NODA Region V: December 2015 Edition by Erin Sullivan

NODA Region V Newsletter

Fall/Winter 2015 Edition

NODA Leadership Development Committee Highlights:

REGION V Newsletter

Leadership Development Year in Review 

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Interview & NODA Internship Program Regional Conference 2016 Updates

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Mentor program continued to develop with huge mentee popularity. Mentor program 6-month assessment developed and launched. NODA Membership Engagement Survey was sent to members who have not had a leadership role. Feedback assisted in understanding perceptions and guiding future leadership training. NODA Leadership Expectation document was created and implemented. Leadership training proposal completed and approved by Exec. 2015 Meeting follow-up: all members expressing interest in NODA Leadership received a call from a committee member. 2015 Annual Conference follow-up: all members expressing interest in NODA Leadership received an e-mail from the Association Office.

State/Province Coordinator Highlights

NODAC 2015 Conference Reflection

Extended Orientation Network Update

NODA Mentors wanted! We encourage NODA members to become mentors! A mentor, for purposes of the NODA Mentorship Program, is someone with 5+ years of professional experience and at least one year of NODA involvement. If you are interested, please check out the guidelines and expectations, then sign up at this web site: http://www.nodaweb.org/?page=mentorship_program

The Leadership Development Committee will be focusing on the development of Leadership Training in 2016.

NODA Region V Newsletter and Social Media Updates, Save the Dates, and Regional Leadership Contact Information

Liz Kurt lvkurt@iastate.edu Follow us on Twitter @NODARegionV and Facebook at NODA Region V #NODARegionV

Region V Coordinator Corner: Lisa Gruszka Hello Region V! My name is Lisa Gruszka and I am your Region V Coordinator. I am excited to be serving this wonderful region and NODA! I can’t believe how fast fall semester is winding down. Some of you may have already started your spring programming and others (like my campus) will be starting right after the New Year. It was energizing to return home from the 2015 NODA Annual Conference refreshed and rejuvenated, ready to hit the ground running with my students and staff. I hope you had the opportunity to attend but if you didn’t or missed a session you wanted to see, you can access all the presentations on the NODA website. Just log into your profile, select Peer Resources under the Resources tab and then select Annual Conference Documents. Our Region V conference is just around the corner so mark your calendars April 1-3, 2016, for the Writing the Next Chapter in Iowa City, Iowa. Attending the regional conference is a great way to reconnect with colleagues in an intimate setting and to be inspired by the amazing work of our students. Whether you are a graduate student, new or seasoned professional, the regional conference committee is looking for you to get involved. There will be opportunities to volunteer, present a session and nominate someone for a regional award. The deadline for applying/nominating is March 10 and you can learn more here about all the awards available. If you are interested in presenting an educational session, you have until February 18 to submit a program proposal. All these details and more can be found on Region V Conference webpage. Another great way to get involved is to serve the region as a State Coordinator. We are currently seeking applicants for the Minnesota, South Dakota and Manitoba State Coordinators. If this is something you are interested in, please contact me to learn more. There a few days left to vote in the NODA Elections. You should have received a few messages about voting for a President-elect and General Board Members. I hope you take the time to review the position descriptions, review the candidate profiles before casting your vote. The deadline for voting is Monday, December 14 at 5:00 p.m. (CST). For those of you who have already voted, thank you! I have shared a lot of information here so I thought I would highlight a few big date reminders.        

December 14: NODA Elections close December 15: Registration for the Region V Conference opens February 18: Educational Session submissions due for Region V Conference March 3: Early Bird deadline for Region V Conference March 10: Scholarship & Awards deadline for Region V Conference March 17: Regular registration rate closes for Region V Conference March 30: Late registration for Region V Conference closes April 1-3: Writing the Next Chapter, Iowa City, IA

I look forwarding to seeing you all in Iowa City in April! Lisa Gruszka Juhli001@umn.edu Region V Coordinator Follow us on Twitter @NODARegionV and Facebook at NODA Region V #NODARegionV

Graduate Student Network (GSN) Mock Interview The Graduate Student Network invites graduate students to volunteer to participate inProgram the Graduate Mock Interview Program.

