Alumni Job Announcement- Melissa Amaral

Congratulations to Melissa Amaral, who has accepted a position as a Education and Mentoring Coordinator for the Collaborative (formerly CESEP- Civic Engagement and Service Education Partnership Program) at Rutgers-New Brunswick! Please join us in congratulating her!

Alumni Job Announcement- Greg Costanzo

Congratulations to Greg Costanzo, who has accepted a position as an Academic Advisor at Loyola University Chicago! Please join us in congratulating him!

Alumni Job Announcements- Liz Braxton and Stephanie McRae

Liz Braxton has accepted a position as a Resident Director at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell! 

Stephanie McRae has accepted a position as a Resident Director at Spelman College! 

Please join us in congratulating them!

Alumni Job Announcement- Sandra Golis

Congratulations to Sandra Golis, who has accepted a position as an Administrative Coordinator for the Office of Graduate Studies at Drexel University! Please join us in congratulating her.

CSA Sunglasses Sightings Worldwide

CSA's Kara Gensamer (Class of 2013) went on vacation this summer and brought her CSA glasses with her everywhere she went! The vacation was 13 days long. Kara, her parents, and her brother flew to Seattle and stayed there for a couple of days, got on their cruise ship, the Norwegian Jewel, and sailed to Alaska. They had three stops: Ketchikan, the first city in Alaska, Juneau, and Skagway. On their way back, they stopped at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and then returned to Seattle. They took an overnight train from Seattle to Martinez, California to spend time in Napa Valley/Wine Country. Their trip ended in San Fracisco

The Promising Practices, Research Papers, and Research Posters sessions during the 2013 ACPA Convention

Are you interested in sharing your research or a successful campus-based program at the 2013 ACPA Convention?  Consider submitting a Promising Practice, Research Paper, or Research Poster!  Promising Practices:  The Promising Practices programs allow presenters to share program, strategies, and interventions that have been successful on college and university campuses.  These 60-minute sessions will be of special interest to colleagues interested in gathering information about other institution’s best practices.  This is an excellent opportunity for student affairs professionals and
graduate students to share their successful programs, strategies, or interventions with ACPA members. Research Papers:  The Research Paper sessions are designed for the presentation of scholarly research, particularly by graduate students or faculty members.  Each 75-minute program slot will include presentation of three research papers (15 minutes each), followed by a brief discussion.  This is an excellent opportunity for graduate students and faculty to share their original research with ACPA members. Research Posters:  The Research Poster sessions are designed for
discussion about research projects that have been completed or are in process.  Presenters display research on a large bulletin board and are available to discuss their display and interact with those
circulating the room.  

This is an excellent opportunity for graduate students and faculty to share their original research with ACPA members. Promising Practices, Research Papers, and Research Posters can all be submitted through the 2013 ACPA Convention website and are due by September 10, 2012.

Alumni Job Announcement- Jon Buchalski

Congratulations to Jon Buchalski, who has accepted a position as an Assistant Director of Student Activities for Fraternity and Sorority Life at Monmouth University! Good luck, Jon!

Alumni Job Announcement- Tim Uhrich

Congratulations to Tim Uhrich, who has accepted a position as a Residence Hall Director at Iona College! Good luck, Tim!

Read about Mike McCormack as an ACPA Ambassador

Get to Know an Ambassador is a weekly feature in which ACPA Ambassadors will be putting the spotlight on their wonderful ambassadors. Each week they will be featuring two ambassadors.  This week, our very own Mike McCormack is being featured!

https://www.facebook.com/notes/acpa-ambassadors/get-to-know-an-ambassador-mike-mccormack-and-amy-ring/461132640578082

More CSA Sunglasses Sightings!

Alumni Job Announcement- Devin Budhram

Congratulations to Devin Budhram, who has accepted a position as a Residence Hall Coordinator at the University of Georgia!

