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3 Greetings! Welcome to Rockport, Maine and the beautiful Samoset Resort! I am delighted that you have chosen to join us for the 2013 NASPA Region I Conference. We hope you find opportunities to connect with colleagues and friends, share research and practices, and explore new ideas and innovations. This week would not be possible without the hard work of the conference planning committee. Their dedication and commitment over the last eleven months has led to creative new initiatives, including a smartphone app for the conference, poster sessions for the first time at Region I, five lunch-and-learn pre-conference sessions, and an offsite reception at the Farnsworth Museum. The programs chair, briana Sevigny, solicited over 135 program submissions, a new Region I record. We are proud to present over 50 educational sessions and 9 poster sessions covering a variety of balanced and diverse topics for professionals of all experience levels and functional areas. I would like to welcome Dr. Robert Johnson, President of Becker College, to our conference. Dr. Johnson is a widely respected leader and educator who challenges his community to build upon the pillars of global citizenship: academic excellence, social responsibility, and creative expression. I am thrilled to have such an inspiring and gifted speaker open our conference. Our conference will close with the voices of Dr. Elizabeth Allan, Dr. Cynthia Forrest, President Theodora Kalikow, and Dr. Corinne Kowpak four incredible leaders from the state of Maine. I thank them for closing our conference with their words of wisdom and inspiration. During our conference, I encourage you to take time to reflect on our work and profession. Personally, I have found our regional conference a great place to re-energize and continue the great work that we do. It is my hope that you are able to take that renewed energy and inspiration back to your campus to influence your students and colleagues. As we strive to improve ourselves, let us also strive to improve our communities and our world for all. I hope you find your time here meaningful and well spent, and I thank you for your participation and support. Enjoy the conference and our time together. Be Inspired! Greg Jones 2013 Region I Conference Chair Assistant Director of Residential Life, Boston College Please note that this year the Conference Committee asked presenters to let us know if the use of social media would be acceptable during the presentation. Anytime an attendee sees the Twitter Bird it will indicate that social media is acceptable during the presentation. Please refer to the session abstract for the correct hashtag! If the Twitter Bird is not there please do not use social media during that session. Thank you! Like us on Facebook! facebook.com/regioni Follow us on Anytime you tweet about the conference, use the hashtag #BeInspired 2013 Conference Committee Alison Black Olin College of Engineering Awards Coordinator Daniel Brown Quinnipiac University Past Conference Chair Elissa Carroll Fairfield University Publications Patrick Hale Boston University Secretary Ali Hicks Babson College Silent Auction Greg Jones Boston College Conference Chair Tracy Lake University of Saint Joseph Evaluations, Volunteers, and Interns Kathleen McMahon Roger Williams University SSAO Liaison Nick Negrete University of Vermont SALT Conference Tracey Pakstis-Claiborne Becker College Entertainment and A/V Todd Porter Mount Holyoke College Publicity and Social Media AnneMarie Reed University of Maine Orono Local Arrangements briana R. Sevigny Northeastern University Programs and Pre-Conferences Cameron Smith Boston College Registration Rod Waters Suffolk University Corporate Sponsors Graduate Interns Tara Bartley Boston College Severino Randazzo UMASS Amherst Kayley Robsham University of Rhode Island Jeremy Weinberg Northeastern University 1

4 Welcome to NASPA Region I s 2013 Conference! On behalf of NASPA Region I s Advisory Board, I offer you a warm welcome to our annual gathering of colleagues and friends for first-rate professional development and networking, all presented by this dynamic association we value so highly. NASPA Region I is packed with talent, energy, and creativity, and I am delighted that here in The Pine Tree State, we have the opportunity to showcase the people, programs, and initiatives that make NASPA, the Region, and the student affairs profession great. Congratulations to Greg Jones (Boston College) and his Regional Conference Committee for their success in carefully and thoughtfully developing these three remarkable days here at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine. During the conference, you will hear from an impressive array of leaders in higher education and student affairs. The program sessions all look rich and rewarding. Laura Wankel (Northeastern University), Chair of NASPA s Board of Directors, is joining