To prepare for job search and NODA Internship season, we will match graduate students with professional staff members, who are willing to facilitate mock phone or Skype interviews. This is a great way to gain interview experience to graduate students who will be interviewing for internships and jobs in the spring, or who would like to enhance their interview skills. In order to prepare for the NODA internship as well as jobs there will be two sets of interviews. The first set of interviews will be geared toward those who are preparing for NODA Internship interviews, and will be held in January. The second set of interviews, which will be geared toward general job interviewing, will be held in March.

What is a NODA Internship? The NODA Internship Program matches orientation, transition and retention professionals and host institutions with energetic, dedicated students looking to expand their orientation experience and connections. NODA Internships take place during the summer months. Currently, no academic year NODA internships are offered. NODA internships are designed to: 

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For the first set of interviews, which will be geared toward graduate students seeking NODA Internships, the deadline to sign up will be Friday January 6th. For the second set of interviews, which will be geared toward general job positions, the deadline to sign up will be Friday, February 19th. Interviews can conveniently be scheduled based on the availability of matched participants. After the mock interview, interviewers will provide feedback to aid you in your future interviews.

Sign up to participate by filling out the online registration form. Professionals are also invited to volunteer to be matched with a graduate student and conduct a mock phone or skype interview. To sign up, fill out the online registration form. Have any questions? Feel free to email Veronica Weaver, Graduate Student Network Career Development Co-Chair, at weavervb@sfasu.edu. Cameron Hill & Mickey Howard clhill4@ncsu.edu & MichaelH@dso.ufl.edu Co-chairs Graduate Student Network

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Facilitate the matching of motivated, quality students with challenging, exciting orientation positions at NODA member institutions across U.S and Canada. Encourage the renewal of our profession by creating employment opportunities for students interested in gaining orientation, transition, and retention experience.

Please learn more about the NODA Internship Program at http://www.nodaweb.org/?page=InternshipPr ogram NODA Internship Program Timeline learn more at http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nodaweb.org/r esource/resmgr/Docs/NODA_Internship_Progr am_Time.pdf Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

Regional Conference 2016 Updates: Join us in the vibrant college town of Iowa City, IA where we are excited to host the 2016 Region V NODA conference. Many of our institutions are facing budget constraints and increased accountability; yet we seek to find a balance as we continue working to serve the needs of incoming students throughout their collegiate careers. Join us in Iowa City as we consider “Writing the Next Chapter” for the field of orientation, transition, and retention.

Important Dates & Information Questions Contact: Adam White, Cara Wiebel, and Cordy Love Awhite4@niu.edu, cara-wiebel@uiowa.edu, cordy@siu.edu Region V Conference Hosts

Conference Rate: $140 per attendee Early Bird Registration Ends: March 3, 2016 Educational Session Proposals due: February 18, 2016 Award Nominations due: March, 10, 2016 Location: In order to access the reservation site and Sheraton Iowa City secure NODA pricing, please copy and paste 210 S. Dubuque St. this link: Iowa City, IA 52240. https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/s Rooms: $119.00/ night tart.action?id=1509225485&key=2642AAEC Parking: $12.00/night

Undergraduate Student Highlights Roll Call The “Roll Call” will occur during the opening banquet on Friday, April 1. This is an opportunity for all delegations to chant, cheer and let other attendees know their school is present and ready to roll! Please come prepared with a 30 second chant or cheer to share when your institution’s name is called! Regional Orientation Leadership Institute (ROLI) This year’s ROLI will be led by Megan Watt, Executive Director of Dream Catalyst Labs. Megan has over five years of experience working in Higher Education and will deliver a dynamic presentation and workshop for undergraduate students around leadership development. This year’s ROLI will take place on Saturday, April 1 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Checkout more information from Dream Catalyst Labs at http://www.dreamcatalyst.org/. Undergraduate Student Teambuilding & Entertainment Undergraduate participants will have the opportunity to network with other orientation leaders in the region through structured teambuilding activities and complimentary entertainment on both Friday and Saturday evenings.

Case Study Competition The Case Study Competition is a chance for undergraduate student leaders to partner with other orientation leaders from different institutions and think critically about how to approach a specific situation that could arise during an orientation program. Participants will present their ideas to a panel of judges. Awards will be given to teams that exhibit best problem solving, best communication and the best overall in each category. The Case Study Competition will take place from 8:00-9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 2. Guidelines for the Case Study Competition:  Space is limited; students must be registered for this event prior to the conference, you will not be able to sign-up on site.  Up to two undergraduate students per institution may compete in each of the following categories: o New Staff Member (2 participants per institution) o Returning Staff Member (2 participants per institution) o Coordinator/Manager Staff (2 participants per institution)  Participants will receive scenarios and pairings at the Case Study Participant Meeting at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 1.

