2011 ASCA Conference - Pre-Conference Workshops

Pre-Conference Workshop Sessions

1)            Student Conduct Boot Camp

Abstract: Are you looking to shape up your student conduct administration muscles? Are you needing to pump up your background on key legal and administrative principles that guide our work? Then this pre-conference session is for you! Designed for both the new professional and the seasoned student affairs administrator who has recently found themselves working in student conduct administration, this session will provide an overview on some of the most important items to consider as you begin to work in this critical student affairs area.

Jeffery Stefancic, Associate Dean of Students, Purdue University

Abstract: The purpose of this pre-conference workshop is to provide an opportunity for participants to thoughtfully consider the possibilities of adapting the Civic Learning sanctioned programs developed at James Madison University. Representatives from JMU, Virginia Tech, George Mason University, and American University will facilitate a working session for participants to start creating an adaptation and implementation plan for their campuses.

Greg Meyer, Assistant Director for Civic Learning, Office of Judicial Affairs, James Madison University

Nannette Jimenez, Student Conduct Coordinator, Virginia Tech

Christy Anthony, Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution Services, American University

Brian Papajcik, Assistant Director for Community Standards, George Mason University

3)            Practical Methods for Introducing Adaptable Conflict Management Pathways to Student Conduct Administration Systems

 

Abstract: Portions of this encore presentation were offered as part of a full-day workshop at this summer’s Gehring Academy to a full capacity audience. This half-day preconference session is offered at this year’s conference to contribute to ASCA’s mission to facilitate best practices of conflict resolution on college and university campuses. This is a workshop for colleagues wishing to more fully investigate the implementation of conflict resolution pathways using a social and restorative justice framework to enhance student conduct programs. This program will provide a deep dive into specific practices and strategies that inform administration of the Schrage & Thompson Spectrum of Resolution Options Model (2008) developed at the University of Michigan and featured in Reframing Campus Conflict: Student Conduct Practice through a Social Justice Lens (Stylus, 2009).   Topics such as resources, staffing, training and legal and ethical issues will be covered.  

Jennifer Meyer Schrage, J.D., Special Advisor, Division of Student Affairs, University of Michigan

Jay Wilgus, J.D., Director, Office of Student Conflict Resolution, University of Michigan

4)            The Changing Landscape of Privacy and Disclosure Laws: FERPA, Clery & Technology

Abstract: Federal Regulations that create the framework for privacy rights and disclosure obligations have changed substantially over the past year with the passage of the Higher Education Act. This program will provide a review of these laws and an update on the many changes and institutional requirements that impact our daily work.

Saundra “Saunie” Schuster, Esq., Partner, National Center for Higher Education Risk Management

5)         All-Day Pre-Conference Session on Academic Integrity

Abstract: The Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) and the ASCA Academic Integrity Member Interest Council is pleased to sponsor a full-day preconference session focused on academic integrity issues prior to the 2011 ASCA Annual Conference. While the day’s sessions have been specifically designed to cover pertinent topics facing student conduct practitioners administering academic integrity programs, faculty members and colleagues from academic affairs are invited to attend as well. The day has been divided into two parts with the morning sessions covering global topics that impact all parties involved in the administration of academic integrity and the afternoon offering attendees the ability to select individual sessions on topics germane to her/his particular institution. No matter one’s involvement in academic integrity administration or her/his institutional affiliation, this full-day preconference offers practical guidance on some of the most challenging topics facilitated by some of the most respected names in the field.