CSA Sunglasses Sightings

Where in the world are the CSA sunglasses? Student Affairs professionals proudly display their CSA sunglasses!

Greg Roberts (ACPA Executive Director) in Washington, DC

Keith Humphrey (current ACPA President) in Arizona

Alumni Job Announcement- Jessica Prodoehl

Congratulations to Jessica Prodoehl, who has accepted a position as a Residence Director at Florida Gulf Coast University! Please join us in congratulating her.

Alumni Job Announcement- Catrina Gallo

Congratulations to Catrina Gallo, who has accepted a position as a Residence Life Educator at Rutgers University-New Brunswick!

Supplemental Instruction/Tutor Position

The Office of Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes is looking for Graduate Students to help run Supplemental Instruction sessions for the Office of Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes for the fall 2013 semester and beyond. Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic support program designed to assist students in learning how to learn. Trained student SI leaders guide the sessions by encouraging students to think about, question, and confirm their understanding of the content while learning more effective strategies of studying and learning the subject.

Supplemental Instruction Leaders receive 1800 dollars per course and they are responsible for about 8 hours of work per week including nights and weekend hours.

Responsibilities:

1. Attend training sessions prior to the beginning of each term.

2. Ascertains course requirements and maintains contact throughout the term with course professor.

3. Attends all class meetings of the selected course, takes notes, and reads all assigned materials including text(s) and supplementary readings. 

4. Schedules and conducts two study sessions per week, east session will run about an hour.

5. Prepares handouts for study sessions as necessary.

6. Develops lesson plans for each study session.

7. Maintains accurate records and completes weekly reports.

8. Monitors and encourages students to develop successful classroom behavior habits.

       

Qualifications:

1. Full-time graduate students or part-time grad students who have completed their undergraduate degree.

2. An overall GPA of 3.0 or above (on a four-point scale) is preferred at the undergraduate level.

3. Experience as an undergraduate at Rutgers University preferred, but not required.

4. Ability to control/facilitate small group discussions.

5. Good leadership and communication skills are required.

6. Experience or background working with academically “at risk” students.

7. Ability to assess the needs of the group and to develop effective intervention strategies.

8. Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds preferred.

If you are doing your student teaching during this semester, please do not apply and contact us the following semester.  We will not hire anyone who is also doing student teaching due to the time requirements of the position.

If you have any questions, concerns or if you would like to apply for a SI Leader position please send a resume and brief e-mail to

Jenna L. Beverly at jbeverly@scarletknights.com

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Tutor Positions Available

The Office of Academic Support Services for Student Athletes is looking for qualified students to tutor in a variety of disciplines for the upcoming semester.    

• Tutors work with motivated student athletes on a weekly basis at the Hale center, the RAC, and a variety of locations throughout campus. 
• Tutors effectively communicate  and maintain knowledge of course materials
• Tutors work on effective study strategies in their sessions
• Tutors maintain reports and accurate records of sessions and progress of the assigned student athletes
• Tutors pay determined by education level and experience

To apply please email jbeverly@scarletknights.com with your resume

Alumni Job Announcement

Congratulations to Marissa Amos, who has accepted a position as a Program Coordinator of International Student Services at Rutgers University-Camden!

Alumni Job Announcement

Congratulations to Megan Miles, who has accepted a position as a Residence Hall Coordinator at the University of Delaware!

Nicole Ponticorvo's Blog

Another second year CSA student, Nicole Ponticorvo, started a blog about her summer NODA experience in Boston. She will be blogging about her experiences both with Northeastern's orientation program and the city of Boston.

Follow along here:
http://northeasternstateofmind.wordpress.com/

More Alumni Job Announcements

In the last two issues of the Weekly Digest we announced the CSA students who have accepted positions. We now have two more to mention!

Ashley Nickelsen: Residence Hall Coordinator at the University of Delaware

Vinita Tandon: Residence Education Coordinator at UNC Charlotte

Julie Chatzinoff's Blog

Julie Chatzinoff, member of the second year cohort-Cohort Cubed, will be blogging about her summer internship at Boston University.

