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Friday, October 10, 2008 at UC Irvine |
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Western Careers in Student Affairs Day Program Descriptions October 10, 2008 UC Irvine Updated 09.30.08 at 11:00 a.m.
Choosing a Graduate Program in Student Affairs
How do you select the right graduate program? Should you attend full time or part time? Should you write a thesis? Should you choose a program with an administrative or counseling emphasis? How many units? How do you make sense of the differences among the many programs out there? Attend this workshop to help you make an educated decision.
Presenters (1): Dr. Sharyn Slavin Miller (Azusa Pacific University, California Lutheran University)and Dan Hirsch (USC)(2): Dr. Anna Ortiz and graduate student
Launching and Developing Your Career at a Community College
Ample career opportunities exist within the nation’s community colleges. The presenters will provide an overview of the community college job search, as well as advice on navigating one’s career in the community college system.
Presenters: Renée De Long Chomiak, Cerritos Community College Dr. John Hernandez, Santiago Canyon CollegeCarla Martinez, Orange Coast College
Changing Directions: Moving Up, Moving On
This workshop will deal with the issues and challenges facing mid-level professionals. Key questions addressed will include: How do you develop a personal succession plan in order to advance professionally? What are options for the next step in your career? What are the pros and cons of expanding your portfolio? Do you need to consider changing institutions to advance professionally?
Presenters: Marla Franco, Cal Poly Pomona Dr. Loretta Rahmani, University of LaVerne Derek Vergara, Concordia University Irvine
Pursuing a PhD. Or Ed.D in Student Affairs/Higher Education – Are you ready to take the next step?
Current doctoral students highlight issues to consider when making the decision to pursue a doctorate. Discussion topics include: Ph.D. vs. Ed.D.; selecting a doctoral program; balancing family, career and school obligations; financial considerations; career planning; and much more. Presenters: Kim Burdett, University of Nebraska-Lincoln distance education programCedric Hackett, California Lutheran UniversityLea Jarnagan, UCLA Dr. Marcelo F. Vazquez, USC
Learn From Professionals of Color
Meet a group of diverse professionals in student affairs. Learn about the experiences, opportunities and challenges of being a professional of color in student affairs. Hear how they have negotiated and overcome the challenges and advanced their careers. Participants will have the opportunity to speak to the panelists in small groups and network during the session.
Presenters: Dyrell Foster, Mt. Sac College Joy Hoffman, Whittier College Sumun Pendakur, USC Mario Rodriguez, Florida International University
Reflections on Graduate School: Student Panel
Attend this workshop and hear first hand from current graduate students about their experiences in student affairs graduate programs. Panelists will share their reflections on graduate school, including: how they chose their program, how challenging the courses and academic requirements are, what they find most rewarding, and what they wish they knew when they first entered graduate school
Presenters: Melissa Commuso, San Diego State University Dan Hirsch, USC Mario Rodriguez, Florida International University Carlos Garcia Saldaña, University of Maryland College Park
Sculpting Race: An Innovative Approach to Teaching Racial Identity Development
In this interactive session, the presenters will develop a human sculpture in order to teach the dynamics of Janet Helms’ Person of Color and White racial identity development models. This activity is highly effective when working with traditional age college students. Participants will take part in the sculpting exercise and then receive materials necessary to use the activity on their own campuses.
Presenters: Dr. John Hoffman, California State University, Fullerton Joy Hoffman, Whittier College
Student Affairs 101: Introduction to the Profession
This workshop will review the major historical developments in the profession of student affairs and student services. The changing nature of higher education in our society, the changes in the types of students seeking a college education, the development of diverse institutions of higher education and theoretical evolution have all had an impact on student affairs and the work of it’s professionals across the range of student service areas. As a result of this “march” through history, participants will gain a complex understanding of contemporary student affairs practice.
Presenter: Dr. Dawn Person, California State University, Fullerton
Student Mental Health on Today’s College Campuses
Mental health issues are rampant on all college and university campuses. This workshop will discuss some of the best practices and models for dealing with behavioral concerns and issues, and at the same time striving to help all of our students succeed.
Presenters: Dr. Thomas A. Parham, UC Irvine
Mentoring: Finding and Keeping a Good Career Guide
The role of mentor, coach and champion is an important one in our professional lives. How does a new professional or graduate student seek out a coach? How do they ask someone to be a mentor to them? This workshop will explore the various roles that "wise elders" can play in our lives and will outline the ways that new pros can identify potential mentors. We will also discuss how to negotiate a good and productive mentoring relationship.
