Elizabeth Rapoport (Class of 2011) was recently selected to serve on the NACA Mid Atlantic Regional Conference Planning Committee as the Volunteer Center Coordinator; her fourth consecutive year serving as a part of the RCPC for this region. Elizabeth would be more than happy to connect with any students who are interested in a career in Student Activities to share with them how to leverage NACA as a graduate student and young professional!
Alumni
DiGorio (’13) Presents #CSAM14: Moving into Your Role as a New Professional
Jeremy DiGorio, a 2013 graduate of the UConn HESA program, collaborated with colleagues from NASPA, Oregon State University, and University of Miami to present the ” #CSAM14: Moving into Your Role as a New Professional” webinar.
This dynamic webinar incorporated the viewpoints of five new professionals in the field of higher education and student affairs who shared their confessions, job searching tips, and lessons from their first few years in the field. Free to both NASPA and non-NASPA members alike, this type of support for undergraduates, graduates, and new professionals bolsters interest our field and further backs the supportive nature of related professional organizations.
We are proud to recognize Jeremy’s contribution to the field and join him in celebrating “Careers in Student Affairs Month!”
http://www.naspa.org/events/csam2014-moving-into-your-role-as-a-new-professional
Austein ’06 Presents about Enrollment Management
Thanks to Chad K. Austein (HESA ’06) for sharing some presentations he completed this year!
- “Ellucian Recruiter: Best Practices for a Successful Enrollment Management Operation,” Kean University, January 2014
- “Implementing an Enterprise CRM Strategy,” American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), April 2014
- “Ellucian Recruiter: Best Practices for a Successful Enrollment Management Operation,” New Jersey Association of College Admissions Counselors (NJACAC), upcoming presentation, June 2014
AFA Award Presented to Greg Fink, HESA ’11
Courtney McKenna (Associate Director, Student Center & Campus Life, Quinnipiac University) and Greg Fink (Assistant Director) were honored with the Outstanding Change Initiative Award at the 2013 Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors Annual Meeting. Additionally, McKenna and Fink presented their 2-year transition for the fraternity and sorority community toward a university-centered learning paradigm. Below is the presentation description:
“As institutions of higher education are forced to prove their value through scrutiny of what a college education currently provides, some institutions have begun implementing a learning paradigm–a philosophy that asks all community members (faculty, staff and administrators) to reexamine and rework policies and practices to ensure that student learning is at the core. Presenters will provide insight into practices taken for a fraternity/sorority community to align itself with an institutional learning paradigm while simultaneously ensuring fraternities and sororities are reliable student learning vehicles. Just as an intentional focus on values congruence can elevate a fraternity and sorority community through position actions, intentional focus on enhancing student learning can highlight why fraternities and sororities exist, while also supporting an institutional mission. ”
Well done Greg!
Pho (’12) Receives Award
Kim Pho, HESA Class of 2012, was awarded the Richard D. Blackburn New Professional Award.
Richard D. Blackburn’s influence on and encouragement of new professionals is reflected in this award honoring an individual who demonstrates the potential for excellence in the field of college union and student activities. Congratulations Kim!
Brandfon (‘07) Selected as Chair
Josh Brandfon (‘07) was selected as a chair for the 2015 National Association for Student Activities (NACA) conference in Minneapolis, Congratulations Josh
Alumni Awarded
Congratulations to Eric Crumrine (‘10) for winning the Outstanding New Professional Award at NASPA Region 1!
Andrade (‘12) recognized at NACA South Regional Conference
Kathy Andrade (‘12) who is currently the Assistant Director of Student Activities & Student Organizations at The University of Miami was awarded Outstanding Educational Session Presented by Professional Staff: “Engaging Students through Social Media” at the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) South Regional Conference in Chattanooga, TN. Congratulations Kathy!
Congratulations to Liz Rapoport (‘11)
Congratulations to Liz Rapoport (‘11) who was selected as the NACA Mid Atlantic Region’s Outstanding New Professional!
Forti (’09) is recognized with the University of New Hampshire at Manchester’s Staff Excellence Award
Congratulations to Marisa (Sullivan) Forti (‘09) on her acceptance of the University of New Hampshire at Manchester’s Staff Excellence award in June, 2013. Forti currently serves as an academic counselor in the Academic Counseling Office and coordinator of both the College Transition Program and Study Away programs. This annual award is presented to a staff member of the University of New Hampshire community who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishments and distinguished service beyond their regular job responsibilities.