Dear ACPA Colleagues: - ACPA 2014 Indianapolis Convention

Monday, March 28
2011 aCpa annuaL Convention
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Scholars have consistently maintained that
personal relationships with faculty are essential
in doctoral programs, yet the lack of
minority faculty often impedes the success of
minority students. This phenomenological
study seeks to explore the complexities of the
mentoring relationship for 21 Black women,
from several doctoral programs, across several
institutions. Understanding students’ experiences
may aid both student and academic
affairs staff efforts related to retention and
persistence, developing appropriate career activities,
and better expenditure of individual
and institutional resources.
310 Islam on Campus: Identity
Development of Muslim-
American College Students
Student Learning and Development;
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Sponsored Program
Location: Baltimore Convention Center, 343
Program Presenter: Farouk Dey, Carnegie
Mellon University
The lack of knowledge about Muslim-
American college students juxtaposed with
the increased visibility of Islam in America
due to the 9, 11 events, as well as the
increased hostility, stereotyping, and
prejudice against Muslims has led to an
unknown impact of how college impacts the
development of Muslim-American college
students. The purpose of this grounded theory
qualitative study is to develop a theoretical
model that describes how Muslim-American
college students construct their identity in
the context of their lives in college.
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
311 SCGSNP Case Study
Competition: Graduate
Students
Location: Hilton Baltimore, Carroll AB
312 SCGSNP Case
Study Competition: New
Professionals
Location: Hilton Baltimore, Hopkins
313 SCGSNP Case Study
Competition: Meeting and
Preparation Room
Location: Hilton Baltimore, Tilghman
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
314 Sustainability
Institute: Creating Healthy
Environments, Social Justice,
and Strong Economies
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Location: Baltimore Convention Center, 350
Program Presenter: Jeanne Hart-Steffes,
Western New England College
Presenters will explore the role higher
education can and must play in developing
sustainable societies that foster healthy environments,
social justice, and strong economies.
This session will examine the basics
of sustainability, explore each aspect of the
Triple Bottom Line, and offer examples of
synergies created when these different aspects
of sustainability are integrated in U.S. higher
education.
315 “Dear Abby, I’m an
Unhealthy Student Affairs
Professional...”
Personal Foundations
Sponsor: State, International Division
Location: Hilton Baltimore, Key 1
Program Presenter: Bryan Helminiak,
University of St. Thomas
Additional Presenters: Matthew Antonio
Bosch, North Hennepin Community College
“Take Time For Yourself!” “Make Healthy
Choices!” “Mind, Body, and Soul” - We
teach these concepts to our students, but
why are student affairs professionals seen as
some of the least fit and least balanced
people around? Are we following our own
advice? Ever tried relying on your work
routine to lose weight, reduce stress, or create
balance? How can you inspire your colleagues
to support each other? Participants will explore
techniques for increasing their health to
actually achieve “holistic development.”
316 Developing Allies for
Justice and Care Institute: Be
More Than Supportive
History, Philosophy, and Values; Equity,
Diversity, and Inclusion
Location: Hilton Baltimore, Key 4
Program Presenter: Robert Cottrell,
University of Virginia
Through interactive group discussions,
members will explore the definition of ally
as well as the theoretical underpinnings of
advocacy. An exploration of identity development
theory will conclude the first session of
the institute in preparation for the remaining
two sessions.
317 Community College
Institute: The Community
College Transfer Student
Student Success; Advising and Helping
Location: Hilton Baltimore, Key 3
Program Presenter: Christian Kull, Monroe
Community College
Additional Presenters: Rebecca Mack,
Monroe Community College
Community colleges are home to nearly half
of all students entering higher education each
year. A large number of these students enroll
with plans to transfer to bachelor degree
granting institutions. This presentation
focuses on the challenges and obstacles many
of these students encounter in addition to the
benefits this diverse group of students brings
to the bachelor degree granting institution.
Included will be examples of existing partnerships
designed to ease the transfer process for
these students.
318 Community College
Institute: The Honors Student
Experience at a Community
College
Program moved to Monday, 10:30 am
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