diana Sims-Harris Erin Thomas Coordinaor for Leadership and Service Illinois State University Yvonne Pena Assistant Dean of Students University of Texas at San Antonio David Russell Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Service Illinois State University amp Jillian Van Auken Coordinator for Student Activities Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
315 PM - 415 PM Grand Ballroom - 8A - Marriott
Do your social justice programs feel confined or lacking depth Use experien-tial trips to change the context and the outcome Three institutions will share how they researched created funded executed and supported leadership and social justice education in experiential interstate trips The presenters will share outcomes and assessment to demonstrate student learning Participants will be able to apply information the presenters share to their unique campus environments
SLPKC Think Tank amp Awards Reception (Open)
330 PM - 445PM Miami - Marriott
Wednesday March 20 2013Syracuse Community Ambassadors Off-Campus Community Leaders
Kerry Heckman
830 AM - 930 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
The Community Ambassador Program at Syracuse University (SU) was created to enhance the connection between off-campus students the university and the neighborhood in which they reside Community Ambassadors serve as ambassa-dors and role-models to the off-campus community They act as point-of-contact provide access to resources and build community on their assigned streets Since its creation in 2009 the Community Ambassador Program has tripled in size and now serves nearly 8000 off-campus students This session highlights the key goals strategies and lessons learned for linking and aligning studentsrsquo learning experi-ences leadership theory and the emergent field of town-gown issues
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ITLE
20
The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
PAG
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ITLE
Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
appl
y to
lead
Leadership Positions OpenGet even more involved with the SLPKC by applying for a leadeship position
SLP KC Leadership Team strives
to fulfill itrsquos mission by dissemi-
nating knowledge to its members
In order to fulfill this charge we
have a select team of qualified
professionals that put this vision
into action If you are interested
in applying for one of these posi-
tions please complete the appli-
cation at
httpsorgsynccom45737
forms67981
For more information or if you
have questions please contact
Sherry Early or Micahel Baum-
hardt at slpchairsgmailcom
We currently have open positions for
Committee Co-Coordinators
Pre-Conference Each year we submit a 12 or full day workshop proposal for the NASPA National Conference and indi-viduals on this committee are asked to plan and facilitate this The committee coordinator would facilitate the program proposal process and presentation at the annual conference while overseeing a small team of individuals
NASPA Conference Community Fair and Graduate Support Coordinates special events more specifically the community fair booth highlighting oppor-tunities for individuals to get involved with the SLPKC at the annual NASPA Conference as well as outreach efforts for graduate students and new profes-sionals
Newsletter Develops quarterly news-letter to be disseminated to member-ship (newsletter design experience is not required but preferred)
Spotlight Series and Awards Coor-dinates a quarterly Spotlight Series to recognize exemplary college leader-ship programs Additionally assists with marketing and selection of SLP KC awards
PAG
E T
ITLE
6
Students participating in the LINK Ascend program within the Center for Student Leadership (CSL) at Kennesaw State Univer-sity (KSU) gain valuable skill sets immerse themselves in learning focused around a salient social issue and explore the topics of group dynamics community civic engagement information literacy power and privilege
Now a model for a national consortium of
similar leadership exchange programs the
CSL embraced this program as the corner-
stone experience within the second-year of
their three-year leadership program The
foundation of these exchanges are simple
institutions partner students participating
in their respective leadership programs
providing students an opportunity to interact
with peers at another institution develop
relationships and build resources and infor-
mation around a social issue and share in
an impactful facilitated visit to their peers to
investigate the issue from a new context
Immersing students in complex social
issues provides a context to explore lead-
ership while promoting personally respon-
sible participatory and justice-oriented citi-
zenship Additionally students develop
relationships and enhance their network
in meeting a peer from another institu-
tion across the country to both discuss
their experience in the program and also
Transcending Boundaries to Connect Students in Leadership Congratulations to our Program Spotlight for this quarter
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E T
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support one another as fellow college students Ivanna Tate a student at KSU commented ldquoNot only did I learn a lot about homelessness and how it affects our cultures but I developed a long lasting friendship with my USC partner We have similar majors and continue to help each other by exchanging ideas and offering different perspectives on life academics and our future plansrdquo (Tate personal com-munication 2010)Now in itrsquos fourth year KSU continues to engage students from University of South-ern California (USC) in exploring the issue of homelessness in Los Angeles and Atlanta Students interact with primary stakeholders from a number of perspectives from individuals who are homeless on Skid Row to local officials to police officers responsible for the safety and security of all affected Students are then charged to apply the leadership skills and knowledge gained through their experiences to make a positive change ldquoWe hope that they are able to look at homelessness from differ-ent sides and find out where they fit in to create changerdquo described Lily Chowana-Bandhu Interim Director of Campus Activities at USC (Young 2012 p1)
Shelby Harris Director of the Office of Student Activities and Leadership at the Uni-versity of Massachusetts (UMASS)- Boston describes ldquoIt is rewarding to see the commitment of these [Guilford Technical Community College and UMASS- Boston] students to the issues of hunger and homelessness especially their personal moti-vation for taking part in this program Many have experienced these issues firsthand and it is humbling to be with them on their journey of learning leadership through servicerdquo (Harris personal communication December 13 2012)
Now in its third year the Leadership in Action Summit convenes annually to discuss the domestic exchange program and assist new schools in developing their own exchanges share challenges and success and advance the sharing of resources on partner campuses This year the Summit will take place from July 24-26 2013 in Kennesaw GA
ReferencesYoung A (2012 February 3) USC students immerse themselves in homelessness USC News Retrieved from httpnewsusceduarticle29642USC-Students-Immerse-Themselves-in-Homelessness
Brian LeDuc Manager for Leadership Programs Center for Student Leadership Adjunct Instructor Department of First-Year Programs Kennesaw State University
8Share PowerTo Create PowerAn editorial from Matthew Clifford Wake Forest University
Irsquove always claimed to be collaborator in
my work I like to bring people together
to discuss an organizational problem
generate ideas on a new program or
work through a difficult issue Usually
what comes of those brainstorming
sessions is a decision or concept that is
far greater than the solution I (or anyone
else) could have created behind closed
doors Notwithstanding the quality of
the outcome collaborative gather-
ings between colleagues also help to
engender a sense of shared goals
values and influence Recently though
I have come to realize that my claims
of being a collaborative leader have
been dashed Although I enjoy the idea
of discussing ideas openly and gath-
ering various viewpoints on a challenging
issue once settled on an outcome I carry
that forward Irsquom glad to share ideas with
others but not power Sharing power
creates power If I recommend a valued
competent and deserving staff member
or student to sit on a committee or lead
a project their work will cast a favorable
outlook not only on my organization but
on me as a leader mentor and super-
visor Itrsquos really scary to share power You
might have fought really hard to earn that
power or given something valuable up to
receive it Ultimately Irsquom afraid to share
power because I might not get it back We
might see students in similar (cont pg 9)
( c o n t i n u e d f r o m p r e v i o u s p a g e ) situations especially in highly functioning orga-nizations Some of our students might be expe-riencing power for the first time especially with peers My goal for 2013 is to share more oppor-tunities with colleagues friends and students Joseph Badaracco Professor of Business Ethics
at Harvard Business School wrote ldquoIn todayrsquos environment hoarding knowledge ultimately erodes your power If you know something very important the way to get power is by actually sharing itrdquo Perhaps the knowledge I thought was mine should be shared so that knowledge will grow tenfold
I am excited about serving the NASPA SLPKC in
the capacity of an International Leadership Associ-
ation (ILA) liaison As the current chair-elect of the
ILA Leadership Education Member Interest Group
(MIG) I will serve a three-year term with ILA begin-
ning as chair elect from 2012-2013 as current-
chair of the ILA MIG in 2013-14 and finally as
past-chair from 2014-15 Like the SLPKC the ILA
MIG is the largest interest group (AKA knowledge
community) in the umbrella organization Thus it
is integral that NASPA and ILA stay connected and
even more specifically that our largest and most
ldquoleadership education centeredrdquo groups have open
lines of communication I see my NASPA-SLPKC
ILA-MIG role perpetuating the following
bull Promoting shared ideas such as opportuni-ties for research and scholarship
bull Promoting events and conferences geared towards leadership educators
bull Offering collaborative opportunities for conference proposals papers and workshops
bull Promoting SLPKC to ILA and other inter-ested organizations associations and potential members
bull Securing an ILA representative to attend and speak at the member meeting at our annual NASPA conference
bull Serving as the SLPKC representa-tive at conferences to speak about our KC
I am excited about his new role and the opportu-
nity to service the SLPKC in this capacity If you
have any suggestions or ideas for expanding this
role please let me know
NEW ILA LIaisonA message from Dan Jenkins University of Southern Mainersquos Lewiston-Auburn College
10
than
k yo
u
A Word from
our sponsors
than
k yo
u
Jossey-Bass is proud to sponsor the NASPA Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Commu-
nity because we believe that helping young people understand their own capacity to lead is
the single greatest thing we can do to improve our world Jossey-Bass publishes a variety
of student leadership models by the foremost student leadership educators including Susan
Komives Barry Posner and Jim Kouzes as well as new voices who are leading change
helping students to fulfill their potential and working toward creating a better more sustain-
able world for all of us Visit wwwjosseybassstudentleadershipcom to learn more
OrgSync is incredibly excited to start working with the NASPA SLPKC to help empower admin-
istrators to think holistically about creating new and innovative involvement opportunities for
students In the age of data and documentation OrgSync is proud to provide the world of higher
education a suite of online tools to be able to manage measure and assess the co-curricular
experience and all the learning that happens outside of the classroom For more informa-
tion on OrgSync please visit wwworgsynccom
12
regi
on I
upda
tesregion I
Colleen Powers
Central Connecticut State University
Follow us on Twitter NASPAR1SLPKC
Like us on Facebook
If you would like to get more involved or want to send us any feedback email us at
NASPAR1SLPKCgmailcom
regi
on I
upda
tes
The Region I Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community has been hard at work
since Spring 2012 establishing goals developing their leadership team and sharing knowledge
amongst the Region
Some of the highlights include
bull Publishing the first of two bi-annual newsletters in November 2012 which was shared via
multiple online venues as well as in print The Newsletter included a program spotlight
student reflection event review and intro to the leadership team You can find a copy on the
NASPA website httpwwwnaspaorgregionsregionikcSLP20Fall20Newsletterpdf
bull Hosting a Drive-In Conference with the GLBT KC in Region I called Letrsquos Talk Conversations
about Allyship and Leadership in Student Affairs on November 30th at Clark University We
had over 50 attendees at the conference which offered 4 sessions ranging from Holistic Lead-
ership Development to Allyship and personal Reflection
bull Conducting a survey of our members in the region to gain more knowledge about the expe-
rience levels functional areas and specific interests for future programming The results
gave us a good sense of our membership demographics and shared that some main topics of
interest include interdisciplinary leadership programming assessment and learning outcomes
for leadership development and leadership certificate programs
bull Recently growing our leadership team to include 7 professionals in the region whose primary
responsibilities include leadership development on their campus Their roles on the leadership
team encompass all of our major goals and focus on building community networking as well
as creating and sharing knowledge
14
Sponsored SessionsWersquore sponsoring several session this year so please check them out
Monday March 18 2013Creating Positive Outcomes When Conflict Occurs
Roger Sorochty amp Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
1215 PM - 115 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
The presenters for this program will share an approach to improve staff and student responses to conflict They will incorporate cognitive emotional behavioral and normative elements to improve campus-wide conflict competence Participants will take the Conflict Dynamics Profile instrument which will help them understand their own responses to conflict and ldquohot buttonsrdquo They will also learn key emotional self-management techniques and constructive communications processes that can foster productive outcomes in conflicts
Developing the Leader by Engaging the Spirit
Paul Stonecipher amp Kathy Guthrie Assistant Professor of Higher Education Florida State University
130 PM - 230 PM Marco Island - Marriott
In this session we will start with findings using data from the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership which when combined with prior research findings demon-strate a relationship between the leadership development and a studentrsquos spiritual quest The spiritual quest is defined as ldquoan engagement in the search for meaning and purpose in life (Astin Astin and Lindholm 2011)rdquo This presentation will further explore how leadership education and development programs can enhance spiritual development Finally reflection journaling and other techniques will be discussed that utilize a studentsrsquo exploration of spiritual quest to encourage their growth as leaders while staying inclusive of the studentrsquos own belief-system or spiritual path
Creating Student Leadership Programs
Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo Rachel Carpenter Director for Student Development and Campus Activities Pace University - Pleasantville amp Mark Allen Poisel Associate Provost for Student Success Pace University
300 PM - 400 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Pace University in Pleasantville NY will describe its process for developing two leader-ship initiatives without additional funding These initiatives were created by collabora-tive efforts of Student Affairs Academic Affairs and the campus community to tie lead-ership service and engagement to recruitment retention and student success The presenters will discuss two leadership initiatives and how to develop institutional lead-ership programs while asking the participants to share their experiences
If you have visited our Facebook page and Twitter account you have probably noticed there is a lot of activity Well get ready We will have a highly interactive facebook page and will happily tweet our hearts out during the upcoming conference in Orlando So stay in the leadership loop by ldquolikingrdquo our facebook page following us on twitter (naspaSLPKC) and including SALead on your NASPA 2013 tweets
We have a social media partnership with ACPArsquos Commission for Student Involvement for both conferences Wersquoll be tweeting and tagging CSI from Orlando and CSI will tweet and tag SLP KC from Vegas So regardless of which conference you attendmdashCSI and SLP KC will keep you informed of meetings events socials and more But we can only do that if you follow us
16
Monday March 18 2013Learning Vicariously Using TVrsquos Parks amp Rec for Leader Education
Laurie Marks
300 PM - 400 PM Grand Ballroom - 7B - Marriott
The presenter of this session will explore how episodes of the TV show Parks amp Recreation can be incorporated into a leadership curriculum aimed at engaging students in an analysis of leadership theories as they develop their own civic and leader identities Session participants will be given the course syllabus and worksheets used in conjunction with particular episodes which serve as tools to encourage students to apply the models learned from assigned readings and class discussion to what is demonstrated on the show
Breaking News The Student Newspaper Is Here For An Interview
Mac Pitts
415 PM - 515 PM Vinoy - Marriott
Even the most seasoned college administrator develops a knot in their stomach when the campus student media wants an interview but fear no more This session will help you know how to better work with your student media organizations to develop positive relationships with those covering your campus news and avoid being ambushed by eager student reporters
Leadership Identity Development Do Gender or Ethnicity Matter
Suzanne Onorato
415 PM - 515 PM Canary - 2 - Marriott
Participants in this general interest session will be introduced to the doctoral research conducted by the presenter which explored how a select group of Hispanic women at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) developed a leadership identity Key findings and implications of the study for professionals who work with and educate student leaders will be discussed In addition participants will be encouraged to think about and discuss the applicability of this research to their professional roles
NASPA Communities Fair 700 PM ndash 900 PM Sheraton - Phoenix - A-C
SLPKCAAPSA KCSustainability KC Social 700PM - 800PM Grand Cayman-Marriot
Tuesday March 19 2013Espousing Enacting amp Assessing a Leadership Framework
J Matthew Garrett Natasha Hopkins Assistant Director Bridget Riordan Dean of Students Andy Wilson Director of Residence Life Frank Gaertner Director of the Clairmont Campus Residence Life (Emory University all)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 1 - Marriott
Emory University undertook a multi-year process to connect leadership theory to institutional values mission and vision The development of Leadership Emory serves multiple functions (1) provide a common language about the values of lead-ership the institution believes are important (2) provide a comprehensive frame-work for assessment and (3) guide program development across the institution to connect leadership learning and help students make meaning of their experiences across campus This session focuses on the process development assessment and learning from this journey
Financial Literacy and Peer Mentoring - Students Helping Students
Coordinating Presenter Carmen Panlilio Mack Do NASPA Undergraduate Fellow New Jersey City University amp Michael Bennett Associate Vice President Financial Assistance Services St Petersburg College (FL)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
Student affairs professionals are critical in bridging the academic financial and social worlds of students as they experience college and prepare for the rest of their lives Financial literacy and student loan management are fundamental skills that students need in order to access opportunities and be successful The presenters of this session will share experiences in the creation and institutionalization of successful peer-led financial literacy programs that rely on collaboration between faculty staff students and external organizations
The session will discuss the role of executive sponsorship and partnerships with the university community and external organizations and the importance of these roles in the success and institutionalization of the program
The session will demonstrate how tapping into the creativeness and enthusiasm of students the subject matter expertise of faculty the organizational skill of admin-istrators and the mission of both the university and the external organizations allow for a collaboration that creates opportunities for student leadership develop-ment as well as opportunities for the promotion of financial literacy in the univer-sity community
18Tuesday March 19 2013
Increasing Student Leadership Capacity Through Outdoor Leadership
Nathan Williams amp Amy Derringer Graduate Assistant for Academic Student Services Loyola University Chicago
1245 PM - 145 PM Sawgrass - Marriott
Challenge courses and outdoor trips are often used to promote teamwork and chal-lenge among participants but less is known about the experiences of students who lead these activities The presenters will use current leadership research and theory as a lens to explore the leadership opportunities available to students who lead outdoor activities The presenters will share methods for assessing outdoor leadership and collaborating across campus The presenters will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of this type of experiential leadership
The aB Site Leader Experience An Engaged Leadership Approach
Patricia Lopez-Guerrero amp Crystel D Dawson Coordinator Florida International University
1245 PM - 145 PM Marco Island - Marriott
During this session the presenters will examine leadership models and training influences to build leadership capacity among Alternative Breaks (aB) site leaders The Center for Leadership amp Service at Florida International University (FIU) focus was to build leadership training surrounding Break Awayrsquos - 9 Components of a Quality Break The aB Site Leader Competency Model was born out of the desire to have an assessment plan tailored specifically to the Alternative Breaks program and Site Leader training with the student leaders and their development at the forefront The aB Site Leader Competency Model was created as a way to assess the effectiveness of the training program for these student leaders espe-cially because of their critical value to aB The program coordinators also wanted the ability to evaluate the level of preparedness for leading the aB experience for their participants and for themselves in a leadership position before and after their service trips In addition the program coordinators wanted to create a comprehen-sive model for the student leaders that would provide them the opportunity to self-examine their progress from the beginning of the aB experience to their service trips
Tuesday March 19 2013
Crossing Boundaries Through Experiential Social Justice Education
Diana Sims-Harris Erin Thomas Coordinaor for Leadership and Service Illinois State University Yvonne Pena Assistant Dean of Students University of Texas at San Antonio David Russell Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Service Illinois State University amp Jillian Van Auken Coordinator for Student Activities Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
315 PM - 415 PM Grand Ballroom - 8A - Marriott
Do your social justice programs feel confined or lacking depth Use experien-tial trips to change the context and the outcome Three institutions will share how they researched created funded executed and supported leadership and social justice education in experiential interstate trips The presenters will share outcomes and assessment to demonstrate student learning Participants will be able to apply information the presenters share to their unique campus environments
SLPKC Think Tank amp Awards Reception (Open)
330 PM - 445PM Miami - Marriott
Wednesday March 20 2013Syracuse Community Ambassadors Off-Campus Community Leaders
Kerry Heckman
830 AM - 930 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
The Community Ambassador Program at Syracuse University (SU) was created to enhance the connection between off-campus students the university and the neighborhood in which they reside Community Ambassadors serve as ambassa-dors and role-models to the off-campus community They act as point-of-contact provide access to resources and build community on their assigned streets Since its creation in 2009 the Community Ambassador Program has tripled in size and now serves nearly 8000 off-campus students This session highlights the key goals strategies and lessons learned for linking and aligning studentsrsquo learning experi-ences leadership theory and the emergent field of town-gown issues
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ITLE
20
The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
