ACPA SCW Needs YOU – to Volunteer!! #sachat #acpa12

Posted on February 29, 2012 by acpascw

Greetings SCW Blog Followers! It is that time of year, for student affairs practitioners: Conference Season!

Members of the SCW Directorate have been working diligently to prepare for ACPA, which is just 30 short days away. We have over 50 volunteer opportunities for conference participants to get involved with the SCW. Please consider volunteering by going to http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/482345633992178053. You will need to put your email address in to view the volunteer opportunities, but trust me when I say that there are a variety of options at all hours of the day! Here are just a few options:

· Volunteers needed to set-up for the SCW Sisterhood Social at the Galt House – Vice President-Elect’s Suite on Tuesday, 3/27 from 4-4:30pm

· Volunteers needed to sell glow sticks for SCW at the SCLGBTA Social (Big Gay Dance at the Galt House Ballroom A on Monday 3/26 from 10pm – 1am (multiple one hour shifts available)

· Volunteers to paint faces during the showcase at the Convention Center- 1 AB- Showcase from 7:15-8:15pm on Monday, 3/26

· Serve as greeters at the annual Women of Color reception at the Galt House – Nunn from 5-6pm on Monday, 3/26

· Volunteers needed to introduce SCW-sponsored programs at a variety of times throughout the conference

Volunteering at the convention is a great way to get involved with the Standing Committee for Women and to meet other SCW members.

Thank you for your participation!

Kacee Ferrell Snyder & Lindsay Fort

Being Intentional at ACPA

Posted on February 28, 2012 by acpascw

For the year 2012, my #oneword2012 resolution is to be intentional with my professional and personal development, and how I live my life. Attending the ACPA 2012 Annual Convention is a great time for me to live my one word. Here are some ways I plan on being intentional at ACPA:

SCW: When writing a reflection post after the ACPA 2011 conference, I realized that participating in the Standing Committee for Women open Business Meeting and Social had a powerful and positive impact on my overall engagement with the conference. The impact stayed with me after the conference and since then, I have had regular interactions through Twitter with SCW members and now write regularly for the SCW blog. This year, I want to continue to work towards strengthening my engagement and developing a balance of online and offline interactions and relationships. I am going to do this by attending the SCW Social and Open Business Meeting, continuing to write for the SCW blog, and attending 2-3 programs focused on women’s development such as:

Secrets of Success: Women Leaders on Their Own Terms

It’s Because We’re All Women
Gender Performances: Setting the Stage for Expanded Gender Expression Possibilities

Assessment: My career has recently transitioned from a Housing and International Student Support role to a role dominantly focused on Assessment in Housing & Residential Education and Student Affairs. I could not be more excited about this role and I am looking forward to attending multiple sessions on Assessment. These are some of the few presentations I am really looking forward to:

Promising Practice: Mixing It Up: Integrating Methods in Research and Assessment

Another Survey?!?: Alternative Assessment Data Collection Methods
Promising Practice: Closing the Loop: Using Assessment Data to Improve Student Learning
High-Impact Practices for Teaching and Conducing Assessment Projects

Mentorship: One thing I am setting my mind to this year is finding some strong woman professionals in the field of assessment who would not mind having a mentee, and asking them to be my mentor. I do believe that this needs to be an organic process to an extent, but I think national conferences are a great place to look and start building relationships. I also think that social media plays a powerful role in building connections that can easily be moved offline and turned into sustainable, long lasting relationships.

Making Connections: At the 2012 Annual Conference, I would like to connect with 7-10 professionals in the fields of Assessment and Student Affairs as a means of expanding my professional network. I would like to work throughout the year to maintain these connections, learn, and grow from these professionals and hopefully they could learn and grow from me as well.

In Real Life: Finally, I would like to take the opportunity to be brave, and meet some Twitter folks in real life. I will do this through following the back channel, asking who is going to ACPA before attending the conference, and attending Tweetups. I have met so many people online through the power of social media, specifically Twitter, and I am looking forward to taking the next step and meeting a number of these individuals in real life.

How will you make the most of your national conference? Do you have a plan or goals for the conference? How will you intentionally engage and participate in the conference and the back channel? I look forward to hearing about your experiences. – @CijiAnn

Creating Possibilities with SCW in Louisville

Posted on February 23, 2012 by acpascw

SCW is looking forward to this year’s annual convention. Be sure to add SCW events to your itinerary. There are many ways to join us and get involved including socials, educational programs, a convention institute on Title IX, FUNdraising at the SCLGBTA social, and more. We will be the women wearing purple boas at convention showcase! At each SCW event, you should receive a raffle ticket. The raffle will be held at the Sisterhood Social.

