2020 NASPA Virtual Highlights

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Angela Delfine is a Residence Hall Coordinator at West Virginia University. She received her Student Affairs in Higher Education Master's degree at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in May of 2019. She previously worked as a Graduate Area Coordinator at The University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, PA from July 2017-May 2019, Hall Director at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN from July 2014-June 2017. Follow her blog at https://thatstudentaffairslife.wordpress.com/ and on twitter at @AngelaDelfine24.

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The NASPA Graduate Associate Program (GAP) is an initiative to increase leadership opportunities of graduate students within NASPA.

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The Placement Exchange is your definitive resource for the Student Affairs job placement process. With dynamic, online information, powerful networking opportunities, and a first-class job placement event, The Placement Exchange is dedicated to helping candidates find that perfect job and helping institutions find that perfect hire.

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Christopher Perez, Student Activities Coordinator, Compton College

In today's connected world, one's digital identity has become increasingly important when being considered for personal and professional opportunities. Establishing your digital identity can set you apart, demonstrating both your tech-savviness and your commitment to creating an authentic identity, both online and offline. Learn how to curate and cultivate a digital identity utilizing social media.

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This SAChat will focus on access and inclusion for students and professionals while working remotely. How are #SApros and #SAGrads able to support and advocate for their students? What support systems are in place for students? What resources are available for #SAPros and #SAGrads looking to create equitable virtual spaces?

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Lee Burdette Williams
Senior Director for Mental Health Initiatives
NASPA College Autism Network

College Autism Network (CAN), a NASPA Initiatve, has a three-part mission to promote research about college students with autism, to provide training for faculty and staff who interact with them, and to advocate for institutions to figure out what it means to be “autism-friendly.”

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Kirby R. Gibson
Assistant Director of Residence Education
Michigan State University

Meg Sunga
Digital Education Creator
Presence

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O'Keefe Johnson
UGA Creswell Graduate Resident
University of Georgia

Everyone has a " jabberwocky" to face - a dragon that seems horrifying and impossible to defeat. Perhaps it is a job search, an impending conversation, or a heartache or trauma caused by situations out of your control. The work we do as student affairs professionals is laden with the interactions between mentor and student where the student must face their own " jabberwocky." However, the presenter of this program will share what it looks like for us as professionals to take up our swords and face our own fears.

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Jasmine Zenn
MSC CAMAC Graduate Assistant
Texas A&M University

Wondering how you can support women in your office and female students you work with, or how you can find support for yourself? In this session, presenters will empower attendees to engage and discuss how women develop self-awareness, navigate difficult conversations, build a supportive network, and understand team dynamics. As female higher education professionals, the presenters would like to share the importance and power of women lifting up one another in the workplace.

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Sarahina Borgia
Hall Director
Stephen F. Austin State University

Sexual minorities encounter unique challenges due to their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression that can prevent them from achieving their full academic potential or participating fully in the campus community. LGBTQIA+ students face daily discrimination caused by gender-exclusive policies and practices: residence halls, bathrooms, records, programming, and training. The presenters will focus on ways institutions with social and community restrictions can begin creating an inclusive environment for their LGBTQ+ population.

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Laquala Coleman
Dean of Students
Jackson State University

The presenter attended Predominantly White Institutions for undergrad and graduate school. The presenter went on to work for multiple PWIs, where the presenter faced numerous challenges as a young, black, Student Affairs professional woman. The presenter will outline her life's journey from a Hall Director to her current role, as a Dean of Students. All in all, the presenter will empower brown skin girls that aspire to work in the field of Student Affairs to continue to rise above adversity, in an effort to reach their goals. To the brown skin girl that may read this, you are more than enough!

Join us for Chatty Hour to discuss various topics impacting Student Affairs today. Each session will be an opportunity to network with other colleagues across the country.

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This #SAChat will focus on the virtual #SAGrad experience from searching for a program, deciding on a program, and what a virtual experience is like for #SAGrad students, including classes, internships, and jobs.

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Angela Clark
Associate Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Initiatives
NASPA

By mentoring students from traditionally underrepresented and historically disenfranchised populations, this semi-structured program diversifies and broadens the pipeline of our profession. Students and mentors apply as a pair. If accepted into the program, students are then known as Fellows and have opportunities for scholarships, on-campus mentorship, and professional development events.

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Brenda Ice
Assistant Dean and Director of Campus Life
Scripps College

Unsure what to ask employers in interviews? How many is too many?  How many is not enough?  Get all your questions ... about questions ... answered! 