Follow along as she works hard, and learn a lot, and explores the city.

http://chocoholicinthecity.tumblr.com/

Welcome Back to the Blog!

Welcome back to the summer CSA Blog!

We will be posting relevant CSA information, so be sure to bookmark this page and check it periodically.

Also, please let me know if you would like to guest blog about your experiences this summer (whether it be a NODA internship, ACUHO-I internship, travel, work, or anything else related to student affairs).

Have a great summer!

Mid-Atlantic Placement Conference Early-Bird Registration Extended

Looking for a graduate assistantship or new professional opportunity?  Looking for a new staff member to round out your residence life team?  Come join us at MAPC!

The The Mid-Atlantic Placement Conference began in 1996 and serves as the regional placement conference, designed similarly to the Placement Exchange.

MAPC will take place in Reading, PA at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Thurs. Feb. 23rd and Fri. Feb. 24th

Early Bird registration has been extended until January 20th

All fees for MAPC including registration, meals, and hotel accommodations can be found on the conference website.  

Seton Hall Women's Conference 2012

March is National Women's History Month and the theme for 2012 is “Women’s Education - Women’s Empowerment.”

For the past seventeen years, Seton Hall University has celebrated Women’s History Month with a conference that provides the University community an opportunity to engage in an informed dialogue on women's issues.

The conference typically includes a brunch, a keynote address and two workshop sessions. Within each session, attendees are able to select from workshops that relate to the national theme and focus on varying topics.

This year's theme, "Women's Education - Women's Empowerment," pays tribute to the valiant struggle waged by many tenacious women -- across years and across cultures -- to receive the same educational opportunities as men.

If you are interested in presenting a session at the 2012 conference, complete the session proposal form. Proposals are due no later than Monday, January 23.  All members of the University community and the public are invited to submit a proposal.

Additional elements of the conference and month-long celebration include:

• Selection of the University's “Woman of the Year”
• Selection of a female undergraduate and graduate student for the “On the Shoulders We Stand” Award
• Community service project
• The Women's Appreciation Dinner

Look for more conference details in the coming months.

For more information please contact:
Rosario Reyes
(973) 275-2137
rosario.reyes-urbina@shu.edu

ACPA Ambassador Program

ACPA’s Standing Committee for Graduate Students and New Professionals (SCGSNP) is excited to start out the New Year by officially launching the ACPA Ambassador program with support from the Governing Board and Convention planning team! After significant collaboration from ACPA we are pleased to announce that applications are live and available. 

The program is open to graduate students (Masters and Doctoral) as well as new professionals. We eagerly await your application and participation! Additional information about the program is included below.  After learning more about the ACPA Ambassador program you can complete your application HERE. Applications are due January 31, 2012. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Amanda Mollet via email at chair.scgsnp@gmail.com.  Thank you, and we hope you choose to apply to become an ACPA Ambassador!              

ACPA Ambassadors 

The ACPA Ambassadors will provide a personal link between ACPA and campuses worldwide. Ambassadors are pro-active individuals seeking an opportunity to become actively engaged with their professional association and who have committed to sharing professional development and leadership opportunities with their local colleagues. Ambassadors keep professionals at their institutions informed regarding ACPA/SCGSNP events and programs, encourage membership in ACPA and the SCGSNP, and provide feedback to the association and its leadership. 

Participants will have many opportunities to serve ACPA while gaining valuable networking, leadership, and career development. The Ambassador position will provide specifically focused engagement for master’s students, doctoral students, and new professionals.   