PAG
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ITLE
Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
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ITLE
6
Students participating in the LINK Ascend program within the Center for Student Leadership (CSL) at Kennesaw State Univer-sity (KSU) gain valuable skill sets immerse themselves in learning focused around a salient social issue and explore the topics of group dynamics community civic engagement information literacy power and privilege
Now a model for a national consortium of
similar leadership exchange programs the
CSL embraced this program as the corner-
stone experience within the second-year of
their three-year leadership program The
foundation of these exchanges are simple
institutions partner students participating
in their respective leadership programs
providing students an opportunity to interact
with peers at another institution develop
relationships and build resources and infor-
mation around a social issue and share in
an impactful facilitated visit to their peers to
investigate the issue from a new context
Immersing students in complex social
issues provides a context to explore lead-
ership while promoting personally respon-
sible participatory and justice-oriented citi-
zenship Additionally students develop
relationships and enhance their network
in meeting a peer from another institu-
tion across the country to both discuss
their experience in the program and also
Transcending Boundaries to Connect Students in Leadership Congratulations to our Program Spotlight for this quarter
PAG
E T
ITLE
support one another as fellow college students Ivanna Tate a student at KSU commented ldquoNot only did I learn a lot about homelessness and how it affects our cultures but I developed a long lasting friendship with my USC partner We have similar majors and continue to help each other by exchanging ideas and offering different perspectives on life academics and our future plansrdquo (Tate personal com-munication 2010)Now in itrsquos fourth year KSU continues to engage students from University of South-ern California (USC) in exploring the issue of homelessness in Los Angeles and Atlanta Students interact with primary stakeholders from a number of perspectives from individuals who are homeless on Skid Row to local officials to police officers responsible for the safety and security of all affected Students are then charged to apply the leadership skills and knowledge gained through their experiences to make a positive change ldquoWe hope that they are able to look at homelessness from differ-ent sides and find out where they fit in to create changerdquo described Lily Chowana-Bandhu Interim Director of Campus Activities at USC (Young 2012 p1)
Shelby Harris Director of the Office of Student Activities and Leadership at the Uni-versity of Massachusetts (UMASS)- Boston describes ldquoIt is rewarding to see the commitment of these [Guilford Technical Community College and UMASS- Boston] students to the issues of hunger and homelessness especially their personal moti-vation for taking part in this program Many have experienced these issues firsthand and it is humbling to be with them on their journey of learning leadership through servicerdquo (Harris personal communication December 13 2012)
Now in its third year the Leadership in Action Summit convenes annually to discuss the domestic exchange program and assist new schools in developing their own exchanges share challenges and success and advance the sharing of resources on partner campuses This year the Summit will take place from July 24-26 2013 in Kennesaw GA
ReferencesYoung A (2012 February 3) USC students immerse themselves in homelessness USC News Retrieved from httpnewsusceduarticle29642USC-Students-Immerse-Themselves-in-Homelessness
Brian LeDuc Manager for Leadership Programs Center for Student Leadership Adjunct Instructor Department of First-Year Programs Kennesaw State University
8Share PowerTo Create PowerAn editorial from Matthew Clifford Wake Forest University
Irsquove always claimed to be collaborator in
my work I like to bring people together
to discuss an organizational problem
generate ideas on a new program or
work through a difficult issue Usually
what comes of those brainstorming
sessions is a decision or concept that is
far greater than the solution I (or anyone
else) could have created behind closed
doors Notwithstanding the quality of
the outcome collaborative gather-
ings between colleagues also help to
engender a sense of shared goals
values and influence Recently though
I have come to realize that my claims
of being a collaborative leader have
been dashed Although I enjoy the idea
of discussing ideas openly and gath-
ering various viewpoints on a challenging
issue once settled on an outcome I carry
that forward Irsquom glad to share ideas with
others but not power Sharing power
creates power If I recommend a valued
competent and deserving staff member
or student to sit on a committee or lead
a project their work will cast a favorable
outlook not only on my organization but
on me as a leader mentor and super-
visor Itrsquos really scary to share power You
might have fought really hard to earn that
power or given something valuable up to
receive it Ultimately Irsquom afraid to share
power because I might not get it back We
might see students in similar (cont pg 9)
( c o n t i n u e d f r o m p r e v i o u s p a g e ) situations especially in highly functioning orga-nizations Some of our students might be expe-riencing power for the first time especially with peers My goal for 2013 is to share more oppor-tunities with colleagues friends and students Joseph Badaracco Professor of Business Ethics
at Harvard Business School wrote ldquoIn todayrsquos environment hoarding knowledge ultimately erodes your power If you know something very important the way to get power is by actually sharing itrdquo Perhaps the knowledge I thought was mine should be shared so that knowledge will grow tenfold
I am excited about serving the NASPA SLPKC in
the capacity of an International Leadership Associ-
ation (ILA) liaison As the current chair-elect of the
ILA Leadership Education Member Interest Group
(MIG) I will serve a three-year term with ILA begin-
ning as chair elect from 2012-2013 as current-
chair of the ILA MIG in 2013-14 and finally as
past-chair from 2014-15 Like the SLPKC the ILA
MIG is the largest interest group (AKA knowledge
community) in the umbrella organization Thus it
is integral that NASPA and ILA stay connected and
even more specifically that our largest and most
ldquoleadership education centeredrdquo groups have open
lines of communication I see my NASPA-SLPKC
ILA-MIG role perpetuating the following
bull Promoting shared ideas such as opportuni-ties for research and scholarship
bull Promoting events and conferences geared towards leadership educators
bull Offering collaborative opportunities for conference proposals papers and workshops
bull Promoting SLPKC to ILA and other inter-ested organizations associations and potential members
bull Securing an ILA representative to attend and speak at the member meeting at our annual NASPA conference
bull Serving as the SLPKC representa-tive at conferences to speak about our KC
I am excited about his new role and the opportu-
nity to service the SLPKC in this capacity If you
have any suggestions or ideas for expanding this
role please let me know
NEW ILA LIaisonA message from Dan Jenkins University of Southern Mainersquos Lewiston-Auburn College
10
than
k yo
u
A Word from
our sponsors
than
k yo
u
Jossey-Bass is proud to sponsor the NASPA Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Commu-
nity because we believe that helping young people understand their own capacity to lead is
the single greatest thing we can do to improve our world Jossey-Bass publishes a variety
of student leadership models by the foremost student leadership educators including Susan
Komives Barry Posner and Jim Kouzes as well as new voices who are leading change
helping students to fulfill their potential and working toward creating a better more sustain-
able world for all of us Visit wwwjosseybassstudentleadershipcom to learn more
OrgSync is incredibly excited to start working with the NASPA SLPKC to help empower admin-
istrators to think holistically about creating new and innovative involvement opportunities for
students In the age of data and documentation OrgSync is proud to provide the world of higher
education a suite of online tools to be able to manage measure and assess the co-curricular
experience and all the learning that happens outside of the classroom For more informa-
tion on OrgSync please visit wwworgsynccom
12
regi
on I
upda
tesregion I
Colleen Powers
Central Connecticut State University
Follow us on Twitter NASPAR1SLPKC
Like us on Facebook
If you would like to get more involved or want to send us any feedback email us at
NASPAR1SLPKCgmailcom
regi
on I
upda
tes
The Region I Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community has been hard at work
since Spring 2012 establishing goals developing their leadership team and sharing knowledge
amongst the Region
Some of the highlights include
bull Publishing the first of two bi-annual newsletters in November 2012 which was shared via
multiple online venues as well as in print The Newsletter included a program spotlight
student reflection event review and intro to the leadership team You can find a copy on the
NASPA website httpwwwnaspaorgregionsregionikcSLP20Fall20Newsletterpdf
bull Hosting a Drive-In Conference with the GLBT KC in Region I called Letrsquos Talk Conversations
about Allyship and Leadership in Student Affairs on November 30th at Clark University We
had over 50 attendees at the conference which offered 4 sessions ranging from Holistic Lead-
ership Development to Allyship and personal Reflection
bull Conducting a survey of our members in the region to gain more knowledge about the expe-
rience levels functional areas and specific interests for future programming The results
gave us a good sense of our membership demographics and shared that some main topics of
interest include interdisciplinary leadership programming assessment and learning outcomes
for leadership development and leadership certificate programs
bull Recently growing our leadership team to include 7 professionals in the region whose primary
responsibilities include leadership development on their campus Their roles on the leadership
team encompass all of our major goals and focus on building community networking as well
as creating and sharing knowledge
14
Sponsored SessionsWersquore sponsoring several session this year so please check them out
Monday March 18 2013Creating Positive Outcomes When Conflict Occurs
Roger Sorochty amp Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
1215 PM - 115 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
The presenters for this program will share an approach to improve staff and student responses to conflict They will incorporate cognitive emotional behavioral and normative elements to improve campus-wide conflict competence Participants will take the Conflict Dynamics Profile instrument which will help them understand their own responses to conflict and ldquohot buttonsrdquo They will also learn key emotional self-management techniques and constructive communications processes that can foster productive outcomes in conflicts
Developing the Leader by Engaging the Spirit
Paul Stonecipher amp Kathy Guthrie Assistant Professor of Higher Education Florida State University
130 PM - 230 PM Marco Island - Marriott
In this session we will start with findings using data from the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership which when combined with prior research findings demon-strate a relationship between the leadership development and a studentrsquos spiritual quest The spiritual quest is defined as ldquoan engagement in the search for meaning and purpose in life (Astin Astin and Lindholm 2011)rdquo This presentation will further explore how leadership education and development programs can enhance spiritual development Finally reflection journaling and other techniques will be discussed that utilize a studentsrsquo exploration of spiritual quest to encourage their growth as leaders while staying inclusive of the studentrsquos own belief-system or spiritual path
Creating Student Leadership Programs
Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo Rachel Carpenter Director for Student Development and Campus Activities Pace University - Pleasantville amp Mark Allen Poisel Associate Provost for Student Success Pace University
300 PM - 400 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Pace University in Pleasantville NY will describe its process for developing two leader-ship initiatives without additional funding These initiatives were created by collabora-tive efforts of Student Affairs Academic Affairs and the campus community to tie lead-ership service and engagement to recruitment retention and student success The presenters will discuss two leadership initiatives and how to develop institutional lead-ership programs while asking the participants to share their experiences
If you have visited our Facebook page and Twitter account you have probably noticed there is a lot of activity Well get ready We will have a highly interactive facebook page and will happily tweet our hearts out during the upcoming conference in Orlando So stay in the leadership loop by ldquolikingrdquo our facebook page following us on twitter (naspaSLPKC) and including SALead on your NASPA 2013 tweets
We have a social media partnership with ACPArsquos Commission for Student Involvement for both conferences Wersquoll be tweeting and tagging CSI from Orlando and CSI will tweet and tag SLP KC from Vegas So regardless of which conference you attendmdashCSI and SLP KC will keep you informed of meetings events socials and more But we can only do that if you follow us
16
Monday March 18 2013Learning Vicariously Using TVrsquos Parks amp Rec for Leader Education
Laurie Marks
300 PM - 400 PM Grand Ballroom - 7B - Marriott
The presenter of this session will explore how episodes of the TV show Parks amp Recreation can be incorporated into a leadership curriculum aimed at engaging students in an analysis of leadership theories as they develop their own civic and leader identities Session participants will be given the course syllabus and worksheets used in conjunction with particular episodes which serve as tools to encourage students to apply the models learned from assigned readings and class discussion to what is demonstrated on the show
Breaking News The Student Newspaper Is Here For An Interview
Mac Pitts
415 PM - 515 PM Vinoy - Marriott
Even the most seasoned college administrator develops a knot in their stomach when the campus student media wants an interview but fear no more This session will help you know how to better work with your student media organizations to develop positive relationships with those covering your campus news and avoid being ambushed by eager student reporters
Leadership Identity Development Do Gender or Ethnicity Matter
Suzanne Onorato
415 PM - 515 PM Canary - 2 - Marriott
Participants in this general interest session will be introduced to the doctoral research conducted by the presenter which explored how a select group of Hispanic women at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) developed a leadership identity Key findings and implications of the study for professionals who work with and educate student leaders will be discussed In addition participants will be encouraged to think about and discuss the applicability of this research to their professional roles
NASPA Communities Fair 700 PM ndash 900 PM Sheraton - Phoenix - A-C
SLPKCAAPSA KCSustainability KC Social 700PM - 800PM Grand Cayman-Marriot
Tuesday March 19 2013Espousing Enacting amp Assessing a Leadership Framework
J Matthew Garrett Natasha Hopkins Assistant Director Bridget Riordan Dean of Students Andy Wilson Director of Residence Life Frank Gaertner Director of the Clairmont Campus Residence Life (Emory University all)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 1 - Marriott
Emory University undertook a multi-year process to connect leadership theory to institutional values mission and vision The development of Leadership Emory serves multiple functions (1) provide a common language about the values of lead-ership the institution believes are important (2) provide a comprehensive frame-work for assessment and (3) guide program development across the institution to connect leadership learning and help students make meaning of their experiences across campus This session focuses on the process development assessment and learning from this journey
Financial Literacy and Peer Mentoring - Students Helping Students
Coordinating Presenter Carmen Panlilio Mack Do NASPA Undergraduate Fellow New Jersey City University amp Michael Bennett Associate Vice President Financial Assistance Services St Petersburg College (FL)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
Student affairs professionals are critical in bridging the academic financial and social worlds of students as they experience college and prepare for the rest of their lives Financial literacy and student loan management are fundamental skills that students need in order to access opportunities and be successful The presenters of this session will share experiences in the creation and institutionalization of successful peer-led financial literacy programs that rely on collaboration between faculty staff students and external organizations
The session will discuss the role of executive sponsorship and partnerships with the university community and external organizations and the importance of these roles in the success and institutionalization of the program
The session will demonstrate how tapping into the creativeness and enthusiasm of students the subject matter expertise of faculty the organizational skill of admin-istrators and the mission of both the university and the external organizations allow for a collaboration that creates opportunities for student leadership develop-ment as well as opportunities for the promotion of financial literacy in the univer-sity community
18Tuesday March 19 2013
Increasing Student Leadership Capacity Through Outdoor Leadership
Nathan Williams amp Amy Derringer Graduate Assistant for Academic Student Services Loyola University Chicago
1245 PM - 145 PM Sawgrass - Marriott
Challenge courses and outdoor trips are often used to promote teamwork and chal-lenge among participants but less is known about the experiences of students who lead these activities The presenters will use current leadership research and theory as a lens to explore the leadership opportunities available to students who lead outdoor activities The presenters will share methods for assessing outdoor leadership and collaborating across campus The presenters will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of this type of experiential leadership
The aB Site Leader Experience An Engaged Leadership Approach
Patricia Lopez-Guerrero amp Crystel D Dawson Coordinator Florida International University
1245 PM - 145 PM Marco Island - Marriott
During this session the presenters will examine leadership models and training influences to build leadership capacity among Alternative Breaks (aB) site leaders The Center for Leadership amp Service at Florida International University (FIU) focus was to build leadership training surrounding Break Awayrsquos - 9 Components of a Quality Break The aB Site Leader Competency Model was born out of the desire to have an assessment plan tailored specifically to the Alternative Breaks program and Site Leader training with the student leaders and their development at the forefront The aB Site Leader Competency Model was created as a way to assess the effectiveness of the training program for these student leaders espe-cially because of their critical value to aB The program coordinators also wanted the ability to evaluate the level of preparedness for leading the aB experience for their participants and for themselves in a leadership position before and after their service trips In addition the program coordinators wanted to create a comprehen-sive model for the student leaders that would provide them the opportunity to self-examine their progress from the beginning of the aB experience to their service trips
Tuesday March 19 2013
Crossing Boundaries Through Experiential Social Justice Education
Diana Sims-Harris Erin Thomas Coordinaor for Leadership and Service Illinois State University Yvonne Pena Assistant Dean of Students University of Texas at San Antonio David Russell Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Service Illinois State University amp Jillian Van Auken Coordinator for Student Activities Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
315 PM - 415 PM Grand Ballroom - 8A - Marriott
Do your social justice programs feel confined or lacking depth Use experien-tial trips to change the context and the outcome Three institutions will share how they researched created funded executed and supported leadership and social justice education in experiential interstate trips The presenters will share outcomes and assessment to demonstrate student learning Participants will be able to apply information the presenters share to their unique campus environments
SLPKC Think Tank amp Awards Reception (Open)
330 PM - 445PM Miami - Marriott
Wednesday March 20 2013Syracuse Community Ambassadors Off-Campus Community Leaders
Kerry Heckman
830 AM - 930 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
The Community Ambassador Program at Syracuse University (SU) was created to enhance the connection between off-campus students the university and the neighborhood in which they reside Community Ambassadors serve as ambassa-dors and role-models to the off-campus community They act as point-of-contact provide access to resources and build community on their assigned streets Since its creation in 2009 the Community Ambassador Program has tripled in size and now serves nearly 8000 off-campus students This session highlights the key goals strategies and lessons learned for linking and aligning studentsrsquo learning experi-ences leadership theory and the emergent field of town-gown issues
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20
The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
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ITLE
Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
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ITLE
support one another as fellow college students Ivanna Tate a student at KSU commented ldquoNot only did I learn a lot about homelessness and how it affects our cultures but I developed a long lasting friendship with my USC partner We have similar majors and continue to help each other by exchanging ideas and offering different perspectives on life academics and our future plansrdquo (Tate personal com-munication 2010)Now in itrsquos fourth year KSU continues to engage students from University of South-ern California (USC) in exploring the issue of homelessness in Los Angeles and Atlanta Students interact with primary stakeholders from a number of perspectives from individuals who are homeless on Skid Row to local officials to police officers responsible for the safety and security of all affected Students are then charged to apply the leadership skills and knowledge gained through their experiences to make a positive change ldquoWe hope that they are able to look at homelessness from differ-ent sides and find out where they fit in to create changerdquo described Lily Chowana-Bandhu Interim Director of Campus Activities at USC (Young 2012 p1)
Shelby Harris Director of the Office of Student Activities and Leadership at the Uni-versity of Massachusetts (UMASS)- Boston describes ldquoIt is rewarding to see the commitment of these [Guilford Technical Community College and UMASS- Boston] students to the issues of hunger and homelessness especially their personal moti-vation for taking part in this program Many have experienced these issues firsthand and it is humbling to be with them on their journey of learning leadership through servicerdquo (Harris personal communication December 13 2012)
Now in its third year the Leadership in Action Summit convenes annually to discuss the domestic exchange program and assist new schools in developing their own exchanges share challenges and success and advance the sharing of resources on partner campuses This year the Summit will take place from July 24-26 2013 in Kennesaw GA
ReferencesYoung A (2012 February 3) USC students immerse themselves in homelessness USC News Retrieved from httpnewsusceduarticle29642USC-Students-Immerse-Themselves-in-Homelessness
Brian LeDuc Manager for Leadership Programs Center for Student Leadership Adjunct Instructor Department of First-Year Programs Kennesaw State University
8Share PowerTo Create PowerAn editorial from Matthew Clifford Wake Forest University
Irsquove always claimed to be collaborator in
my work I like to bring people together
to discuss an organizational problem
generate ideas on a new program or
work through a difficult issue Usually
what comes of those brainstorming
sessions is a decision or concept that is
far greater than the solution I (or anyone
else) could have created behind closed
doors Notwithstanding the quality of
the outcome collaborative gather-
ings between colleagues also help to
engender a sense of shared goals
values and influence Recently though
I have come to realize that my claims
of being a collaborative leader have
been dashed Although I enjoy the idea
of discussing ideas openly and gath-
ering various viewpoints on a challenging
issue once settled on an outcome I carry
that forward Irsquom glad to share ideas with
others but not power Sharing power
creates power If I recommend a valued
competent and deserving staff member
or student to sit on a committee or lead
