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RVP Report<br />
It is hard to believe as I<br />
pen this final note to <strong>the</strong><br />
best <strong>Region</strong> in <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>NASPA</strong> world, how<br />
quickly <strong>the</strong>se two years<br />
<strong>have</strong> gone by. I said at<br />
<strong>the</strong> beginning that I was<br />
humbled by your faith in<br />
me <strong>and</strong> that feeling has<br />
never wavered. That is<br />
not to say that <strong>the</strong>re<br />
<strong>have</strong>n’t been challenges<br />
unforeseen. Who could<br />
<strong>have</strong> known that we<br />
would fall <strong>into</strong> <strong>the</strong> “Great<br />
Recession” or that<br />
<strong>NASPA</strong> <strong>and</strong> ACPA would<br />
be engaged in serious<br />
conversations about unification.<br />
The economy has ravaged<br />
Vice President’s Report<br />
Dr. Tom Sh<strong>and</strong>ley<br />
Vice President for Student Life/Dean <strong>of</strong> Students<br />
Davidson College<br />
<strong>the</strong> budgets <strong>of</strong> virtually<br />
every public <strong>and</strong> private<br />
college or university<br />
throughout our region.<br />
The impact includes cutbacks<br />
in programs, staff,<br />
position replacement, pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
development <strong>and</strong><br />
more. But it has also<br />
brought out <strong>the</strong> best <strong>of</strong><br />
who we are as we adapt<br />
to <strong>the</strong>se challenges while<br />
striving to best serve <strong>the</strong><br />
needs <strong>of</strong> our students. As<br />
I <strong>have</strong> traveled to state<br />
meetings, talked with delegates<br />
at our fall conference<br />
<strong>and</strong> your <strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> Board,<br />
I am moved by <strong>the</strong> resilience<br />
<strong>and</strong> determination to<br />
persevere despite <strong>the</strong> challenges.<br />
I firmly believe<br />
that we as a pr<strong>of</strong>ession<br />
<strong>and</strong> as members <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>NASPA</strong> will emerge<br />
stronger than ever as <strong>the</strong><br />
importance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> full student<br />
experience dem<strong>and</strong>s<br />
sustained <strong>and</strong> effective<br />
partnerships between student<br />
affairs <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> faculty.<br />
It is in this spirit <strong>of</strong> collaboration<br />
that <strong>the</strong> discussions<br />
between <strong>NASPA</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
ACPA were both initiated<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>have</strong> <strong>evolved</strong> <strong>into</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>exploration</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
what a unified organization<br />
might look like.<br />
Mike Segawa, our<br />
<strong>NASPA</strong> President, discusses<br />
where we are in<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>NASPA</strong> Forum<br />
which we <strong>have</strong> also<br />
included in this newsletter<br />
for your review.<br />
I hosted an open forum<br />
at <strong>the</strong> SACSA Conference<br />
in November to<br />
discuss <strong>the</strong> unification<br />
discussion <strong>and</strong> received<br />
tremendous feedback<br />
from faculty, seasoned,<br />
mid-level, young pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
<strong>and</strong> graduate<br />
students alike. While<br />
<strong>the</strong> overall support<br />
seems strong, <strong>the</strong>re<br />
was one <strong>the</strong>me that<br />
came from those conversations,<br />
it was that,<br />
while many support;<br />
much more information<br />
needs to be<br />
known about <strong>the</strong> impact,<br />
structure <strong>and</strong> financial<br />
status <strong>of</strong> both<br />
organizations before<br />
<strong>the</strong> membership is<br />
ready to vote.<br />
<strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> <strong>Review</strong><br />
Winter 2010 Edition<br />
http://www.naspa.org/region3<br />
President Mike Segawa<br />
Kentucky Report 5-11<br />
South Carolina Report 11<br />
Call for Awards Nominations<br />
Submissions?<br />
Jen Day Shaw, Editor<br />
jends@dso.ufl.edu<br />
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12<br />
Membership 13<br />
Asian Pacific Isl<strong>and</strong>ers<br />
Knowledge Community<br />
14-<br />
16<br />
Technology KC 16<br />
African American KC 17<br />
Tell Me About <strong>NASPA</strong> 18-19<br />
<strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> at <strong>the</strong> National<br />
Conference<br />
Thanks!<br />
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The <strong>NASPA</strong> Board met in December <strong>and</strong> that was <strong>the</strong> message that I, <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>Region</strong>al Vice Presidents<br />
communicated to <strong>the</strong> Board. The end result was a postponement <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> membership vote until<br />
more discussion <strong>and</strong> information is shared with <strong>the</strong> members <strong>of</strong> both organizations. Thus, ra<strong>the</strong>r than a<br />
vote at <strong>the</strong> conclusion <strong>of</strong> our respective national conferences, it may well be delayed until <strong>the</strong> late summer<br />
or fall.<br />
As my time in this role concludes at <strong>the</strong> March <strong>NASPA</strong> Conference, allow me to close with a few<br />
thanks. First <strong>of</strong>f, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> Board has been amazing. They <strong>have</strong> used <strong>the</strong>ir dedication to you, <strong>Region</strong><br />
<strong>III</strong>, <strong>and</strong> to our pr<strong>of</strong>ession to continue to provide multiple pr<strong>of</strong>essional development opportunities, despite<br />
many obstacles. Two, I must single out three individuals whose roles with <strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> involve significant<br />
time <strong>and</strong> personal sacrifice. Jeanine Ward-Ro<strong>of</strong>, our Treasurer/Secretary is serving her second<br />
term. Her stewardship <strong>of</strong> our resources <strong>and</strong> behind <strong>the</strong> scenes organization has been exceptional <strong>and</strong> is<br />
<strong>the</strong> key to whatever success I might <strong>have</strong> enjoyed. Anthony DeSantis is <strong>the</strong> best Membership Coordinator<br />
in <strong>the</strong> country <strong>and</strong> we remain <strong>the</strong> largest <strong>and</strong> best <strong>Region</strong> in <strong>NASPA</strong> largely due to his determined<br />
efforts. Finally, your newsletter editor, Jen Day Shaw, has done this for two terms as well <strong>and</strong> her efforts<br />
to enhance communication through this medium <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs <strong>have</strong> been exceptional. Please take a<br />
moment to thank <strong>the</strong>se three <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> entire Board for <strong>the</strong>ir time, dedication <strong>and</strong> sacrifices on our behalf.<br />
Finally, as I ready to pass <strong>the</strong> gavel, know that you are in such good h<strong>and</strong>s with <strong>the</strong> incoming <strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong><br />
Vice President, Joy Smith from Clemson University. She is <strong>the</strong> consummate pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>and</strong> her enthusiasm,<br />
organizational skills <strong>and</strong> spirit will draw us all in. We <strong>have</strong> much to be proud <strong>of</strong> – incredible institutions<br />
that stretch across <strong>the</strong> country <strong>and</strong>, due to sound stewardship, strong financial resources <strong>and</strong><br />
among <strong>the</strong> best graduate prep programs in <strong>the</strong> country. We <strong>have</strong> <strong>the</strong> strength <strong>and</strong> leadership to be<br />
even better.<br />
Thank you for giving me this chance <strong>of</strong> a pr<strong>of</strong>essional lifetime.<br />
A picture <strong>of</strong> Davidson College, Tom’s home campus.
