SLPKC Spring 2016 Newsletter

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A Word from the Outgoing Co-Chairs Danielle Kleist, Director of Student Life & Services, Washington State University Tri-Cities Matthew Clifford, Director of Residence Life, Wake Forest University

Dear SLPKC Members: We have been honored to serve as Co-Chairs for the Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community these past two years. We have restructured the leadership team, designed a brand for our KC, and developed more opportunities for collaboration and innovation. As we transition to our past chairs role, we would like to reflect on our time and review the major progress a few of our strategic goals.

1. Create more scholarly research opportunities for leadership educators.

Last year, we submitted a proposal for a SLPKC Research Award. This was approved by the NASPA Board of Directors and recognizes those contributing new knowledge to student leadership programs. We would like to secure funding each year to be able to provide funding to the recipient of the award.

2. Focus on expanding our Graduate Support Network. We have expanded our successful annual graduate mentorship program to be included at the regional level during the regional conferences. We are hoping to continuing expanding the network by incorporating graduate associates from the areas as well.

3. Provide more knowledge to be a better resource for our KC. For the past two years, we have developed an annual conference guide to assist attendees who would like to focus on student leadership for the presentations. We were also the first KC to use NASPA new platform for online learning, through a new partnership with Omicron Delta Kappa. We will continue to collaborate to provide these opportunities.

We have worked closely with Jimmy and Kim during the transition and are cofident in their vision for the KC. We look forward to the new initiatives they create and the teamwork they facilitate. Being the largest KC within NASPA, the SLPKC still manages to establish close connections.

The rewards of serving you, our colleagues, in advancing the mission of the Student Leadership Programs KC, cannot be measured. We both look forward to remaining close to the team and to see the great work of the KC continue!

Matt and Danielle

Meet the 2016-2017 SLKPC Executive Board

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Jimmy Brown, Chair University of Chicago

Aaron Jones, Team Lead - Communication University of Hawai’i at Manoa

Miles Surrett, Webinar/Website The George Washington University

Kim Kushner, Co-Chair University of Colorado Boulder

Kat Dougherty, Spotlight Series Franklin Pierce University

Jeffrey Domagala, Webinar/Website Pace University

Danielle Kleist, Past Chair Washington State University, Tri-Cities

Ashley Jones, Spotlight Series University of Texas, Austin

Tran Pham, Newsletter Columbia University

Matt Clifford, Past Chair Wake Forest University

Eric Scott, Social Media/Communications University of Alaska Southeast

Sundi Musnicki, Newsletter Eastern Washington University

Avani Rana, Team Lead - Conference The College of New Jersey

Susan Hua, Social Media/Communications University of San Francisco

Rich Whitney, Literature Review DePaul University

A Word from the Incoming Co-Chairs Jimmy Brown, Associate Director for Student Leadership Development, University of Chicago Kim Kushner, Coordinator for Student Leadership & Development, University of Colorado Boulder

As the incoming co-chairs for the KC, we wanted to take a moment to introduce ourselves and say thank you for your continued commitment to leadership education. The Annual Conference is such a wonderful opportunity to meet new colleagues and explore topics that we may not have time to explore in our typical day-to-day activities. We hope that you are looking forward to the conference and encourage you to take advantage of all the programs/sessions we have highlighted in this newsletter.

A little more about each of us – Jimmy is currently the Associate Director for Student Leadership Development at the University of Chicago where he is responsible for the design and implementation of student development programs focusing on leadership and student engagement. When not thinking about leadership programs, you can usually find him exploring Chicago for new restaurants to try or tinkering in the kitchen on some new recipes!

Kim is currently the Coordinator for Student Leadership and Development at University of Colorado Boulder. In this role, Kim advises the Residence Hall Association (RHA), facilitates large-scale campus events, and coordinates Week of Welcome programming initiatives.

Kim is active in the Boulder, Colorado community, serving as a Humane Society of Boulder Valley volunteer and CU Restorative Justice Facilitator. She also enjoys running, hiking, and live music.

As we assume our leadership roles, we will be doing some outreach to all of you. We want to know what resources you would find most useful and how we can best continue to keep you informed and updated on the latest leadership best practices. We have an amazing incoming leadership team – whose information you can find on the NASPA website – and we are excited for all of the programs and initiatives we will be rolling out this year.

We are looking forward to serving as your co-chairs for the next two years, and we hope to see you in Indianapolis.

Please stop us and say hi if you happen to see us around!