a project their work will cast a favorable
outlook not only on my organization but
on me as a leader mentor and super-
visor Itrsquos really scary to share power You
might have fought really hard to earn that
power or given something valuable up to
receive it Ultimately Irsquom afraid to share
power because I might not get it back We
might see students in similar (cont pg 9)
( c o n t i n u e d f r o m p r e v i o u s p a g e ) situations especially in highly functioning orga-nizations Some of our students might be expe-riencing power for the first time especially with peers My goal for 2013 is to share more oppor-tunities with colleagues friends and students Joseph Badaracco Professor of Business Ethics
at Harvard Business School wrote ldquoIn todayrsquos environment hoarding knowledge ultimately erodes your power If you know something very important the way to get power is by actually sharing itrdquo Perhaps the knowledge I thought was mine should be shared so that knowledge will grow tenfold
I am excited about serving the NASPA SLPKC in
the capacity of an International Leadership Associ-
ation (ILA) liaison As the current chair-elect of the
ILA Leadership Education Member Interest Group
(MIG) I will serve a three-year term with ILA begin-
ning as chair elect from 2012-2013 as current-
chair of the ILA MIG in 2013-14 and finally as
past-chair from 2014-15 Like the SLPKC the ILA
MIG is the largest interest group (AKA knowledge
community) in the umbrella organization Thus it
is integral that NASPA and ILA stay connected and
even more specifically that our largest and most
ldquoleadership education centeredrdquo groups have open
lines of communication I see my NASPA-SLPKC
ILA-MIG role perpetuating the following
bull Promoting shared ideas such as opportuni-ties for research and scholarship
bull Promoting events and conferences geared towards leadership educators
bull Offering collaborative opportunities for conference proposals papers and workshops
bull Promoting SLPKC to ILA and other inter-ested organizations associations and potential members
bull Securing an ILA representative to attend and speak at the member meeting at our annual NASPA conference
bull Serving as the SLPKC representa-tive at conferences to speak about our KC
I am excited about his new role and the opportu-
nity to service the SLPKC in this capacity If you
have any suggestions or ideas for expanding this
role please let me know
NEW ILA LIaisonA message from Dan Jenkins University of Southern Mainersquos Lewiston-Auburn College
10
than
k yo
u
A Word from
our sponsors
than
k yo
u
Jossey-Bass is proud to sponsor the NASPA Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Commu-
nity because we believe that helping young people understand their own capacity to lead is
the single greatest thing we can do to improve our world Jossey-Bass publishes a variety
of student leadership models by the foremost student leadership educators including Susan
Komives Barry Posner and Jim Kouzes as well as new voices who are leading change
helping students to fulfill their potential and working toward creating a better more sustain-
able world for all of us Visit wwwjosseybassstudentleadershipcom to learn more
OrgSync is incredibly excited to start working with the NASPA SLPKC to help empower admin-
istrators to think holistically about creating new and innovative involvement opportunities for
students In the age of data and documentation OrgSync is proud to provide the world of higher
education a suite of online tools to be able to manage measure and assess the co-curricular
experience and all the learning that happens outside of the classroom For more informa-
tion on OrgSync please visit wwworgsynccom
12
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tesregion I
Colleen Powers
Central Connecticut State University
Follow us on Twitter NASPAR1SLPKC
Like us on Facebook
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The Region I Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community has been hard at work
since Spring 2012 establishing goals developing their leadership team and sharing knowledge
amongst the Region
Some of the highlights include
bull Publishing the first of two bi-annual newsletters in November 2012 which was shared via
multiple online venues as well as in print The Newsletter included a program spotlight
student reflection event review and intro to the leadership team You can find a copy on the
NASPA website httpwwwnaspaorgregionsregionikcSLP20Fall20Newsletterpdf
bull Hosting a Drive-In Conference with the GLBT KC in Region I called Letrsquos Talk Conversations
about Allyship and Leadership in Student Affairs on November 30th at Clark University We
had over 50 attendees at the conference which offered 4 sessions ranging from Holistic Lead-
ership Development to Allyship and personal Reflection
bull Conducting a survey of our members in the region to gain more knowledge about the expe-
rience levels functional areas and specific interests for future programming The results
gave us a good sense of our membership demographics and shared that some main topics of
interest include interdisciplinary leadership programming assessment and learning outcomes
for leadership development and leadership certificate programs
bull Recently growing our leadership team to include 7 professionals in the region whose primary
responsibilities include leadership development on their campus Their roles on the leadership
team encompass all of our major goals and focus on building community networking as well
as creating and sharing knowledge
14
Sponsored SessionsWersquore sponsoring several session this year so please check them out
Monday March 18 2013Creating Positive Outcomes When Conflict Occurs
Roger Sorochty amp Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
1215 PM - 115 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
The presenters for this program will share an approach to improve staff and student responses to conflict They will incorporate cognitive emotional behavioral and normative elements to improve campus-wide conflict competence Participants will take the Conflict Dynamics Profile instrument which will help them understand their own responses to conflict and ldquohot buttonsrdquo They will also learn key emotional self-management techniques and constructive communications processes that can foster productive outcomes in conflicts
Developing the Leader by Engaging the Spirit
Paul Stonecipher amp Kathy Guthrie Assistant Professor of Higher Education Florida State University
130 PM - 230 PM Marco Island - Marriott
In this session we will start with findings using data from the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership which when combined with prior research findings demon-strate a relationship between the leadership development and a studentrsquos spiritual quest The spiritual quest is defined as ldquoan engagement in the search for meaning and purpose in life (Astin Astin and Lindholm 2011)rdquo This presentation will further explore how leadership education and development programs can enhance spiritual development Finally reflection journaling and other techniques will be discussed that utilize a studentsrsquo exploration of spiritual quest to encourage their growth as leaders while staying inclusive of the studentrsquos own belief-system or spiritual path
Creating Student Leadership Programs
Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo Rachel Carpenter Director for Student Development and Campus Activities Pace University - Pleasantville amp Mark Allen Poisel Associate Provost for Student Success Pace University
300 PM - 400 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Pace University in Pleasantville NY will describe its process for developing two leader-ship initiatives without additional funding These initiatives were created by collabora-tive efforts of Student Affairs Academic Affairs and the campus community to tie lead-ership service and engagement to recruitment retention and student success The presenters will discuss two leadership initiatives and how to develop institutional lead-ership programs while asking the participants to share their experiences
If you have visited our Facebook page and Twitter account you have probably noticed there is a lot of activity Well get ready We will have a highly interactive facebook page and will happily tweet our hearts out during the upcoming conference in Orlando So stay in the leadership loop by ldquolikingrdquo our facebook page following us on twitter (naspaSLPKC) and including SALead on your NASPA 2013 tweets
We have a social media partnership with ACPArsquos Commission for Student Involvement for both conferences Wersquoll be tweeting and tagging CSI from Orlando and CSI will tweet and tag SLP KC from Vegas So regardless of which conference you attendmdashCSI and SLP KC will keep you informed of meetings events socials and more But we can only do that if you follow us
16
Monday March 18 2013Learning Vicariously Using TVrsquos Parks amp Rec for Leader Education
Laurie Marks
300 PM - 400 PM Grand Ballroom - 7B - Marriott
The presenter of this session will explore how episodes of the TV show Parks amp Recreation can be incorporated into a leadership curriculum aimed at engaging students in an analysis of leadership theories as they develop their own civic and leader identities Session participants will be given the course syllabus and worksheets used in conjunction with particular episodes which serve as tools to encourage students to apply the models learned from assigned readings and class discussion to what is demonstrated on the show
Breaking News The Student Newspaper Is Here For An Interview
Mac Pitts
415 PM - 515 PM Vinoy - Marriott
Even the most seasoned college administrator develops a knot in their stomach when the campus student media wants an interview but fear no more This session will help you know how to better work with your student media organizations to develop positive relationships with those covering your campus news and avoid being ambushed by eager student reporters
Leadership Identity Development Do Gender or Ethnicity Matter
Suzanne Onorato
415 PM - 515 PM Canary - 2 - Marriott
Participants in this general interest session will be introduced to the doctoral research conducted by the presenter which explored how a select group of Hispanic women at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) developed a leadership identity Key findings and implications of the study for professionals who work with and educate student leaders will be discussed In addition participants will be encouraged to think about and discuss the applicability of this research to their professional roles
NASPA Communities Fair 700 PM ndash 900 PM Sheraton - Phoenix - A-C
SLPKCAAPSA KCSustainability KC Social 700PM - 800PM Grand Cayman-Marriot
Tuesday March 19 2013Espousing Enacting amp Assessing a Leadership Framework
J Matthew Garrett Natasha Hopkins Assistant Director Bridget Riordan Dean of Students Andy Wilson Director of Residence Life Frank Gaertner Director of the Clairmont Campus Residence Life (Emory University all)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 1 - Marriott
Emory University undertook a multi-year process to connect leadership theory to institutional values mission and vision The development of Leadership Emory serves multiple functions (1) provide a common language about the values of lead-ership the institution believes are important (2) provide a comprehensive frame-work for assessment and (3) guide program development across the institution to connect leadership learning and help students make meaning of their experiences across campus This session focuses on the process development assessment and learning from this journey
Financial Literacy and Peer Mentoring - Students Helping Students
Coordinating Presenter Carmen Panlilio Mack Do NASPA Undergraduate Fellow New Jersey City University amp Michael Bennett Associate Vice President Financial Assistance Services St Petersburg College (FL)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
Student affairs professionals are critical in bridging the academic financial and social worlds of students as they experience college and prepare for the rest of their lives Financial literacy and student loan management are fundamental skills that students need in order to access opportunities and be successful The presenters of this session will share experiences in the creation and institutionalization of successful peer-led financial literacy programs that rely on collaboration between faculty staff students and external organizations
The session will discuss the role of executive sponsorship and partnerships with the university community and external organizations and the importance of these roles in the success and institutionalization of the program
The session will demonstrate how tapping into the creativeness and enthusiasm of students the subject matter expertise of faculty the organizational skill of admin-istrators and the mission of both the university and the external organizations allow for a collaboration that creates opportunities for student leadership develop-ment as well as opportunities for the promotion of financial literacy in the univer-sity community
18Tuesday March 19 2013
Increasing Student Leadership Capacity Through Outdoor Leadership
Nathan Williams amp Amy Derringer Graduate Assistant for Academic Student Services Loyola University Chicago
1245 PM - 145 PM Sawgrass - Marriott
Challenge courses and outdoor trips are often used to promote teamwork and chal-lenge among participants but less is known about the experiences of students who lead these activities The presenters will use current leadership research and theory as a lens to explore the leadership opportunities available to students who lead outdoor activities The presenters will share methods for assessing outdoor leadership and collaborating across campus The presenters will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of this type of experiential leadership
The aB Site Leader Experience An Engaged Leadership Approach
Patricia Lopez-Guerrero amp Crystel D Dawson Coordinator Florida International University
1245 PM - 145 PM Marco Island - Marriott
During this session the presenters will examine leadership models and training influences to build leadership capacity among Alternative Breaks (aB) site leaders The Center for Leadership amp Service at Florida International University (FIU) focus was to build leadership training surrounding Break Awayrsquos - 9 Components of a Quality Break The aB Site Leader Competency Model was born out of the desire to have an assessment plan tailored specifically to the Alternative Breaks program and Site Leader training with the student leaders and their development at the forefront The aB Site Leader Competency Model was created as a way to assess the effectiveness of the training program for these student leaders espe-cially because of their critical value to aB The program coordinators also wanted the ability to evaluate the level of preparedness for leading the aB experience for their participants and for themselves in a leadership position before and after their service trips In addition the program coordinators wanted to create a comprehen-sive model for the student leaders that would provide them the opportunity to self-examine their progress from the beginning of the aB experience to their service trips
Tuesday March 19 2013
Crossing Boundaries Through Experiential Social Justice Education
Diana Sims-Harris Erin Thomas Coordinaor for Leadership and Service Illinois State University Yvonne Pena Assistant Dean of Students University of Texas at San Antonio David Russell Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Service Illinois State University amp Jillian Van Auken Coordinator for Student Activities Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
315 PM - 415 PM Grand Ballroom - 8A - Marriott
Do your social justice programs feel confined or lacking depth Use experien-tial trips to change the context and the outcome Three institutions will share how they researched created funded executed and supported leadership and social justice education in experiential interstate trips The presenters will share outcomes and assessment to demonstrate student learning Participants will be able to apply information the presenters share to their unique campus environments
SLPKC Think Tank amp Awards Reception (Open)
330 PM - 445PM Miami - Marriott
Wednesday March 20 2013Syracuse Community Ambassadors Off-Campus Community Leaders
Kerry Heckman
830 AM - 930 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
The Community Ambassador Program at Syracuse University (SU) was created to enhance the connection between off-campus students the university and the neighborhood in which they reside Community Ambassadors serve as ambassa-dors and role-models to the off-campus community They act as point-of-contact provide access to resources and build community on their assigned streets Since its creation in 2009 the Community Ambassador Program has tripled in size and now serves nearly 8000 off-campus students This session highlights the key goals strategies and lessons learned for linking and aligning studentsrsquo learning experi-ences leadership theory and the emergent field of town-gown issues
PAG
E T
ITLE
20
The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
PAG
E T
ITLE
Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
8Share PowerTo Create PowerAn editorial from Matthew Clifford Wake Forest University
Irsquove always claimed to be collaborator in
my work I like to bring people together
to discuss an organizational problem
generate ideas on a new program or
work through a difficult issue Usually
what comes of those brainstorming
sessions is a decision or concept that is
far greater than the solution I (or anyone
else) could have created behind closed
doors Notwithstanding the quality of
the outcome collaborative gather-
ings between colleagues also help to
engender a sense of shared goals
values and influence Recently though
I have come to realize that my claims
of being a collaborative leader have
been dashed Although I enjoy the idea
of discussing ideas openly and gath-
ering various viewpoints on a challenging
issue once settled on an outcome I carry
that forward Irsquom glad to share ideas with
others but not power Sharing power
creates power If I recommend a valued
competent and deserving staff member
or student to sit on a committee or lead
a project their work will cast a favorable
outlook not only on my organization but
on me as a leader mentor and super-
visor Itrsquos really scary to share power You
might have fought really hard to earn that
power or given something valuable up to
receive it Ultimately Irsquom afraid to share
power because I might not get it back We
might see students in similar (cont pg 9)
( c o n t i n u e d f r o m p r e v i o u s p a g e ) situations especially in highly functioning orga-nizations Some of our students might be expe-riencing power for the first time especially with peers My goal for 2013 is to share more oppor-tunities with colleagues friends and students Joseph Badaracco Professor of Business Ethics
at Harvard Business School wrote ldquoIn todayrsquos environment hoarding knowledge ultimately erodes your power If you know something very important the way to get power is by actually sharing itrdquo Perhaps the knowledge I thought was mine should be shared so that knowledge will grow tenfold
I am excited about serving the NASPA SLPKC in
the capacity of an International Leadership Associ-
ation (ILA) liaison As the current chair-elect of the
ILA Leadership Education Member Interest Group
(MIG) I will serve a three-year term with ILA begin-
ning as chair elect from 2012-2013 as current-
chair of the ILA MIG in 2013-14 and finally as
past-chair from 2014-15 Like the SLPKC the ILA
MIG is the largest interest group (AKA knowledge
community) in the umbrella organization Thus it
is integral that NASPA and ILA stay connected and
even more specifically that our largest and most
ldquoleadership education centeredrdquo groups have open
lines of communication I see my NASPA-SLPKC
ILA-MIG role perpetuating the following
bull Promoting shared ideas such as opportuni-ties for research and scholarship
bull Promoting events and conferences geared towards leadership educators
bull Offering collaborative opportunities for conference proposals papers and workshops
bull Promoting SLPKC to ILA and other inter-ested organizations associations and potential members
bull Securing an ILA representative to attend and speak at the member meeting at our annual NASPA conference
bull Serving as the SLPKC representa-tive at conferences to speak about our KC
I am excited about his new role and the opportu-
nity to service the SLPKC in this capacity If you
have any suggestions or ideas for expanding this
role please let me know
NEW ILA LIaisonA message from Dan Jenkins University of Southern Mainersquos Lewiston-Auburn College
10
than
k yo
u
A Word from
our sponsors
than
k yo
u
Jossey-Bass is proud to sponsor the NASPA Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Commu-
nity because we believe that helping young people understand their own capacity to lead is
the single greatest thing we can do to improve our world Jossey-Bass publishes a variety
of student leadership models by the foremost student leadership educators including Susan
Komives Barry Posner and Jim Kouzes as well as new voices who are leading change
helping students to fulfill their potential and working toward creating a better more sustain-
able world for all of us Visit wwwjosseybassstudentleadershipcom to learn more
OrgSync is incredibly excited to start working with the NASPA SLPKC to help empower admin-
istrators to think holistically about creating new and innovative involvement opportunities for
students In the age of data and documentation OrgSync is proud to provide the world of higher
education a suite of online tools to be able to manage measure and assess the co-curricular
experience and all the learning that happens outside of the classroom For more informa-
tion on OrgSync please visit wwworgsynccom
12
regi
on I
upda
tesregion I
Colleen Powers
Central Connecticut State University
Follow us on Twitter NASPAR1SLPKC
Like us on Facebook
If you would like to get more involved or want to send us any feedback email us at
NASPAR1SLPKCgmailcom
regi
on I
upda
tes
The Region I Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community has been hard at work
since Spring 2012 establishing goals developing their leadership team and sharing knowledge
amongst the Region
Some of the highlights include
bull Publishing the first of two bi-annual newsletters in November 2012 which was shared via
multiple online venues as well as in print The Newsletter included a program spotlight
student reflection event review and intro to the leadership team You can find a copy on the
NASPA website httpwwwnaspaorgregionsregionikcSLP20Fall20Newsletterpdf
bull Hosting a Drive-In Conference with the GLBT KC in Region I called Letrsquos Talk Conversations
about Allyship and Leadership in Student Affairs on November 30th at Clark University We
had over 50 attendees at the conference which offered 4 sessions ranging from Holistic Lead-
ership Development to Allyship and personal Reflection
bull Conducting a survey of our members in the region to gain more knowledge about the expe-
rience levels functional areas and specific interests for future programming The results
gave us a good sense of our membership demographics and shared that some main topics of
interest include interdisciplinary leadership programming assessment and learning outcomes
for leadership development and leadership certificate programs
bull Recently growing our leadership team to include 7 professionals in the region whose primary
responsibilities include leadership development on their campus Their roles on the leadership
team encompass all of our major goals and focus on building community networking as well
as creating and sharing knowledge
14
Sponsored SessionsWersquore sponsoring several session this year so please check them out
Monday March 18 2013Creating Positive Outcomes When Conflict Occurs
Roger Sorochty amp Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
1215 PM - 115 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
The presenters for this program will share an approach to improve staff and student responses to conflict They will incorporate cognitive emotional behavioral and normative elements to improve campus-wide conflict competence Participants will take the Conflict Dynamics Profile instrument which will help them understand their own responses to conflict and ldquohot buttonsrdquo They will also learn key emotional self-management techniques and constructive communications processes that can foster productive outcomes in conflicts
Developing the Leader by Engaging the Spirit
Paul Stonecipher amp Kathy Guthrie Assistant Professor of Higher Education Florida State University
130 PM - 230 PM Marco Island - Marriott
In this session we will start with findings using data from the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership which when combined with prior research findings demon-strate a relationship between the leadership development and a studentrsquos spiritual quest The spiritual quest is defined as ldquoan engagement in the search for meaning and purpose in life (Astin Astin and Lindholm 2011)rdquo This presentation will further explore how leadership education and development programs can enhance spiritual development Finally reflection journaling and other techniques will be discussed that utilize a studentsrsquo exploration of spiritual quest to encourage their growth as leaders while staying inclusive of the studentrsquos own belief-system or spiritual path
Creating Student Leadership Programs
Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo Rachel Carpenter Director for Student Development and Campus Activities Pace University - Pleasantville amp Mark Allen Poisel Associate Provost for Student Success Pace University
300 PM - 400 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Pace University in Pleasantville NY will describe its process for developing two leader-ship initiatives without additional funding These initiatives were created by collabora-tive efforts of Student Affairs Academic Affairs and the campus community to tie lead-ership service and engagement to recruitment retention and student success The presenters will discuss two leadership initiatives and how to develop institutional lead-ership programs while asking the participants to share their experiences
If you have visited our Facebook page and Twitter account you have probably noticed there is a lot of activity Well get ready We will have a highly interactive facebook page and will happily tweet our hearts out during the upcoming conference in Orlando So stay in the leadership loop by ldquolikingrdquo our facebook page following us on twitter (naspaSLPKC) and including SALead on your NASPA 2013 tweets
We have a social media partnership with ACPArsquos Commission for Student Involvement for both conferences Wersquoll be tweeting and tagging CSI from Orlando and CSI will tweet and tag SLP KC from Vegas So regardless of which conference you attendmdashCSI and SLP KC will keep you informed of meetings events socials and more But we can only do that if you follow us
16
Monday March 18 2013Learning Vicariously Using TVrsquos Parks amp Rec for Leader Education
Laurie Marks
300 PM - 400 PM Grand Ballroom - 7B - Marriott
The presenter of this session will explore how episodes of the TV show Parks amp Recreation can be incorporated into a leadership curriculum aimed at engaging students in an analysis of leadership theories as they develop their own civic and leader identities Session participants will be given the course syllabus and worksheets used in conjunction with particular episodes which serve as tools to encourage students to apply the models learned from assigned readings and class discussion to what is demonstrated on the show
Breaking News The Student Newspaper Is Here For An Interview
Mac Pitts
415 PM - 515 PM Vinoy - Marriott
Even the most seasoned college administrator develops a knot in their stomach when the campus student media wants an interview but fear no more This session will help you know how to better work with your student media organizations to develop positive relationships with those covering your campus news and avoid being ambushed by eager student reporters
Leadership Identity Development Do Gender or Ethnicity Matter
Suzanne Onorato
415 PM - 515 PM Canary - 2 - Marriott
Participants in this general interest session will be introduced to the doctoral research conducted by the presenter which explored how a select group of Hispanic women at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) developed a leadership identity Key findings and implications of the study for professionals who work with and educate student leaders will be discussed In addition participants will be encouraged to think about and discuss the applicability of this research to their professional roles
NASPA Communities Fair 700 PM ndash 900 PM Sheraton - Phoenix - A-C
SLPKCAAPSA KCSustainability KC Social 700PM - 800PM Grand Cayman-Marriot
Tuesday March 19 2013Espousing Enacting amp Assessing a Leadership Framework
J Matthew Garrett Natasha Hopkins Assistant Director Bridget Riordan Dean of Students Andy Wilson Director of Residence Life Frank Gaertner Director of the Clairmont Campus Residence Life (Emory University all)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 1 - Marriott
Emory University undertook a multi-year process to connect leadership theory to institutional values mission and vision The development of Leadership Emory serves multiple functions (1) provide a common language about the values of lead-ership the institution believes are important (2) provide a comprehensive frame-work for assessment and (3) guide program development across the institution to connect leadership learning and help students make meaning of their experiences across campus This session focuses on the process development assessment and learning from this journey
Financial Literacy and Peer Mentoring - Students Helping Students
Coordinating Presenter Carmen Panlilio Mack Do NASPA Undergraduate Fellow New Jersey City University amp Michael Bennett Associate Vice President Financial Assistance Services St Petersburg College (FL)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
Student affairs professionals are critical in bridging the academic financial and social worlds of students as they experience college and prepare for the rest of their lives Financial literacy and student loan management are fundamental skills that students need in order to access opportunities and be successful The presenters of this session will share experiences in the creation and institutionalization of successful peer-led financial literacy programs that rely on collaboration between faculty staff students and external organizations
The session will discuss the role of executive sponsorship and partnerships with the university community and external organizations and the importance of these roles in the success and institutionalization of the program
The session will demonstrate how tapping into the creativeness and enthusiasm of students the subject matter expertise of faculty the organizational skill of admin-istrators and the mission of both the university and the external organizations allow for a collaboration that creates opportunities for student leadership develop-ment as well as opportunities for the promotion of financial literacy in the univer-sity community
18Tuesday March 19 2013
Increasing Student Leadership Capacity Through Outdoor Leadership
Nathan Williams amp Amy Derringer Graduate Assistant for Academic Student Services Loyola University Chicago
1245 PM - 145 PM Sawgrass - Marriott
Challenge courses and outdoor trips are often used to promote teamwork and chal-lenge among participants but less is known about the experiences of students who lead these activities The presenters will use current leadership research and theory as a lens to explore the leadership opportunities available to students who lead outdoor activities The presenters will share methods for assessing outdoor leadership and collaborating across campus The presenters will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of this type of experiential leadership
The aB Site Leader Experience An Engaged Leadership Approach
Patricia Lopez-Guerrero amp Crystel D Dawson Coordinator Florida International University
1245 PM - 145 PM Marco Island - Marriott
During this session the presenters will examine leadership models and training influences to build leadership capacity among Alternative Breaks (aB) site leaders The Center for Leadership amp Service at Florida International University (FIU) focus was to build leadership training surrounding Break Awayrsquos - 9 Components of a Quality Break The aB Site Leader Competency Model was born out of the desire to have an assessment plan tailored specifically to the Alternative Breaks program and Site Leader training with the student leaders and their development at the forefront The aB Site Leader Competency Model was created as a way to assess the effectiveness of the training program for these student leaders espe-cially because of their critical value to aB The program coordinators also wanted the ability to evaluate the level of preparedness for leading the aB experience for their participants and for themselves in a leadership position before and after their service trips In addition the program coordinators wanted to create a comprehen-sive model for the student leaders that would provide them the opportunity to self-examine their progress from the beginning of the aB experience to their service trips
Tuesday March 19 2013
Crossing Boundaries Through Experiential Social Justice Education
Diana Sims-Harris Erin Thomas Coordinaor for Leadership and Service Illinois State University Yvonne Pena Assistant Dean of Students University of Texas at San Antonio David Russell Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Service Illinois State University amp Jillian Van Auken Coordinator for Student Activities Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
315 PM - 415 PM Grand Ballroom - 8A - Marriott
Do your social justice programs feel confined or lacking depth Use experien-tial trips to change the context and the outcome Three institutions will share how they researched created funded executed and supported leadership and social justice education in experiential interstate trips The presenters will share outcomes and assessment to demonstrate student learning Participants will be able to apply information the presenters share to their unique campus environments
SLPKC Think Tank amp Awards Reception (Open)
330 PM - 445PM Miami - Marriott
Wednesday March 20 2013Syracuse Community Ambassadors Off-Campus Community Leaders
Kerry Heckman
830 AM - 930 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
The Community Ambassador Program at Syracuse University (SU) was created to enhance the connection between off-campus students the university and the neighborhood in which they reside Community Ambassadors serve as ambassa-dors and role-models to the off-campus community They act as point-of-contact provide access to resources and build community on their assigned streets Since its creation in 2009 the Community Ambassador Program has tripled in size and now serves nearly 8000 off-campus students This session highlights the key goals strategies and lessons learned for linking and aligning studentsrsquo learning experi-ences leadership theory and the emergent field of town-gown issues
PAG
E T
ITLE
20
The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
PAG
E T
ITLE
Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
( c o n t i n u e d f r o m p r e v i o u s p a g e ) situations especially in highly functioning orga-nizations Some of our students might be expe-riencing power for the first time especially with peers My goal for 2013 is to share more oppor-tunities with colleagues friends and students Joseph Badaracco Professor of Business Ethics
at Harvard Business School wrote ldquoIn todayrsquos environment hoarding knowledge ultimately erodes your power If you know something very important the way to get power is by actually sharing itrdquo Perhaps the knowledge I thought was mine should be shared so that knowledge will grow tenfold
I am excited about serving the NASPA SLPKC in
the capacity of an International Leadership Associ-
ation (ILA) liaison As the current chair-elect of the
ILA Leadership Education Member Interest Group
(MIG) I will serve a three-year term with ILA begin-
ning as chair elect from 2012-2013 as current-
chair of the ILA MIG in 2013-14 and finally as
past-chair from 2014-15 Like the SLPKC the ILA
MIG is the largest interest group (AKA knowledge
community) in the umbrella organization Thus it
is integral that NASPA and ILA stay connected and
even more specifically that our largest and most
ldquoleadership education centeredrdquo groups have open
lines of communication I see my NASPA-SLPKC
ILA-MIG role perpetuating the following
bull Promoting shared ideas such as opportuni-ties for research and scholarship
bull Promoting events and conferences geared towards leadership educators
bull Offering collaborative opportunities for conference proposals papers and workshops
bull Promoting SLPKC to ILA and other inter-ested organizations associations and potential members
bull Securing an ILA representative to attend and speak at the member meeting at our annual NASPA conference
bull Serving as the SLPKC representa-tive at conferences to speak about our KC
I am excited about his new role and the opportu-
nity to service the SLPKC in this capacity If you
have any suggestions or ideas for expanding this
role please let me know
NEW ILA LIaisonA message from Dan Jenkins University of Southern Mainersquos Lewiston-Auburn College
10
than
k yo
u
A Word from
our sponsors
than
k yo
u
Jossey-Bass is proud to sponsor the NASPA Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Commu-
nity because we believe that helping young people understand their own capacity to lead is
the single greatest thing we can do to improve our world Jossey-Bass publishes a variety
of student leadership models by the foremost student leadership educators including Susan
Komives Barry Posner and Jim Kouzes as well as new voices who are leading change
helping students to fulfill their potential and working toward creating a better more sustain-
able world for all of us Visit wwwjosseybassstudentleadershipcom to learn more
OrgSync is incredibly excited to start working with the NASPA SLPKC to help empower admin-
istrators to think holistically about creating new and innovative involvement opportunities for
students In the age of data and documentation OrgSync is proud to provide the world of higher
education a suite of online tools to be able to manage measure and assess the co-curricular
experience and all the learning that happens outside of the classroom For more informa-
tion on OrgSync please visit wwworgsynccom
12
regi
on I
upda
tesregion I
Colleen Powers
Central Connecticut State University
Follow us on Twitter NASPAR1SLPKC
Like us on Facebook
If you would like to get more involved or want to send us any feedback email us at
NASPAR1SLPKCgmailcom
regi
on I
upda
tes
The Region I Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community has been hard at work
since Spring 2012 establishing goals developing their leadership team and sharing knowledge
amongst the Region
Some of the highlights include
bull Publishing the first of two bi-annual newsletters in November 2012 which was shared via
multiple online venues as well as in print The Newsletter included a program spotlight
student reflection event review and intro to the leadership team You can find a copy on the
NASPA website httpwwwnaspaorgregionsregionikcSLP20Fall20Newsletterpdf
bull Hosting a Drive-In Conference with the GLBT KC in Region I called Letrsquos Talk Conversations
about Allyship and Leadership in Student Affairs on November 30th at Clark University We
had over 50 attendees at the conference which offered 4 sessions ranging from Holistic Lead-
ership Development to Allyship and personal Reflection
bull Conducting a survey of our members in the region to gain more knowledge about the expe-
rience levels functional areas and specific interests for future programming The results
gave us a good sense of our membership demographics and shared that some main topics of
interest include interdisciplinary leadership programming assessment and learning outcomes
for leadership development and leadership certificate programs
bull Recently growing our leadership team to include 7 professionals in the region whose primary
responsibilities include leadership development on their campus Their roles on the leadership
team encompass all of our major goals and focus on building community networking as well
as creating and sharing knowledge
14
Sponsored SessionsWersquore sponsoring several session this year so please check them out
Monday March 18 2013Creating Positive Outcomes When Conflict Occurs
Roger Sorochty amp Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
1215 PM - 115 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
The presenters for this program will share an approach to improve staff and student responses to conflict They will incorporate cognitive emotional behavioral and normative elements to improve campus-wide conflict competence Participants will take the Conflict Dynamics Profile instrument which will help them understand their own responses to conflict and ldquohot buttonsrdquo They will also learn key emotional self-management techniques and constructive communications processes that can foster productive outcomes in conflicts
Developing the Leader by Engaging the Spirit
Paul Stonecipher amp Kathy Guthrie Assistant Professor of Higher Education Florida State University
130 PM - 230 PM Marco Island - Marriott
In this session we will start with findings using data from the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership which when combined with prior research findings demon-strate a relationship between the leadership development and a studentrsquos spiritual quest The spiritual quest is defined as ldquoan engagement in the search for meaning and purpose in life (Astin Astin and Lindholm 2011)rdquo This presentation will further explore how leadership education and development programs can enhance spiritual development Finally reflection journaling and other techniques will be discussed that utilize a studentsrsquo exploration of spiritual quest to encourage their growth as leaders while staying inclusive of the studentrsquos own belief-system or spiritual path
Creating Student Leadership Programs
Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo Rachel Carpenter Director for Student Development and Campus Activities Pace University - Pleasantville amp Mark Allen Poisel Associate Provost for Student Success Pace University
300 PM - 400 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Pace University in Pleasantville NY will describe its process for developing two leader-ship initiatives without additional funding These initiatives were created by collabora-tive efforts of Student Affairs Academic Affairs and the campus community to tie lead-ership service and engagement to recruitment retention and student success The presenters will discuss two leadership initiatives and how to develop institutional lead-ership programs while asking the participants to share their experiences
If you have visited our Facebook page and Twitter account you have probably noticed there is a lot of activity Well get ready We will have a highly interactive facebook page and will happily tweet our hearts out during the upcoming conference in Orlando So stay in the leadership loop by ldquolikingrdquo our facebook page following us on twitter (naspaSLPKC) and including SALead on your NASPA 2013 tweets
We have a social media partnership with ACPArsquos Commission for Student Involvement for both conferences Wersquoll be tweeting and tagging CSI from Orlando and CSI will tweet and tag SLP KC from Vegas So regardless of which conference you attendmdashCSI and SLP KC will keep you informed of meetings events socials and more But we can only do that if you follow us
16
Monday March 18 2013Learning Vicariously Using TVrsquos Parks amp Rec for Leader Education
Laurie Marks
300 PM - 400 PM Grand Ballroom - 7B - Marriott
The presenter of this session will explore how episodes of the TV show Parks amp Recreation can be incorporated into a leadership curriculum aimed at engaging students in an analysis of leadership theories as they develop their own civic and leader identities Session participants will be given the course syllabus and worksheets used in conjunction with particular episodes which serve as tools to encourage students to apply the models learned from assigned readings and class discussion to what is demonstrated on the show
Breaking News The Student Newspaper Is Here For An Interview
Mac Pitts
415 PM - 515 PM Vinoy - Marriott
Even the most seasoned college administrator develops a knot in their stomach when the campus student media wants an interview but fear no more This session will help you know how to better work with your student media organizations to develop positive relationships with those covering your campus news and avoid being ambushed by eager student reporters
Leadership Identity Development Do Gender or Ethnicity Matter
Suzanne Onorato
415 PM - 515 PM Canary - 2 - Marriott
Participants in this general interest session will be introduced to the doctoral research conducted by the presenter which explored how a select group of Hispanic women at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) developed a leadership identity Key findings and implications of the study for professionals who work with and educate student leaders will be discussed In addition participants will be encouraged to think about and discuss the applicability of this research to their professional roles
NASPA Communities Fair 700 PM ndash 900 PM Sheraton - Phoenix - A-C
SLPKCAAPSA KCSustainability KC Social 700PM - 800PM Grand Cayman-Marriot
Tuesday March 19 2013Espousing Enacting amp Assessing a Leadership Framework
J Matthew Garrett Natasha Hopkins Assistant Director Bridget Riordan Dean of Students Andy Wilson Director of Residence Life Frank Gaertner Director of the Clairmont Campus Residence Life (Emory University all)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 1 - Marriott
Emory University undertook a multi-year process to connect leadership theory to institutional values mission and vision The development of Leadership Emory serves multiple functions (1) provide a common language about the values of lead-ership the institution believes are important (2) provide a comprehensive frame-work for assessment and (3) guide program development across the institution to connect leadership learning and help students make meaning of their experiences across campus This session focuses on the process development assessment and learning from this journey
Financial Literacy and Peer Mentoring - Students Helping Students
Coordinating Presenter Carmen Panlilio Mack Do NASPA Undergraduate Fellow New Jersey City University amp Michael Bennett Associate Vice President Financial Assistance Services St Petersburg College (FL)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
Student affairs professionals are critical in bridging the academic financial and social worlds of students as they experience college and prepare for the rest of their lives Financial literacy and student loan management are fundamental skills that students need in order to access opportunities and be successful The presenters of this session will share experiences in the creation and institutionalization of successful peer-led financial literacy programs that rely on collaboration between faculty staff students and external organizations
The session will discuss the role of executive sponsorship and partnerships with the university community and external organizations and the importance of these roles in the success and institutionalization of the program
The session will demonstrate how tapping into the creativeness and enthusiasm of students the subject matter expertise of faculty the organizational skill of admin-istrators and the mission of both the university and the external organizations allow for a collaboration that creates opportunities for student leadership develop-ment as well as opportunities for the promotion of financial literacy in the univer-sity community
18Tuesday March 19 2013
Increasing Student Leadership Capacity Through Outdoor Leadership
Nathan Williams amp Amy Derringer Graduate Assistant for Academic Student Services Loyola University Chicago
1245 PM - 145 PM Sawgrass - Marriott
Challenge courses and outdoor trips are often used to promote teamwork and chal-lenge among participants but less is known about the experiences of students who lead these activities The presenters will use current leadership research and theory as a lens to explore the leadership opportunities available to students who lead outdoor activities The presenters will share methods for assessing outdoor leadership and collaborating across campus The presenters will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of this type of experiential leadership
The aB Site Leader Experience An Engaged Leadership Approach
Patricia Lopez-Guerrero amp Crystel D Dawson Coordinator Florida International University
1245 PM - 145 PM Marco Island - Marriott
During this session the presenters will examine leadership models and training influences to build leadership capacity among Alternative Breaks (aB) site leaders The Center for Leadership amp Service at Florida International University (FIU) focus was to build leadership training surrounding Break Awayrsquos - 9 Components of a Quality Break The aB Site Leader Competency Model was born out of the desire to have an assessment plan tailored specifically to the Alternative Breaks program and Site Leader training with the student leaders and their development at the forefront The aB Site Leader Competency Model was created as a way to assess the effectiveness of the training program for these student leaders espe-cially because of their critical value to aB The program coordinators also wanted the ability to evaluate the level of preparedness for leading the aB experience for their participants and for themselves in a leadership position before and after their service trips In addition the program coordinators wanted to create a comprehen-sive model for the student leaders that would provide them the opportunity to self-examine their progress from the beginning of the aB experience to their service trips
Tuesday March 19 2013
Crossing Boundaries Through Experiential Social Justice Education
Diana Sims-Harris Erin Thomas Coordinaor for Leadership and Service Illinois State University Yvonne Pena Assistant Dean of Students University of Texas at San Antonio David Russell Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Service Illinois State University amp Jillian Van Auken Coordinator for Student Activities Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
315 PM - 415 PM Grand Ballroom - 8A - Marriott
Do your social justice programs feel confined or lacking depth Use experien-tial trips to change the context and the outcome Three institutions will share how they researched created funded executed and supported leadership and social justice education in experiential interstate trips The presenters will share outcomes and assessment to demonstrate student learning Participants will be able to apply information the presenters share to their unique campus environments