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January Forum Article<br />
Dear Colleagues:<br />
Welcome back to a new semester/quarter <strong>and</strong> I hope you were able to enjoy a restful <strong>and</strong> peaceful<br />
holiday season. As <strong>the</strong> countless retrospective looks at <strong>the</strong> first ten years <strong>of</strong> this millennium reinforced,<br />
we <strong>have</strong> been living through a time <strong>of</strong> great upheaval which I believe makes times <strong>of</strong> rejuvenation all<br />
that more critical. So I do hope you had, as I did, rejuvenating times with family <strong>and</strong> friends to welcome<br />
this new decade.<br />
Your Board <strong>of</strong> Directors met last month <strong>and</strong> continued to be incredibly effective stewards <strong>of</strong> this association.<br />
At <strong>the</strong> top <strong>of</strong> our “to do” list was <strong>the</strong> question <strong>of</strong> unification. After a number <strong>of</strong> hours <strong>of</strong> discernment,<br />
<strong>the</strong> Board passed a resolution that continued our commitment to this concept <strong>and</strong> process.<br />
The ACPA Governing Board was at <strong>the</strong> same time engaged in a unification discussion <strong>and</strong> also passed a<br />
resolution with very similar sentiments. The language <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> two resolutions is however slightly different<br />
so <strong>the</strong> Steering Team (presidents, presidents-elect, past presidents, <strong>and</strong> executive directors) will be<br />
meeting in a few weeks to reconcile those differences as well as plan <strong>the</strong> next steps in this journey.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> midst <strong>of</strong> what may turn out to be a watershed Board meeting, I admittedly found myself not always<br />
contemplating <strong>the</strong> details <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> work before us but ra<strong>the</strong>r being repeatedly struck by <strong>the</strong> quality<br />
<strong>of</strong> collegiality, leadership, <strong>and</strong> integrity I was experiencing with this Board <strong>of</strong> Directors. To be sure<br />
<strong>the</strong>re were moments <strong>of</strong> passionate exchange but <strong>the</strong> commitment to our pr<strong>of</strong>ession <strong>and</strong> association<br />
was omnipresent in our discussions. Colleagues consistently demonstrated <strong>the</strong>ir ability to represent<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir constituencies, articulate <strong>the</strong>ir own beliefs, listen intently to <strong>the</strong> views <strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs, <strong>and</strong> find a way <strong>of</strong><br />
balancing <strong>the</strong>se sometimes competing values. The ability to lead <strong>and</strong> <strong>have</strong> difficult conversation took<br />
center stage <strong>and</strong> my one regret was that you <strong>and</strong> our students did not <strong>have</strong> an opportunity to see this<br />
occur.<br />
So no matter where this unification path collectively takes us, I am grateful that you <strong>have</strong> provided this<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Directors to be <strong>the</strong> leaders <strong>of</strong> our pr<strong>of</strong>ession at this moment in time. They are a talented<br />
group <strong>of</strong> colleagues who <strong>have</strong> already proven <strong>the</strong>mselves worthy <strong>of</strong> your confidence <strong>and</strong> support. I<br />
know <strong>the</strong>y will continue to be <strong>the</strong> kind <strong>of</strong> responsible leaders who will step forward <strong>and</strong> make <strong>the</strong> most<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> opportunities afforded us.<br />
Mike Segawa<br />
<strong>NASPA</strong> President
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Join colleagues in <strong>NASPA</strong> <strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> as we prepare for Reflections on Our<br />
Practice in Ponte Vedra, FL, June 13-16, 2010. This year‟s symposium will<br />
allow us to explore topics <strong>and</strong> issues in depth while focusing our programmatic<br />
efforts on national trends <strong>and</strong> issues <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir impact on higher education,<br />
campus climate, multiculturalism <strong>and</strong> diversity initiatives, student transition,<br />
<strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r “hot topics” on our campuses <strong>and</strong> in our students‟ experiences.<br />
We will reflect on our student affairs practices toge<strong>the</strong>r as we strive to<br />
become better student affairs pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.<br />
This year‟s symposium will take place at <strong>the</strong> beautiful Ponte Vedra Inn <strong>and</strong><br />
Club. The 2010 Symposium Committee encourages you to visit our website<br />
for hotel registration as well as for more information on <strong>the</strong> symposium, including<br />
upcoming call for programs <strong>and</strong> schedule information, as it becomes<br />
available in <strong>the</strong> coming weeks: union.fsu.edu/naspa
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State <strong>of</strong> Kentucky<br />
Western Kentucky University:<br />
Renovations<br />
Since 2000, Housing & Residence Life has spent<br />
80 million dollars on renovations to its 15 residence<br />
halls. As <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> fall <strong>of</strong> 2009, every residence<br />
hall has been completed renovated. Renovations<br />
<strong>have</strong> included: creating halls with private<br />
bathrooms, complete bedroom, bathroom, <strong>and</strong><br />
kitchen upgrades to include flooring, ceilings,<br />
HVAC units, fixtures <strong>and</strong> furniture, window <strong>and</strong><br />
door replacement, removing trash chutes <strong>and</strong> creating<br />
outdoor trash compactors, <strong>and</strong> mechanical<br />
room upgrades.<br />
As a part <strong>of</strong> our renovations, we also built a<br />
chilled water plant that supplies air conditioning<br />
to 11 residence halls <strong>and</strong> 7 academic buildings.<br />
This plant allowed us to eliminate <strong>the</strong> individual<br />
chillers <strong>and</strong> cooling towers in each <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se buildings.<br />
During <strong>the</strong> summer <strong>of</strong> 2008, we built a Food Service<br />
Building in an area <strong>of</strong> campus that has a high<br />
residential population but no food options. The<br />
Tower Food Court houses <strong>the</strong> first Popeye‟s<br />
Chicken <strong>and</strong> Biscuit on a college campus, madeto-order<br />
southwest cuisine at Zoca‟s, delicious ice<br />
cream from Edy‟s Ice Cream, <strong>and</strong> a convenience<br />
store. This is <strong>the</strong> second convenience store on<br />
campus.<br />
http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSMA/<br />
WesternKentucky/Locations/<br />
TowerFoodCourt.htm<br />
Learning Centers in <strong>the</strong> Halls<br />
The Learning Center (TLC) at WKU was busting<br />
at <strong>the</strong> seams, so in an initiative created by one <strong>of</strong><br />
our residence hall directors, we partnered with <strong>the</strong><br />
Academic Advising <strong>and</strong> Retention Center<br />
(AARC) to open two satellite learning centers in<br />
<strong>the</strong> residence halls last spring. They are located at<br />
Pearce Ford Tower (PFT: http://www.wku.edu/<br />
advising/index.php?page=tlc-<strong>of</strong>-pft ), a building<br />
that houses over 800 students on 26 floors <strong>and</strong><br />
one in Douglas Keen Hall (all male building that<br />
houses nearly 400 students: http://www.wku.edu/<br />
advising/index.php?page=tlc-<strong>of</strong>-keen ). They<br />
<strong>have</strong> been very successful again this fall. This has<br />
been a terrific partnership with Academic Affairs.<br />
We are looking to exp<strong>and</strong> centers in <strong>the</strong> future to<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r residence halls on campus.<br />
Sustainability in <strong>the</strong> Residence Halls<br />
Housing <strong>and</strong> Residence Life is excited to announce<br />
“The Building Dashboard!” Dashboard is<br />
a real-time electricity monitoring module that you<br />
can use from any computer. Using it allows you<br />
to look at <strong>the</strong> electricity usage in your hall<br />
(updated every 60 seconds). Residents <strong>and</strong> hall<br />
directors can compare <strong>the</strong>ir hall‟s usage with<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r residence halls. You can view your buildings<br />
usage in various timescales <strong>and</strong> it will also<br />
translate usage <strong>into</strong> a variety <strong>of</strong> units. The goal <strong>of</strong><br />
Dashboard is to educate residents about energy<br />
usage <strong>and</strong> to promote conservation. The website<br />
is http://www.wku.edu/housing/dashboard.htm.<br />
Shantytown<br />
On October 21 , Housing <strong>and</strong> Residence Life <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Residence Hall Association hosted <strong>the</strong> 18 th<br />
Annual Shantytown. Shantytown is a program<br />
that focuses on homelessness <strong>and</strong> allows students<br />
to get a small glimpse <strong>of</strong> what is like to be homeless.<br />
Students who participate are asked to build<br />
a cardboard shanty <strong>the</strong> night <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> program on<br />
<strong>the</strong> South Lawn. We also encourage students to<br />
donate money that is given to our University‟s<br />
chapter <strong>of</strong> Habitat for Humanity or to bring can<br />
goods that are given to a local food pantry. There<br />
is also an educational component to <strong>the</strong> program<br />
whe<strong>the</strong>r it is a speaker, movie clip, or statistics
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that help <strong>the</strong> students gain a better perspective <strong>of</strong><br />
homelessness.<br />
Living Learning Communities (LLCs)<br />
We are continually looking for opportunities to<br />
grow our LLCs <strong>and</strong> this year has seen <strong>the</strong> addition<br />
<strong>of</strong> several new programs with our academic partners.<br />