Jimmy Brown Kim Kushner jimbrown@uchicago.edu kim.kushner@colorado.edu

Joshua Fredenburg, Conference Events Nova Southeastern University

Sean Ryan, Pre-Conference University of Alabama, Birmingham

Eboni Turnbow, Region IV-E Rep. Wayne State University

Rachel Winters, Conference Events University of Virginia

Sheraz Iqbal, Program Review University of Florida

Matt Skoy, Region IV-W Rep. North Dakota State University

Heather Stevens, Graduate Support University of Miami

Heather Brake, Program Review Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Janna Bernstein, Region V Rep. University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Chris Campbell, Graduate Support University of Vermont

Schnell Garrett, Region II Rep. Howard Community College

Sally Parish, Pre-Conference University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Featured Pre-Conference Workshops Check out these pre-conference workshops covering a wide variety of topics and presented by our colleagues. For a full list, go to http://conference2016.naspa.org/program/pre-conference-workshops.

Saturday, March 12 9:00am - 4:00pm Campus Collaboration Towards Enhancing the Undergraduate Student Experience Presenters: Adela de la Torre, University of California-Davis; Neil Huefner, University of California-Davis; Milton Lang, University of California-Davis; Timo Rico, University of California-Davis; Nefretiri Cooley-Broughton, University of California-Davis; Elizabeth Bishay, University of California-Davis; Brittany Derig, University of California-Davis; Vanessa Segundo, University of California-Davis The Blue Ribbon Committee for Enhancing the Undergraduate Student Experience at the University of California, Davis provides foundational assessment strategies regarding 1) advising, 2) first-year experience, 3) academic and career experiences, and 4) student life and co-curricular experiences. This program will examine characteristics of this cross functional work between faculty, staff, and students while identifying actions taken to advance student engagement constructs that are reflective of changing student demographics.​ 9:00am - 12:00pm Well-Being & Student Affairs Professionals: Understanding & Addressing the Factors that Impact Our Work Life Presenters: Hollie Chessman, George Mason University: Alicia Battle, Governors State University In recent years; well-being has become an important consideration for the workforce in student affairs. In this workshop; we will define well-being; and assess our level of well-being and quality of work-life. We will discuss the results of a study on student affairs professionals and well-being and how they apply to position level; time in the field; and other characteristics. Participants will discuss strategies to increase well-being in their work-life and the work-life of supervisees.

1:00pm - 4:00pm You’ve Decided to Teach a Course - Now What? A Crash Course in College Teaching Presenters: Stacy Jacob, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania; Debra Harmening, University of Toledo; Glenda Droggsma Musoba, Texas A&M University; Kimberly Kline, SUNY Buffalo State Presenters for this workshop on college teaching will cover topics such as planning a course and syllabus; running successful discussions; delivering effective lectures; tips for dealing with problem students; and connecting to distance learners. High impact teaching practices will be modeled throughout the session. This session is of interest to current faculty; part-time faculty and practitioners who create formal and informal learning experiences.

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Sunday, March 13 9:00am - 4:00pm Catalyzing a Transformative College Experience: How Reflective Programming Inspires Students to Develop Self-Authorship & Purpose Presenters: Katie Steele, Harvard University; Jessica Bacal, Smith College; Thomas Ehrlich, Stanford University; Kathleen Farrell, University of Washington-Tacoma; Maureen Mahoney, Stanford University; Michael Sacco, Boston College Presenters for this interactive workshop will focus on how reflective programming helps students to identify values; purpose; and a sense of self during their time in college. Participants will learn the philosophy and theory that supports this work and programmatic approaches used on four campuses; including Boston College; Harvard University; Smith College; and the University of Washington Tacoma. This workshop and all materials are free; compliments of the Teagle Foundation and Project on Purpose And Values in Education.

1:00pm - 4:00pm Engaging in Self-Work/Self-Discovery to Become Transformative Educators on Topics of Privelege & Oppression Presenters: Ebelia Hernandez, Rutgers University; Jorg Vianden, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse We often find that our own identities; discomforts; and blind spots may lead to difficult moments where we hesitate to engage in conversations about difference; feel unqualified; or are silenced by others. In order to be transformative educators; this preconference seeks to provide dialogue to support self-discovery and guidance in using Hip Hop Pedagogy and Pedagogy of Privilege to create culturally inclusive; transformative learning spaces in the classroom; trainings; and other communities of learning.

Professional Development Opportunities

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June 2-4, 2016 Indianapolis, Indiana Participates will exchange knowledge and develop a sense of community around shared civic learning and democratic engagement work.