SLPKC Think Tank amp Awards Reception (Open)
330 PM - 445PM Miami - Marriott
Wednesday March 20 2013Syracuse Community Ambassadors Off-Campus Community Leaders
Kerry Heckman
830 AM - 930 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
The Community Ambassador Program at Syracuse University (SU) was created to enhance the connection between off-campus students the university and the neighborhood in which they reside Community Ambassadors serve as ambassa-dors and role-models to the off-campus community They act as point-of-contact provide access to resources and build community on their assigned streets Since its creation in 2009 the Community Ambassador Program has tripled in size and now serves nearly 8000 off-campus students This session highlights the key goals strategies and lessons learned for linking and aligning studentsrsquo learning experi-ences leadership theory and the emergent field of town-gown issues
PAG
E T
ITLE
20
The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
PAG
E T
ITLE
Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
10
than
k yo
u
A Word from
our sponsors
than
k yo
u
Jossey-Bass is proud to sponsor the NASPA Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Commu-
nity because we believe that helping young people understand their own capacity to lead is
the single greatest thing we can do to improve our world Jossey-Bass publishes a variety
of student leadership models by the foremost student leadership educators including Susan
Komives Barry Posner and Jim Kouzes as well as new voices who are leading change
helping students to fulfill their potential and working toward creating a better more sustain-
able world for all of us Visit wwwjosseybassstudentleadershipcom to learn more
OrgSync is incredibly excited to start working with the NASPA SLPKC to help empower admin-
istrators to think holistically about creating new and innovative involvement opportunities for
students In the age of data and documentation OrgSync is proud to provide the world of higher
education a suite of online tools to be able to manage measure and assess the co-curricular
experience and all the learning that happens outside of the classroom For more informa-
tion on OrgSync please visit wwworgsynccom
12
regi
on I
upda
tesregion I
Colleen Powers
Central Connecticut State University
Follow us on Twitter NASPAR1SLPKC
Like us on Facebook
If you would like to get more involved or want to send us any feedback email us at
NASPAR1SLPKCgmailcom
regi
on I
upda
tes
The Region I Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community has been hard at work
since Spring 2012 establishing goals developing their leadership team and sharing knowledge
amongst the Region
Some of the highlights include
bull Publishing the first of two bi-annual newsletters in November 2012 which was shared via
multiple online venues as well as in print The Newsletter included a program spotlight
student reflection event review and intro to the leadership team You can find a copy on the
NASPA website httpwwwnaspaorgregionsregionikcSLP20Fall20Newsletterpdf
bull Hosting a Drive-In Conference with the GLBT KC in Region I called Letrsquos Talk Conversations
about Allyship and Leadership in Student Affairs on November 30th at Clark University We
had over 50 attendees at the conference which offered 4 sessions ranging from Holistic Lead-
ership Development to Allyship and personal Reflection
bull Conducting a survey of our members in the region to gain more knowledge about the expe-
rience levels functional areas and specific interests for future programming The results
gave us a good sense of our membership demographics and shared that some main topics of
interest include interdisciplinary leadership programming assessment and learning outcomes
for leadership development and leadership certificate programs
bull Recently growing our leadership team to include 7 professionals in the region whose primary
responsibilities include leadership development on their campus Their roles on the leadership
team encompass all of our major goals and focus on building community networking as well
as creating and sharing knowledge
14
Sponsored SessionsWersquore sponsoring several session this year so please check them out
Monday March 18 2013Creating Positive Outcomes When Conflict Occurs
Roger Sorochty amp Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
1215 PM - 115 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
The presenters for this program will share an approach to improve staff and student responses to conflict They will incorporate cognitive emotional behavioral and normative elements to improve campus-wide conflict competence Participants will take the Conflict Dynamics Profile instrument which will help them understand their own responses to conflict and ldquohot buttonsrdquo They will also learn key emotional self-management techniques and constructive communications processes that can foster productive outcomes in conflicts
Developing the Leader by Engaging the Spirit
Paul Stonecipher amp Kathy Guthrie Assistant Professor of Higher Education Florida State University
130 PM - 230 PM Marco Island - Marriott
In this session we will start with findings using data from the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership which when combined with prior research findings demon-strate a relationship between the leadership development and a studentrsquos spiritual quest The spiritual quest is defined as ldquoan engagement in the search for meaning and purpose in life (Astin Astin and Lindholm 2011)rdquo This presentation will further explore how leadership education and development programs can enhance spiritual development Finally reflection journaling and other techniques will be discussed that utilize a studentsrsquo exploration of spiritual quest to encourage their growth as leaders while staying inclusive of the studentrsquos own belief-system or spiritual path
Creating Student Leadership Programs
Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo Rachel Carpenter Director for Student Development and Campus Activities Pace University - Pleasantville amp Mark Allen Poisel Associate Provost for Student Success Pace University
300 PM - 400 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Pace University in Pleasantville NY will describe its process for developing two leader-ship initiatives without additional funding These initiatives were created by collabora-tive efforts of Student Affairs Academic Affairs and the campus community to tie lead-ership service and engagement to recruitment retention and student success The presenters will discuss two leadership initiatives and how to develop institutional lead-ership programs while asking the participants to share their experiences
If you have visited our Facebook page and Twitter account you have probably noticed there is a lot of activity Well get ready We will have a highly interactive facebook page and will happily tweet our hearts out during the upcoming conference in Orlando So stay in the leadership loop by ldquolikingrdquo our facebook page following us on twitter (naspaSLPKC) and including SALead on your NASPA 2013 tweets
We have a social media partnership with ACPArsquos Commission for Student Involvement for both conferences Wersquoll be tweeting and tagging CSI from Orlando and CSI will tweet and tag SLP KC from Vegas So regardless of which conference you attendmdashCSI and SLP KC will keep you informed of meetings events socials and more But we can only do that if you follow us
16
Monday March 18 2013Learning Vicariously Using TVrsquos Parks amp Rec for Leader Education
Laurie Marks
300 PM - 400 PM Grand Ballroom - 7B - Marriott
The presenter of this session will explore how episodes of the TV show Parks amp Recreation can be incorporated into a leadership curriculum aimed at engaging students in an analysis of leadership theories as they develop their own civic and leader identities Session participants will be given the course syllabus and worksheets used in conjunction with particular episodes which serve as tools to encourage students to apply the models learned from assigned readings and class discussion to what is demonstrated on the show
Breaking News The Student Newspaper Is Here For An Interview
Mac Pitts
415 PM - 515 PM Vinoy - Marriott
Even the most seasoned college administrator develops a knot in their stomach when the campus student media wants an interview but fear no more This session will help you know how to better work with your student media organizations to develop positive relationships with those covering your campus news and avoid being ambushed by eager student reporters
Leadership Identity Development Do Gender or Ethnicity Matter
Suzanne Onorato
415 PM - 515 PM Canary - 2 - Marriott
Participants in this general interest session will be introduced to the doctoral research conducted by the presenter which explored how a select group of Hispanic women at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) developed a leadership identity Key findings and implications of the study for professionals who work with and educate student leaders will be discussed In addition participants will be encouraged to think about and discuss the applicability of this research to their professional roles
NASPA Communities Fair 700 PM ndash 900 PM Sheraton - Phoenix - A-C
SLPKCAAPSA KCSustainability KC Social 700PM - 800PM Grand Cayman-Marriot
Tuesday March 19 2013Espousing Enacting amp Assessing a Leadership Framework
J Matthew Garrett Natasha Hopkins Assistant Director Bridget Riordan Dean of Students Andy Wilson Director of Residence Life Frank Gaertner Director of the Clairmont Campus Residence Life (Emory University all)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 1 - Marriott
Emory University undertook a multi-year process to connect leadership theory to institutional values mission and vision The development of Leadership Emory serves multiple functions (1) provide a common language about the values of lead-ership the institution believes are important (2) provide a comprehensive frame-work for assessment and (3) guide program development across the institution to connect leadership learning and help students make meaning of their experiences across campus This session focuses on the process development assessment and learning from this journey
Financial Literacy and Peer Mentoring - Students Helping Students
Coordinating Presenter Carmen Panlilio Mack Do NASPA Undergraduate Fellow New Jersey City University amp Michael Bennett Associate Vice President Financial Assistance Services St Petersburg College (FL)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
Student affairs professionals are critical in bridging the academic financial and social worlds of students as they experience college and prepare for the rest of their lives Financial literacy and student loan management are fundamental skills that students need in order to access opportunities and be successful The presenters of this session will share experiences in the creation and institutionalization of successful peer-led financial literacy programs that rely on collaboration between faculty staff students and external organizations
The session will discuss the role of executive sponsorship and partnerships with the university community and external organizations and the importance of these roles in the success and institutionalization of the program
The session will demonstrate how tapping into the creativeness and enthusiasm of students the subject matter expertise of faculty the organizational skill of admin-istrators and the mission of both the university and the external organizations allow for a collaboration that creates opportunities for student leadership develop-ment as well as opportunities for the promotion of financial literacy in the univer-sity community
18Tuesday March 19 2013
Increasing Student Leadership Capacity Through Outdoor Leadership
Nathan Williams amp Amy Derringer Graduate Assistant for Academic Student Services Loyola University Chicago
1245 PM - 145 PM Sawgrass - Marriott
Challenge courses and outdoor trips are often used to promote teamwork and chal-lenge among participants but less is known about the experiences of students who lead these activities The presenters will use current leadership research and theory as a lens to explore the leadership opportunities available to students who lead outdoor activities The presenters will share methods for assessing outdoor leadership and collaborating across campus The presenters will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of this type of experiential leadership
The aB Site Leader Experience An Engaged Leadership Approach
Patricia Lopez-Guerrero amp Crystel D Dawson Coordinator Florida International University
1245 PM - 145 PM Marco Island - Marriott
During this session the presenters will examine leadership models and training influences to build leadership capacity among Alternative Breaks (aB) site leaders The Center for Leadership amp Service at Florida International University (FIU) focus was to build leadership training surrounding Break Awayrsquos - 9 Components of a Quality Break The aB Site Leader Competency Model was born out of the desire to have an assessment plan tailored specifically to the Alternative Breaks program and Site Leader training with the student leaders and their development at the forefront The aB Site Leader Competency Model was created as a way to assess the effectiveness of the training program for these student leaders espe-cially because of their critical value to aB The program coordinators also wanted the ability to evaluate the level of preparedness for leading the aB experience for their participants and for themselves in a leadership position before and after their service trips In addition the program coordinators wanted to create a comprehen-sive model for the student leaders that would provide them the opportunity to self-examine their progress from the beginning of the aB experience to their service trips
Tuesday March 19 2013
Crossing Boundaries Through Experiential Social Justice Education
Diana Sims-Harris Erin Thomas Coordinaor for Leadership and Service Illinois State University Yvonne Pena Assistant Dean of Students University of Texas at San Antonio David Russell Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Service Illinois State University amp Jillian Van Auken Coordinator for Student Activities Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
315 PM - 415 PM Grand Ballroom - 8A - Marriott
Do your social justice programs feel confined or lacking depth Use experien-tial trips to change the context and the outcome Three institutions will share how they researched created funded executed and supported leadership and social justice education in experiential interstate trips The presenters will share outcomes and assessment to demonstrate student learning Participants will be able to apply information the presenters share to their unique campus environments
SLPKC Think Tank amp Awards Reception (Open)
330 PM - 445PM Miami - Marriott
Wednesday March 20 2013Syracuse Community Ambassadors Off-Campus Community Leaders
Kerry Heckman
830 AM - 930 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
The Community Ambassador Program at Syracuse University (SU) was created to enhance the connection between off-campus students the university and the neighborhood in which they reside Community Ambassadors serve as ambassa-dors and role-models to the off-campus community They act as point-of-contact provide access to resources and build community on their assigned streets Since its creation in 2009 the Community Ambassador Program has tripled in size and now serves nearly 8000 off-campus students This session highlights the key goals strategies and lessons learned for linking and aligning studentsrsquo learning experi-ences leadership theory and the emergent field of town-gown issues
PAG
E T
ITLE
20
The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
PAG
E T
ITLE
Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
than
k yo
u
Jossey-Bass is proud to sponsor the NASPA Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Commu-
nity because we believe that helping young people understand their own capacity to lead is
the single greatest thing we can do to improve our world Jossey-Bass publishes a variety
of student leadership models by the foremost student leadership educators including Susan
Komives Barry Posner and Jim Kouzes as well as new voices who are leading change
helping students to fulfill their potential and working toward creating a better more sustain-
able world for all of us Visit wwwjosseybassstudentleadershipcom to learn more
OrgSync is incredibly excited to start working with the NASPA SLPKC to help empower admin-
istrators to think holistically about creating new and innovative involvement opportunities for
students In the age of data and documentation OrgSync is proud to provide the world of higher
education a suite of online tools to be able to manage measure and assess the co-curricular
experience and all the learning that happens outside of the classroom For more informa-
tion on OrgSync please visit wwworgsynccom
12
regi
on I
upda
tesregion I
Colleen Powers
Central Connecticut State University
Follow us on Twitter NASPAR1SLPKC
Like us on Facebook
If you would like to get more involved or want to send us any feedback email us at
NASPAR1SLPKCgmailcom
regi
on I
upda
tes
The Region I Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community has been hard at work
since Spring 2012 establishing goals developing their leadership team and sharing knowledge
amongst the Region
Some of the highlights include
bull Publishing the first of two bi-annual newsletters in November 2012 which was shared via
multiple online venues as well as in print The Newsletter included a program spotlight
student reflection event review and intro to the leadership team You can find a copy on the
NASPA website httpwwwnaspaorgregionsregionikcSLP20Fall20Newsletterpdf
bull Hosting a Drive-In Conference with the GLBT KC in Region I called Letrsquos Talk Conversations
about Allyship and Leadership in Student Affairs on November 30th at Clark University We
had over 50 attendees at the conference which offered 4 sessions ranging from Holistic Lead-
ership Development to Allyship and personal Reflection
bull Conducting a survey of our members in the region to gain more knowledge about the expe-
rience levels functional areas and specific interests for future programming The results
gave us a good sense of our membership demographics and shared that some main topics of
interest include interdisciplinary leadership programming assessment and learning outcomes
for leadership development and leadership certificate programs
bull Recently growing our leadership team to include 7 professionals in the region whose primary
responsibilities include leadership development on their campus Their roles on the leadership
team encompass all of our major goals and focus on building community networking as well
as creating and sharing knowledge
14
Sponsored SessionsWersquore sponsoring several session this year so please check them out
Monday March 18 2013Creating Positive Outcomes When Conflict Occurs
Roger Sorochty amp Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
1215 PM - 115 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
The presenters for this program will share an approach to improve staff and student responses to conflict They will incorporate cognitive emotional behavioral and normative elements to improve campus-wide conflict competence Participants will take the Conflict Dynamics Profile instrument which will help them understand their own responses to conflict and ldquohot buttonsrdquo They will also learn key emotional self-management techniques and constructive communications processes that can foster productive outcomes in conflicts
Developing the Leader by Engaging the Spirit
Paul Stonecipher amp Kathy Guthrie Assistant Professor of Higher Education Florida State University
130 PM - 230 PM Marco Island - Marriott
In this session we will start with findings using data from the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership which when combined with prior research findings demon-strate a relationship between the leadership development and a studentrsquos spiritual quest The spiritual quest is defined as ldquoan engagement in the search for meaning and purpose in life (Astin Astin and Lindholm 2011)rdquo This presentation will further explore how leadership education and development programs can enhance spiritual development Finally reflection journaling and other techniques will be discussed that utilize a studentsrsquo exploration of spiritual quest to encourage their growth as leaders while staying inclusive of the studentrsquos own belief-system or spiritual path
Creating Student Leadership Programs
Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo Rachel Carpenter Director for Student Development and Campus Activities Pace University - Pleasantville amp Mark Allen Poisel Associate Provost for Student Success Pace University
300 PM - 400 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Pace University in Pleasantville NY will describe its process for developing two leader-ship initiatives without additional funding These initiatives were created by collabora-tive efforts of Student Affairs Academic Affairs and the campus community to tie lead-ership service and engagement to recruitment retention and student success The presenters will discuss two leadership initiatives and how to develop institutional lead-ership programs while asking the participants to share their experiences
If you have visited our Facebook page and Twitter account you have probably noticed there is a lot of activity Well get ready We will have a highly interactive facebook page and will happily tweet our hearts out during the upcoming conference in Orlando So stay in the leadership loop by ldquolikingrdquo our facebook page following us on twitter (naspaSLPKC) and including SALead on your NASPA 2013 tweets
We have a social media partnership with ACPArsquos Commission for Student Involvement for both conferences Wersquoll be tweeting and tagging CSI from Orlando and CSI will tweet and tag SLP KC from Vegas So regardless of which conference you attendmdashCSI and SLP KC will keep you informed of meetings events socials and more But we can only do that if you follow us
16
Monday March 18 2013Learning Vicariously Using TVrsquos Parks amp Rec for Leader Education
Laurie Marks
300 PM - 400 PM Grand Ballroom - 7B - Marriott
The presenter of this session will explore how episodes of the TV show Parks amp Recreation can be incorporated into a leadership curriculum aimed at engaging students in an analysis of leadership theories as they develop their own civic and leader identities Session participants will be given the course syllabus and worksheets used in conjunction with particular episodes which serve as tools to encourage students to apply the models learned from assigned readings and class discussion to what is demonstrated on the show
Breaking News The Student Newspaper Is Here For An Interview
Mac Pitts
415 PM - 515 PM Vinoy - Marriott
Even the most seasoned college administrator develops a knot in their stomach when the campus student media wants an interview but fear no more This session will help you know how to better work with your student media organizations to develop positive relationships with those covering your campus news and avoid being ambushed by eager student reporters
Leadership Identity Development Do Gender or Ethnicity Matter
Suzanne Onorato
415 PM - 515 PM Canary - 2 - Marriott
Participants in this general interest session will be introduced to the doctoral research conducted by the presenter which explored how a select group of Hispanic women at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) developed a leadership identity Key findings and implications of the study for professionals who work with and educate student leaders will be discussed In addition participants will be encouraged to think about and discuss the applicability of this research to their professional roles
NASPA Communities Fair 700 PM ndash 900 PM Sheraton - Phoenix - A-C
SLPKCAAPSA KCSustainability KC Social 700PM - 800PM Grand Cayman-Marriot
Tuesday March 19 2013Espousing Enacting amp Assessing a Leadership Framework
J Matthew Garrett Natasha Hopkins Assistant Director Bridget Riordan Dean of Students Andy Wilson Director of Residence Life Frank Gaertner Director of the Clairmont Campus Residence Life (Emory University all)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 1 - Marriott
Emory University undertook a multi-year process to connect leadership theory to institutional values mission and vision The development of Leadership Emory serves multiple functions (1) provide a common language about the values of lead-ership the institution believes are important (2) provide a comprehensive frame-work for assessment and (3) guide program development across the institution to connect leadership learning and help students make meaning of their experiences across campus This session focuses on the process development assessment and learning from this journey
Financial Literacy and Peer Mentoring - Students Helping Students
Coordinating Presenter Carmen Panlilio Mack Do NASPA Undergraduate Fellow New Jersey City University amp Michael Bennett Associate Vice President Financial Assistance Services St Petersburg College (FL)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
Student affairs professionals are critical in bridging the academic financial and social worlds of students as they experience college and prepare for the rest of their lives Financial literacy and student loan management are fundamental skills that students need in order to access opportunities and be successful The presenters of this session will share experiences in the creation and institutionalization of successful peer-led financial literacy programs that rely on collaboration between faculty staff students and external organizations