Continued Regional Conference 2016 Updates: Professional Member Highlights Dessert Reception After dinner we encourage our professional members and graduate students to join us at the Dessert Reception. This is a great opportunity for everyone to re-connect, develop new relationships, meet NODA leadership, and relax as we eat some tasty treats! Regional Awards Presentation NODA supports both our students and professional staff. Please join us at the Regional Awards presentation during the Saturday Luncheon. These awards include Outstanding Undergraduate Student Leader, Outstanding Graduate Student, Outstanding Orientation Professional, Regional Innovative Program and Regional Outstanding New Orientation Professional. We encourage you to consider nominating some of the fantastic students and professionals within Region V! Keynote Speaker This year, we welcome Dave Gould, Obermann Center Public Scholar, adjunct faculty member at the University of Iowa and filmmaker to give our keynote address. Dave’s work has focused on working with college aged students and will discuss the challenges facing higher education, the “why” behind what we do and how we can best support students. Dave will speak during the Opening Dinner on Friday, April 1. Roundtable Discussions These discussions, led by mid-level and season professionals within Region V, will focus on current hot topics and trends within the field of OTR during Saturday afternoon from 1:30-2:15 p.m. State/Network Meetings & Roundtable Meetings Join other colleagues from your state and surrounding institutions and discuss relative issues effecting your specific region. NODA Business Meeting Professionals and graduate students are encouraged to join us for the NODA Business Meeting. We will review recent developments in Region V and the Association as a whole, discuss future initiatives, and share information about both the 2016 Annual Conference and the 2017 Regional Conference. Attend the NODA Leadership & You Educational session Becoming a leader in an international association can be one of the highlights of your professional career. This session will introduce you to outstanding leadership opportunities available to you as a member of NODA. Come learn about joining a committee, leading a Network, hosting a conference, and applying for the NODA Board of Directors. Updates from the Association Office and NODA Leadership will also be presented at this session. Professional Reception Professionals and graduate students are invited to the NODA Professional Reception—which will be held at an off-site location in downtown Iowa City (within walking distance).

Undergraduate Student Highlights Continued: Swap Shop Who doesn’t like free stuff? No registration is necessary for this event; instead bring water bottles, stickers, buttons, backpacks and more to trade with students from other institutions! This year’s Swap Shop will take place after lunch on Saturday, April 2. Fashion Show Model your polo shirts, sweaters, jackets and other accessories during the NODA Fashion Show! The Fashion Show will take place during the Closing Brunch on Sunday, April 3. In order to participate, please prepare a 50 word description about your outfit to be read as you are walking down the catwalk. For more information about Undergraduate Student Programming, please contact co-chairs Domingo Coto at cotox002@umn.edu and Gena Stack at gstack@siu.edu.

Graduate Student Highlights Region V is excited to announce this year’s regional conference will feature an increase in graduate student programming. This includes our traditional Graduate Student Resume Review; which allows grads the opportunity to receive in-person feedback from full-time professionals in the field of student affairs and OTR. For additional information about graduate student programming highlights or how to get involved, please contact the Graduate Programming Committee Chair, Tina Arthur at tina-arthur@uiowa.edu.

State/Province Coordinator Updates Wisconsin State Coordinator Highlight:

Illinois State Coordinator Update:

Updates coming soon.

-Colin Daly, Wisconsin State Coordinator University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

-Adam White, Illinois State Coordinator Northern Illinois University

Manitoba Province Coordinator: Vacant, contact Regional Coordinator if you’re interested. -This could be you!

North Dakota Coordinator: Updates coming soon. -Kristi Okerlund,

North Dakota State Coordinator University of North Dakota

Nebraska State Coordinator

Minnesota State Coordinator: Vacant, contact Regional Coordinator if you’re interested. -This could be you!