Benefits:      

•       Direct voice to ACPA leadership to share thoughts, ideas, and concerns          

•       Opportunity to shape the future of ACPA by providing immediate and direct feedback

•       Participation in a mentor program involving ACPA Leadership and prominent Student Affairs professionals

•       Free participation in specific intentionally focused professional development opportunities offered at least quarterly     

•       ACPA Ambassadors recognition pin          

•       Appreciation and networking reception during convention with ACPA Leadership* 

•        Recognition on ACPA website and in convention publications        

•       Nametag identification at Convention to be clearly visible and distinguished in role*

Requirements:        

•       Must intend to be at their current institution through March 2013        

•       Must maintain active membership in ACPA        

•       Commit to the position for duration of one year (inaugural position will be held from February 2012 March 2013)        

•       A maximum of one Ambassador will be selected per institution in each category:

     Ø  Graduate Student- Master’s or Doctoral   

Ø  New Professional

Responsibilities:                 

All Ambassadors        

•       Participate in regular conference calls with Ambassadors and ACPA leadership        

•       Serve as focus group for new ACPA initiatives and programs        

•       Serve on one ACPA or SCGSNP committee        

•       Communicate and promote ACPA updates to institution at least monthly        

•       Contribute one article to the SCGSNP newsletter         

•       Utilize social media to promote ACPA and SCGSNP including Facebook and Twitter        

•       Assist at special events during convention including those held in the leadership suites*  ·       

•       Participate in SCGSNP leadership meetings during convention*(Convention attendance is not mandatory for Ambassadors; however, these and other opportunities will be available for Ambassadors that are able to attend Convention 2012.)

Graduate Student Ambassadors (in addition to those listed under All Ambassadors)        

•       Serve as an official ACPA representative for student affairs student organizations on campus (as applicable)        

•       Assist in the development of student affairs student organizations at host institution and at institutions where one is not currently in place

New Professional Ambassadors (in addition to those listed under All Ambassadors)        

•       Aid in promoting Phyllis Mabel New Professional Institute        

•       Facilitate one ACPA networking event or program on the campus, state, or regional level each semester.

For more information, please contact Ashley Nickelsen.  

Blog Talk Radio

Dr. Jodi Fisler, this year’s winner of the SACSA Dissertation of the Year Award, did an interview on blog talk radio today based on her dissertation, The Elephant in the Room: Deconstructing the Place of Conservatives in the Student Affairs Profession.  She discusses the often unacknowledged aspect of diversity in higher education, namely the experiences and perceptions of conservatives who work in the field of student affairs.  It is well worth listening to and passing along!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bhp/2012/01/05/conservatives-in-academic-administration

The New C3 is Open!

The New C3 is open! There are already over 200 candidates registered for the New C3 in Louisville! There are some incredibly exciting changes in store for candidates and employers this year!

·  The New C3 is working with CSO to provide the software that will power your job searching and recruitment efforts. Based on feedback from our constituents, we have changed our career fair software vendor and are no longer working with JobTarget.

·   Participation in The New C3 is part of your convention registration! You can register as a candidate and post a job as long as you are registered as a convention participant in Louisville. Additional job postings and interview tables are available at an additional cost.

·  There are step-by-step pdfs to help folks (both candidates and employers) with the registration process in the Resources section of CSO and a youtube video of our Candidate Webcast. Same thing for the Employer Webinar!

·  There are articles and tip sheets galore available in the Resource Library!

·  Take advantage of a great central location, terrific hotel rates and great hospitality and participate in The NewC3!


Highlights of ACPA 2012 in Louisville
·  Fourth St. Live (great dining at all price points, bars, clubs, free entertainment, at the convention site)  http://www.4thstlive.com/index.cfm <http://www.4thstlive.com/index.cfm>
·  Muhammad Ali Center (social justice museum)  http://www.alicenter.org/Pages/default.aspx <http://www.alicenter.org/Pages/default.aspx>
·  Free internet at all hotels
·  $8 a day parking at hotels
·  Inexpensive restaurants, like Panera Bread, across from Convention Center
·  Most affordable hotel rooms anywhere, at any convention - and they are suites!!!
·  Social Justice focused Louisville
·  Lisa Ling!
·  Van Jones!