The session will discuss the role of executive sponsorship and partnerships with the university community and external organizations and the importance of these roles in the success and institutionalization of the program
The session will demonstrate how tapping into the creativeness and enthusiasm of students the subject matter expertise of faculty the organizational skill of admin-istrators and the mission of both the university and the external organizations allow for a collaboration that creates opportunities for student leadership develop-ment as well as opportunities for the promotion of financial literacy in the univer-sity community
18Tuesday March 19 2013
Increasing Student Leadership Capacity Through Outdoor Leadership
Nathan Williams amp Amy Derringer Graduate Assistant for Academic Student Services Loyola University Chicago
1245 PM - 145 PM Sawgrass - Marriott
Challenge courses and outdoor trips are often used to promote teamwork and chal-lenge among participants but less is known about the experiences of students who lead these activities The presenters will use current leadership research and theory as a lens to explore the leadership opportunities available to students who lead outdoor activities The presenters will share methods for assessing outdoor leadership and collaborating across campus The presenters will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of this type of experiential leadership
The aB Site Leader Experience An Engaged Leadership Approach
Patricia Lopez-Guerrero amp Crystel D Dawson Coordinator Florida International University
1245 PM - 145 PM Marco Island - Marriott
During this session the presenters will examine leadership models and training influences to build leadership capacity among Alternative Breaks (aB) site leaders The Center for Leadership amp Service at Florida International University (FIU) focus was to build leadership training surrounding Break Awayrsquos - 9 Components of a Quality Break The aB Site Leader Competency Model was born out of the desire to have an assessment plan tailored specifically to the Alternative Breaks program and Site Leader training with the student leaders and their development at the forefront The aB Site Leader Competency Model was created as a way to assess the effectiveness of the training program for these student leaders espe-cially because of their critical value to aB The program coordinators also wanted the ability to evaluate the level of preparedness for leading the aB experience for their participants and for themselves in a leadership position before and after their service trips In addition the program coordinators wanted to create a comprehen-sive model for the student leaders that would provide them the opportunity to self-examine their progress from the beginning of the aB experience to their service trips
Tuesday March 19 2013
Crossing Boundaries Through Experiential Social Justice Education
Diana Sims-Harris Erin Thomas Coordinaor for Leadership and Service Illinois State University Yvonne Pena Assistant Dean of Students University of Texas at San Antonio David Russell Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Service Illinois State University amp Jillian Van Auken Coordinator for Student Activities Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
315 PM - 415 PM Grand Ballroom - 8A - Marriott
Do your social justice programs feel confined or lacking depth Use experien-tial trips to change the context and the outcome Three institutions will share how they researched created funded executed and supported leadership and social justice education in experiential interstate trips The presenters will share outcomes and assessment to demonstrate student learning Participants will be able to apply information the presenters share to their unique campus environments
SLPKC Think Tank amp Awards Reception (Open)
330 PM - 445PM Miami - Marriott
Wednesday March 20 2013Syracuse Community Ambassadors Off-Campus Community Leaders
Kerry Heckman
830 AM - 930 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
The Community Ambassador Program at Syracuse University (SU) was created to enhance the connection between off-campus students the university and the neighborhood in which they reside Community Ambassadors serve as ambassa-dors and role-models to the off-campus community They act as point-of-contact provide access to resources and build community on their assigned streets Since its creation in 2009 the Community Ambassador Program has tripled in size and now serves nearly 8000 off-campus students This session highlights the key goals strategies and lessons learned for linking and aligning studentsrsquo learning experi-ences leadership theory and the emergent field of town-gown issues
PAG
E T
ITLE
20
The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
PAG
E T
ITLE
Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
12
regi
on I
upda
tesregion I
Colleen Powers
Central Connecticut State University
Follow us on Twitter NASPAR1SLPKC
Like us on Facebook
If you would like to get more involved or want to send us any feedback email us at
NASPAR1SLPKCgmailcom
regi
on I
upda
tes
The Region I Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community has been hard at work
since Spring 2012 establishing goals developing their leadership team and sharing knowledge
amongst the Region
Some of the highlights include
bull Publishing the first of two bi-annual newsletters in November 2012 which was shared via
multiple online venues as well as in print The Newsletter included a program spotlight
student reflection event review and intro to the leadership team You can find a copy on the
NASPA website httpwwwnaspaorgregionsregionikcSLP20Fall20Newsletterpdf
bull Hosting a Drive-In Conference with the GLBT KC in Region I called Letrsquos Talk Conversations
about Allyship and Leadership in Student Affairs on November 30th at Clark University We
had over 50 attendees at the conference which offered 4 sessions ranging from Holistic Lead-
ership Development to Allyship and personal Reflection
bull Conducting a survey of our members in the region to gain more knowledge about the expe-
rience levels functional areas and specific interests for future programming The results
gave us a good sense of our membership demographics and shared that some main topics of
interest include interdisciplinary leadership programming assessment and learning outcomes
for leadership development and leadership certificate programs
bull Recently growing our leadership team to include 7 professionals in the region whose primary
responsibilities include leadership development on their campus Their roles on the leadership
team encompass all of our major goals and focus on building community networking as well
as creating and sharing knowledge
14
Sponsored SessionsWersquore sponsoring several session this year so please check them out
Monday March 18 2013Creating Positive Outcomes When Conflict Occurs
Roger Sorochty amp Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
1215 PM - 115 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
The presenters for this program will share an approach to improve staff and student responses to conflict They will incorporate cognitive emotional behavioral and normative elements to improve campus-wide conflict competence Participants will take the Conflict Dynamics Profile instrument which will help them understand their own responses to conflict and ldquohot buttonsrdquo They will also learn key emotional self-management techniques and constructive communications processes that can foster productive outcomes in conflicts
Developing the Leader by Engaging the Spirit
Paul Stonecipher amp Kathy Guthrie Assistant Professor of Higher Education Florida State University
130 PM - 230 PM Marco Island - Marriott
In this session we will start with findings using data from the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership which when combined with prior research findings demon-strate a relationship between the leadership development and a studentrsquos spiritual quest The spiritual quest is defined as ldquoan engagement in the search for meaning and purpose in life (Astin Astin and Lindholm 2011)rdquo This presentation will further explore how leadership education and development programs can enhance spiritual development Finally reflection journaling and other techniques will be discussed that utilize a studentsrsquo exploration of spiritual quest to encourage their growth as leaders while staying inclusive of the studentrsquos own belief-system or spiritual path
Creating Student Leadership Programs
Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo Rachel Carpenter Director for Student Development and Campus Activities Pace University - Pleasantville amp Mark Allen Poisel Associate Provost for Student Success Pace University
300 PM - 400 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Pace University in Pleasantville NY will describe its process for developing two leader-ship initiatives without additional funding These initiatives were created by collabora-tive efforts of Student Affairs Academic Affairs and the campus community to tie lead-ership service and engagement to recruitment retention and student success The presenters will discuss two leadership initiatives and how to develop institutional lead-ership programs while asking the participants to share their experiences
If you have visited our Facebook page and Twitter account you have probably noticed there is a lot of activity Well get ready We will have a highly interactive facebook page and will happily tweet our hearts out during the upcoming conference in Orlando So stay in the leadership loop by ldquolikingrdquo our facebook page following us on twitter (naspaSLPKC) and including SALead on your NASPA 2013 tweets
We have a social media partnership with ACPArsquos Commission for Student Involvement for both conferences Wersquoll be tweeting and tagging CSI from Orlando and CSI will tweet and tag SLP KC from Vegas So regardless of which conference you attendmdashCSI and SLP KC will keep you informed of meetings events socials and more But we can only do that if you follow us
16
Monday March 18 2013Learning Vicariously Using TVrsquos Parks amp Rec for Leader Education
Laurie Marks
300 PM - 400 PM Grand Ballroom - 7B - Marriott
The presenter of this session will explore how episodes of the TV show Parks amp Recreation can be incorporated into a leadership curriculum aimed at engaging students in an analysis of leadership theories as they develop their own civic and leader identities Session participants will be given the course syllabus and worksheets used in conjunction with particular episodes which serve as tools to encourage students to apply the models learned from assigned readings and class discussion to what is demonstrated on the show
Breaking News The Student Newspaper Is Here For An Interview
Mac Pitts
415 PM - 515 PM Vinoy - Marriott
Even the most seasoned college administrator develops a knot in their stomach when the campus student media wants an interview but fear no more This session will help you know how to better work with your student media organizations to develop positive relationships with those covering your campus news and avoid being ambushed by eager student reporters
Leadership Identity Development Do Gender or Ethnicity Matter
Suzanne Onorato
415 PM - 515 PM Canary - 2 - Marriott
Participants in this general interest session will be introduced to the doctoral research conducted by the presenter which explored how a select group of Hispanic women at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) developed a leadership identity Key findings and implications of the study for professionals who work with and educate student leaders will be discussed In addition participants will be encouraged to think about and discuss the applicability of this research to their professional roles
NASPA Communities Fair 700 PM ndash 900 PM Sheraton - Phoenix - A-C
SLPKCAAPSA KCSustainability KC Social 700PM - 800PM Grand Cayman-Marriot
Tuesday March 19 2013Espousing Enacting amp Assessing a Leadership Framework
J Matthew Garrett Natasha Hopkins Assistant Director Bridget Riordan Dean of Students Andy Wilson Director of Residence Life Frank Gaertner Director of the Clairmont Campus Residence Life (Emory University all)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 1 - Marriott
Emory University undertook a multi-year process to connect leadership theory to institutional values mission and vision The development of Leadership Emory serves multiple functions (1) provide a common language about the values of lead-ership the institution believes are important (2) provide a comprehensive frame-work for assessment and (3) guide program development across the institution to connect leadership learning and help students make meaning of their experiences across campus This session focuses on the process development assessment and learning from this journey
Financial Literacy and Peer Mentoring - Students Helping Students
Coordinating Presenter Carmen Panlilio Mack Do NASPA Undergraduate Fellow New Jersey City University amp Michael Bennett Associate Vice President Financial Assistance Services St Petersburg College (FL)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
Student affairs professionals are critical in bridging the academic financial and social worlds of students as they experience college and prepare for the rest of their lives Financial literacy and student loan management are fundamental skills that students need in order to access opportunities and be successful The presenters of this session will share experiences in the creation and institutionalization of successful peer-led financial literacy programs that rely on collaboration between faculty staff students and external organizations
The session will discuss the role of executive sponsorship and partnerships with the university community and external organizations and the importance of these roles in the success and institutionalization of the program
The session will demonstrate how tapping into the creativeness and enthusiasm of students the subject matter expertise of faculty the organizational skill of admin-istrators and the mission of both the university and the external organizations allow for a collaboration that creates opportunities for student leadership develop-ment as well as opportunities for the promotion of financial literacy in the univer-sity community
18Tuesday March 19 2013
Increasing Student Leadership Capacity Through Outdoor Leadership
Nathan Williams amp Amy Derringer Graduate Assistant for Academic Student Services Loyola University Chicago
1245 PM - 145 PM Sawgrass - Marriott
Challenge courses and outdoor trips are often used to promote teamwork and chal-lenge among participants but less is known about the experiences of students who lead these activities The presenters will use current leadership research and theory as a lens to explore the leadership opportunities available to students who lead outdoor activities The presenters will share methods for assessing outdoor leadership and collaborating across campus The presenters will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of this type of experiential leadership
The aB Site Leader Experience An Engaged Leadership Approach
Patricia Lopez-Guerrero amp Crystel D Dawson Coordinator Florida International University
1245 PM - 145 PM Marco Island - Marriott
During this session the presenters will examine leadership models and training influences to build leadership capacity among Alternative Breaks (aB) site leaders The Center for Leadership amp Service at Florida International University (FIU) focus was to build leadership training surrounding Break Awayrsquos - 9 Components of a Quality Break The aB Site Leader Competency Model was born out of the desire to have an assessment plan tailored specifically to the Alternative Breaks program and Site Leader training with the student leaders and their development at the forefront The aB Site Leader Competency Model was created as a way to assess the effectiveness of the training program for these student leaders espe-cially because of their critical value to aB The program coordinators also wanted the ability to evaluate the level of preparedness for leading the aB experience for their participants and for themselves in a leadership position before and after their service trips In addition the program coordinators wanted to create a comprehen-sive model for the student leaders that would provide them the opportunity to self-examine their progress from the beginning of the aB experience to their service trips
Tuesday March 19 2013
Crossing Boundaries Through Experiential Social Justice Education
Diana Sims-Harris Erin Thomas Coordinaor for Leadership and Service Illinois State University Yvonne Pena Assistant Dean of Students University of Texas at San Antonio David Russell Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Service Illinois State University amp Jillian Van Auken Coordinator for Student Activities Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
315 PM - 415 PM Grand Ballroom - 8A - Marriott
Do your social justice programs feel confined or lacking depth Use experien-tial trips to change the context and the outcome Three institutions will share how they researched created funded executed and supported leadership and social justice education in experiential interstate trips The presenters will share outcomes and assessment to demonstrate student learning Participants will be able to apply information the presenters share to their unique campus environments
SLPKC Think Tank amp Awards Reception (Open)
330 PM - 445PM Miami - Marriott
Wednesday March 20 2013Syracuse Community Ambassadors Off-Campus Community Leaders
Kerry Heckman
830 AM - 930 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
The Community Ambassador Program at Syracuse University (SU) was created to enhance the connection between off-campus students the university and the neighborhood in which they reside Community Ambassadors serve as ambassa-dors and role-models to the off-campus community They act as point-of-contact provide access to resources and build community on their assigned streets Since its creation in 2009 the Community Ambassador Program has tripled in size and now serves nearly 8000 off-campus students This session highlights the key goals strategies and lessons learned for linking and aligning studentsrsquo learning experi-ences leadership theory and the emergent field of town-gown issues
PAG
E T
ITLE
20
The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
PAG
E T
ITLE
Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
regi
on I
upda
tes
The Region I Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community has been hard at work
since Spring 2012 establishing goals developing their leadership team and sharing knowledge
amongst the Region
Some of the highlights include
bull Publishing the first of two bi-annual newsletters in November 2012 which was shared via
multiple online venues as well as in print The Newsletter included a program spotlight
student reflection event review and intro to the leadership team You can find a copy on the
NASPA website httpwwwnaspaorgregionsregionikcSLP20Fall20Newsletterpdf
bull Hosting a Drive-In Conference with the GLBT KC in Region I called Letrsquos Talk Conversations
about Allyship and Leadership in Student Affairs on November 30th at Clark University We
had over 50 attendees at the conference which offered 4 sessions ranging from Holistic Lead-
ership Development to Allyship and personal Reflection
bull Conducting a survey of our members in the region to gain more knowledge about the expe-
rience levels functional areas and specific interests for future programming The results
gave us a good sense of our membership demographics and shared that some main topics of
interest include interdisciplinary leadership programming assessment and learning outcomes
for leadership development and leadership certificate programs
bull Recently growing our leadership team to include 7 professionals in the region whose primary
responsibilities include leadership development on their campus Their roles on the leadership
team encompass all of our major goals and focus on building community networking as well
as creating and sharing knowledge
14
Sponsored SessionsWersquore sponsoring several session this year so please check them out
Monday March 18 2013Creating Positive Outcomes When Conflict Occurs
Roger Sorochty amp Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
1215 PM - 115 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
The presenters for this program will share an approach to improve staff and student responses to conflict They will incorporate cognitive emotional behavioral and normative elements to improve campus-wide conflict competence Participants will take the Conflict Dynamics Profile instrument which will help them understand their own responses to conflict and ldquohot buttonsrdquo They will also learn key emotional self-management techniques and constructive communications processes that can foster productive outcomes in conflicts
Developing the Leader by Engaging the Spirit
Paul Stonecipher amp Kathy Guthrie Assistant Professor of Higher Education Florida State University
130 PM - 230 PM Marco Island - Marriott
In this session we will start with findings using data from the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership which when combined with prior research findings demon-strate a relationship between the leadership development and a studentrsquos spiritual quest The spiritual quest is defined as ldquoan engagement in the search for meaning and purpose in life (Astin Astin and Lindholm 2011)rdquo This presentation will further explore how leadership education and development programs can enhance spiritual development Finally reflection journaling and other techniques will be discussed that utilize a studentsrsquo exploration of spiritual quest to encourage their growth as leaders while staying inclusive of the studentrsquos own belief-system or spiritual path
Creating Student Leadership Programs
Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo Rachel Carpenter Director for Student Development and Campus Activities Pace University - Pleasantville amp Mark Allen Poisel Associate Provost for Student Success Pace University
300 PM - 400 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Pace University in Pleasantville NY will describe its process for developing two leader-ship initiatives without additional funding These initiatives were created by collabora-tive efforts of Student Affairs Academic Affairs and the campus community to tie lead-ership service and engagement to recruitment retention and student success The presenters will discuss two leadership initiatives and how to develop institutional lead-ership programs while asking the participants to share their experiences
If you have visited our Facebook page and Twitter account you have probably noticed there is a lot of activity Well get ready We will have a highly interactive facebook page and will happily tweet our hearts out during the upcoming conference in Orlando So stay in the leadership loop by ldquolikingrdquo our facebook page following us on twitter (naspaSLPKC) and including SALead on your NASPA 2013 tweets
We have a social media partnership with ACPArsquos Commission for Student Involvement for both conferences Wersquoll be tweeting and tagging CSI from Orlando and CSI will tweet and tag SLP KC from Vegas So regardless of which conference you attendmdashCSI and SLP KC will keep you informed of meetings events socials and more But we can only do that if you follow us
16
Monday March 18 2013Learning Vicariously Using TVrsquos Parks amp Rec for Leader Education
Laurie Marks
300 PM - 400 PM Grand Ballroom - 7B - Marriott
The presenter of this session will explore how episodes of the TV show Parks amp Recreation can be incorporated into a leadership curriculum aimed at engaging students in an analysis of leadership theories as they develop their own civic and leader identities Session participants will be given the course syllabus and worksheets used in conjunction with particular episodes which serve as tools to encourage students to apply the models learned from assigned readings and class discussion to what is demonstrated on the show
Breaking News The Student Newspaper Is Here For An Interview
Mac Pitts
415 PM - 515 PM Vinoy - Marriott
Even the most seasoned college administrator develops a knot in their stomach when the campus student media wants an interview but fear no more This session will help you know how to better work with your student media organizations to develop positive relationships with those covering your campus news and avoid being ambushed by eager student reporters
Leadership Identity Development Do Gender or Ethnicity Matter
Suzanne Onorato
415 PM - 515 PM Canary - 2 - Marriott
Participants in this general interest session will be introduced to the doctoral research conducted by the presenter which explored how a select group of Hispanic women at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) developed a leadership identity Key findings and implications of the study for professionals who work with and educate student leaders will be discussed In addition participants will be encouraged to think about and discuss the applicability of this research to their professional roles
NASPA Communities Fair 700 PM ndash 900 PM Sheraton - Phoenix - A-C
SLPKCAAPSA KCSustainability KC Social 700PM - 800PM Grand Cayman-Marriot
Tuesday March 19 2013Espousing Enacting amp Assessing a Leadership Framework
J Matthew Garrett Natasha Hopkins Assistant Director Bridget Riordan Dean of Students Andy Wilson Director of Residence Life Frank Gaertner Director of the Clairmont Campus Residence Life (Emory University all)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 1 - Marriott