December 11-13, 2016 Long Beach, California

For more information, go to: http://www.aascu.org/meetings/clde16/

Call for Programs Deadline - July 29, 2016 Early-Bird Reg. Deadline - September 30, 2015 Spring 2016 SLPKC Newsletter

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NASPA SLPKC 2016 Conference Program Guide Read about the featured sessions selected for you by the SLPKC Executive Board. For a complete schedule including session descriptions, go to http://apps.naspa.org/sch/.

Monday, March 14 8:30am - 9:20am The Precarity of Activism in Student Leadership Development Presenter: Travis Olson, Johns Hopkins University; Domonic Rollins, The University of Maryland College Park Room: 143 - Convention Center With several historic moments occurring in the last two years, college campuses have seen a resurgence in student activism. Students in the digital age have also taken to online platforms to organize, raising new questions as to how student affairs practitioners should engage with activism. The presenters will raise the question of how student affairs professionals are demonstrating their own commitments to social justice while maintaining their professionalism in political and social environments that are increasingly polarized and transparent.

10:00am - 10:50am Reflection and Resilience: Essential Components of the Senior Year Experience Presenter: James Larcus, Ohio State University; Amy Barnes, The Ohio State University; Esther Dwyer, Ohio State University; Arif Nuri, University of Maryland; Alexandra Lawrence, Ohio State University Room: 140 - Convention Center Senior year experience (SYE) programs are aimed at helping students navigate the transition to post-college life. These initiatives often consist of curricular and co-curricular components including capstone courses, skill building programs, and young alumni engagement events. Activities that develop resilience and significant reflection are not always the focus, but can be especially valuable for students. The presenters will offer programmatic and curricular examples from two universities focused on meaningful engagement for graduating students.

11:15am - 12:05pm Beyond Program Development: Lessons for Developing Successful, Sustainable, & Viable Leadership Programs Presenter: James Hintz, Purdue University; Kevin Smith, University of Akron Room: 209 - Convention Center The presenters will share the successes and challenges encountered while launching student leadership development programs at two different large, public universities. Both institutions focused on goal alignment between academic standards and employer needs and the presenters will share how participants might similarly launch or evaluate leadership development approaches. Attendees will learn how to launch self-sustaining student leadership development programs through curricular and co-curricular integration; stakeholder engagement; and funding strategies and revenue generation opportunities 1:15pm - 2:05pm EVOLVE= Elevating Voices Of Leadership Virtue & Excellence Presenter: S. Rasheem, Morgan State University; Krystal Lee, Morgan State University 6

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Monday, March 14 (continued) Room: 144 - Convention Center “Identity is not singular. A female college student can have multiple identities, relating to her race, her gender, sexuality and class” (Harris and Lester, 2009). The presenters will take an exploratory approach to evaluate the needs of AfricanAmerican (Black) female college students and the impact of EVOLVE programming on student success and selfactualization beyond the classroom. Combining literature review, surveys and student narratives to capture students approach to navigating their academic career, presenters will show how EVOLVE’s programming practices support student achievement.

2:30pm - 3:20pm Developing Effective Student Leaders Through Advising Presenter: Danielle Kleist, Washington State University-Tri-Cities; Brandon Gross, University of Miami; Heather Stevens, University of Miami; Lorena Guardia, University of Georgia Room: 132 - Convention Center Advising a student organization or partnering with student leaders can be a challenging and complex responsibility. In this session, professionals will learn useful skills and lessons learned to be successful when developing student leaders. Facilitators will focus on how to be an effective advisor as well as cover the benefits to administrators when collaborating with student leaders on campus. The presenters will cover a variety of student leader types at small, mid-size, and large institutions.

3:40pm - 4:30pm A Leadership Experience for Every Hawkeye: Taking the Student Leadership Competencies Campus-Wide Presenter: Kelley Ashby; Paul Mintner, The University of Iowa; Corey Seemiller, Wright State University Room: 137 - Convention Center Presenters will discuss the process one large, public, research university used to gain broad-based support and commitment to integrate the Student Leadership Competencies comprehensively into the undergraduate student experience. Presenters will provide an overview the Student Leadership Competencies, explain the process implemented to gain support to forge campus-wide partnerships between academic affairs and student life, and lead interactive discussion about replicating this process on other campuses of all sizes.

