Educational SessION

NACAS East 2009 Regional Conference

#1 - Campus Crime and Clery: How Effective is it? Are Our Campuses Unsafe?

Presenter: Dr. Dennis E. Gregory, Old Dominion University

Program Abstract:

Since its passage in 1990 the Clery Campus Safety Act has been touted as a way to increase information, decrease campus crime and improve campus safety. Little research has been done on the effectiveness of this Act and whether or not there is a real problem with campus crime. High profile cases such as those at Virginia Tech, Northern Illinois and Eastern Michigan raise the intensity of the view of campus crime, but is it really a problem? Why are campuses held to a higher standard that municipalities or other social agencies? All of these issues will be address in this presentation.

Participants will learn about the Clery Act, about the research on the Clery Act and its impact on campus crime. In addition, the session will cover campus policing and standards for such agencies, and will discuss statistics in Virginia and the southeastern US related to crime on campus. The session will also explore why campuses are held to a higher standard.

#2 - Today’s College Students: The Millennial Generation

Presenter: Tabitha Enoch, University of Virginia

Program Abstract:

With the advent of chat rooms, flash mobs, g-chatting and iPods, who are today’s college students? Howe and Strauss termed them the Millennial Generation and as such there are certain characteristics that are endemic to this population of students. This interactive workshop will take an in depth look at these character traits and how they impact the attitudes, thoughts and behaviors of our students. It will also explore how we as college administrators navigate one of these most multi-generational environments there is: a college campus.

#3 - Essential Tools for Creating and Sustaining a Dynamic Bookstore Advisory Committee

Presenters:

Anya Arthur, American University

Nancy Sattler, Follett

Dave Courter, Northern Virginia Community College

Program Abstract:

Participants in this educational session will literally walk away with the fundamental tools for developing and maintaining a dynamic, results achieving Bookstore Advisory committee. Whether your Campus Store is self-operated or contracted out; whether you need to renew & revive a long-standing committee or start a new committee, these universal strategies will enrich the bookstore services at your institution. Nuts and bolts information such as identifying key members, communication time-lines, and action plans will be made available to each attendee at the session. The session will also include a hot-topic panel discussion focused on one of the most current issues in textbooks: rising costs and the potential impact of federal legislation. As an attendee you will be provided with a sample agenda of these issues so that you can jump-start your committee this Fall.

#4 - Fire. Ready. Aim: An Auxiliary Services’ Guide To Student Pipeline Management & Marksmanship

Presenter: Ryan Brown, Regent University

Program Abstract:

Are you realizing or continuing to realize the elusive, moving target that is the emerging collegiate student body of the 21^st century? Wondering how the tremendous and unprecedented diversity of students in the college student pipeline for the next 5-10 will affect your auxiliary operations and strategic planning. This highly engaging and interactive program—based on the presenter’s “SEAHO Article of the Year”—promises to help you explore and prepare for the pipeline and all the many considerations it may bring to your campus operation.

#5 - Becoming a Residential Campus

Presenter: Robert Fenning, Old Dominion University

#6 - Developing a Web-based Print Strategy for Faculty, Staff, and Students

Presenter: Michael George, Villanova University

Program Abstract:

This session will cover the process of developing a successful web based print strategy, including:

1) How to get started

2) Who needs to be involved?

3) Funding, cost containment, waste reduction.

4) Developing a comprehensive RFP

5) Marketing the new strategy.

The program will highlight specific examples of how this program was developed and implemented at Villanova University cover a brief overview of how Villanova developed and implemented this program.

#7 - Auxiliaries and Student Affairs: Higher Education’s Extraordinary Partnership

Presenter: Dr. Jeff Pittman, Regent University

Program Abstract:

A blend of the roles and duties of Business Affairs and Student Affairs, Auxiliary Services has a unique place in higher education. Indeed, campus services and student support services have an important and potentially powerful relationship. This session will highlight the advantages of partnership between Auxiliaries and Student Affairs and the benefits of collaborative efforts for institutions, students, and individual Auxiliary operating units.