Weber State University



Weber State UniversityDivision of Student AffairsStudent Affairs AcademyApril 24 – 27, 2012 Garden Room - Alumni CenterWeber State UniversityTuesdayApril 24WednesdayApril 25ThursdayApril 26FridayApril 278:30 – 9 amBreakfast & AwardsBreakfast Dumke Legacy Hall EastBreakfast & Awards 8-8:30 amAM Session9 am -noonStudent Development TheorySharon Aiken-WisniewskiCo-presenters:Jennifer Wozab Anita Kiteau9 – noonLegal Issues in Student Affairs Stephanie HollistJeff HurstRyan Thomas9 - noonIntegration of Student Affairs and Academic AffairsRyan ThomasJan Winniford8:30 – 10 amWrap-up DiscussionAdrienne Gillespie10:15 – 10:45Graduation and Chocolate Fountain10:45 – 11:30 am LunchNoon – 1 LunchNoon - 1PM Session 1 – 5 pmWelcome and Orientation to the Academy1-2 pmThe History of Student AffairsKari EllingsonBarb Snyder2 - 3:15 pmBreak3:15 – 3:30 pm Current Issues in Student AffairsKari EllingsonBarb SnyderJan Winniford3:30 – 4:50 pmReflection4:50 – 5 pmFiscal Realities and Development Initiatives in Student AffairsBrett PerozziNorm TarboxDenise Thielfoldt1 – 3:30 pmStrengths Warm-upLuke Harris3:30 – 3:50 pmThe Nature of Strengths: Relating StrengthsQuest to the Culture of Student Affairs and Higher EdDave Taylor3:50 – 4:50 pmReflection4:50 – 5 pmRisk ManagementWarm-upLuke Harris1:00 – 1:30 pmRisk Management in Student Affairs Tara Peris1:30-2:30 pmBreak 2:30 – 2:45 pmAccreditation and Assessment in Student AffairsJessica OylerRyan Thomas2:45 – 4:15 pmAwards, Reflection &Preparation4:15 – 5 pmAcademy AgendaTuesday1 – 2 pmWelcome and Orientation to the AcademyDorothy HillJan Winniford2 – 3:15 pm The History of Student AffairsKari EllingsonBarb SnyderLearning Outcomes:Participants will become aware of the history of higher education and the forces that fostered the emergence of the Student Affairs profession.Participants will be able to articulate the philosophical underpinnings and core beliefs of Student Affairs professionalsParticipants will understand the specific knowledge and skill base required of today’s Student Affairs profession.Participants will consider the impact of forces of change on today’s student in Higher Education.3:30-4:50 pmCurrent Issues in Student AffairsKari EllingsonBarb SnyderJan WinnifordLearning Outcomes:Participants will be able to identify critical issues in student affairs and discuss implications for practice in their area of expertise.Participants will be able to understand how current issues impact the student affairs profession and the functioning of the university.Participants will be able to compare and contrast opposing viewpoints in a critical analysis of current issues4:50 – 5 pm Reflection Wednesday8:30 – 9 amBreakfast and Awards9 am - NoonStudent Development TheorySharon Aiken-WisniewskiJennifer WozabAnita KiteauLearning Outcomes:Participants will be able to identify and understand the four basic types of student development theory. Participants will be able to apply appropriate student development theory in day-to-day student affairs operations and student interactions.Noon – 1 pmLunch with Classmates1 – 3:30 pmFiscal Realities and Development Initiatives in Student AffairsBrett PerozziNorm TarboxDenise ThielfoldtLearning Outcomes:Participants will gain a deeper understanding of university funding and identify revenue sources.Participants will be able to list several finance issue facing higher education.Participants will be able to list several economic issues facing higher education.Participants will be able to list at least three funding sources for student affairs divisions.Participants will be able to list at least three funding sources for Weber State University, Division of Student Affairs.Participants will be able to list at least three other/alternative ways to expand revenue streams in Student Affairs.Participants will learn to integrate Development into Student Affairs.Participants will be able to identify potential constituents and how they might begin to cultivate relationships with those constituents. Participants will have a greater understanding of matching student affairs needs with the interests of potential donors. Wednesday – con’t.3:30-4:50 pmThe Nature of Strengths: Relating StrengthsQuest to the Culture of Student Affairs and Higher EducationDave TaylorLearning Outcomes:Participants will be able to identify predominant campus cultural personality types, and recognize how these personality types influence campus culture and politics.Participants will gain an appreciation of how their individual StrengthsQuest results interact with predominant university personality types.Participants will gain a greater understanding of effective interaction strategies with university co-workers and be able to identify how these strategies can be implemented during the coming academic year.4:50 - 5 pmReflection Thursday8:30 - 9 amBreakfast9 am - noonLegal Issues in Student AffairsStephanie HollistJeff HurstRyan ThomasLearning Outcomes:Participants will be able to explain the differences between public and private higher education with respect to the legal system and what they may mean for students, faculty, and staff at both types of institution.Participants will be able to describe the evolving legal theories that define the student-institution relationship and how they affect professional practice.Participants will be able to explain when to consult with one’s immediate supervisor and campus legal counsel about those matters that may have legal ramifications.Participants will be able to explain the legal theories connected with torts, negligence and contract law and how they affect professional practice.Participants will be able to incorporate best practices of the profession when managing institutional and personal tort liability.Participants will be able to apply legal principles to decisions and circumstances typically faced by student affairs professionals.Participants will gain a better awareness of the Student Code and understand the role of the student code in guiding and dealing with student conduct issues.Noon-1 pmLunch with Classmates1 – 2:30 pmRisk Management in Student AffairsTara PerisLearning Outcomes:Participants will be able to explain the concepts of risk management and liability reduction strategies in student affairs.Participants will understand the facilitator model of risk management and how this model is also a philosophical model for student development.Participants will be better able to use the facilitator model in managing risk.Thursday – con’t.2:45-4:15 pmAccreditation and Assessment in Student AffairsJessica OlyerRyan ThomasLearning Outcomes:Participants will gain a general understanding of the importance of accreditation to the University.Participants will gain a specific understanding of the responsibilities of Student Affairs in the re-accreditation process.Participants will discuss the relationship between the current assessment processes and the accreditation cycle.4:15 – 5 pm Awards, Reflection and Graduation Preparation Friday8 – 8:30amBreakfast and Awards8:30 – 10 amIntegration of Student Affairs and Academic AffairsRyan ThomasJan WinnifordLearning Outcomes:Participants will gain an understanding of academic integration as the current stage in evolution of the student affairs profession.Participants will learn to see opportunities for integrating student affairs functions within the classroom environment or within other academic affairs course delivery mechanisms.Participants will learn about successful integrations between academic affairs and student affairs, and learn the techniques that enable those successful integrations.10:15-10:45 amWrap-Up DiscussionAdrienne Gillespie10:45-11:30 amGraduation 11:30 amAcademy Evaluation ................
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