We currently <strong>have</strong> LLCs with <strong>the</strong> Bowling<br />
Green Community College (A.C.E.S. – Academic<br />
Community Engaging Students), <strong>the</strong> Gordon Ford<br />
College <strong>of</strong> Business with private support from a<br />
college alum James L. Marshall (J. L. Marshall<br />
Business LLC), <strong>the</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Health & Human<br />
Services in partnership with Greenview <strong>Region</strong>al<br />
Hospital, R.O.T.C., <strong>the</strong> Ogden College <strong>of</strong> Science<br />
& Engineering (WISE-UP; Women in Science &<br />
Engineering Undergraduate Program), <strong>and</strong> International<br />
Student <strong>and</strong> Scholar Services.<br />
Themed Living Option (TLOs)<br />
In addition to LLC options for residential students,<br />
we also continue to enhance <strong>the</strong>med living<br />
options for students. A TLO is a program for students<br />
who would like to live with o<strong>the</strong>r residents<br />
who share a particular interest in a major, social<br />
or cultural activity, or hobby. We currently <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
TLOs: Education, FIT, Honors, Men <strong>of</strong> Distinction,<br />
Music, <strong>and</strong> Women <strong>of</strong> Western (W.O.W.).<br />
We will <strong>of</strong>fer an Outdoor Activities TLO next<br />
year.<br />
Intramural-Recreational Sports Department<br />
The Raymond B. Preston & Activities Center on<br />
Western Kentucky University's campus <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
students, faculty, <strong>and</strong> staff one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> finest campus<br />
recreation facilities in <strong>the</strong> country. Constructed<br />
in 1992, <strong>the</strong> Preston Center added a new<br />
dimension to recreational activities, intramural<br />
sports, <strong>and</strong> open recreation for <strong>the</strong> university<br />
community. Components <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Preston Center<br />
include a weight room, fitness room, gymnasium,<br />
dance studio, racquetball courts, swimming pool,<br />
a pro-shop, <strong>the</strong> Outdoor Recreation & Adventure<br />
Center, a Health & Fitness Lab, <strong>and</strong> many o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
features.<br />
Renovation <strong>and</strong> Expansion<br />
Raymond B. Preston Health <strong>and</strong> Activities Center<br />
is growing! Its expansion includes:13,000 square<br />
feet Fitness Center, utility upgrades, intramuralrecreational<br />
sports administrative <strong>of</strong>fices, health<br />
<strong>and</strong> fitness lab, locker rooms, racquetball courts,<br />
meeting rooms, natatorium. For a view <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> expansion<br />
plans: https://www.wku.edu/Dept/<br />
Support/StuAffairs/Intramural/admin/imrec/<br />
pdfs/66_Preston_Center_Expansion.pdf<br />
Leadership & Volunteerism<br />
University Centers & Leadership Programs has<br />
implemented various programs to promote leadership<br />
<strong>and</strong> volunteerism among <strong>the</strong> student body <strong>of</strong><br />
Western Kentucky University, as well as high<br />
school students from all over <strong>the</strong> state <strong>of</strong> Kentucky.<br />
The <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> University Centers <strong>and</strong> Leadership<br />
Programs (UCLP) exists to serve <strong>the</strong> University<br />
community in a variety <strong>of</strong> ways. The <strong>of</strong>fice's<br />
primary mission is two-fold. First, UCLP is<br />
charged to enhance student life <strong>and</strong> development<br />
by facilitating student involvement in organizations,<br />
providing broadly based programs <strong>of</strong> entertainment,<br />
cultural diversity <strong>and</strong> activities, <strong>and</strong><br />
presenting opportunities to develop leadership,<br />
social, organizational, <strong>and</strong> interpersonal<br />
skills. This portion <strong>of</strong> our mission directly regards<br />
<strong>the</strong> enhancement <strong>of</strong> citizenship <strong>and</strong> leadership<br />
development.<br />
The second aspect <strong>of</strong> UCLP's mission is to provide<br />
direction, management, <strong>and</strong> leadership to <strong>the</strong><br />
student union programs. The student centers<br />
support <strong>the</strong> entire campus community. Our<br />
charge is to unify campus life while providing a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> facilities to <strong>the</strong> students, staff, <strong>and</strong> segments<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> general public. UCLP's facilities<br />
house food services, meeting rooms, <strong>the</strong> bookstore,<br />
post <strong>of</strong>fice, <strong>the</strong>ater, recreation floor, phone<br />
company, computer lab, an academic department
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(Journalism), disability services, <strong>and</strong> correspondence<br />
studies. Relevant to our mission is <strong>the</strong> provision<br />
<strong>of</strong> space to accommodate meetings <strong>and</strong> conferences.<br />
The Leadership & Volunteerism <strong>of</strong>fice within <strong>the</strong><br />
division <strong>of</strong> student affairs recently shared <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
first newsletter for students <strong>and</strong> alumni to highlight<br />
campus <strong>and</strong> community involvement in <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
initiatives as <strong>the</strong>y continue to grow. Interest in<br />
leadership among WKU students appears to be at<br />
an all-time high. Through campus <strong>and</strong> community<br />
partnerships, students are being given more opportunities<br />
to engage in meaningful <strong>and</strong> purposeful<br />
leadership <strong>and</strong> service opportunities.<br />
The 2008-2009 school year represents a banner<br />
year in <strong>the</strong>ir program. Record numbers <strong>of</strong> students<br />
participated in <strong>the</strong> four phases <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Dynamic<br />
Leadership Institute (DLI). Through partnerships<br />
with <strong>the</strong> Gatton Academy, Housing <strong>and</strong> Residence<br />
Life, Honors College, Glasgow <strong>and</strong> Owensboro<br />
campuses, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Greek system, over 1,100 students<br />
examined leadership issues including style,<br />
personality, diversity, <strong>and</strong> conflict resolution <strong>and</strong><br />
over 570 workshops were presented with an estimated<br />
attendance <strong>of</strong> 10,710 people.<br />
Through volunteer efforts, students engaged in a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> service leadership initiatives. The Relay<br />
for Life <strong>and</strong> Up „Til Dawn efforts continued to<br />
grow through outst<strong>and</strong>ing student leadership<br />
boards. O<strong>the</strong>r opportunities included monthly<br />
drives that collected needed goods such as food,<br />
coats, books <strong>and</strong> school supplies. The WKU philanthropic<br />
spirit prevailed throughout <strong>the</strong> year.<br />
The growth among our initiatives created a need<br />
for additional resources. Thanks to campus <strong>and</strong><br />
community volunteers, we were able to provide<br />
<strong>the</strong> coordinators <strong>and</strong> facilitators necessary to deliver<br />
our programs. Through collaborative efforts<br />
with o<strong>the</strong>r WKU departments <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> generosity<br />
<strong>of</strong> alumni <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r program supporters, we acquired<br />
<strong>the</strong> financial assistance needed to continue<br />
our growth.<br />
Meeting <strong>the</strong> students‟ interest <strong>and</strong> dem<strong>and</strong> for<br />
more opportunities regarding leadership development<br />
is <strong>the</strong> challenge for 2009-10. In <strong>the</strong> 2004-05<br />
academic year, approximately 250 students participated<br />
in DLI. This fall semester we served<br />
900 students in DLI! Our goal is to see over<br />
1,500 students take advantage <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> program for<br />
<strong>the</strong> year. We are excited to see this type <strong>of</strong> student<br />
interest in leadership, <strong>and</strong> with <strong>the</strong> assistance<br />
<strong>of</strong> campus <strong>and</strong> community partners, will strive to<br />
provide a quality program that enhances student<br />
development.<br />
The Counseling <strong>and</strong> Testing Center<br />
Mission: The Counseling <strong>and</strong> Testing Center<br />
(CTC) is committed to promoting <strong>the</strong> academic<br />
mission <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> university by providing a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
psychological services to students that will augment<br />
recruitment, retention, <strong>and</strong> graduation by<br />
streng<strong>the</strong>ning students‟ capacity to tolerate distress,<br />
form healthy relationships, <strong>and</strong> seek healthy<br />
expressions <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir ideals <strong>and</strong> values. The Counseling<br />
<strong>and</strong> Testing Center also advances <strong>the</strong> university‟s<br />
mission by providing educational programming,<br />
training, <strong>and</strong> consultation to <strong>the</strong> students,<br />
faculty, staff, <strong>and</strong> constituents <strong>of</strong> WKU.<br />
2008-2009 Annual Goals Update:<br />
Completed accreditation through International<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Counseling Services.<br />
Increased clinical service delivery by 27%<br />
(beyond goal <strong>of</strong> 10%).<br />
Changed training coordinator title to assistant<br />
training director, developing proposal for an APA<br />
pre-doctoral program.<br />
2008-2009 Activities/Achievements<br />
Direct clinical service: We served 550 individual<br />
students (up from 434 last year) for a total <strong>of</strong><br />
2065 (1760) hours <strong>of</strong> direct counseling services.<br />
This represents about 3% <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> student body.<br />
The CTC provided over 247 (182 in 2007/2008)<br />
individual outreach events to over 13,191 students<br />
(8,800 in 2007/2008).
