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Page 1: SLPKC - Conference Edition 2013

Tweet at the Conference NASPASLPKC SALead

2

wel

com

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Welcome toOrlando

Conference

Edition

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

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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

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A Word from

our sponsors

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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

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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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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

Page 2: SLPKC - Conference Edition 2013

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Welcome toOrlando

Conference

Edition

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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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

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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

Page 3: SLPKC - Conference Edition 2013

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

Page 4: SLPKC - Conference Edition 2013

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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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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

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A Word from

our sponsors

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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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on I

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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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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

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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

Page 5: SLPKC - Conference Edition 2013

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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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

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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

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

Page 6: SLPKC - Conference Edition 2013

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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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

Page 7: SLPKC - Conference Edition 2013

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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

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A Word from

our sponsors

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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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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

Page 8: SLPKC - Conference Edition 2013

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

Page 9: SLPKC - Conference Edition 2013

( 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

Page 10: SLPKC - Conference Edition 2013

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

Page 11: SLPKC - Conference Edition 2013

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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

Page 12: SLPKC - Conference Edition 2013

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

Page 13: SLPKC - Conference Edition 2013

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

Page 14: SLPKC - Conference Edition 2013

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

Page 15: SLPKC - Conference Edition 2013

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

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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

Page 17: SLPKC - Conference Edition 2013

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

Page 18: SLPKC - Conference Edition 2013

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

Page 19: SLPKC - Conference Edition 2013

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

Page 20: SLPKC - Conference Edition 2013

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

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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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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