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Krista Bailey
Clinical Associate Professor
Texas A&M University

Glenda Musoba
Associate Professor
Texas A&M University

Kelli Peck Parrott
Associate Director - Clinical Professor and Program Leader
University of Florida

Ricardo Montelongo
Assistant Professor
Sam Houston State University

The search for a master's graduate program can be daunting and sometimes feel overwhelming. Join a panel of faculty members from diverse institutions who will help to demystify the search for a program. The panel will discuss the application process, identify key differences between graduate programs, and help attendees determine the factors that matter the most to them in the search process. Ultimately, attendees will feel better prepared to navigate the graduate program search.

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Alli Tombros Korman
Senior Director, Culture of Respect
NASPA

Jennifer Henkle
Program Manager, Culture of Respect
NASPA

Culture of Respect is NASPA’s signature initiative for supporting colleges and universities in ending sexual violence. During this presentation, senior director Allison Tombros Korman and program manager Jennifer Henkle will introduce Culture of Respect’s approach to ending campus sexual violence; share signature tools and resources, many of which are available to colleges and universities at no cost; and discuss how every campus stakeholder, including students and new professionals, have an essential role to play in the work of fostering a culture of respect.

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Heather Stevens
Assistant Director, Student Advocacy & Divisional Initiatives
University of Miami

Whitney Platzer O'Regan
Assistant Dean of Students & Director of the William W. Sandler, Jr. Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Education
University of Miami

Together we will talk about the behaviors that can make or break your graduate assistantship experience from office nuances to mismatched expectations. Paraprofessionals roles can be hard to balance with school, join us to maximize your learning and feel empowered to be an amazing #SAGrad. The presenters will share real experiences and challenges they have encountered as former grads and current supervisors.

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Many institutions have transitioned to remote learning but have they intentionally considered one of the largest subsect -- first-gen students? During this #SAChat we aim to unpack the #firstgen experience and identify strategies to support #firstgen students during this time.

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Sarah E. Whitley, Ph.D.
Senior Director
Center for First-generation Student Success

Deana Waintraub Stafford
Assistant Director
Center for First-generation Student Success

The Center for First-generation Student Success (Center) is an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation. The Center is the premier source of evidence-based practices, professional development, and knowledge creation for the higher education community to advance the success of first-generation students. During this time we will share more information about the Center and resources to support your work.

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Delasia Rice
Graduate Student
SUNY Brockport

Jordana Taylor
Associate Director, Recruitment, Engagement, and Volunteerism
NASPA

In these extraordinary times, many have had to shift to working online 100% whether for school or for work.  This shift has not always been the easiest and some platforms have not been as intuitive to use.  But some have already worked and learned in this virtual space and have found successful means of feeling connected and engaged.  Join Delasia Rice, a rising second-year Master’s student at SUNY Brockport’s Higher Education Administration online program as she chats with NASPA’s Jordana Taylor about seeking out an online master’s program, her strategies for success and organization, and what she sees as the evolving nature of online learning, especially after our current events.

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Melanie Harris

Andraelya Moody

With more than 5,000 colleges in the US, it can be overwhelming to navigate the world of student affairs. This interactive session will equip you with tips and tricks to navigate entering the student affairs field. The presenters will provide insight into their experiences in the field from undergrad to mid-level management through “traditional” and “nontraditional” routes. This program will also provide an opportunity for reflective conversation and establishing meaningful connections.

Join us for Chatty Hour to discuss various topics impacting Student Affairs today. Each session will be an opportunity to network with other colleagues across the country.

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This SA Chat will focus on the near future of student affairs and higher education as institutions begin to roll out their anticipated plans for the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Matt Clifford
Assistant Vice President for Campus Life and Dean of Residence Life and Housing
Wake Forest University

Knowledge Communities (KC) are member-driven networks that empower you to explore key topics, professional functions, and personal identities alongside other student affairs educators . KC members support community-curated resources, opportunities to leverage expertise into meaningful initiatives, and participation in developing strategies and tactics to advance key higher ed issues.

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Jacob McAbee
Program Coordinator
The Placement Exchange

It's now May and you STILL haven’t heard anything. Don’t fret! Many candidates are in the same boat and are fixated on waiting by the phone (or computer) to hear a response. At least I was. The post-interview wait can be agonizing, especially if you feel like you did very well. Some of you may have heard back from employers, and that’s great! For those of you who still haven’t heard anything, we will discuss the reasons why that may be!