Don’t forget to Pack Purple! We are asking all those in the SCW membership to wear purple on Tuesday during the convention. If you don’t have a purple article of clothing, you can buy an SCW tshirt at the convention showcase for $5.

In addition to wearing purple on Tuesday, join us for our open business meeting from 3-4:30pm in the Galt House, Sampson Room. Following the business meeting will be our Sisterhood Social from 4:30-6pm in the Galt House, Vice President-Elect’s Suite. There should be SCW members helping to guide you to the location.

Looking for a way to get involved at the convention? SCW need volunteers for variety of activities like staffing the family friendly social, monitoring sponsored programs, and helping with the sisterhood social. In a future blog post, we will share a website link for you to sign up to help.

2012 marks 40 years of Title IX. To celebrate Title IX, ACPA will host an institute. This institute will be comprised of three sessions coordinated by Standing Committee for Women, Standing Committee for Men & Masculinities, Standing Committee for Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Awareness, Commission for Recreation & Athletics, & Commission for Social Justice Educators.

There will also be a social in collaboration with ATIXA, the association for title IX administrators. Learn more about ATIXA at their organization website: www.atixa.org.

Monday, March 26
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Celebrating 40 Years of Title IX 1 of 3: Implications for Higher Education Practice
Kentucky International Convention Center – 106
This first session of the series will review the components and general history of Title IX, giving a general understanding of the importance of the legislation.

Monday, March 26
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Celebrating 40 Years of Title IX 1 of 3: Implications for Higher Education Practice
Kentucky International Convention Center – 108
The second in the series, this session will focus on the Dear Colleague letter issued by Office of Civil Rights, sexual harassment (and assault), and advocacy on campuses.

Monday, March 26
3:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Convention Institute – Celebrating 40 Years of Title IX 1 of 3: Implications for Higher Education Practice
Kentucky International Convention Center – 109
The final in this series, this session will focus on current topics and trends as well as the future of Title IX.

We look forward to seeing you in Louisville!

ACPA Convention – Call for Volunteers!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by acpascw

Greetings SCW Blog Followers! It is that time of year, for student affairs practitioners: Conference Season!

· Volunteers needed to set-up for the SCW Sisterhood Social at the Galt House – Vice President-Elect’s Suite on Tuesday, 3/27 from 4-4:30pm

· Volunteers needed to sell glow sticks for SCW at the SCLGBTA Social (Big Gay Dance at the Galt House Ballroom A on Monday 3/26 from 10pm – 1am (multiple one hour shifts available)

· Volunteers to paint faces during the showcase at the Convention Center- 1 AB- Showcase from 7:15-8:15pm on Monday, 3/26

· Serve as greeters at the annual Women of Color reception at the Galt House – Nunn from 5-6pm on Monday, 3/26

· Volunteers needed to introduce SCW-sponsored programs at a variety of times throughout the conference

Volunteering at the convention is a great way to get involved with the Standing Committee for Women and to meet other SCW members.

Thank you for your participation!

Kacee Ferrell Snyder & Lindsay Fort

Get Ready! Get Set! Here we go!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by acpascw

As we head into convention season, ACPA members around the country pick up speed. Here at the ACPA ACW blog we’re joining you!

You will continue to see our weekly posts from our regular bloggers, but you will also find information about the upcoming convention!

Additionally, elections for new directorate members will begin soon, and we want you to get an idea about how powerful this experience can be! So, you’ll soon see blog posts from former directorate members describing how joining the directorate can be an amazing experience!

You might want to bookmark our blog or follow us – or look for updates on Twitter or Facebook!

If you’re looking for any particular information and you don’t find it, let us know! We want to make sure you have all the info you need!

Let the countdown begin!

Sisterhood of the Traveling Scarf: Better Late Than Never

Posted on February 10, 2012 by acpascw

Better late than never…

I was lucky enough to have the traveling scarf over the holidays, specifically Christmas. Not only did the scarf travel, but so did I. I went home to Pennsylvania to reconnect with my family. Like others who got the scarf, I wanted to wear it everywhere and share with everyone what it meant. My sister and my mother are my best friends. I loved the idea of a scarf connecting people so much, that I purchased 3 scarves in a beautiful raspberry color, giving a small nod to SCW in choosing a shade of purple. I gave one to my mother, one my sister, and kept one for myself. I gave it to them one night and told them about the traveling scarf and how I wanted a way for us to feel connected in the same way. As with most of my stories, I’m pretty sure they just humored me and said thank you (and we took some pictures).