Please join us for the Nebraska State Drive-in Conference on February 4, 2016 at the University of NebraskaLincoln. Connect with colleagues from across the state and share new ideas and programs. Registration link will open via nodaweb.org on December 16th. Hope to see you there! -Jenni Brost, Nebraska State Coordinator University of Nebraska-Lincoln

South Dakota Coordinator: Vacant, contact Regional Coordinator if you’re interested. -This could be you!

Iowa State Coordinator State of Iowa Drive-In Conference (Rescheduled from November due to weather) Friday, January 29, 9am-3pm Cornell College http://www.nodaweb.org/event/2015_Iowa_DriveIn If you registered for the previous date we can simply transfer your registration. Please confirm with Ashley Lang at ashley.lang@wartburg.edu The topics are based on the needs of those in attendance. If you are aware of professionals/students not currently involved in NODA, but would like to receive information regarding the Drive-In Conference or other events/activities please contact me. Looking to see if there is interest in having an opportunity during the Drive-In or at another point to have student orientation leaders get together and discuss ideas/share as well. Please contact me if this is something you are interested in. -Ashley Lang, Iowa State Coordinator Wartburg College

NODAC 2015 Conference Reflection

Greetings, NODA Region V!

On behalf of the 2015 Annual Conference Program Committee, I would like to thank each and every one of you for attending the 2015 Annual Conference on October 24-27 in the Mile High City of Denver, Colorado! The Annual Conference Program Committee spent over two years planning a four-day experience that would challenge our members to Elevate the conversation of orientation, transition and retention in higher education and student affairs; Innovate our OTR programs as we could take them to the #NODAnextlevel; and Rejuvenate ourselves in developing the personal skills to advance in our career journeys. Over these four days, the 1,110 NODA members attending the Annual Conference were able to accomplish this and more! CONFERENCE SPEAKERS & SPECIAL INITIATIVES Our conference keynote speakers and special initiatives took the Annual Conference experience to the #NODAnextlevel in many ways!  Dr. George Kuh kicked off the conference as our featured speaker, challenging each of us to think differently about our OTR programs as a high-impact practice in student engagement.  Moderator Teri Bump from American Campus Communities along with panelists Dr. Jeanine Ward-Roof, Mike Knox, and Marcus Langford provided great career advancement insight to our members navigating the next steps in their professional journeys.  Representatives from the following associations convened and challenged our NODA members to advocate for the transition experience through cross-campus collaborations to most effectively support our students: o ACPA: College Student Educators International – Dr. Rachel Beech o Association for Student Conduct Administration – Dr. Jennifer Waller o Association of College & University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I) – Allan Blattner o Association of College Unions International (ACUI) – Dr. John Taylor o Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA) – Mark Koepsell o NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education – Stephanie Gordon o National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) – Ken Brill o NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation – Dr. Steve Kampf o NODA: Association for Orientation, Transition & Retention in Higher Education – Dr. Beth Lingren Clark  Moderator Anne-Marie Kenney joined panelists Ferene Paris Meyer, Dr. Gwen Fears, and Region V’s own Liz Kurt & Katie Granholm for an authentic dialogue regarding women in higher education, student affairs, leadership, and OTR. I would encourage each of you to not allow these conversations and ideas to end since your time in Denver has ended. Our Association continues to benefit as you keep these conversations going on your campus, with NODA colleagues, through social media, and at Regional Conferences! The 2015 Annual Conference would not have been possible without you, our NODA members. NODA members are truly the lifeblood of this Association. You, our members, volunteered on-site, reviewed educational session proposals, presented 161 educational sessions and 8 pre-conference sessions, reviewed awards and publications sessions, and continue to network and support each other’s questions and ideas. The 2015 Annual Conference was the fourth NODA Annual Conference committee that I have served on. I would each of you to consider volunteering with the Association through service on an Annual Conference Committee! It is an experience like none other! If I can ever be of any service to you, please feel free to contact me! Brett L. Bruner, M.S. Chair, 2015 NODA Annual Chair Director of Transition & Student Conduct Fort Hays State University

blbruner@fhsu.edu

Extended Orientation Network Update: Trends/highlights in network In November, Texas Christian University hosted the 2015 Extended Orientation Institute (EOI) and accommodated over 160 individuals, including professional/staff members, graduate students, and undergraduate students. This has been the most attended Institute to date. Throughout the institute, attendees had a variety of presentations and roundtables to further discuss and explore areas within extended orientation. As a network, we were excited to see more institutions sharing, learning, and connecting with each other throughout the weekend. We are looking forward in continuing this trend and find new ways to expand the Extended Orientation Network through the institute. Network chair updates The Association recently appointed a new set of co-chairs for the Extended Orientation Network. Alina Quintana and Jamal Smith will serve a two-year term as co-chairs through 2017.

