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Day 4: Tuesday, April 4

• 8:00 am to
  8:50 am

  SFS for the Rest of Us: Common Financial Aid Issues Impacting our Students

  Rachael Stark, Elizabeth Romba

  SFS for the Rest of Us: Common Financial Aid Issues Impacting our Students

  Student affairs professionals are asked questions related to anything and everything on campus. This includes questions about one of the most common sources of stress for our students, finances. Wouldn't it be amazing if we could respond to students' general questions about financial aid in a knowledgeable way and without having to refer them to another office on campus? The presenters will discuss common financial aid questions posed by students and share responses that non-financial aid professionals can provide to cut down on referrals and allow students to be successful.

  When

  Tuesday, April 4
  8:00 am to 8:50 am

  Presented by

  Rachael Stark, Senior Associate Dean of Students, Temple University
  Elizabeth Romba, College Wide Coordinator of Work Study Programs, Front Range Community College
  

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• 10:15 am to
  11:05 am

  Engaging and Supporting Parenting Students: A Journey to Creating a Collaborative Five-Year Strategic Plan

  Joshua Rider

  Engaging and Supporting Parenting Students: A Journey to Creating a Collaborative Five-Year Strategic Plan

  Parenting student services have become increasingly necessary as their numbers increase on our campuses. The presenter will share the experience of creating a collaborative five year parenting student strategic plan at Kent State University, a primarily traditional large state institution. The presenter will share how the Family Friendly Campus Toolkit, a free resource developed by the Program Evaluation and Research Group at Endicott College, has been and can be used to guide and tailor the work to institution and student specific needs.

  When

  Tuesday, April 4
  10:15 am to 11:05 am

  Presented by

  Joshua Rider, Assistant Dean of Students and Director, Center for Adult and Veteran Services, Kent State University
  

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• 11:15 am to
  12:05 pm

  Strategies for Engaging APIDA Students about Race

  DeLa Dos, Aysha Dos, Shruti Desai

  Strategies for Engaging APIDA Students about Race

  When engaging students about race, there are many benefits to intentionally considering the purpose, outcomes, design, & target audience. The presenters will share strategies for effectively engaging Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) students about race in community specific & open events (e.g., racial triangulation - how the political construction of APIDA identity is built on false racial binaries; social impacts of interpersonal racial determination; identity development; diversity of narratives; and statistics & demographics).

  When

  Tuesday, April 4
  11:15 am to 12:05 pm

  Presented by

  DeLa Dos, Director, Social Justice Education, Emory University
  Aysha Dos, Director, Center for Student Engagement, Georgetown University
  Shruti Desai, Chief of Staff, Washington University in St Louis
  

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• 2:45 pm to
  3:35 pm

  Beyond Racial Fractions: Empowering Multiracial Students on Campus

  Alicia Stites

  Beyond Racial Fractions: Empowering Multiracial Students on Campus

  As multiracial student populations grow on college campuses, professionals must be more intentional about the support they provide these students. A healthy multiracial identity allows for greater social awareness and sense of self. Presenters will share findings of a qualitative study examining multiracial identity development and implications for practice. Presenters will engage participants in critically evaluating their current models of support for multiracial students.

  When

  Tuesday, April 4
  2:45 pm to 3:35 pm

  Presented by

  Alicia Stites, Texas State University
  

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• 4:00 pm to
  4:50 pm

  Dreams Continued: Supporting Undocumented Graduate Students on Campuses

  Ronnie Rios, Feldblum Miriam, Valeria Garcia, Ireri Rivas

  Dreams Continued: Supporting Undocumented Graduate Students on Campuses

  The presenters will provide participants with information and resources they need to effectively recruit, admit, and support undocumented graduate students. This includes an overview of current trends, issues, and opportunities, as well as examples of effective practices, sample tools and policies, and useful tips. Attendees will hear from scholar-practitioners and policy advocates about promising practices, campus challenges, and will work through different scenarios.

  When

  Tuesday, April 4
  4:00 pm to 4:50 pm

  Presented by

  Ronnie Rios, Assitant Dean of Students/Deputy Director, Identity and inclusion, University of Michigan
  Feldblum Miriam, Executive Director, Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education & Immigration
  Valeria Garcia, Program Director, University of California-Los Angeles
  Ireri Rivas, Director, Student Support Services, University of Chicago
  

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Day 5: Wednesday, April 5

• 8:00 am to
  8:50 am

  Navigating the Community College Experience: Issues, Trends, and Best Practices

  Kimberly Lowry, Edward Martinez

  Navigating the Community College Experience: Issues, Trends, and Best Practices

  It is not uncommon for community colleges to deal with the reality of shrinking resources, an increasingly diverse student body, and a strong demand for greater accountability. Accordingly, the role of student affairs continues to evolve. Using an interactive facilitated discussion format, participants will learn about issues, trends, and best practices in student affairs at community colleges. A range of professionals from diverse settings will openly share their experiences and strategies in an effort to improve their campuses.