us here in Rockport. In addition to her distinguished career in the profession, Laura is the first colleague from Region I to lead the association since Jack Warner s term in ; we celebrate her leadership and her participation in the conference. The support of our corporate sponsors allows us to offer you a conference of this caliber, so let me extend my sincere thanks to all our corporate sponsors for their generous support of NASPA Region I, and especially for the innovative products and services they provide to our campuses, our students, and our profession. During the conference, please be sure to visit our sponsors booths, introduce yourself, and pick up information to bring back to your home institutions. While you are here, please make a point of talking with members of your Region I Advisory Board about ways that you can engage in the Region and its events. A first step is to like NASPA Region I at facebook.com/regioni and to follow us on If you are a newcomer to Region I and the regional conference, a special welcome to you! We have plenty of room in Region I for new talent, new energy, and new ideas. If you are a regular attendee here at the conference, may you have an especially valuable experience. I look forward to meeting you during the conference and hearing your thoughts about ways that we on the Region I Advisory Board can best support your professional development. NASPA has enriched my professional life in countless ways, and I am proud of my involvement with the association. I hope the same is true for you. Enjoy your time in Rockport, and thank you for your support of NASPA. Regards, David J. Zamojski Assistant Dean of Students, Boston University Region I Director, NASPA Board of Directors PAST REGION I VICE PRESIDENTS William L. Swartzbaugh Gilbert MacDonald William F. Field John E. Shay, Jr Richard F. Stevens Donald P. Hardy Richard Wotruba Dennis Golden Frank A. Napolitano Thomas D. Aceto Kevin Duffy Sarah L. Light Paula M. Rooney Joyce McPhetres Joan Apple LeMoine Jack Warner Margaret Jablonski Karen Haskell Sheila Murphy Cynthia Forrest Craig Hutchinson Brian McCoy Pauline Dobrowski Nancy Crimmin PAST REGION I CONFERENCE CHAIRS & CONFERENCE LOCATIONS 1989 Joan Apple Lemoine - Springfield, MA 1990 Eileen Sullivan - Portsmouth, NH 1991 John King - Newport, RI 1992 Eric Riedel - Portland, ME 1993 Margaret Jablonski - Hartford, CT 1994 Mary Anne Ives - Burlington, VT 1995 Peter Simonds - Hyannis, MA 1996 Shelly Masson - Springfield, MA 1997 Artie Travis - Newport, RI 1998 Gary Carskaddan - Hartford, CT 1999 Maureen McDermott - Manchester, NH 2000 Deborah Cady - Rockport, ME 2001 Brian McCoy - Springfield, MA 2002 Cheryl Barnard - Waterville Valley, NH 2003 Pauline Dobrowski - Hyannis, MA 2004 Rich DeCapua - Mystic, CT 2005 Gina Grubb-Frank - Sturbridge, MA 2006 Rebecca H. Newell - Portland, ME 2007 Phillip M. Bernard - Burlington, VT 2008 Gregory Narleski - Hyannis, MA 2009 Shawn De Veau - Newport, RI 2010 Jenn Kosses - Manchester, NH 2011 Jennifer Michael - Sturbridge, MA 2012 Daniel Brown Mystic, CT 2

5 Conference Schedule at a Glance Sunday, November 17, :00 pm 9:00 pm SALT Conference 2:00 pm 7:00 pm Conference Registration & Local Arrangements Table 4:00 pm 7:00 pm Advisory Board Meeting 6:30 pm 8:30 pm SSAO Institute Dinner 8:30 pm 9:30 pm Early Bird & SALT Conference Reception 8:30 pm Sunday Night Football Green Bay Packers vs. New York Giants Monday, November 18, :00 am 5:00 pm Conference Registration & Volun. Table 8:00 am 1:00 pm SSAO Institute 9:00 am 1:00 pm SALT Conference 11:00 am 1:00 pm Lunch & Learn Pre-Con. Workshops 12:00 pm 12:30 pm Volunteer Meeting 12:00 pm 5:00 pm Silent Auction Open 12:30 pm 1:00 pm First Time Attendee Orientation 1:15 pm 2:15 pm Welcome & Opening Keynote Dr. Robert Johnson 2:30 pm 5:00 pm Faculty Summit 2:30 pm 3:30 pm Education Session Block I 3:45 pm 4:45 pm Education Session Block II 5:00 pm 6:00 pm State Meetings 6:30 pm 7:30 pm SSAO Reception 6:30 pm 9:00 pm Dinner Out on the Town 8:30 pm 11:00 pm Off-Site Farnsworth Mus. 10:00 pm 12:00 am GLBT KC Community Social Tuesday, November 19, :00 am 8:00 am Morning Walk/Run 8:00 am 11:00 am Conference Registration 8:00 am 9:00 am Breakfast 8:00 am 9:00 am Candid Conversations - Spon. by WISA 8:00 am 9:00 am Roundtable Discussion: Assessment, Evaluation, and Research KC 8:00 am 4:00 pm Marketplace and Silent Auction Open 9:15 am 10:15 am Education Session Block III 10:15 am 10:45 am Coffee Break and Live Auction 10:45 am 11:45 am Education Session Block IV 11:45 am 1:00 pm Luncheon & Business Meeting 1:15 pm 2:15 pm Education Session Block V 2:15 pm 2:45 pm Coffee Break & Live Auction 2:45 pm 3:45 pm Education Session Block VI 4:00 pm Silent Auction, Bookstore and Marketplace Close 4:00 pm 5:00 pm Poster Session Presentations 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Mid-Level Reception 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Networking Reception 6:00 pm 