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Kevin Carey
Director of Student Involvement
Illinois Wesleyan University

Marjorie Miller
Assistant Director of Student Involvement
Illinois Wesleyan University

The purpose of this presentation is to help students navigate their self-authorship as they consider entering the student affairs profession. Students will be able to process through the four elements of self-authorship to explore formulas, crossroads, authoring one's life, and building an internal foundation as applied to the student affairs profession. Together, we will discuss and reflect generalist and specialist roles in student affairs through exploring areas of challenge, comfort, and the unknown and continue to author your journey.

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Sean Hembrick
Coordinator, Equity & Inclusive Excellence
Auburn University

Many students understand the importance of Social Justice however, many fail to understand how to combat systems that continue to perpetuate inequality. Critical Consciousness is the ability to recognize and analyze systems of inequality and the commitment to take action against these systems. Utilizing key concepts in Social Justice Advocacy and a Cultural Competency for Social Justice; the presenter intends to help prospective student affairs graduate students implement Critical Consciousness in creating a sense of urgency starting to dismantle systems of oppression.

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Neffertia Tyner
Assistant Community Coordinator
Kansas State University

Equity and Inclusion training educate us about identities our students hold, things we can do to support them, and ways we can challenge our biases but they often miss something important. They miss the reality of feeling oppressed and sometimes uncomfortable when working with students. The presenter will provoke honest conversations about student groups you may find hard to support and encourage discussion about ways to protect your identities while offering the support students deserve.

Join us for Chatty Hour to discuss various topics impacting Student Affairs today. Each session will be an opportunity to network with other colleagues across the country.

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As we continue to move forward in uncertain times, this SAChat will have partiicpants reflecting on the importance of compassion, caring, and understanding, for both themselves and others. At the best of times, it is easy to feel lost and confused as to what steps to take next and how to focus. During this time, we'll reflect on what has worked, what hasn't, and how we can continue to help each other moving forward.

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Amy Geist
Director of Strategic Initiatives
NASPA

Alexa Wesley
Associate Director of Research and Policy
NASPA

NASPA’s Research and Policy Institute intentionally links research, policy, and effective student affairs practice in support of student success and the strategic priorities of the Association. Additionally, NASPA receives grants from funders in order to conduct additional research and develop resources for the field. Come learn about some examples of this grant-funded work

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Kirsten Fox
Director
The Placement Exchange

As COVID-19 continues to impact Higher Education and Student Affairs, particularly in terms of job availability, graduate students and new professionals searching for jobs must look differently towards opportunities. This session will focus on how to stay relevant and connected in the field, while also providing some practical tips for both immediate future and longer-term professional planning.

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Demarcus Merritt
Assistant Director, Staff Recruitment and Training & Inclusion
Housing and Residence Life
UNC Greensboro

With what seems a continually racially dividing country, the need for the reaffirming and confirming of the fact that there is not only a place but a purpose for you as an aspiring professional of color and leader in this field is more critical than ever. I will share my journey from tripping into the field of student affairs as a should have been fired graduate hall director to now a confident and impacting professional that has built nearly a 10 year career. Student leaders will be empowered and encouraged to treasure their ticket (themselves) and prepare accordingly to impact this field boldly and authentically! Yes, Yes, Yes & YOU BELONG!

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Jose David Melendez
Graduate Supervisor w/ Residential Life
Indiana University

Challenges that expand the boundaries of one's comfort zone allows for new perspectives to be absorbed, which can lead to various degrees of growth within one's own self. While it is important to identify one's own strengths and champion them into everyday work, it is also important to identify the areas that we may not be fully knowledgeable/comfortable in. The presenter will invite participants into maximizing these areas of discomfort by illustrating how challenge and support theory looks like in practice through a graduate school anecdote.

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Join your colleagues for the virtual version of the 2020 NASPA ANnual Business Meeting. This meeting is open to all members of the Association. Connect with current and future leaders at the organization's annual business meeting. Help us thank Denzil Suite for his service to the organization and welcome Angela Batista as this year's Board Chair. Join in to learn about the Association's leadership, finance and operations, and what is in store for the future of the organization.

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NASPA’s Sustainability Knowledge Community (SKC) is proud to host an interactive dialogue that will get to the heart of our field’s collective call to action. With environmental justice issues like equitable housing, clean water, and yes, quality education, higher education is well positioned to create the societal change that can uplift our communities. Join us to learn more about the sustainability efforts from higher education leaders and national environmental justice movements relevant to student affairs professionals.

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