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Completed IACS site visit <strong>and</strong> received accreditation.<br />
Coordinated efforts with Campus Activities,<br />
Women‟s Studies, Residential Life <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Psychology<br />
Department to bring Jean Kilbourne to<br />
campus to speak on <strong>the</strong> role <strong>of</strong> women <strong>and</strong> advertising<br />
tobacco <strong>and</strong> alcohol products. Over 300 in<br />
attendance.<br />
Implemented new clinical s<strong>of</strong>tware system called<br />
Titanium. This s<strong>of</strong>tware will increase tracking<br />
data, streamline clinical note taking <strong>and</strong> allow a<br />
smoo<strong>the</strong>r process for students entering counseling.<br />
This year <strong>the</strong> CTC administered academic testing<br />
to over 4,770 (4,893 in 2007/2008) individual<br />
tests. The CTC coordinated a Sexual Assault<br />
Awareness month with <strong>the</strong> Health Services, WKU<br />
Women‟s Studies, Hope Harbor <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r community<br />
partners. The CTC also participated in<br />
“RAINN” day which distributed sexual assault<br />
information to over 3000 students. The CTC<br />
worked with Public Health to develop different<br />
types <strong>of</strong> sexual assault media educational information<br />
to be translated <strong>into</strong> five common languages.<br />
The CTC hired a new <strong>of</strong>fice associate,<br />
Julia Johnson, who has completed her training<br />
<strong>and</strong> first year at <strong>the</strong> center. Many <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> CTC collaborated<br />
on articles for <strong>the</strong> Student Affairs<br />
Leader (9/15/2008) “Campus Response to a Student<br />
Death” <strong>and</strong> “Redirecting Pushy Parents:<br />
How to Build Healthier Relationships” (7/15/09).<br />
The CTC participated in <strong>the</strong> training <strong>of</strong> 5 graduate<br />
-level practicum counselors, who provided us<br />
with 22% (up from 9.5%) <strong>of</strong> our direct counseling<br />
contact hours.<br />
Developed slide show for <strong>the</strong> waiting room TV to<br />
engage in passive information advertising with<br />
students <strong>and</strong> collaborate with o<strong>the</strong>r departments<br />
for events. The CTC conducted a national depression<br />
screening on October 10, a national eating<br />
disorder screening week beginning on February<br />
23 <strong>and</strong> a national alcohol <strong>and</strong> drug screening on<br />
April 1. We screened over 745 students during<br />
<strong>the</strong>se three events <strong>and</strong> referred over 100 for follow-up<br />
care.<br />
Outreach <strong>and</strong> Consultation Services<br />
The CTC provides prevention programming <strong>and</strong><br />
consultation to <strong>the</strong> campus community.<br />
Outreach programming continues to grow in both<br />
numbers <strong>of</strong> students served <strong>and</strong> in variety <strong>of</strong> programs<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered. During <strong>the</strong> 2008/09 academic<br />
year, over 13,191 contacts were made over 247<br />
hours. Frequent presentations that address <strong>the</strong><br />
particular developmental issues <strong>of</strong> college students<br />
include: relationships, college adjustment,<br />
stress, anxiety, alcohol use <strong>and</strong> eating disorders.<br />
We <strong>of</strong>fer a significant amount <strong>of</strong> programming on<br />
a wide variety <strong>of</strong> mental <strong>and</strong> emotional health<br />
topics, including <strong>the</strong> serious concerns <strong>of</strong> depression,<br />
stress reduction suicide, <strong>and</strong> sexual assault.<br />
Teaching. Separate from <strong>the</strong>ir Counseling Center<br />
duties, five <strong>of</strong> our clinical staff taught classes during<br />
<strong>the</strong> academic year. These teaching opportunities<br />
encourage <strong>the</strong> counseling staff to keep <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
skills at a high level <strong>and</strong> increase <strong>the</strong> visibility <strong>of</strong><br />
counselors in <strong>the</strong> WKU undergraduate community.<br />
Teaching courses in <strong>the</strong> graduate program<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers <strong>the</strong> potential to recruit new interns for <strong>the</strong><br />
following academic year.<br />
Debra Crisp taught sections <strong>of</strong> Psychology 199:<br />
Introduction to Developmental Psychology, Psychology<br />
440: Abnormal Psychology, <strong>and</strong> Psychology<br />
442: Beginning Skills in Psychological<br />
Interviewing.<br />
Karl Laves taught a section <strong>of</strong> Developmental Career<br />
Counseling CNS 554, Introduction to Psychology<br />
Psy 100, Theories <strong>of</strong> Personality Psy 450<br />
<strong>and</strong> Counseling Concepts <strong>and</strong> Practices for Student<br />
Affairs Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, CNS 577<br />
Eric Manley taught a section <strong>of</strong> Psychology 440:<br />
Abnormal Psychology in <strong>the</strong> Fall <strong>and</strong> Psychology<br />
361: Tests <strong>and</strong> Measures in <strong>the</strong> Spring semester.<br />
Brian Van Brunt taught sections <strong>of</strong> Adjustment<br />
<strong>and</strong> Personal Growth (PSY 250) in <strong>the</strong> fall <strong>and</strong><br />
spring.<br />
Elizabeth Mohon taught two sections <strong>of</strong> University<br />
Experience in <strong>the</strong> fall <strong>and</strong> spring
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New Staff<br />
WKU would like to announce <strong>the</strong> following additions<br />
to our Housing & Residence Life staff.<br />
Thomas Bruick, Coordinator for Residence Life at<br />
Barnes Campbell Hall. Thomas joined us from <strong>the</strong><br />
University <strong>of</strong> Central Arkansas.<br />
Janice Hicks, Coordinator for Residence Life at<br />
Bemis Lawrence Hall. Janice joined us from <strong>the</strong><br />
University <strong>of</strong> Central Arkansas.<br />
Lauren Cunningham, Assistant Residence Hall Director<br />
for Douglas Keen Hall. Lauren is from<br />
Western Kentucky University<br />
.<br />
Lisa Clanton, Coordinator for Residence Life at<br />
Hugh Pol<strong>and</strong> Hall. Lisa joined us from Sou<strong>the</strong>rn<br />
Illinois University - Carbondale.<br />
Jorge Wellmann, Assistant Residence Hall Director<br />
for McCormack Hall. Jorge joined us from<br />
Indiana University – Bloomington<br />
Chris Jensen, Coordinator for Residence Life at<br />
Pearce Ford Tower. Chris joined us from Michigan<br />
State University.<br />
Jessica Heffinger, Assistant Residence Hall Director<br />
for Bemis Lawrence. Jessica is from Western<br />
Kentucky University.<br />
Sabrina Pate, Office Associate (Note: Previously<br />
held Office Assistant <strong>of</strong> Baptist Student Ministries<br />
position)<br />
New Position: Alissa Arnold, Coordinator <strong>of</strong> Student<br />
Wellness (Note: Previously held Coordinator<br />
<strong>of</strong> Fitness position)<br />
New Responsibility: Todd Misener, Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Cliff Todd Endowment (Note: Todd also serves as<br />
<strong>the</strong> Assistant Director <strong>of</strong> Health <strong>and</strong> Fitness)<br />
New Graduate Assistants: Am<strong>and</strong>a Even, Outdoor<br />
Recreation Adventure Center (from University <strong>of</strong><br />
Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Iowa), Dan Wilson, WKU Challenge<br />
Course (from Western Kentucky University), Jessica<br />
Bagwell, Student Wellness (from Western<br />
Kentucky University), New Programs: WKU<br />
Challenge Course, ORAC Bike Shop, WKU Well<br />
U Student Wellness Program.<br />
Bellarmine University:<br />
Bellarmine University welcomes Stephanie Barclay<br />
to <strong>the</strong> Division <strong>of</strong> Student Affairs as <strong>the</strong> Director<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> SuRF Center. Stephanie comes to us<br />
from Chicago where she was <strong>the</strong> North Park University<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Wellness <strong>and</strong> Intramural Sports<br />
<strong>and</strong> a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> exercise science faculty.<br />
Stephanie has a master‟s degree from Illinois State<br />
University in exercise physiology <strong>and</strong> a bachelor‟s<br />
from <strong>the</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Illinois in kinesiology.<br />
Residence Life continues to grow at Bellarmine<br />
University. In Fall 2010 we will open <strong>the</strong> third<br />
phase <strong>of</strong> our Siena Project, Siena Quarto. This<br />
remarkable construction project began in <strong>the</strong> summer<br />
<strong>of</strong> 2007 <strong>and</strong> is transforming our campus. The<br />
design <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Siena Project is optimal in that it<br />
meets student needs <strong>and</strong> desires for a unique, functional,<br />
<strong>and</strong> technologically advanced livinglearning<br />
community. Community is <strong>the</strong> cornerstone<br />
to living on campus <strong>and</strong> perhaps <strong>the</strong> most<br />
central element to <strong>the</strong> residential component <strong>of</strong><br />
Vision 2020 <strong>and</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Housing <strong>and</strong> Residence<br />
Life philosophy. In moving toward our goal<br />
<strong>of</strong> a residential campus, we will house over 1000<br />
students on campus beginning Fall 2010.<br />
Centre College:<br />
Centre College is pleased to announce that Pearl<br />
Hall, its newest residence hall on campus has received<br />