8:30 pm Awards Ceremony & Banquet 8:30 pm 10:00 pm Silent Auction Pay Station 8:30 pm 12:00 am Entertainment Wednesday November 20, :00 am 8:45 am Continental Breakfast 8:45 am 9:45 am Education Session Block VII 10:00 am 11:00 am Education Session Block VIII 11:15 am 12:30 pm Brunch and Closing Panel NASPA Region I Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity As members of the conference committee, we aim to fully support NASPA s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality for all attendees. We strive to provide a space of affirmation and recognition of various identities and their intersections, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, age, and disability. Our goal is to create an environment that demonstrates this commitment, from the inception of the conference committee to the full culmination of the event. We in NASPA Region I value programs, publications, and employee and membership development that reinforce NASPA s commitment to the core values of Diversity, Learning, Integrity, Service, Fellowship, Spirit of Inquiry, Collaboration and Access. We welcome and encourage open dialogue on what we as colleagues can do to further our commitment to these values, improve our professional competencies, and effectively shape and serve our institutions and students. BOOKSTORE SAVE 30% ON TOTAL ORDER! How to order: Online: bookstore.naspa.org Phone: (301) Fax: (202) Discount Code: R1-13 Valid through 11/15/13-12/15/13 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Excludes shipping and handling. Cannot be combined with other offers, not valid on gift certificates. 3

6 2013 NASPA Region I Conference Corporate Sponsors Samoset Resort on the Ocean Floor Plan and Site Map Allsteal Butler Woodcrafters Chartwells CHH Engraving Crystal Clear Consulting E&R Laundry and Dry Cleaners Golden Key International Society Hazelden Johnson and Wales University Life Path Insights Maxient Noel-Levitz OrgSync Public Identity Sodexo Tekno101 The National Society of Leadership and Success True to Life USA Today Guests wishing to utilize a gender-neutral bathroom may find one located on the Lobby Level. This restroom will be marked for your convenience. This book is printed on recycled paper using eco-friendly inks. If you do not wish to keep your program book after the conference, please recycle responsibly. Thanks! 16 th Annual Silent Auction The largest fundraising event of NASPA Region I is once again taking place here at the regional conference. The auction has raised thousands of dollars since its inception, and its proceeds primarily support the annual SALT conference for undergraduate students. The auction also subsidizes the conference costs for recipients of the Catch a Rising Star, Richard F. Stevens Outstanding Graduate Student, and Richard F. Stevens Outstanding New Professional awards. The conference committee is pleased to announce that three popular features from last year s silent auction have returned. At the registration table, you will have the opportunity to purchase cutouts of stars and salt shakers to honor a fellow colleague. Be sure to take advantage of this unique way to say thank you! Secondly, the Buy It Now Region I College Bookstore will be located in the Lighthouse Room off the hotel lobby. Here you will find all the donations received from New England collegiate bookstores, where t-shirts, jackets, and other paraphernalia will be available for immediate purchase. Lastly, you will also see the Lunch with Legends raffle table alongside the Auction, where you can purchase raffle tickets to win a chance to spend some quality time with one or more of our local legends. Each legend will share not only his or her expertise, but also a meal! The conference committee hopes for an exciting and creative auction, and our goal is to raise $10,000 to support the future of our field. Please check out the various options, including the live auctions during the breaks. As we always say, bid high and bid often! 4

7 SALT Conference The Student Affairs Leaders of Tomorrow (SALT) Conference is designed to introduce undergraduate students to the field of student affairs. Participants will have the opportunity to meet other student leaders who share their same interests, discover the career path that is right for them, meet professionals in the field who will provide guidance, mentorship and direction, and have a chance to learn about and meet representatives from various graduate programs in student affairs in our region. The SALT Conference runs from Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon prior to the opening of the Region I Annual Conference. SALT is limited to current undergraduate students only, and all participants are selected through an application process prior to the conference. Programs at the SALT Conference are geared toward professional and career development and learning about graduate school programs. The SALT Conference would