Tuesday, March 15 8:00am - 9:45am Student Leadership Programs and Student Affairs Partnering with Academic Affairs Knowledge Community Think Tank & Awards Room: Marriott 7/8 - Indianapolis Marriott Downtown 10:00am - 10:50am Leadership Through Civility: University of Chicago’s Modus Vivendi Society Presenter: Jeff Nilsen, University of Chicago; Darren Pierre, University of Chicago Room: 206 - Convention Center The ability to engage in civil discourse is vital to any effective leader. The University of Chicago’s Modus Vivendi Society brings students together to participate in difficult dialogues about identity, values, and how to be agents of change. The speakers will feature an overview of the program, assessment of outcomes, and a discussion about the place of diversity training in leadership education.

11:05am - 11:55am Defining Leadership: Engaging Faculty, Staff, and Students to Create a Leadership Philosophy Presenter: Beth Hoag, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaignp; Gayle Spencer, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jelena Pokimica, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jeff Yacup, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; La Tanya Cobb, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Room: 135 - Convention Center There are numerous philosophies, frameworks, and models that can be utilized to teach leadership to students. Due to the extensive and varied definitions of leadership, the Illinois Leadership Center set forth to create an institution specific (Continued on next page) Spring 2016 SLPKC Newsletter

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Tuesday, March 15 (continued) philosophy of leadership to guide programs and services. Presenters will describe the process used to engage students, faculty, and staff in the creation of a comprehensive leadership philosophy, explore the findings, and address implications for practice.

12:10pm - 1:00pm Strategies to Operationalize Recommendations from the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership Presenter: Matthew Van Jura,Ohio State University; Don Stenta, Ohio State University; Jen Pelletier, Ohio State University Room: 140 - Convention Center Following the release of the 2013 Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership, faculty and staff from The Ohio State University have worked to close the research/theory/practice loop in the field of leadership development. Over the past two years, staff have operationalized the report’s high-impact practices and recommendations. The presenters will explore high-impact practices in leadership development, and provide attendees with strategies to infuse sociocultural conversations, resiliency, and leadership self-efficacy across an array of student life departments.

1:15pm - 2:05pm Bridging Student Affairs and Academic Affairs Using the Student Leadership Competencies Presenter: Sabrena O’Keefe, Florida International University; Corey Seemiller, Wright State University Room: 137 - Convention Center The Student Leadership Competencies are 60 competencies that cut across all 97 academic accrediting agencies in higher education, providing a theoretical framework and common language for both student affairs and academic affairs in student leadership development. The presenters will showcase the mission-based process in narrowing 60 competencies to eight for Florida International University’s Center for Leadership and Service and how those competencies were used to begin several different academic partnerships. Examples of the different approaches for creating successful partnerships will be highlighted.

2:30pm - 3:20pm Are Student Leadership Programs High-Impact Practices?

Presenter: John Zilvinskis, Indiana University-Bloomington; Bob Gonyea, Indiana University Room: 128 - Convention Center In 2015, researchers with the National Survey of Student Engagement administered a survey item set designed to measure the ways student leadership aligns with common characteristics of High-Impact Practice (HIPs). Researchers will host a conversation, guided by data, on whether or not student leadership should be considered a HIP and in what ways do current student affairs educators already implement important program characteristics, like interaction, effort, and feedback.

3:30pm - 4:20pm Teaching Resliency in the First Year Experience Presenter: K. Sean McGreevey, Chatham University; Anna Moronski, Old Dominion University; Kathleen Moss, LEAD Pittsburgh; Zauyah Waite, Chatham University; Toni Macpherson, LEAD Pittsburgh Room: 124 - Convention Center In response to growing concerns in higher education regarding student mental health, Chatham University partnered with non-profit organization LEAD Pittsburgh and infused the Student Curriculum on Resiliency Education (SCoRE) into the First Year Experience course. Since Fall 2011, five cohorts of students participated and presenters will highlight longitudinal findings from the recently graduated Fall 2014 cohort. The presentation will include a discussion of resiliency, a detailed look at web based curriculum, and examination of FYE implementation.

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Wednesday, March 16 8:00am - 8:50am Preparing Today’s Students to be Culturally Intelligent and Adaptive Global Citizens Presenter: Carol Rownd, Indiana Wesleyan University Room: 143 - Convention Center To be successful in today’s global economy, leaders must possess strong cross-cultural skills (Gupta, 2009; Mendenhall, Reiche, Bird, & Osland, 2012). This presentation will incorporate principles of cultural intelligence (Earley & Ang, 2003; Van Dyne et al., 2012) and experiential learning (Guthrie & Jones, 2012) to engage participants in discussion and generate ideas for developing and fostering greater cultural sensitivity and inclusivity on campus.