Jamal Smith serves as the Coordinator of New Student & Family Programs at The University of Texas at Tyler. In his role he oversees New Patriot Orientation, first year experience programming, family weekend, and the Patriot Parent Association. Since being selected as an Orientation Leader as an undergraduate, he has had a passion for working with and developing students! Jamal is a two time graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University and enjoys Game of Thrones theories, college football, and patio weather. Alina Quintana serves as the Coordinator for Orientation and Parent Programs at Florida International University where she advises Panther Camp, the extended orientation program at FIU, and oversees parent and family programming. Alina has been involved within orientation, transition, and retention programs since her time as an undergraduate and her passion in assisting student leaders through their development continues to grow each day. Alina is a two time graduate of Florida International University and enjoys binge watching TV shows, traveling, and adding guacamole to her Chipotle order. How to get involved If you work an extended orientation program on your campus, we encourage you to join the Extended Orientation Network through the NODA website. Once logged in to the Association website, NODA members can join the network by selecting the “Join Group” option at the top of the network’s homepage. Being a member of the online network group will allow you to receive periodic emails and announcements. Members of the Extended Orientation Network are also encouraged to share the great work taking place within your program by submitting educational session proposals for your region’s conference, as well as at the annual conference. Lastly, the Extended Orientation Institute is a way to stay connected with the larger population of professionals working with extended orientation programs such as camps, weeks of welcome, etc. Attending the Institute is a great way to involve your student leaders. Details for the 2017 Extended Orientation Institute will be available after the new year. Jamal Smith & Alina Quintana jamalsmith@uttyler.edu & aquinta@fiu.edu Co-Chairs Extended Orientation Network

NODA Newsletter Updates: Hello NODA Region V, Hope you had a successful Fall semester and ready to begin 2016 out strong. I have updated the NODA Region V Newsletter, and I am still interested to receive feedback to find out what you would like to see. Here are a couple of ideas to include in the future:  Best Practices/ Trends Article Submissions  Welcome New Professionals to the Region  Graduate Student Page: Spotlight, Tips for Internships and Pursuing a Career in Student Affairs in Orientation  Undergraduate Student Spotlights  Words of Wisdom from Professionals to New Professionals  Etc. I look forward to hearing your feedback in the survey below of what you would like to see or not see in the future NODA Newsletters. https://illinois.edu/sb/sec/7911732 If you would like to submit for our next newsletter, please send me an email at esulli@illinois.edu by April 20. Thanks, Erin Sullivan esulli@illinois.edu Communications Coordinator

Please submit or post pictures of your staff and summer programs to our NODA Region V Facebook or Twitter! #NODARegionV

SAVE THE DATE

Social Media Region V #stayconnected #NODARegionV Stay connected with Region V on social media! Region V has a Facebook page where you can share updates and photos with other professionals and students in the Region. Follow us on Twitter @NODARegionV for regional highlights, conference updates and threads and photos. We have a Pinterest account and hope to develop additional boards for followers that include training materials, publications, first year programming, family and guest orientation ideas and so on. Users within the region are encouraged to like our social media pages and share updates, photos, ideas or pose questions to others through these platforms.

NODA Regional 2016--------April 1st-3rd Newsletters Fall/Winter Edition---------December Spring Edition----------------May

More Dates to Come in the Future!

-Cara DeHekker Wiebel cara-wiebel@uiowa.edu Social Media Coordinator Regional Coordinator Communications Coordinator Social Media Coordinator 2016 Regional Conference Host(s):

REGIONAL LEADERSHIP:

Lisa Gruszka, University of Minnesota Erin Sullivan, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Cara DeHekker Wiebel, University of Iowa Cordy Love, Southern Illinois University Cara DeHekker Wiebel, University of Iowa Adam White, Northern Illinois University Thank-you to all who serve in a NODA Leadership Role!

juhli001@umn.edu esulli@illinois.edu cara-wiebel@uiowa.edu cordy@siu.edu cara-wiebel@uiowa.edu awhite4@niu.edu