Gold LEED Certification. The building,<br />
housing 146 students opened fall, 2008, <strong>and</strong> was<br />
formally dedicated in October.<br />
Centre opened its newest building, <strong>the</strong> Campus<br />
Center on October 18. This is a $15 million,<br />
45,000 square foot student center that houses
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<strong>the</strong> Cowan Dining Hall, student life <strong>of</strong>fices, campus<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice space, game room, four conference/<br />
meeting rooms, café <strong>and</strong> lounge areas. This building<br />
will also be LEED certified.<br />
Centre is pleased to announce Jacob Raderer has<br />
been named Area Coordinator.<br />
Elizabeth Wisman has been named as <strong>the</strong> Bonner<br />
Program Coordinator for <strong>the</strong> 2009-2010 year.<br />
Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Kentucky University:<br />
The Division <strong>of</strong> Student Affairs at Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Kentucky<br />
University is proud to announce Dr. Miya<br />
Simpson has accepted <strong>the</strong> position as Associate<br />
Dean/Director <strong>of</strong> African American Student Affairs<br />
effective November 9, 2009. Dr. Simpson<br />
comes to NKU with over 15 years experience in<br />
higher education. Prior experience includes<br />
Hampton University <strong>and</strong> Virginia Tech University<br />
where she spent <strong>the</strong> past ten years. During her tenure<br />
at Virginia Tech, Dr. Simpson worked as <strong>the</strong><br />
Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ronald E. McNair Achievement<br />
Program, Associate Director in <strong>the</strong> Center for Academic<br />
Enrichment <strong>and</strong> Excellence, Director <strong>of</strong> Development<br />
for <strong>the</strong> Graduate School, <strong>and</strong> most recently,<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Academic Program <strong>Review</strong>.<br />
Dr. Simpson brings a wealth <strong>of</strong> expertise<br />
<strong>and</strong> experience in <strong>the</strong> areas <strong>of</strong> leadership development,<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>the</strong> unique experiences <strong>of</strong> underrepresented<br />
minority students, program development<br />
<strong>and</strong> administration, grant writing, student<br />
learning outcomes assessment, research <strong>and</strong><br />
evaluation. Her research expertise lies in <strong>the</strong> areas<br />
<strong>of</strong> cognitive <strong>and</strong> non-cognitive factors that affect<br />
<strong>the</strong> minority graduate student transition, <strong>and</strong> studying<br />
<strong>the</strong> impact <strong>of</strong> minority student involvement in<br />
undergraduate research on academic <strong>and</strong> social<br />
integration <strong>and</strong> self-efficacy. In her role as <strong>the</strong><br />
first Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ronald E. McNair Achievement<br />
Program, she developed <strong>and</strong> implemented<br />
several new programs including <strong>the</strong> Undergraduate<br />
Research <strong>and</strong> Prospective Graduate Student Conference,<br />
she created <strong>the</strong> Undergraduate Diversity<br />
Research Grants program, <strong>and</strong> a pr<strong>of</strong>essional men-<br />
toring program for underrepresented faculty. We<br />
are pleased to <strong>have</strong> Dr. Miya Simpson joining our<br />
team <strong>of</strong> student affairs pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.<br />
Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Kentucky University‟s Nancy Winstel<br />
has been named <strong>the</strong> national coach <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> decade<br />
by Women‟s Division II Bulletin, <strong>and</strong> her basketball<br />
program is tabbed <strong>the</strong> best during <strong>the</strong> past decade<br />
by that same publication. Winstel has guided<br />
NKU to a pair <strong>of</strong> national championships (2000<br />
<strong>and</strong> ‟08) <strong>and</strong> four regional titles (2000, ‟02, ‟03<br />
<strong>and</strong> ‟08) since 2000. In addition, <strong>the</strong> Norse <strong>have</strong><br />
played in <strong>the</strong> national championship game three<br />
times (2000, ‟03 <strong>and</strong> ‟08). Winstel is currently 619<br />
-229 in 30 seasons as a head coach. She has 580<br />
wins on <strong>the</strong> Norse sideline.<br />
NKU was also named <strong>the</strong> program <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> decade<br />
by Women‟s Division II Bulletin. NKU has won at<br />
least 20 games eight times <strong>the</strong> past 10 years <strong>and</strong><br />
earned NCAA Division II Tournament berths nine<br />
times.<br />
A sample<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Western<br />
Kentucky<br />
University<br />
website.<br />
www.wdu.edu
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Students in front <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Transylvania University Library, Lexington, Kentucky<br />
South Carolina<br />
www.transy.edu<br />
Student Affairs Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals in South Carolina <strong>have</strong> enjoyed two drive-in<br />
workshops sponsored by SCCPA. The first “Drive in on a Dime” one-day<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional conference was hosted by <strong>the</strong> staff at Presbyterian College on<br />
Friday, October 30 th . The second workshop was hosted by Converse College<br />
on January 15 th , <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> sessions centered substance abuse issues. The<br />
third <strong>and</strong> final workshop is being planned in <strong>the</strong> center <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> state later<br />
this spring.<br />
Staff Announcements:<br />
Jason Umfress is Dean <strong>of</strong> Students at Coker College<br />
Jon Driggers was named Dean <strong>of</strong> Students <strong>of</strong> South University in Columbia, SC<br />
Ron Laffitte replaced retiring Art Hartzog as Dean <strong>of</strong> Students at Spartanburg Methodist<br />
College<br />
Laura Puckett-Boler is serving as Interim Vice Chancellor <strong>of</strong> Student Affairs <strong>and</strong> Dean<br />
<strong>of</strong> Students at <strong>the</strong> University <strong>of</strong> South Carolina Upstate<br />
Brian Lemere was promoted to Assistant Dean <strong>of</strong> Students at W<strong>of</strong>ford College<br />
Elizabeth Wallace was promoted to Associate Vice President <strong>of</strong> Student Affairs at W<strong>of</strong>ford<br />
College
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<strong>NASPA</strong> REGION <strong>III</strong><br />
CALL FOR AWARD NOMINATIONS<br />
The Awards <strong>and</strong> Nominations Committee is accepting nominations!<br />
Each year <strong>NASPA</strong> recognizes outst<strong>and</strong>ing members by honoring individual pr<strong>of</strong>essionals with regional<br />
awards. To continue with this tradition, please consider nominating one <strong>of</strong> your <strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> colleagues.<br />
Each nomination should include two (but no more than five) letters <strong>of</strong> support from colleagues in addition<br />
to your formal nomination letter. The nomination should also include <strong>the</strong> nominee’s resume <strong>and</strong><br />
contact information.<br />
The Nominations Deadline Is: March 19, 2010.<br />
The Awards Nomination Process is completely online!<br />
Recognize outst<strong>and</strong>ing colleagues in <strong>the</strong> field!<br />
John Jones Award for Outst<strong>and</strong>ing Performance as a Senior Student Affairs Officer<br />
William Leftwich Award for Outst<strong>and</strong>ing New Pr<strong>of</strong>essional in <strong>NASPA</strong> <strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong><br />
Bob E. Leach Award for Outst<strong>and</strong>ing Service to Students<br />
Outst<strong>and</strong>ing Contribution to Student Affairs Through Teaching<br />
John Koldus Award for Distinguished Service to <strong>NASPA</strong> <strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong><br />
Robert D. Bradshaw Small Colleges Student Advocate Award<br />
James E. Scott Outst<strong>and</strong>ing Mid-Level Student Affairs Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Award<br />
The President’s Award<br />
Awards will be presented at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> Summer Symposium, located in Ponte Vedra, Florida, June<br />
13 – 16, 2010.<br />
For more information on <strong>the</strong>se awards, <strong>the</strong> criteria, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> nomination process, go to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong><br />
web page: www.naspa.org<br />
Questions? Contact Becky Spurlock, Associate Dean <strong>of</strong> Students / Chair, Awards <strong>and</strong> Nominations<br />
Selection Committee, Belmont University, 615.460.6407. becky.spurlock@belmont.edu
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The Asian Pacific Isl<strong>and</strong>er<br />
Concerns Knowledge Community<br />
seeks to educate <strong>and</strong><br />
inform <strong>NASPA</strong> members about<br />
<strong>the</strong> current issues, trends, <strong>and</strong><br />
research facing Asian Pacific Isl<strong>and</strong>ers<br />
in higher education. We<br />
actively nurture <strong>and</strong> support <strong>the</strong><br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional development <strong>of</strong> students<br />
<strong>and</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essionals through<br />
an e-mentoring program, producing<br />
<strong>and</strong> sharing research, encouraging<br />
dialogue via online forums<br />