8:00am - 8:50am 360 Assessment: When Going in Circles Can Inspire You! Presenter: Casey Weaver, Georgia Southern University; Cathy Roberts-Cooper, Georgia Southern University Room: 138 - Convention Center Have you ever struggled getting through to student leaders about their performance and wonder how you might be able to help them understand? Have you provided student leaders with feedback and they look at you as if you had 6 heads? Through case study and discussion, come learn how a 360 degree assessment method can help your student leaders and organizations improve. This session covers the benefits and challenges of doing a 360 assessment. We will provide an example 360 assessment that can be implemented on your campus.

9:00am - 9:50am White Savior Complex: Using Critical Race Theory in Alternative Breaks Presenter: Niki Messmore, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Jessica Davis, Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis Room: 142 - Convention Center Alternative break programs are transformative experiences. However, students often enter the communities they work in with stereotypes and other misinformed concepts rooted in racism. In an effort to reduce the amount of students who adopt a ‘white savior’ mentality, the presenters will engage participants around methods to critically consider race and racism, including a case study on the IUPUI international alternative break and its curriculum framework based in Critical Race Theory.

How to Get the Most Out of NASPA 2016 Whether you are a new professional or a seasoned veteran in the field, attending a conference can be an exciting and sometimes overwhelming experience. It is an opportunity to connect with colleagues and rejuvenate a shared passion for our work. Here are a few tips to help you navigate the NASPA 2016 Conference and get the most out of your experience: Plan Ahead. Check out the offerings of sessions and other activities early on and come up with a plan for which ones you want to attend. Consider what sessions colleagues from your institute are attending - the more sessions that you cover, the more information and resources you can bring back to your campus!

Find a Balancee. Attend a variety of sessions that apply to your current position, areas of professional interest you want to explore, or topics that speak to you personally.

Take a Breather. Conferences are only a few days, but they are packed with activities and information! Don’t forget to incorporate some downtime into your schedule, remember to consume more than just coffee, and try to get a good night’s sleep!

Get Out There & MINGLE! There are countless ways to network at conferences.

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Congratulations to our 2016 SLPKC Award Recipients!

Outstanding Service to the Student Leadership Programs KC

Danielle Kleist, Washington State University Tri-Cities Danielle Kleist is the Director of Student Life at Washington State University TriCities. Prior to joining WSU Tri-Cities, Danielle was the Director of Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement at the University of Miami in Florida. She also previously worked for NASPA as the Assistant Director for Educational Programs & NASPA Foundation in Washington, DC. Danielle earned her Bachelor of Science from Central Washington University and her Master of Education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She has been involved with the SLPKC since 2009 and helped establish the Graduate Support area. In addition to being the outgoing co-chair for the SLPKC, Danielle is currently on the NASPA Region V Advisory Board, the 2016 Western Regional Conference Planning Committee, a NUFP mentor, and co-creater of the NASPA Graduate Associate Program.

Outstanding Leadership Spotlight Program of the Year

Steve Lerer, Student Employee Collaborative Leadership Training, University of California, Merced Steve Lerer currently works as the Assistant Director of Student Life specifically over the Associated Students and The Margo F. Souza Student Leadership Center at the University of California, Merced. He received his B.A in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Upon graduation he attended Bowling Green State University where he received his M.A in College Student Personnel.

Steve recently started the Ph.D program at Colorado State University in Higher Education Leadership. Steve is also a father, triathlete, adventure racer, and food enthusiast. In July 2015, Steve completed his first full 140.6 Ironman race

Outstanding Contribution to Student Leadership Programs

Bryce Yates, University of Central Florida Brice Yates has served as the Coordinator for the Multicultural Student Center at the University of Central Florida (UCF) since 2014.Within this position, Brice Yates advises the Multicultural Student Center Executive Board in planning of diverse and inclusive events for the UCF student population. Brice Yates also sits on various campus committees ranging from Campus Internationalization to Male Mentoring. Prior to accepting a position at UCF, Brice Yates was a Marketing Specialist at Morehead State University for four years. Brice Yates also coordinated the DREAMS (Dedicated to Retention Education and Academic Success at Morehead State) mentoring program, which served as a campus-wide mentoring program. Working in the field of higher education, Brice Yates has been able to work with students of all backgrounds and is always willing to lend an ear.

A native of Kentucky, Brice Yates earned his bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a master’s degree in Communication, both from Morehead State University.

