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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 />

3<br />

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>!

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