around issues facing our<br />
Asian Pacific Isl<strong>and</strong>er communities,<br />
<strong>and</strong> leadership <strong>and</strong> involvement<br />
opportunities within <strong>the</strong><br />
knowledge community. As one<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ethnicity based knowledge<br />
communities, this KC is committed<br />
to honoring <strong>and</strong> respecting<br />
<strong>the</strong> multiple <strong>and</strong> diverse communities<br />
that exist within <strong>the</strong><br />
greater Asian Pacific Isl<strong>and</strong>er<br />
category <strong>and</strong> strives to increase<br />
knowledge <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
with <strong>the</strong> student affairs pr<strong>of</strong>ession.<br />
The APIKC had its annual business<br />
meeting at <strong>the</strong> 2009 Annual<br />
NAPSA Conference held in Seattle<br />
in March. At <strong>the</strong> meeting,<br />
Hikaru Kozuma, <strong>the</strong> Director<br />
<strong>of</strong> Residential Programs at Columbia<br />
University, <strong>and</strong> Karlen<br />
Suga, an Admissions Counselor<br />
at Colorado State University <strong>of</strong>ficially<br />
began <strong>the</strong>ir roles as <strong>the</strong><br />
APIKC Co-Chairs for 2009-2011<br />
term. Additionally, one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
highlights <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> annual business<br />
meeting is <strong>the</strong> giving <strong>of</strong> our annual<br />
awards:<br />
The Henry Gee Outst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
Mentoring Award went to<br />
Dr. Anna Gonzalez from University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Illinois Urbana-<br />
Champaign. Dr. Gonzalez is currently<br />
<strong>the</strong> Associate Vice Chancellor<br />
for Student Affairs <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Director <strong>of</strong> intercultural Relations.<br />
In her nomination, countless<br />
individuals pointed to Dr.<br />
Gonzalez as <strong>the</strong> reason <strong>the</strong>y<br />
chose <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>ession <strong>of</strong> student<br />
affairs <strong>and</strong> went on to pursue<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir graduate degrees. She is<br />
known to spend many hours after<br />
work meeting with cohorts,<br />
editing statements, <strong>and</strong> developing<br />
strategies for selecting<br />
schools. In addition to her work<br />
with individual mentees, Dr.<br />
Gonzalez currently serves as <strong>the</strong><br />
National Chairperson for<br />
<strong>NASPA</strong>’s Undergraduate Fellows<br />
Program (NUFP) <strong>and</strong> has served<br />
in <strong>the</strong> past as <strong>the</strong> Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Summer Leadership Institute.<br />
The Doris Michiko Ching<br />
Shattering <strong>the</strong> Glass Ceiling<br />
Award was given to James Larrimore.<br />
Mr. Larrimore currently<br />
serves as <strong>the</strong> Associate Vice Chancellor<br />
for Campus Life <strong>and</strong> Dean <strong>of</strong><br />
Students at New York University’s<br />
Abu Dhabi campus. His prior appointments<br />
include serving as <strong>the</strong><br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> Students at Swarthmore<br />
College <strong>and</strong> Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> College at<br />
Dartmouth College. Jim is <strong>the</strong> coauthor<br />
<strong>of</strong> a chapter on diversity in<br />
The H<strong>and</strong>book <strong>of</strong> Student Affairs Administration<br />
(2009) <strong>and</strong> has authored<br />
various o<strong>the</strong>r documents.<br />
His affiliations include <strong>the</strong> Stanford<br />
Associates Board <strong>of</strong> Governors,<br />
National Black Male College<br />
Achievement Study Advisory<br />
Council, MIT Student Life Advisory<br />
Committee, Gates Millennium<br />
Scholars Program Advisory Council,<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Center for Academic<br />
Integrity Board <strong>of</strong> Directors among<br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs.<br />
Once again <strong>the</strong>re were two Very<br />
Involved Person (VIP) Awards<br />
given at <strong>the</strong> conference. One went<br />
to Ms. Denise Fung <strong>of</strong> Boston<br />
College. Ms. Fung served on <strong>the</strong><br />
Planning Committee for <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>NASPA</strong> National Conference in<br />
Boston. She has also served as an<br />
APIKC regional representative for<br />
<strong>the</strong> past 3 years. This involved<br />
member is also <strong>the</strong> recent recipient<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Richards F. Stevens out
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st<strong>and</strong>ing New Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Award for Massachusetts.<br />
The KC also recognized Mr.<br />
Raja Bhattar from <strong>the</strong> University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Redl<strong>and</strong>s. Mr. Bhattar<br />
has been involved with<br />
<strong>NASPA</strong> since he was an undergraduate<br />
at Boston University.<br />
He has presented at several<br />
regional <strong>and</strong> national<br />
<strong>NASPA</strong> conferences, including<br />
<strong>the</strong> joint conference in Orl<strong>and</strong>o,<br />
FL. He currently serves<br />
as <strong>the</strong> Sou<strong>the</strong>rn California Sub<br />
-Representative for <strong>the</strong> APIKC<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Membership Chair for<br />
<strong>the</strong> Sou<strong>the</strong>rn California Executive<br />
committee. He is also<br />
involved in <strong>the</strong> LGBT KC <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Men & Masculinities KC.<br />
In addition to reviewing <strong>the</strong><br />
highlights from our business<br />
meeting, I would also like to<br />
mention several APIKC sponsored<br />
events that will be happening<br />
at <strong>the</strong> upcoming National<br />
Conference in Chicago:<br />
Asian Pacific Isl<strong>and</strong>ers Promoting<br />
Educational eXcellence<br />
(APPEX) Pre-<br />
Conference Workshop "And<br />
Still We Rise"<br />
Saturday, March 6 from 9:00<br />
am-4:00 pm<br />
This is an APIKC Sponsored<br />
Pre-Conference workshop.<br />
Topics covered at this year's<br />
APPEX will include but are<br />
not limited to examining identity,<br />
negotiating identity <strong>and</strong><br />
career, connections, <strong>and</strong> moving<br />
up <strong>the</strong> career ladder.<br />
APIKC Annual Meeting <strong>and</strong><br />
Awards Presentation<br />
Monday, March 8 from 7:30-<br />
8:30 am<br />
Please join <strong>the</strong> APIKC at our<br />
annual meeting <strong>and</strong> connect<br />
with your fellow APIKC members.<br />
We will also honor <strong>and</strong><br />
announce <strong>the</strong> recipients <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
APIKC's annual awards<br />
NAPSA Community Celebration<br />
Monday, March 8 from 7:15-<br />
9:15 pm<br />
This lively event is a great way<br />
for conference attendees to be<br />
introduced to <strong>the</strong> many ways<br />
<strong>the</strong>y can get involved in <strong>NASPA</strong>.<br />
There will be lots <strong>of</strong> giveaways,<br />
as well as opportunities to<br />
speak to individual group members<br />
<strong>and</strong> ask questions.<br />
Look for more information<br />
coming soon to <strong>the</strong> website<br />
about <strong>the</strong> APIKC Happy Hour<br />
event <strong>and</strong> Networking lunch.<br />
In addition to <strong>the</strong> excitement<br />
that happens at <strong>the</strong> Annual Conference,<br />
<strong>the</strong>re are a few o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
things folks should know. The<br />
KC is staying on top <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> unification<br />
discussion, <strong>and</strong> continues<br />
to solicit concerns <strong>and</strong> questions<br />
from <strong>the</strong> members to submit<br />
to <strong>the</strong> <strong>NASPA</strong> Board. Additionally,<br />
<strong>the</strong> APIKC is continuing<br />
<strong>the</strong> conversation <strong>of</strong> how to better<br />
include <strong>and</strong>/or represent<br />
members <strong>of</strong> South Asian/Desi<br />
heritage. If you would like to<br />
share your thoughts or opinions<br />
on ei<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se matters,<br />
please feel free to contact me. I<br />
welcome your input.<br />
Well, that about covers our updates.<br />
I would like to encourage<br />
folks to check out <strong>the</strong> APIKC<br />
website at http://<br />
www.naspa.org/kc/api/<br />
default.cfm. The website gives<br />
you access to things like current<br />
<strong>and</strong> past editions <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> APIKC<br />
newsletter, information on how<br />
to join <strong>the</strong> APIKC listserv, research<br />
resources, as well as a<br />
full roster <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> KC’s Leadership.<br />
Since I mentioned <strong>the</strong><br />
newsletter, I’d like to highlight<br />
<strong>the</strong> fact that we <strong>have</strong> two requests<br />
for research participants<br />
(<strong>the</strong>re are two studies highlighted<br />
that are looking for participants<br />
who are multiracial/<br />
multi-ethnic Student Affairs pr<strong>of</strong>essionals,<br />
or Korean-American<br />
Adoptees) in <strong>the</strong> Winter 2009<br />
newsletter, which can be<br />
downloaded <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> APIKC's<br />
website.<br />
Being in <strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> can be challenging<br />