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Dr. Susan R. Komives Research Award

Dr. Julie Owen, George Mason University Dr. Julie Owen is an Associate Professor of Leadership and Integrative Studies at New Century College, George Mason University, where she teaches courses on socially responsible leadership, civic engagement, and community-based research. She is a scholar for the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs (NCLP) and is co-editor of both editions of the Handbook for Student Leadership Development and editor of the inaugural edition of New Directions for Student Leadership (Jossey-Bass). She is active on several national research teams, including the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership – Institutional Survey (MSL-IS) and a research team member with the Leadership Identity Development (LID) project.

She is a frequent presenter, consultant, and keynote speaker on topics related to leadership, social change, and organizational development.

Owen is a 2005 recipient of AAC&U’s K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award, the 2008 recipient of the CAS research grant, a 2011 ACPA Annuit Coeptis initiate, a 2012 Mason Teaching Excellence Award winner, a 2014 ACPA Diamond Honoree, and received an AAC&U Bringing Theory to Practice Research grant in 2015. She has assumed leadership roles in numerous professional associations including ACPA: College Educators International and the International Leadership Association (ILA). Owen received her B.A. degree (1993) in psychology and English from the College of William and Mary, and her M. Ed. (1996) in College Student Personnel Administration from James Madison University. She holds a certificate of non-profit administration from Duke University (2000) and received her PhD (2008) in college student personnel at the University of Maryland, College Park.

(Continued from page 9) During sessions, try to sit with people you don’t know. Introduce yourself to those sitting around you. Take some business cards with you and pass them out to people you meet. If you get business cards from others, write down a few notes on the back with reminders about that person and your interaction with them.

Take in the Sights. While this is not the point of the conference, make the most of your time in a new city, and explore. Walk around (but be safe!) or sample the local cuisine at a nearby restaurant (with some new friends from the conference!). These are important parts of the overall experience, so make some time to enjoy them as well.

Don’t Forget to Post/Tweet/Instagram! – Share and stay updated on what’s going on at the conference. Social media is a great way to meet and connect with other attendees and discuss topics covered in sessions.

GET INVOLVED! While you’re at the conference, learn about ways to get involved with NASPA. Learn about volunteer opportunities, join a knowledge community, or run for an open position! This is a great way to build up your professional network, gain valuable experience, and give back to the organization.

We hope you have a great time at NASPA 2016! Attend as many sessions and events as you can, put yourself out there and meet new people, and don’t forget to HAVE FUN!

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NASPA Pre-Conference Summary What do students need to know, believe, be able to do, and engage in to be effective leaders in college, in their careers and in society? Join us in this interactive and engaging pre-conference session as we delve into these questions and learn from Dr. Corey Seemiller, author of the recently published Student Leadership Competencies Guidebook, as well as a number of campus professionals who are utilizing the competencies in their work to create a common purpose across divisions, departments and programs on their campuses to develop the next generation of student leaders.

Dr. Seemiller has taught courses on foundations of leadership, global leadership, social justice leadership, critical perspectives on leadership, organizational leadership, research methods, and leadership for social change. She is also a dedicated scholar publishing and presenting nationally and internationally on issues related to leadership. In addition to the Student Leadership Competencies Guidebook, she has also published articles on civic engagement, competency development, assessing leadership learning, and leadership educator identity development.

The program will be structured as a full-day pre-conference on Sunday, March 13 in room 205 of the Convention Center. The content will be presented by eight different leaders in the field, including our partners in the Student Affairs/Academic Affairs partnerships KC, and will include effective practice sharing, panel presentations, small group breakouts, individual brainstorming and presenter/participant dialogue. The program will be based around the theme of connecting with partners to prepare students, faculty, and professionals for the realities of a global society, and participants will be very engaged in discussion and activities throughout with a brief break for lunch.

Participants will be introduced to the Student Leadership Competencies and provided with concreate ways to integrate the Student Leadership Competencies into their work. They will explore examples of best practices in which the Student Leadership Competencies are being used on three different campuses and will actively share examples of different ways to apply the Student Leadership Competencies based on program/department/ course/campus needs. Participants will be encouraged to engage in dialogue about how to create partnerships between divisions/departments on our campuses to support student growth and development in the Student Leadership Competencies, with special emphasis placed on academic and student affairs partnerships.

At the end of this program, participants will be able to articulate how the Student Leadership Competencies were developed, identify ways in which to incorporate the Student Leadership Competencies into their work, and articulate best practices for creating partnerships across campus to integrate the competencies into the student experience.

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

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