  When

  Wednesday, April 5
  8:00 am to 8:50 am

  Presented by

  Kimberly Lowry, Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, Lone Star College System
  Edward Martinez, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Suffolk County Community College
  

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• 9:10 am to
  10:00 am

  Assessing Social Media Threats for Conduct and BITs

  Brian Van Brunt, Amy Murphy

  Assessing Social Media Threats for Conduct and BITs

  The presenters will address the challenge of assessing concerning online communication, written narratives, and artistic works. The program is divided into three sections: 1) a discussion of the growing use of social media and a review of foundational elements of threat assessment; 2) a review of the assessment and intervention processes when a concern is identified; and 3) a discussion of contagion effect and postvention. Several case examples will be used to help the group identify and practice.

  When

  Wednesday, April 5
  9:10 am to 10:00 am

  Presented by

  Brian Van Brunt, Senior Vice President for Professional Program Development, The NCHERM Group LLC
  Amy Murphy, Assistant Professor, Angelo State University
  

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• 10:15 am to
  11:05 am

  Was the 2018 Election a Turning Point? An Overview of NSLVE Findings & Lessons for 2020

  Adam Gismondi

  Was the 2018 Election a Turning Point? An Overview of NSLVE Findings & Lessons for 2020

  For the first time in history, we have data for student participation from four U.S. election years, including 2018. The National Study of Learning, Voting, & Engagement (NSLVE) tells a story about political engagement, but it also raises questions for 2020 for higher education institutions to consider. The presenters will share exclusive NSLVE findings from over 1,000 institutions and more than 10,000,000 students across the 2012-2018 elections and, with session participants, will explore what the findings mean for 2020. Which trends will "stick," and which ones might fade?

  When

  Wednesday, April 5
  10:15 am to 11:05 am

  Presented by

  Adam Gismondi, Director of Impact, Institute for Democracy & Higher Education, Tufts University
  

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• 11:20 am to
  12:10 pm

  Decolonizing the Job Interview Process: Creating More Inclusive, Informative Campus Interviews

  Jane Pizzolato, Kenneth Importante, Denée Jackson, Julian Juan, Rachelle Simpson, Denise Morales, Teresa Graham Brett

  Decolonizing the Job Interview Process: Creating More Inclusive, Informative Campus Interviews

  The presenters brings together interviewers and successful interviewees from three searches for entry-level positions. These searches used a decolonized interviewing model to shift from canned presentations and questions asking for demonstrations of knowledge, to how candidates engage in shared decision-making, value diversity in practice, and demonstrate fit between their values and practices, and those of the department. This session will focus on describing the model and how to apply this model to other institutions.

  When

  Wednesday, April 5
  11:20 am to 12:10 pm

  Presented by

  Jane Pizzolato, University of Arizona
  Kenneth Importante, Director, Asian Pacific American Student Affairs, University of Arizona
  Denée Jackson, Masculinities in the Mix Coordinator, University of Arizona
  Julian Juan, Masculinities in the Mix Coordinator, University of Arizona
  Rachelle Simpson, Director, Native American Student Affairs, University of Arizona
  Denise Morales, Coordinator, Native American Student Affairs, University of Arizona
  Teresa Graham Brett, Assistant Vice Provost, Inclusion & Multicultural Affairs, University of Arizona
  

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• 2:45 pm to
  3:35 pm

  Toward a Theory of White Racial Location: Critically Engaging White College Students on their Relationship to White Supremacy

  Zak Foste

  Toward a Theory of White Racial Location: Critically Engaging White College Students on their Relationship to White Supremacy

  Drawing on results from a recent qualitative study, this presentation invites participants to think about how to critically engage white students on race and racism through the lens of racial positioning. Rather than simply focus on shedding racist behaviors and attitudes, this approach emphasizes the importance of locating oneself as embedded in systems of white supremacy. Participants are invited to consider how the theory influences design of programs and initiatives to engage white students.

  When

  Wednesday, April 5
  2:45 pm to 3:35 pm

  Presented by

  Zak Foste, University of Kansas
  

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• 4:00 pm to
  4:45 pm

  1,998 Students Engaged, Empowered and Employed: Success in Leading Student Employment from Your Career Services Office

  J. Wyatt-Keyton

  1,998 Students Engaged, Empowered and Employed: Success in Leading Student Employment from Your Career Services Office

  The coordination and implementation of student employment within Career Services presents opportunities to increase engagement and provide intensive professional development to students across all majors and classifications. Presenters will provide a high-level and data-supported overview of the organizational structure, campus partnerships, and processes that shape a student employment unit within the Office of Career Services at a four-year, public institution. This program is suitable for professionals launching implementation of student employment within their office and practitioners charged with leading professional standards, career development, and/or professional education programs. 

  When

  Wednesday, April 5
  4:00 pm to 4:45 pm

  Presented by

  J. Wyatt-Keyton, Director, Career Services, University of West Georgia
  

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