Dear ACPA Colleagues: - ACPA 2014 Indianapolis Convention

758 On the Job: RA
Evaluations and Direct
Assessment of Learning.
Student Learning and Development;
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
(AER)
Location: Baltimore Convention Center, 350
Program Presenter: Ann Pitini, Northern
Kentucky University
Additional Presenters: Ross Markle,
Northern Kentucky University; Laura Mals,
Northern Kentucky University; Destiny Harper,
Northern Kentucky University
Many programs are seeking better means of
assessing learning. One that we use to assess
this growth is the RA evaluation—a tool
typically used to assess job performance. We
have developed a tool that not only measures
job performance, but includes indicators of
learning and development aligned to our
learning outcomes. This session will walk
participants through the process of identifying
behaviors indicative of learning, creating
behaviorally anchored rating scales, implementing
evaluations, and using results to
inform practice.
759 Understanding the
International Student
Experience
Student Success; Advising and Helping
Sponsored Program
Location: Baltimore Convention Center, 319
Program Presenter: Bethany Schweitzer,
Ohio University
Additional Presenters: Gunter Morson,
University of Reading; Peter Mather, Ohio
University
The purpose of this study was to understand
international students’ processes of applying
to a university in the United States, their
expectations during the process, and the reality
once they arrive. A further purpose was to
understand their adjustment process and the
student services that assisted in this process.
We conducted a survey across a number of
U.S. universities. In-depth interviews were
conducted to understand the international
student experience.
760 Behavioral Intervention
and Threat Assessment
Teams: Exploring Reasonable
Professional Responses
Law Policy and Governance; Advising
and Helping
Location: Baltimore Convention Center, 317
Program Presenter: Christian Gamm,
University of Louisville
Additional Presenters: Dana Sullivan,
Western Kentucky University; Michael Mardis,
University of Louisville
Recent tragedies at institutions of higher
education have changed the reasonable
professional response to managing at-risk
students. Administrators are developing ways
to assist students and ensure a safe campus
environment. 188 institutions participated
in a recently completed exploratory study
providing feedback about their teams
including functions, membership, training,
and recordkeeping. Join us in an engaging
discussion about the results and implications
for practitioners.
761 Advising Programs in
Residence Life: Fast Pass to
Student Success
Student Success; Advising and Helping
Location: Hilton Baltimore, Key 3
Program Presenter: Jodi Gonzalez, Texas
Tech University
Additional Presenters: Kyla Doddridge,
Texas Tech University
This session will exhibit a successful First
Generation College (FGC) Student transition
program at Texas Tech University.
The TTU PEGASUS Program added a
complementary component to its existing
student support program for FGC students;
providing a Residential Living Learning
Community (LC) through a partnership with
Residence Life.
Initial data and national research have
indicated that this combination promotes the
highest level of success. If you are looking for
a model of success for your FGC students,
this is it.
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762 Building Academic and
Co-Curricular Connections in
Student Leadership Programs
Location: Baltimore Convention Center, 324
Program Presenter: Jennifer Smist,
University of North Carolina-Wilmington
Leadership education programs exist in a
variety of formats. This session will provide
an overview of different program types and
the process of creating or modifying leadership
programs. Using co-curricular certificate
programs and workshop series as examples,
this presentation highlights the program
development process, collaborations within
student affairs and academic disciplines, and
assessment methods. Participants will engage
in dialogue and learn from the successes and
challenges faced in the development, implementation,
and assessment of a co-curricular
leadership program.
763 Creating Mentorship
Opportunities: Taking the Next
Step in Your Career
Leadership; Equity, Diversity, and
Inclusion
Location: Baltimore Convention Center, 341
Program Presenter: Victor Santana-Melgoza,
Oregon State University
Additional Presenters: Becky Martinez,
Infinity Martinez Consulting
This session will provide an opportunity for
professionals, particularly professionals of
color, to reflect and discuss identifying and
building relationships with mentors. We will
examine challenges professionals face when
seeking mentors including the concepts of
identity-similar mentors, organic versus
organized mentoring, and community and
interpersonal barriers one may face in finding
an effective mentor.
764 Navigating the Campus
Political Climate as a New
Professional
Leadership; Human and Organizational
Resources
Sponsored Program
Location: Baltimore Convention Center, 314
Program Presenter: Gregory Lucsko,
Valparaiso University
This presentation explores the nature of
student affairs as a political environment.
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