Emory University undertook a multi-year process to connect leadership theory to institutional values mission and vision The development of Leadership Emory serves multiple functions (1) provide a common language about the values of lead-ership the institution believes are important (2) provide a comprehensive frame-work for assessment and (3) guide program development across the institution to connect leadership learning and help students make meaning of their experiences across campus This session focuses on the process development assessment and learning from this journey
Financial Literacy and Peer Mentoring - Students Helping Students
Coordinating Presenter Carmen Panlilio Mack Do NASPA Undergraduate Fellow New Jersey City University amp Michael Bennett Associate Vice President Financial Assistance Services St Petersburg College (FL)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
Student affairs professionals are critical in bridging the academic financial and social worlds of students as they experience college and prepare for the rest of their lives Financial literacy and student loan management are fundamental skills that students need in order to access opportunities and be successful The presenters of this session will share experiences in the creation and institutionalization of successful peer-led financial literacy programs that rely on collaboration between faculty staff students and external organizations
The session will discuss the role of executive sponsorship and partnerships with the university community and external organizations and the importance of these roles in the success and institutionalization of the program
The session will demonstrate how tapping into the creativeness and enthusiasm of students the subject matter expertise of faculty the organizational skill of admin-istrators and the mission of both the university and the external organizations allow for a collaboration that creates opportunities for student leadership develop-ment as well as opportunities for the promotion of financial literacy in the univer-sity community
18Tuesday March 19 2013
Increasing Student Leadership Capacity Through Outdoor Leadership
Nathan Williams amp Amy Derringer Graduate Assistant for Academic Student Services Loyola University Chicago
1245 PM - 145 PM Sawgrass - Marriott
Challenge courses and outdoor trips are often used to promote teamwork and chal-lenge among participants but less is known about the experiences of students who lead these activities The presenters will use current leadership research and theory as a lens to explore the leadership opportunities available to students who lead outdoor activities The presenters will share methods for assessing outdoor leadership and collaborating across campus The presenters will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of this type of experiential leadership
The aB Site Leader Experience An Engaged Leadership Approach
Patricia Lopez-Guerrero amp Crystel D Dawson Coordinator Florida International University
1245 PM - 145 PM Marco Island - Marriott
During this session the presenters will examine leadership models and training influences to build leadership capacity among Alternative Breaks (aB) site leaders The Center for Leadership amp Service at Florida International University (FIU) focus was to build leadership training surrounding Break Awayrsquos - 9 Components of a Quality Break The aB Site Leader Competency Model was born out of the desire to have an assessment plan tailored specifically to the Alternative Breaks program and Site Leader training with the student leaders and their development at the forefront The aB Site Leader Competency Model was created as a way to assess the effectiveness of the training program for these student leaders espe-cially because of their critical value to aB The program coordinators also wanted the ability to evaluate the level of preparedness for leading the aB experience for their participants and for themselves in a leadership position before and after their service trips In addition the program coordinators wanted to create a comprehen-sive model for the student leaders that would provide them the opportunity to self-examine their progress from the beginning of the aB experience to their service trips
Tuesday March 19 2013
Crossing Boundaries Through Experiential Social Justice Education
Diana Sims-Harris Erin Thomas Coordinaor for Leadership and Service Illinois State University Yvonne Pena Assistant Dean of Students University of Texas at San Antonio David Russell Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Service Illinois State University amp Jillian Van Auken Coordinator for Student Activities Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
315 PM - 415 PM Grand Ballroom - 8A - Marriott
Do your social justice programs feel confined or lacking depth Use experien-tial trips to change the context and the outcome Three institutions will share how they researched created funded executed and supported leadership and social justice education in experiential interstate trips The presenters will share outcomes and assessment to demonstrate student learning Participants will be able to apply information the presenters share to their unique campus environments
SLPKC Think Tank amp Awards Reception (Open)
330 PM - 445PM Miami - Marriott
Wednesday March 20 2013Syracuse Community Ambassadors Off-Campus Community Leaders
Kerry Heckman
830 AM - 930 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
The Community Ambassador Program at Syracuse University (SU) was created to enhance the connection between off-campus students the university and the neighborhood in which they reside Community Ambassadors serve as ambassa-dors and role-models to the off-campus community They act as point-of-contact provide access to resources and build community on their assigned streets Since its creation in 2009 the Community Ambassador Program has tripled in size and now serves nearly 8000 off-campus students This session highlights the key goals strategies and lessons learned for linking and aligning studentsrsquo learning experi-ences leadership theory and the emergent field of town-gown issues
PAG
E T
ITLE
20
The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
PAG
E T
ITLE
Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
14
Sponsored SessionsWersquore sponsoring several session this year so please check them out
Monday March 18 2013Creating Positive Outcomes When Conflict Occurs
Roger Sorochty amp Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
1215 PM - 115 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Craig Runde Director Center for Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College
The presenters for this program will share an approach to improve staff and student responses to conflict They will incorporate cognitive emotional behavioral and normative elements to improve campus-wide conflict competence Participants will take the Conflict Dynamics Profile instrument which will help them understand their own responses to conflict and ldquohot buttonsrdquo They will also learn key emotional self-management techniques and constructive communications processes that can foster productive outcomes in conflicts
Developing the Leader by Engaging the Spirit
Paul Stonecipher amp Kathy Guthrie Assistant Professor of Higher Education Florida State University
130 PM - 230 PM Marco Island - Marriott
In this session we will start with findings using data from the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership which when combined with prior research findings demon-strate a relationship between the leadership development and a studentrsquos spiritual quest The spiritual quest is defined as ldquoan engagement in the search for meaning and purpose in life (Astin Astin and Lindholm 2011)rdquo This presentation will further explore how leadership education and development programs can enhance spiritual development Finally reflection journaling and other techniques will be discussed that utilize a studentsrsquo exploration of spiritual quest to encourage their growth as leaders while staying inclusive of the studentrsquos own belief-system or spiritual path
Creating Student Leadership Programs
Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo Rachel Carpenter Director for Student Development and Campus Activities Pace University - Pleasantville amp Mark Allen Poisel Associate Provost for Student Success Pace University
300 PM - 400 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Pace University in Pleasantville NY will describe its process for developing two leader-ship initiatives without additional funding These initiatives were created by collabora-tive efforts of Student Affairs Academic Affairs and the campus community to tie lead-ership service and engagement to recruitment retention and student success The presenters will discuss two leadership initiatives and how to develop institutional lead-ership programs while asking the participants to share their experiences
If you have visited our Facebook page and Twitter account you have probably noticed there is a lot of activity Well get ready We will have a highly interactive facebook page and will happily tweet our hearts out during the upcoming conference in Orlando So stay in the leadership loop by ldquolikingrdquo our facebook page following us on twitter (naspaSLPKC) and including SALead on your NASPA 2013 tweets
We have a social media partnership with ACPArsquos Commission for Student Involvement for both conferences Wersquoll be tweeting and tagging CSI from Orlando and CSI will tweet and tag SLP KC from Vegas So regardless of which conference you attendmdashCSI and SLP KC will keep you informed of meetings events socials and more But we can only do that if you follow us
16
Monday March 18 2013Learning Vicariously Using TVrsquos Parks amp Rec for Leader Education
Laurie Marks
300 PM - 400 PM Grand Ballroom - 7B - Marriott
The presenter of this session will explore how episodes of the TV show Parks amp Recreation can be incorporated into a leadership curriculum aimed at engaging students in an analysis of leadership theories as they develop their own civic and leader identities Session participants will be given the course syllabus and worksheets used in conjunction with particular episodes which serve as tools to encourage students to apply the models learned from assigned readings and class discussion to what is demonstrated on the show
Breaking News The Student Newspaper Is Here For An Interview
Mac Pitts
415 PM - 515 PM Vinoy - Marriott
Even the most seasoned college administrator develops a knot in their stomach when the campus student media wants an interview but fear no more This session will help you know how to better work with your student media organizations to develop positive relationships with those covering your campus news and avoid being ambushed by eager student reporters
Leadership Identity Development Do Gender or Ethnicity Matter
Suzanne Onorato
415 PM - 515 PM Canary - 2 - Marriott
Participants in this general interest session will be introduced to the doctoral research conducted by the presenter which explored how a select group of Hispanic women at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) developed a leadership identity Key findings and implications of the study for professionals who work with and educate student leaders will be discussed In addition participants will be encouraged to think about and discuss the applicability of this research to their professional roles
NASPA Communities Fair 700 PM ndash 900 PM Sheraton - Phoenix - A-C
SLPKCAAPSA KCSustainability KC Social 700PM - 800PM Grand Cayman-Marriot
Tuesday March 19 2013Espousing Enacting amp Assessing a Leadership Framework
J Matthew Garrett Natasha Hopkins Assistant Director Bridget Riordan Dean of Students Andy Wilson Director of Residence Life Frank Gaertner Director of the Clairmont Campus Residence Life (Emory University all)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 1 - Marriott
Emory University undertook a multi-year process to connect leadership theory to institutional values mission and vision The development of Leadership Emory serves multiple functions (1) provide a common language about the values of lead-ership the institution believes are important (2) provide a comprehensive frame-work for assessment and (3) guide program development across the institution to connect leadership learning and help students make meaning of their experiences across campus This session focuses on the process development assessment and learning from this journey
Financial Literacy and Peer Mentoring - Students Helping Students
Coordinating Presenter Carmen Panlilio Mack Do NASPA Undergraduate Fellow New Jersey City University amp Michael Bennett Associate Vice President Financial Assistance Services St Petersburg College (FL)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
Student affairs professionals are critical in bridging the academic financial and social worlds of students as they experience college and prepare for the rest of their lives Financial literacy and student loan management are fundamental skills that students need in order to access opportunities and be successful The presenters of this session will share experiences in the creation and institutionalization of successful peer-led financial literacy programs that rely on collaboration between faculty staff students and external organizations
The session will discuss the role of executive sponsorship and partnerships with the university community and external organizations and the importance of these roles in the success and institutionalization of the program
The session will demonstrate how tapping into the creativeness and enthusiasm of students the subject matter expertise of faculty the organizational skill of admin-istrators and the mission of both the university and the external organizations allow for a collaboration that creates opportunities for student leadership develop-ment as well as opportunities for the promotion of financial literacy in the univer-sity community
18Tuesday March 19 2013
Increasing Student Leadership Capacity Through Outdoor Leadership
Nathan Williams amp Amy Derringer Graduate Assistant for Academic Student Services Loyola University Chicago
1245 PM - 145 PM Sawgrass - Marriott
Challenge courses and outdoor trips are often used to promote teamwork and chal-lenge among participants but less is known about the experiences of students who lead these activities The presenters will use current leadership research and theory as a lens to explore the leadership opportunities available to students who lead outdoor activities The presenters will share methods for assessing outdoor leadership and collaborating across campus The presenters will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of this type of experiential leadership
The aB Site Leader Experience An Engaged Leadership Approach
Patricia Lopez-Guerrero amp Crystel D Dawson Coordinator Florida International University
1245 PM - 145 PM Marco Island - Marriott
During this session the presenters will examine leadership models and training influences to build leadership capacity among Alternative Breaks (aB) site leaders The Center for Leadership amp Service at Florida International University (FIU) focus was to build leadership training surrounding Break Awayrsquos - 9 Components of a Quality Break The aB Site Leader Competency Model was born out of the desire to have an assessment plan tailored specifically to the Alternative Breaks program and Site Leader training with the student leaders and their development at the forefront The aB Site Leader Competency Model was created as a way to assess the effectiveness of the training program for these student leaders espe-cially because of their critical value to aB The program coordinators also wanted the ability to evaluate the level of preparedness for leading the aB experience for their participants and for themselves in a leadership position before and after their service trips In addition the program coordinators wanted to create a comprehen-sive model for the student leaders that would provide them the opportunity to self-examine their progress from the beginning of the aB experience to their service trips
Tuesday March 19 2013
Crossing Boundaries Through Experiential Social Justice Education
Diana Sims-Harris Erin Thomas Coordinaor for Leadership and Service Illinois State University Yvonne Pena Assistant Dean of Students University of Texas at San Antonio David Russell Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Service Illinois State University amp Jillian Van Auken Coordinator for Student Activities Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
315 PM - 415 PM Grand Ballroom - 8A - Marriott
Do your social justice programs feel confined or lacking depth Use experien-tial trips to change the context and the outcome Three institutions will share how they researched created funded executed and supported leadership and social justice education in experiential interstate trips The presenters will share outcomes and assessment to demonstrate student learning Participants will be able to apply information the presenters share to their unique campus environments
SLPKC Think Tank amp Awards Reception (Open)
330 PM - 445PM Miami - Marriott
Wednesday March 20 2013Syracuse Community Ambassadors Off-Campus Community Leaders
Kerry Heckman
830 AM - 930 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
The Community Ambassador Program at Syracuse University (SU) was created to enhance the connection between off-campus students the university and the neighborhood in which they reside Community Ambassadors serve as ambassa-dors and role-models to the off-campus community They act as point-of-contact provide access to resources and build community on their assigned streets Since its creation in 2009 the Community Ambassador Program has tripled in size and now serves nearly 8000 off-campus students This session highlights the key goals strategies and lessons learned for linking and aligning studentsrsquo learning experi-ences leadership theory and the emergent field of town-gown issues
PAG
E T
ITLE
20
The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
PAG
E T
ITLE
Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
Creating Student Leadership Programs
Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo Rachel Carpenter Director for Student Development and Campus Activities Pace University - Pleasantville amp Mark Allen Poisel Associate Provost for Student Success Pace University
300 PM - 400 PM Marco Island - Marriott
Pace University in Pleasantville NY will describe its process for developing two leader-ship initiatives without additional funding These initiatives were created by collabora-tive efforts of Student Affairs Academic Affairs and the campus community to tie lead-ership service and engagement to recruitment retention and student success The presenters will discuss two leadership initiatives and how to develop institutional lead-ership programs while asking the participants to share their experiences
If you have visited our Facebook page and Twitter account you have probably noticed there is a lot of activity Well get ready We will have a highly interactive facebook page and will happily tweet our hearts out during the upcoming conference in Orlando So stay in the leadership loop by ldquolikingrdquo our facebook page following us on twitter (naspaSLPKC) and including SALead on your NASPA 2013 tweets
We have a social media partnership with ACPArsquos Commission for Student Involvement for both conferences Wersquoll be tweeting and tagging CSI from Orlando and CSI will tweet and tag SLP KC from Vegas So regardless of which conference you attendmdashCSI and SLP KC will keep you informed of meetings events socials and more But we can only do that if you follow us
16
Monday March 18 2013Learning Vicariously Using TVrsquos Parks amp Rec for Leader Education
Laurie Marks
300 PM - 400 PM Grand Ballroom - 7B - Marriott
The presenter of this session will explore how episodes of the TV show Parks amp Recreation can be incorporated into a leadership curriculum aimed at engaging students in an analysis of leadership theories as they develop their own civic and leader identities Session participants will be given the course syllabus and worksheets used in conjunction with particular episodes which serve as tools to encourage students to apply the models learned from assigned readings and class discussion to what is demonstrated on the show
Breaking News The Student Newspaper Is Here For An Interview
Mac Pitts
415 PM - 515 PM Vinoy - Marriott
Even the most seasoned college administrator develops a knot in their stomach when the campus student media wants an interview but fear no more This session will help you know how to better work with your student media organizations to develop positive relationships with those covering your campus news and avoid being ambushed by eager student reporters
Leadership Identity Development Do Gender or Ethnicity Matter
Suzanne Onorato
415 PM - 515 PM Canary - 2 - Marriott
Participants in this general interest session will be introduced to the doctoral research conducted by the presenter which explored how a select group of Hispanic women at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) developed a leadership identity Key findings and implications of the study for professionals who work with and educate student leaders will be discussed In addition participants will be encouraged to think about and discuss the applicability of this research to their professional roles
NASPA Communities Fair 700 PM ndash 900 PM Sheraton - Phoenix - A-C
SLPKCAAPSA KCSustainability KC Social 700PM - 800PM Grand Cayman-Marriot
Tuesday March 19 2013Espousing Enacting amp Assessing a Leadership Framework
J Matthew Garrett Natasha Hopkins Assistant Director Bridget Riordan Dean of Students Andy Wilson Director of Residence Life Frank Gaertner Director of the Clairmont Campus Residence Life (Emory University all)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 1 - Marriott
Emory University undertook a multi-year process to connect leadership theory to institutional values mission and vision The development of Leadership Emory serves multiple functions (1) provide a common language about the values of lead-ership the institution believes are important (2) provide a comprehensive frame-work for assessment and (3) guide program development across the institution to connect leadership learning and help students make meaning of their experiences across campus This session focuses on the process development assessment and learning from this journey
Financial Literacy and Peer Mentoring - Students Helping Students
Coordinating Presenter Carmen Panlilio Mack Do NASPA Undergraduate Fellow New Jersey City University amp Michael Bennett Associate Vice President Financial Assistance Services St Petersburg College (FL)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
Student affairs professionals are critical in bridging the academic financial and social worlds of students as they experience college and prepare for the rest of their lives Financial literacy and student loan management are fundamental skills that students need in order to access opportunities and be successful The presenters of this session will share experiences in the creation and institutionalization of successful peer-led financial literacy programs that rely on collaboration between faculty staff students and external organizations
The session will discuss the role of executive sponsorship and partnerships with the university community and external organizations and the importance of these roles in the success and institutionalization of the program
The session will demonstrate how tapping into the creativeness and enthusiasm of students the subject matter expertise of faculty the organizational skill of admin-istrators and the mission of both the university and the external organizations allow for a collaboration that creates opportunities for student leadership develop-ment as well as opportunities for the promotion of financial literacy in the univer-sity community
18Tuesday March 19 2013
Increasing Student Leadership Capacity Through Outdoor Leadership
Nathan Williams amp Amy Derringer Graduate Assistant for Academic Student Services Loyola University Chicago
1245 PM - 145 PM Sawgrass - Marriott
Challenge courses and outdoor trips are often used to promote teamwork and chal-lenge among participants but less is known about the experiences of students who lead these activities The presenters will use current leadership research and theory as a lens to explore the leadership opportunities available to students who lead outdoor activities The presenters will share methods for assessing outdoor leadership and collaborating across campus The presenters will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of this type of experiential leadership
The aB Site Leader Experience An Engaged Leadership Approach
Patricia Lopez-Guerrero amp Crystel D Dawson Coordinator Florida International University
1245 PM - 145 PM Marco Island - Marriott
During this session the presenters will examine leadership models and training influences to build leadership capacity among Alternative Breaks (aB) site leaders The Center for Leadership amp Service at Florida International University (FIU) focus was to build leadership training surrounding Break Awayrsquos - 9 Components of a Quality Break The aB Site Leader Competency Model was born out of the desire to have an assessment plan tailored specifically to the Alternative Breaks program and Site Leader training with the student leaders and their development at the forefront The aB Site Leader Competency Model was created as a way to assess the effectiveness of the training program for these student leaders espe-cially because of their critical value to aB The program coordinators also wanted the ability to evaluate the level of preparedness for leading the aB experience for their participants and for themselves in a leadership position before and after their service trips In addition the program coordinators wanted to create a comprehen-sive model for the student leaders that would provide them the opportunity to self-examine their progress from the beginning of the aB experience to their service trips
