2007-2008 Annual Report of Service - Shippensburg University

20 Shippensburg University
Martin Luther King (MLK)
Program
MLK students successfully completed a
book drive to benefit the library at Scotland
School for Veterans Children in Scotland, PA.
The students also participated in Project Linus
and distributed blankets to critically ill youth
at Pinnacle Health in Harrisburg, PA. Further,
as they do every year, MLK student mentors
facilitated a cultural Jeopardy game for young
people at the university’s MLK celebrations.
Finally, Natalie Walker, coordinator, and student
mentors, Stephanie Coleman and Cristina
Cintron, presented MLK: A Life Preserver for
Success at the NACADA national conference
in Baltimore, MD.
Academic Support for Student Athletes
During the fall of 2007, the Student-
Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) established
a goal to raise $3,000 for the Make-A-
Wish Foundation. Through the committee’s
outstanding efforts the goal was exceeded.
SAAC raised $4,500 through various fundraising
events during the 2007-08 academic year.
Shippensburg University, through SAAC’s efforts,
was ranked as the fifth highest Division
II institution in the country to donate to the
Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The Shippensburg University Student-
Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in
conjunction with Special Olympics hosted a
Fun Meet on March 27, 2008. The Fun Meet
consisted of various swimming competitions
between local Special Olympians and SU
student-athletes. Over 250 individuals participated
in the event including athletes, the pep
band, cheerleaders, mascot, and campus and
community members.
The Student-Athlete Advisory
Committee (SAAC), along with fellow student-athletes,
organized a community service
project during the fall semester to raise funds
for families in need throughout the local community.
Each student-athlete contributed a
minimum of one dollar and the total money
raised was approximately $900. Proceeds were
used to purchase items from the families “wish
list.” Three families in need within the local
community were supported through the
project.
Office of Disability Services
The director of Office of Disability
Services presented a workshop for the Autism
Society of America. She also participated in a
panel discussion at Highmark Blue Cross for
employees of children with disabilities considering
post secondary education. Further,
she participated in the Disability Awareness
College Night at Middletown High School
and she attended seven high school or college
transition meetings involving high school
counselors, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Counselors, Assistant Principals, teachers and
other agencies.
Conference Presentations
Tom Gibbon, academic liaison, and Chad
Bennett, program counselor for the Academic
Success Program and Department of Academic
Services, presented their poster “Supervised
Study Sessions for Developmental Students”
at the 32nd Annual National Association for
Developmental Education in Boston, March
29, 2008.
David Henriques, assistant dean of the
School of Academic Programs and Services,
presented “Linking Placement Testing and
Academic Advising” at the 18th Annual
Accuplacer Conference in Fort Lauderdale.
He also presented “Eureka: the power of placement
testing and academic advising” at the 9th
Annual National College Testing Association
Conference September 6, 2008 Baltimore,
MD.
Dr. Stephen Wallace, coordinator of developmental
education and advising development,
presented “Being Undeclared May Be
the Best Choice of a Major” at the National
Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
Annual Conference; October 1-4, 2008
Chicago, IL.
Dr. Stephen Wallace, coordinator of developmental
education and advising development,
Dr. Greg Ochoa, director of the Academic
Success Program, and Dr. Beverly Wallace, assistant
director for writing support, presented
“Taking the At Risk Out of Summer Bridge
Programs” at the Pennsylvania Association of
Developmental Educators Annual Conference;
March 19-20, 2008 Hershey, PA.