It’s the days after I came home and sent my traveling scarf to the next person that I have enjoyed. Not only do I get to hear about the travels of the SCW traveling scarf, but I also get updates from my family about the days they wear their scarves. My mother and I talk on the phone many times a week and I text often with my sister. My sister sends me picture messages showing the outfit she chose to wear with it. I wear the scarf on days when I feel that I need a little extra support from those closest in my life. I know that I am blessed to be close with my family and I strive to be a “sister” to many in my life.

Love in SCW,

Kerry

Kerry Jones

Assistant Director, Student-Athlete Services

Bowling Green State University

kljones

@kerryleejones

Wearing the scarf just before I sent it off to Bridget

Just after I gave the scarf to my mom, Kathy

Picture message from my sister, Kim

What Are You Reading?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by acpascw

“A truly good book teaches me better than to read. I must soon lay it down, and commence living on its hint. What I began by reading, I must finish by acting.” – Henry David Thoreau

One of the most valuable aspects of participating in online communities like #SCW, #WLSalt, and #SAChat (on Twitter) or the WLI page on Facebook is the propensity for resource and idea sharing. This year, I have decided to participate in the #52in52 challenge of reading 52 books in 52 weeks. I recently put out a call to see what other professionals in the field are reading for their personal and professional development and received a number of awesome suggestions. Below are suggested reads from a number of professionals in the field, feel free to add to this list via the comment section! Happy reading!

The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun by Gretchen Rubin

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

Creating Magic: 10 Common Sense Leadership Strategies from a Life at Disney by Lee Cockerell

The Whuffie Factor: Using the Power of Social Networks to Build Your Business by Tara Hunt

Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Strengths-Based Leadership by Tom Rath and Barry Conchie

How Full Is Your Bucket? By Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton Ph.D

I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t): Telling the Truth About Perfectionism, Inadequacy, and Power by Brene Brown

The Facebook Effect by David Kirkpatrick

Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership by Lee G. Bolman and Terrence E. Deal

Play Like a Man, Win Like a Woman: What Men Know About Success that Women Need to Learn by Gail Evans

How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life by John C. Maxwell

A Guidebook to Learning: For a Lifelong Pursuit of Wisdom by Mortimer Jerome Adler

The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels by Michael Watkins

Habitudes: Images That Form Leadership Habits & Attitudes by Tim Elmore

On Becoming a Woman Leader: Learning from the Experiences of University Presidents by Susan R. Madsen

Change Anything: The New Science of Personal Success by Kerry Patterson, Al Switzler, Ron McMillan and Joseph Grenny

Do More Great Work: Stop the Busywork. Start the Work That Matters. By Michael Bungay Stanier, Seth Godin, Michael Port, and Dave Ulrich

Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute

The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization by John C. Maxwell

The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey

The Narcissism Epidemic by Jean M. Twenge Ph.D and W. Keith Campbell Ph.D

Rethinking Student Affairs Practice by Partick G. Love and Sandra M. Estanek

Rethinking Leadership in a Complex, Multicultural, and Global Environment: New Concepts and Models for Higher Education by Adrianna Kezar

Millennials Rising: The Next Great Generation by Neil Hower, Willian Strauss, and R.J. Matson

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Empowering Women in Higher Education & Student Affairs: Theory, Research, Narratives, and Practice From Feminist Perspectives (An ACPA Publication), Penny A. Pasque, Shelley Errington Nicholson, and Linda J. Sax

Power, Politics, and Pearls: How Women Can Win and Lead, Madeleine M. Kunin

The Female Brain, Louann Brizendine

The Girl’s Guide to Being a Boss (Without Being a Bitch): Valuable Lessons, Smart Suggestions, and True Stories for Succeeding as the Chick-in-Charge by Caitlin Friedman and Kimberly Yorio

Demonstrating Student Success: A Practical Guide to Outcomes-Based Assessment of Learning and Development in Student Affairs, Marilee J. Bresciani, Megan Moore Gardner, and Jessica Hickmott

~Ciji Tidwell

What are you reading? by Ciji Tidwell, M. Ed.