for API’s <strong>and</strong> I am looking<br />
for ways to work with o<strong>the</strong>rs<br />
to build up our representation<br />
<strong>and</strong> to better serve, support,<br />
<strong>and</strong> assist <strong>the</strong> membership<br />
in <strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong>. If you <strong>have</strong> ideas<br />
for our KC, particularly for <strong>the</strong><br />
region, or would like to get<br />
more involved, please email me<br />
at y.giovanis@tcu.edu. I would<br />
also like to encourage anyone
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interested in Asian Pacific Isl<strong>and</strong>er Concerns to join <strong>the</strong> Knowledge Community, participate in our<br />
listserv, <strong>and</strong> send any updates, changes or information to me to be included in future APIKC <strong>and</strong> <strong>Region</strong><br />
<strong>III</strong> newsletters. I look forward to getting to know more folks in <strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> <strong>and</strong> hopefully I will see some <strong>of</strong><br />
you in Chicago.<br />
Technology Knowledge Community (TKC)<br />
The TKC has just re-launched <strong>the</strong> <strong>NASPA</strong> Tech Tools<br />
website. <strong>NASPA</strong> Tech Tools is a site sponsored by <strong>the</strong><br />
Technology Knowledge Community <strong>of</strong> <strong>NASPA</strong>. Our purpose<br />
is to provide technology-related information <strong>and</strong> resources<br />
to student affairs pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, whe<strong>the</strong>r in academic,<br />
administrative, or broader fields. It can be accessed<br />
at http://naspatechtools.org/site/.<br />
For those <strong>of</strong> you attending <strong>the</strong> <strong>NASPA</strong> National Conference<br />
in Chicago, <strong>the</strong> TKC has highlighted several programs<br />
<strong>the</strong>y are conducting, sponsoring, <strong>and</strong> recommending.<br />
This information can be found on <strong>the</strong> navigation bar <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> TKC website, or by going to http://www.naspa.org/kc/<br />
tech_conference09programs.cfm.<br />
Jenni Brian, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> IT Coordinator, is actively<br />
seeking feedback regarding <strong>the</strong> <strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> website. At <strong>the</strong><br />
SACSA/<strong>NASPA</strong> <strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> conference in Nashville last<br />
fall, <strong>the</strong> Board agreed that <strong>the</strong> website required restructuring.<br />
Currently <strong>the</strong>re are plans being developed to update<br />
<strong>the</strong> navigation in an effort to become more user-friendly. If<br />
you <strong>have</strong> not done so, please take a moment to complete<br />
<strong>the</strong> anonymous survey at<br />
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Z739M3B. This survey<br />
will remain open until Friday, February 19 to allow adequate<br />
response time.<br />
Yvonne Lin Giovanis<br />
Texas Christian University<br />
Jenni Brian<br />
<strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> IT Coordinator<br />
University <strong>of</strong> West Florida
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<strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> African American<br />
Knowledge Community<br />
The AAKC now has a dedicated Facebook<br />
page! There will be monthly focused<br />
discussion topics, event postings,<br />
links, etc. Join us <strong>and</strong> share your experiences,<br />
thoughts <strong>and</strong> ideas.<br />
To access please contact Rachel Maddux<br />
at rrmaddux@vcu.edu.<br />
The current discussion topic is:<br />
What are <strong>the</strong> best ways to raise<br />
awareness <strong>of</strong> all African American<br />
students <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir families about<br />
campus <strong>and</strong> community assistance<br />
programs? This includes such activities<br />
as resource identification, information<br />
sharing, <strong>and</strong> website de-<br />
Chicago!<br />
velopment <strong>and</strong> maintenance.<br />
Please join us at <strong>the</strong> <strong>NASPA</strong> conference<br />
for <strong>the</strong> following African American<br />
Concerns Knowledge Community<br />
sponsored events:<br />
Sunday, March 7<br />
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM<br />
African American Male Summit –<br />
Superior A Sheraton<br />
African American Women’s Summit:<br />
Live <strong>the</strong> Legacy Using<br />
Strengths – Superior B Sheraton<br />
8:30 PM – 11:00 PM<br />
Reception – Superior Sheraton<br />
Monday, March 8<br />
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM<br />
African American Concerns<br />
Knowledge Community Breakfast<br />
Business Meeting – Belmont<br />
Marriott
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“Tell Me About <strong>NASPA</strong>” is a part <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Conference Connections programs<br />
that occur at <strong>the</strong> annual <strong>NASPA</strong> conference.<br />
First-time attendees, undergraduate<br />
<strong>and</strong> graduate students, <strong>and</strong> those new to<br />
<strong>the</strong> student affairs pr<strong>of</strong>ession will be given<br />
a ribbon reading, “Tell Me About <strong>NASPA</strong>.”<br />
Current <strong>and</strong> past <strong>NASPA</strong> leaders <strong>and</strong> student<br />
affairs <strong>and</strong> conference veterans are<br />
encouraged to reach out to <strong>the</strong>se attendees<br />
<strong>and</strong> “tell <strong>the</strong>m about <strong>NASPA</strong>.”<br />
In previous years, this was <strong>the</strong> “Ask Me<br />
About <strong>NASPA</strong>” campaign where seasoned<br />
student affairs pr<strong>of</strong>essionals would wear<br />
ribbons encouraging those new to <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>ession<br />
or conference to ask about <strong>NASPA</strong>.<br />
The Seattle conference committee<br />
switched it to “Tell Me…” because it was<br />
felt that it would be easier to task <strong>the</strong> seasoned<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals to approach participants<br />
<strong>and</strong> tell <strong>the</strong>m about <strong>the</strong> association.<br />
We also feel it would be easier for you to<br />
tell <strong>the</strong>m about <strong>the</strong> association if you knew<br />
some key facts about <strong>the</strong> association. So<br />
we’ve pulled toge<strong>the</strong>r a list <strong>of</strong> 30 things<br />
that every <strong>NASPA</strong> member should know.<br />
Hopefully you will discover some things<br />
you didn’t know <strong>and</strong> will be prepared to<br />
engage in conversation those newest to<br />
<strong>the</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>ession or conference.<br />
“TELL ME ABOUT <strong>NASPA</strong>” - Talking Points<br />
30 things every <strong>NASPA</strong> member should know about<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>NASPA</strong> organization:<br />
1. It is a non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organization.<br />
2. It has more than 11,000 members at more<br />
than 1400 institutions representing more<br />
than 29 countries.<br />
3. Was started in 1919 at a meeting hosted by<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> Men, Scott Goodnight, at <strong>the</strong> University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Wisconsin, <strong>and</strong> consisted <strong>of</strong> 3 deans<br />
<strong>and</strong> 3 pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />
4. Scott Goodnight is considered, in retrospect,<br />
as <strong>the</strong> first president <strong>of</strong> <strong>NASPA</strong>.<br />
5. Was originally founded as <strong>the</strong> Conference <strong>of</strong><br />
Deans <strong>and</strong> Advisers <strong>of</strong> Men until 1929 when<br />
it became <strong>the</strong> National Association <strong>of</strong> Deans<br />
<strong>and</strong> Advisers <strong>of</strong> Men (NADAM)<br />
6. The name was changed to <strong>NASPA</strong> in 1951.<br />
7. The first national <strong>of</strong>fice was created in 1967<br />
in Detroit, MI. It was moved to Ohio in 1981,<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n to Washington DC in 1985, where it<br />
currently resides.<br />
8. The regionalization <strong>of</strong> <strong>NASPA</strong> occurred in <strong>the</strong><br />
1960s <strong>and</strong> is based on <strong>the</strong> six national accreditation<br />
regions (<strong>Region</strong> IV because <strong>of</strong> its<br />
size was divided <strong>into</strong> IV-East <strong>and</strong> IV-West).<br />
So <strong>the</strong>re are 7 <strong>Region</strong>s.<br />
9. Alice Manicur at Frostburg State University<br />
became <strong>the</strong> first woman president <strong>of</strong> <strong>NASPA</strong><br />
in 1976.<br />
10. Bob E. Leach at Florida State University became<br />
<strong>NASPA</strong>'s first minority president in<br />
1985.<br />
11. George Young at Broward Community College<br />
was <strong>the</strong> first community college person<br />
to serve as <strong>NASPA</strong> president in 1979.<br />
12. There are currently 23 Knowledge Communities<br />
representing various campus populations,<br />
functional areas, or issues in <strong>the</strong> field.<br />
13. Has 7 different annual awards that are given<br />
14. <strong>NASPA</strong> publishes 4 journals, 2 magazines, <strong>and</strong><br />
3 newsletters<br />
15. There are currently 3,700 members who are<br />
registered on <strong>the</strong> <strong>NASPA</strong> Facebook Groups<br />
page. Do a search for "<strong>NASPA</strong>- Student Affiars<br />
in Higher Education" on facebook to become<br />
a fan.