Presenter: Kandy Mink Salas, California State University, Fullerton
Roundtables Led By Senior Student Affairs Officers
Chief Student Affairs Officers will lead discussions on a variety of current topics of interest in student affairs. Specific topics will be available at check-in.
Facilitators: Henry Gee, Rio Hondo College Dr. John Hernandez, Santiago Canyon College Jeanne Ortiz, Whittier College Dawn Person, California State University Fullerton Dr. Audrey Yamagata-Noji, Mt. San Antonio College
On-line Social Communities
This presentation is designed to highlight the issues related to universities and student on-line communities. How do these social networking tools impact students and university communities? How can institutions pro-actively address his subject? What safety concerns should participants online communities be mindful of? How can professionals stay up to date with this rapidly changing world?
Presenters: Serena Cline, California State University, FullertonSandi Rhoten, California State University, Fullerton
Co-curricular Assessment for Dummies (and other highly effective professionals)
Assessment and accountability are increasingly important in higher education and student affairs. In this workshop you will learn how to develop student learning objectives and outcomes, map and track learning experiences and utilize student-centered tools to assess and continually improve student learning.
Presenters: Dr. John Hoffman, California State University, Fullerton
California Community College Culture
While all institutions of higher education share similarities, the community colleges – at least in California – have their own unique cultures. This workshop will explore the culture of California Community Colleges.
Presenter: Dr. Kate Mueller, Orange Coast College
Male Absenteeism In Out-of-Class Activities and Student Organizations Reportedly, gender imbalances in student engagement exist on many college and university campuses. Gaps are especially wide in certain non-academic activities and organizations, with women significantly outnumbering men. This session focuses on the general underrepresentation of male students in campus activities and student organizations. Presenters: Dr. Frank Harris, San Diego State UniversityViannda Hawkins, USC
A Day in the Life of….Functional Areas in Student Affairs
Ever wondered what it was like to work in Greek Life, Residential Life, or Judicial Affairs? Panelists will share what their days are really like!
Presenters: Jenni Adams, Greek Life, Cal Poly, PomonaEdgar Dormitorio, Judicial Affairs, UC Irvine Deborah Miller, Residential Life, Chapman University
Preparing for a National Conference
Thinking about attending ACPA or NASPA national conferences in the spring? Or planning a job search and not sure where to start? This session will walk you through what to expect from attending these conferences, as well as tips and advice on how to plan for a job search through placement services.
Presenter: Jason Schreiber, University of San Diego
Women in Student Affairs Panel
Women working in the Student Affairs field experience a variety of challenges while balancing their careers and personal lives. A panel of female Student Affairs professionals will discuss their career paths, balancing family and personal commitments, whether or not to pursue a doctoral degree, and finding mentors in the field. Participants will hear from panelists and will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Presenters: Dr. Sara Lundquist, Santa Ana CollegeTracy Poon Trambascia, Arts CenterKristan Venega, USC Dr. Audrey Yamagata-Noji, Mt. San Antonio College
Men in Student Affairs Panel
With fewer male students coming to college, what is the role of the male professional in student affairs. What are their considerations, challenges and experiences as more women join the ranks of senior student affairs officers? A panel of male student affairs professionals will discuss these issues along with their career paths and commitments. Participants will hear from panelists and will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Presenters: Henry Gee, Rio Hondo CollegeMike Segawa, University of Puget SoundEdwin Romero, Cal Poly Pomona Dr. Marcelo F. Vazquez, Cal State Los Angeles
LGBT Student Affairs Panel
While diversity is a very important topic in student affairs, often unseen diversity is forgotten. A panel of student affairs professionals who are also lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender will share their experiences as they move up the student affairs ladder. Does the lavender ceiling really exist? Participants will hear from panelists and will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Presenters: Ronni Sanlo, UCLACarlos Garcia Saldaña, California State University Fullerton
Too Big or Not Too Big: Choosing the Right Campus to Match Your Personal Style
The cultures of small and large campuses are different in many ways. Panelists who have worked on both large and small campuses will share their experiences.
Presenters: Carla Martinez, Orange Coast College Dr. Rameen Talesh, UC Irvine Tim Trevan, CSUN Derek Vergara, Concordia University Irvine
Working with Parents
Parents of students provide a gamut of challenges and opportunities. This workshop will describe current programs and practices that proactively involve parents in the student learning experience.
Presenters: Mike Bergler, Concordia University IrvineMarie Minnick, University of San Diego
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