Tuesday March 19 2013
Crossing Boundaries Through Experiential Social Justice Education
Diana Sims-Harris Erin Thomas Coordinaor for Leadership and Service Illinois State University Yvonne Pena Assistant Dean of Students University of Texas at San Antonio David Russell Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Service Illinois State University amp Jillian Van Auken Coordinator for Student Activities Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
315 PM - 415 PM Grand Ballroom - 8A - Marriott
Do your social justice programs feel confined or lacking depth Use experien-tial trips to change the context and the outcome Three institutions will share how they researched created funded executed and supported leadership and social justice education in experiential interstate trips The presenters will share outcomes and assessment to demonstrate student learning Participants will be able to apply information the presenters share to their unique campus environments
SLPKC Think Tank amp Awards Reception (Open)
330 PM - 445PM Miami - Marriott
Wednesday March 20 2013Syracuse Community Ambassadors Off-Campus Community Leaders
Kerry Heckman
830 AM - 930 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
The Community Ambassador Program at Syracuse University (SU) was created to enhance the connection between off-campus students the university and the neighborhood in which they reside Community Ambassadors serve as ambassa-dors and role-models to the off-campus community They act as point-of-contact provide access to resources and build community on their assigned streets Since its creation in 2009 the Community Ambassador Program has tripled in size and now serves nearly 8000 off-campus students This session highlights the key goals strategies and lessons learned for linking and aligning studentsrsquo learning experi-ences leadership theory and the emergent field of town-gown issues
PAG
E T
ITLE
20
The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
PAG
E T
ITLE
Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
16
Monday March 18 2013Learning Vicariously Using TVrsquos Parks amp Rec for Leader Education
Laurie Marks
300 PM - 400 PM Grand Ballroom - 7B - Marriott
The presenter of this session will explore how episodes of the TV show Parks amp Recreation can be incorporated into a leadership curriculum aimed at engaging students in an analysis of leadership theories as they develop their own civic and leader identities Session participants will be given the course syllabus and worksheets used in conjunction with particular episodes which serve as tools to encourage students to apply the models learned from assigned readings and class discussion to what is demonstrated on the show
Breaking News The Student Newspaper Is Here For An Interview
Mac Pitts
415 PM - 515 PM Vinoy - Marriott
Even the most seasoned college administrator develops a knot in their stomach when the campus student media wants an interview but fear no more This session will help you know how to better work with your student media organizations to develop positive relationships with those covering your campus news and avoid being ambushed by eager student reporters
Leadership Identity Development Do Gender or Ethnicity Matter
Suzanne Onorato
415 PM - 515 PM Canary - 2 - Marriott
Participants in this general interest session will be introduced to the doctoral research conducted by the presenter which explored how a select group of Hispanic women at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) developed a leadership identity Key findings and implications of the study for professionals who work with and educate student leaders will be discussed In addition participants will be encouraged to think about and discuss the applicability of this research to their professional roles
NASPA Communities Fair 700 PM ndash 900 PM Sheraton - Phoenix - A-C
SLPKCAAPSA KCSustainability KC Social 700PM - 800PM Grand Cayman-Marriot
Tuesday March 19 2013Espousing Enacting amp Assessing a Leadership Framework
J Matthew Garrett Natasha Hopkins Assistant Director Bridget Riordan Dean of Students Andy Wilson Director of Residence Life Frank Gaertner Director of the Clairmont Campus Residence Life (Emory University all)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 1 - Marriott
Emory University undertook a multi-year process to connect leadership theory to institutional values mission and vision The development of Leadership Emory serves multiple functions (1) provide a common language about the values of lead-ership the institution believes are important (2) provide a comprehensive frame-work for assessment and (3) guide program development across the institution to connect leadership learning and help students make meaning of their experiences across campus This session focuses on the process development assessment and learning from this journey
Financial Literacy and Peer Mentoring - Students Helping Students
Coordinating Presenter Carmen Panlilio Mack Do NASPA Undergraduate Fellow New Jersey City University amp Michael Bennett Associate Vice President Financial Assistance Services St Petersburg College (FL)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
Student affairs professionals are critical in bridging the academic financial and social worlds of students as they experience college and prepare for the rest of their lives Financial literacy and student loan management are fundamental skills that students need in order to access opportunities and be successful The presenters of this session will share experiences in the creation and institutionalization of successful peer-led financial literacy programs that rely on collaboration between faculty staff students and external organizations
The session will discuss the role of executive sponsorship and partnerships with the university community and external organizations and the importance of these roles in the success and institutionalization of the program
The session will demonstrate how tapping into the creativeness and enthusiasm of students the subject matter expertise of faculty the organizational skill of admin-istrators and the mission of both the university and the external organizations allow for a collaboration that creates opportunities for student leadership develop-ment as well as opportunities for the promotion of financial literacy in the univer-sity community
18Tuesday March 19 2013
Increasing Student Leadership Capacity Through Outdoor Leadership
Nathan Williams amp Amy Derringer Graduate Assistant for Academic Student Services Loyola University Chicago
1245 PM - 145 PM Sawgrass - Marriott
Challenge courses and outdoor trips are often used to promote teamwork and chal-lenge among participants but less is known about the experiences of students who lead these activities The presenters will use current leadership research and theory as a lens to explore the leadership opportunities available to students who lead outdoor activities The presenters will share methods for assessing outdoor leadership and collaborating across campus The presenters will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of this type of experiential leadership
The aB Site Leader Experience An Engaged Leadership Approach
Patricia Lopez-Guerrero amp Crystel D Dawson Coordinator Florida International University
1245 PM - 145 PM Marco Island - Marriott
During this session the presenters will examine leadership models and training influences to build leadership capacity among Alternative Breaks (aB) site leaders The Center for Leadership amp Service at Florida International University (FIU) focus was to build leadership training surrounding Break Awayrsquos - 9 Components of a Quality Break The aB Site Leader Competency Model was born out of the desire to have an assessment plan tailored specifically to the Alternative Breaks program and Site Leader training with the student leaders and their development at the forefront The aB Site Leader Competency Model was created as a way to assess the effectiveness of the training program for these student leaders espe-cially because of their critical value to aB The program coordinators also wanted the ability to evaluate the level of preparedness for leading the aB experience for their participants and for themselves in a leadership position before and after their service trips In addition the program coordinators wanted to create a comprehen-sive model for the student leaders that would provide them the opportunity to self-examine their progress from the beginning of the aB experience to their service trips
Tuesday March 19 2013
Crossing Boundaries Through Experiential Social Justice Education
Diana Sims-Harris Erin Thomas Coordinaor for Leadership and Service Illinois State University Yvonne Pena Assistant Dean of Students University of Texas at San Antonio David Russell Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Service Illinois State University amp Jillian Van Auken Coordinator for Student Activities Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
315 PM - 415 PM Grand Ballroom - 8A - Marriott
Do your social justice programs feel confined or lacking depth Use experien-tial trips to change the context and the outcome Three institutions will share how they researched created funded executed and supported leadership and social justice education in experiential interstate trips The presenters will share outcomes and assessment to demonstrate student learning Participants will be able to apply information the presenters share to their unique campus environments
SLPKC Think Tank amp Awards Reception (Open)
330 PM - 445PM Miami - Marriott
Wednesday March 20 2013Syracuse Community Ambassadors Off-Campus Community Leaders
Kerry Heckman
830 AM - 930 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
The Community Ambassador Program at Syracuse University (SU) was created to enhance the connection between off-campus students the university and the neighborhood in which they reside Community Ambassadors serve as ambassa-dors and role-models to the off-campus community They act as point-of-contact provide access to resources and build community on their assigned streets Since its creation in 2009 the Community Ambassador Program has tripled in size and now serves nearly 8000 off-campus students This session highlights the key goals strategies and lessons learned for linking and aligning studentsrsquo learning experi-ences leadership theory and the emergent field of town-gown issues
PAG
E T
ITLE
20
The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
PAG
E T
ITLE
Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
Tuesday March 19 2013Espousing Enacting amp Assessing a Leadership Framework
J Matthew Garrett Natasha Hopkins Assistant Director Bridget Riordan Dean of Students Andy Wilson Director of Residence Life Frank Gaertner Director of the Clairmont Campus Residence Life (Emory University all)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 1 - Marriott
Emory University undertook a multi-year process to connect leadership theory to institutional values mission and vision The development of Leadership Emory serves multiple functions (1) provide a common language about the values of lead-ership the institution believes are important (2) provide a comprehensive frame-work for assessment and (3) guide program development across the institution to connect leadership learning and help students make meaning of their experiences across campus This session focuses on the process development assessment and learning from this journey
Financial Literacy and Peer Mentoring - Students Helping Students
Coordinating Presenter Carmen Panlilio Mack Do NASPA Undergraduate Fellow New Jersey City University amp Michael Bennett Associate Vice President Financial Assistance Services St Petersburg College (FL)
1015 AM - 1115 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
Student affairs professionals are critical in bridging the academic financial and social worlds of students as they experience college and prepare for the rest of their lives Financial literacy and student loan management are fundamental skills that students need in order to access opportunities and be successful The presenters of this session will share experiences in the creation and institutionalization of successful peer-led financial literacy programs that rely on collaboration between faculty staff students and external organizations
The session will discuss the role of executive sponsorship and partnerships with the university community and external organizations and the importance of these roles in the success and institutionalization of the program
The session will demonstrate how tapping into the creativeness and enthusiasm of students the subject matter expertise of faculty the organizational skill of admin-istrators and the mission of both the university and the external organizations allow for a collaboration that creates opportunities for student leadership develop-ment as well as opportunities for the promotion of financial literacy in the univer-sity community
18Tuesday March 19 2013
Increasing Student Leadership Capacity Through Outdoor Leadership
Nathan Williams amp Amy Derringer Graduate Assistant for Academic Student Services Loyola University Chicago
1245 PM - 145 PM Sawgrass - Marriott
Challenge courses and outdoor trips are often used to promote teamwork and chal-lenge among participants but less is known about the experiences of students who lead these activities The presenters will use current leadership research and theory as a lens to explore the leadership opportunities available to students who lead outdoor activities The presenters will share methods for assessing outdoor leadership and collaborating across campus The presenters will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of this type of experiential leadership
The aB Site Leader Experience An Engaged Leadership Approach
Patricia Lopez-Guerrero amp Crystel D Dawson Coordinator Florida International University
1245 PM - 145 PM Marco Island - Marriott
During this session the presenters will examine leadership models and training influences to build leadership capacity among Alternative Breaks (aB) site leaders The Center for Leadership amp Service at Florida International University (FIU) focus was to build leadership training surrounding Break Awayrsquos - 9 Components of a Quality Break The aB Site Leader Competency Model was born out of the desire to have an assessment plan tailored specifically to the Alternative Breaks program and Site Leader training with the student leaders and their development at the forefront The aB Site Leader Competency Model was created as a way to assess the effectiveness of the training program for these student leaders espe-cially because of their critical value to aB The program coordinators also wanted the ability to evaluate the level of preparedness for leading the aB experience for their participants and for themselves in a leadership position before and after their service trips In addition the program coordinators wanted to create a comprehen-sive model for the student leaders that would provide them the opportunity to self-examine their progress from the beginning of the aB experience to their service trips
Tuesday March 19 2013
Crossing Boundaries Through Experiential Social Justice Education
Diana Sims-Harris Erin Thomas Coordinaor for Leadership and Service Illinois State University Yvonne Pena Assistant Dean of Students University of Texas at San Antonio David Russell Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Service Illinois State University amp Jillian Van Auken Coordinator for Student Activities Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
315 PM - 415 PM Grand Ballroom - 8A - Marriott
Do your social justice programs feel confined or lacking depth Use experien-tial trips to change the context and the outcome Three institutions will share how they researched created funded executed and supported leadership and social justice education in experiential interstate trips The presenters will share outcomes and assessment to demonstrate student learning Participants will be able to apply information the presenters share to their unique campus environments
SLPKC Think Tank amp Awards Reception (Open)
330 PM - 445PM Miami - Marriott
Wednesday March 20 2013Syracuse Community Ambassadors Off-Campus Community Leaders
Kerry Heckman
830 AM - 930 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
The Community Ambassador Program at Syracuse University (SU) was created to enhance the connection between off-campus students the university and the neighborhood in which they reside Community Ambassadors serve as ambassa-dors and role-models to the off-campus community They act as point-of-contact provide access to resources and build community on their assigned streets Since its creation in 2009 the Community Ambassador Program has tripled in size and now serves nearly 8000 off-campus students This session highlights the key goals strategies and lessons learned for linking and aligning studentsrsquo learning experi-ences leadership theory and the emergent field of town-gown issues
PAG
E T
ITLE
20
The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
PAG
E T
ITLE
Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
18Tuesday March 19 2013
Increasing Student Leadership Capacity Through Outdoor Leadership
Nathan Williams amp Amy Derringer Graduate Assistant for Academic Student Services Loyola University Chicago
1245 PM - 145 PM Sawgrass - Marriott
Challenge courses and outdoor trips are often used to promote teamwork and chal-lenge among participants but less is known about the experiences of students who lead these activities The presenters will use current leadership research and theory as a lens to explore the leadership opportunities available to students who lead outdoor activities The presenters will share methods for assessing outdoor leadership and collaborating across campus The presenters will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of this type of experiential leadership
The aB Site Leader Experience An Engaged Leadership Approach
Patricia Lopez-Guerrero amp Crystel D Dawson Coordinator Florida International University
1245 PM - 145 PM Marco Island - Marriott
During this session the presenters will examine leadership models and training influences to build leadership capacity among Alternative Breaks (aB) site leaders The Center for Leadership amp Service at Florida International University (FIU) focus was to build leadership training surrounding Break Awayrsquos - 9 Components of a Quality Break The aB Site Leader Competency Model was born out of the desire to have an assessment plan tailored specifically to the Alternative Breaks program and Site Leader training with the student leaders and their development at the forefront The aB Site Leader Competency Model was created as a way to assess the effectiveness of the training program for these student leaders espe-cially because of their critical value to aB The program coordinators also wanted the ability to evaluate the level of preparedness for leading the aB experience for their participants and for themselves in a leadership position before and after their service trips In addition the program coordinators wanted to create a comprehen-sive model for the student leaders that would provide them the opportunity to self-examine their progress from the beginning of the aB experience to their service trips
Tuesday March 19 2013
Crossing Boundaries Through Experiential Social Justice Education
Diana Sims-Harris Erin Thomas Coordinaor for Leadership and Service Illinois State University Yvonne Pena Assistant Dean of Students University of Texas at San Antonio David Russell Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Service Illinois State University amp Jillian Van Auken Coordinator for Student Activities Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
315 PM - 415 PM Grand Ballroom - 8A - Marriott
Do your social justice programs feel confined or lacking depth Use experien-tial trips to change the context and the outcome Three institutions will share how they researched created funded executed and supported leadership and social justice education in experiential interstate trips The presenters will share outcomes and assessment to demonstrate student learning Participants will be able to apply information the presenters share to their unique campus environments
SLPKC Think Tank amp Awards Reception (Open)
330 PM - 445PM Miami - Marriott
Wednesday March 20 2013Syracuse Community Ambassadors Off-Campus Community Leaders
Kerry Heckman
830 AM - 930 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
The Community Ambassador Program at Syracuse University (SU) was created to enhance the connection between off-campus students the university and the neighborhood in which they reside Community Ambassadors serve as ambassa-dors and role-models to the off-campus community They act as point-of-contact provide access to resources and build community on their assigned streets Since its creation in 2009 the Community Ambassador Program has tripled in size and now serves nearly 8000 off-campus students This session highlights the key goals strategies and lessons learned for linking and aligning studentsrsquo learning experi-ences leadership theory and the emergent field of town-gown issues
PAG
E T
ITLE
20
The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
PAG
E T
ITLE
Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
Tuesday March 19 2013
Crossing Boundaries Through Experiential Social Justice Education
Diana Sims-Harris Erin Thomas Coordinaor for Leadership and Service Illinois State University Yvonne Pena Assistant Dean of Students University of Texas at San Antonio David Russell Graduate Assistant for Leadership and Service Illinois State University amp Jillian Van Auken Coordinator for Student Activities Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
315 PM - 415 PM Grand Ballroom - 8A - Marriott
Do your social justice programs feel confined or lacking depth Use experien-tial trips to change the context and the outcome Three institutions will share how they researched created funded executed and supported leadership and social justice education in experiential interstate trips The presenters will share outcomes and assessment to demonstrate student learning Participants will be able to apply information the presenters share to their unique campus environments
SLPKC Think Tank amp Awards Reception (Open)
330 PM - 445PM Miami - Marriott
Wednesday March 20 2013Syracuse Community Ambassadors Off-Campus Community Leaders
Kerry Heckman
830 AM - 930 AM Grand Ballroom - 12 - Marriott
The Community Ambassador Program at Syracuse University (SU) was created to enhance the connection between off-campus students the university and the neighborhood in which they reside Community Ambassadors serve as ambassa-dors and role-models to the off-campus community They act as point-of-contact provide access to resources and build community on their assigned streets Since its creation in 2009 the Community Ambassador Program has tripled in size and now serves nearly 8000 off-campus students This session highlights the key goals strategies and lessons learned for linking and aligning studentsrsquo learning experi-ences leadership theory and the emergent field of town-gown issues
PAG
E T
ITLE
20
The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
PAG
E T
ITLE
Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
PAG
E T
ITLE
20
The SLPKC Graduate Student Mentor
Program is designed to connect
graduate students who are inter-
ested in student leadership with
current professionals in the field
Each graduate student (mentee)
will be matched with a professional
(mentor) during the national confer-
ence and will be encouraged to
network during the course of the
conference
There is an expectation that the mentor and mentee attend SLPKC and Confer-ence social events together It will be up to the discretion of both the mentor and mentee if they wish to continue to commu-nicate after the conference The purpose of the program is to connect the mentee to the SLPKC and NASPA provide the mentee with networking opportunities during the conference and allow the mentee to learn more about working with student leadership programs
Mentor Requirements
- Currently working in an area of Leadership at an institution of higher education
- Minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentee
Mentee Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Commitment to attend conference events with mentor
Sign Up Process
Please click on the link to visit the following form to sign up httpsorgsynccom59279forms60287
Questions
Please contact either of the SLPKC Mentorship Program Coordinators
Dave Borgealt Director Student Leadership Insti-tute DePaul University dborgealdepauledu
Gabby Mora Asst Director of Leadership Involve-ment amp Community Development Drexel University mgm92drexeledu
Join the SLPKC Mentor Program
PAG
E T
ITLE
Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions
PAG
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Remember these helpful conference tips
1 Always carry your business cards If you donrsquot have them make them
2 Be open to new opportunities You never know when a casual conversation could lead to an interview or research collaboration
3 Always pick out a back-up session - just in case of last minute cancelations
4 Actively participate in sessions Ask questions add comments
5 Meet people meet people meet people The conference is not just about the sessions