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16. For anyone that tweets, <strong>NASPA</strong>'s Official<br />
twitter alias is "<strong>NASPA</strong>tweets"<br />
17. The <strong>NASPA</strong> Undergraduate Fellows Program<br />
(NUFP) is a semi-structured mentoring program<br />
for historically underrepresented undergraduate<br />
students wishing to explore <strong>and</strong><br />
better underst<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> field <strong>of</strong> student affairs<br />
<strong>and</strong>/or higher education.<br />
18. <strong>NASPA</strong>'S Pillars <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>ession Award is<br />
designed to honor members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>ession<br />
who <strong>have</strong> served as leaders, teachers,<br />
<strong>and</strong> scholars in student affairs <strong>and</strong> higher<br />
education. Each individual is nominated <strong>and</strong><br />
supported for designation as a Pillar by colleagues,<br />
students, friends, or o<strong>the</strong>rs who find<br />
him or her deserving <strong>of</strong> this honor. In <strong>the</strong><br />
nominee's name, a gift <strong>of</strong> $2,000 is made to<br />
<strong>the</strong> Foundation to fur<strong>the</strong>r research <strong>and</strong> scholarship<br />
in student affairs.<br />
19. The <strong>NASPA</strong> Foundation was created in 1974-<br />
75 under <strong>the</strong> leadership <strong>of</strong> <strong>NASPA</strong> President<br />
John Blackburn to provide funds for ongoing<br />
research <strong>and</strong> programs. It was originally<br />
called <strong>the</strong> <strong>NASPA</strong> Institute for Research <strong>and</strong><br />
Development (NIRAD). The Foundation exists<br />
to "advance <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>ession through financial<br />
support <strong>of</strong> scholarship <strong>and</strong> innovation."<br />
20. The <strong>NASPA</strong> National Headquarters is located<br />
in Washington, DC.<br />
21. Volume 40, Issue 1 in 2002 was <strong>the</strong> inaugural<br />
issue <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> online <strong>NASPA</strong> Journal.<br />
22. Annual dues were $25 back in 1959.<br />
23. Pat Cross, <strong>the</strong>n <strong>of</strong> Cornell University, was <strong>the</strong><br />
first woman appointed to <strong>the</strong> <strong>NASPA</strong> Executive<br />
Committee in 1966.<br />
24. Lenore Cole <strong>of</strong> American University was <strong>the</strong><br />
first woman (<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> first minority person) to<br />
be elected a regional vice president.<br />
25. Today 45 percent <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>NASPA</strong> membership<br />
is comprised <strong>of</strong> women.<br />
26. There are 8 types <strong>of</strong> <strong>NASPA</strong> membership,<br />
which include: pr<strong>of</strong>essional affiliate, associate<br />
affiliate, faculty affiliate, graduate stu-<br />
dent affiliate, undergraduate student affiliate,<br />
emeritus affiliate, non-pr<strong>of</strong>it subscribing<br />
member, <strong>and</strong> pro-pr<strong>of</strong>it subscribing member.<br />
27. The <strong>NASPA</strong> Mission Statement is: To provide<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional development <strong>and</strong> advocacy for<br />
student affairs educators <strong>and</strong> administrators<br />
who share <strong>the</strong> responsibility for a campuswide<br />
focus on <strong>the</strong> student experience.<br />
28. The <strong>NASPA</strong> Vision Statement is: as <strong>the</strong> leading<br />
voice for student affairs administration,<br />
policy, <strong>and</strong> practice - affirms <strong>the</strong> commitment<br />
<strong>of</strong> student affairs to educating <strong>the</strong><br />
whole student <strong>and</strong> integrating student life<br />
<strong>and</strong> learning.<br />
29. Core values <strong>of</strong> <strong>NASPA</strong> include: diversity,<br />
learning, integrity, service, fellowship, spirit<br />
<strong>of</strong> inquiry, collaboration <strong>and</strong> access.<br />
30. With an awards luncheon taking place at <strong>the</strong><br />
first <strong>NASPA</strong> meeting in 1919, national awards<br />
are one <strong>of</strong> <strong>NASPA</strong>'s longest traditions.<br />
____________________________________________<br />
Lorie A. Kittendorf, M.Ed./ABD -<br />
Housing & Residential Education<br />
University <strong>of</strong> South Florida<br />
Residence Hall at <strong>the</strong> University <strong>of</strong> South Florida<br />
Tampa, Florida
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Support Your <strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> Colleagues at <strong>the</strong> National Conference!<br />
See http://www.naspa.org/conf/programs/default.cfm for a complete listing <strong>of</strong><br />
educational programs.<br />
A sampling <strong>of</strong> presentations by <strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> members:<br />
Building Intentional <strong>and</strong> Visionary Parent <strong>and</strong> Family Programs<br />
Sunday, 9, Marriott-Cook<br />
Bridging Student <strong>and</strong> Academic Affairs to Solve Budget Challenges<br />
Monday, 12:45, Marriott– Purdue/Wisconsin<br />
Collaborating with Technology Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
Monday, 12:45, Sheraton– Michigan B<br />
Moving Smoothly Through Change<br />
Monday, 12:45, 308 Gleacher Center, Univ. <strong>of</strong> Chicago<br />
Safety Best Practices: Public/Private <strong>and</strong> Legal Implications<br />
Monday, 2:15, Marriott-Kane<br />
The Next Move: Planning Your Career in Student Affairs<br />
Monday, 2:15, Sheraton-Michigan A<br />
Long Term Outcomes <strong>of</strong> a Residential Sophomore Year Program<br />
Monday, 3:45, Marriott-Chicago G<br />
Gen X SSAOs: Unique Opportunities <strong>and</strong> Challenges<br />
Tuesday, 8, Sheraton– Ballroom I<br />
Mentoring from <strong>the</strong> Vice President’s Office<br />
Tuesday, 9:30, Sheraton-Mayfair<br />
Creating a Legacy: Basics <strong>of</strong> Fundraising in Student Affairs<br />
Tuesday, 3:30, Marriott-Armitage
<strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> at <strong>the</strong> National Conference<br />
Sunday<br />
<strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> Board Meeting<br />
9:00 am-12:00 pm<br />
Sheraton-Arkansas<br />
Monday<br />
<strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> Business Meeting (everyone welcome!)<br />
5:15 pm-6:15 pm<br />
Sheraton-Michigan A<br />
Monday<br />
<strong>NASPA</strong> Community Fair (everyone welcome!)<br />
7:15 pm-9:15 pm<br />
Marriott– Gr<strong>and</strong> Ballroom II/<strong>III</strong><br />
Monday<br />
<strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong> Reception (everyone welcome!)<br />
9:30 pm-11:00 pm<br />
Marriott-Chicago D
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Thanks to Dr. Tom<br />
Sh<strong>and</strong>ley <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
outgoing <strong>Region</strong> <strong>III</strong><br />
Board members. We<br />
appreciate your time<br />
<strong>and</strong> energy on our<br />
behalf! Congratula-<br />
tions for leading <strong>the</strong><br />
biggest <strong>and</strong> best re-<br />
gion in <strong>NASPA</strong>!