not be possible without the participation of the following graduate schools in Higher Education and Student Affairs: Boston College Boston University Merrimack College Michigan State University New England College Northcentral University Northeastern University Salem State University Springfield College Suffolk University University of Bridgeport University of Connecticut University of Maine University of Massachusetts-Amherst University of Rhode Island University of Vermont SSAO Institute About the SSAO Institute The Senior Student Affairs Officers (SSAO) Institute is an opportunity for Chief Student Affairs Officers/Vice-Presidents of Student Affairs to discuss topics and issues relevant to their positions. The Institute includes a dinner on Sunday night and a half-day of programs on Monday. The topic of the SSAO Institute changes every year. SSAO Institute 2013 Strengthening Your Leadership Effectiveness: The Power of Reframing: Explore the challenges and intricacies of exercising more effective leadership as chief student affairs officers. This year s presenter is Dr. Joseph P. Zolner, a Lecturer on Education and Senior Director of the Harvard Institutes for Higher Education (HIHE) at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He also serves as Educational Chair of the Management Development Program (MDP), Educational Chair of the Leadership Institute for Academic Librarians (LIAL), and Educational Co-Chair of the Institute for Educational Management (IEM) Region I Faculty Summit The 2013 Region I Faculty Summit, facilitated by Susan Marine and Annemarie Vaccaro, will focus on teaching practices. Region I members who teach full or part time in a student affairs/higher education program are invited to join this session. Participants will guide the focus of this interactive session by generating lists of issues and challenges they encounter while teaching. The group will dialogue about the emergent topics, sharing their struggles, and learn from one another. The final segment of the session will focus on promising practices that colleagues have found to be successful. Whether you consider yourself a novice or a seasoned educator, this session has something to offer. Conference Purpose Statement The mission of the NASPA Region I Conference is to provide opportunities for networking and creating professional connections, sharing ideas and innovative practices, and exploring new topics and issues in student affairs. The Region I Conference Committee strives to create an inclusive environment for all attendees, such that everyone has equal access to participate in programs and all perspectives are valued and appreciated. The Region I Conference aspires to be an outstanding professional development opportunity for all student affairs professionals in regards to strengthening skills, acquiring knowledge related to student development and student affairs, and developing meaningful connections with peers and colleagues. Participants will leave the Region I Conference with renewed energy and passion for their work and for improving the lives of their students. 5

8 SUNDAY Sunday, November 17, :00 pm - 9:00 pm Student Affairs Leaders of Tomorrow (SALT) Conference Owl s Head & Spruce Head 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Conference Registration Main Lobby 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Region I Advisory Board Meeting & Dinner Rockport 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Senior Student Affairs Officer (SSAO) Institute Dinner La Bella Vita Ristorante in the Samoset Inn 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Early Bird & SALT Conference Reception Schooner 8:30 pm Sunday Night Football Enoteca Lounge This reception is a great opportunity to connect with friends and colleagues as you relax, unwind, and prepare yourself for the days ahead. Watch the Packers take on the Giants. Monday, November 18, :00 am - 5:00 pm Conference Registration and Volunteer Table Main Lobby 8:00 am - 1:00 pm SSAO Institute Rockport and Schooner 9:00 am - 1:00 pm SALT Conference Rockport, Owl s Head, Spruce Head 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Lunch and Learn Pre-Conference Workshops How to be Inspired at a Professional Conference: A Graduate Student Lunch and Learn Rockland - Phil Bernard, Director of Housing and Residential Life, Wentworth Institute of Technology - Jenn Kosses, Assistant Dean of Students, Wentworth Institute of Technology Professional conferences are invaluable to a young professional s career, and yet the experience can often be overwhelming, and sometimes regretful. This program offers tricks, tips, and stories on how to master a conference, navigate job placement, eat for free, network effectively, and avoid embarrassing situations. New Professional Lunch and Learn: The Value of Mentorship in Your Career Camden - Rich DeCapua, Associate Dean of Students, Boston College - Beth Moriarty, Director of Residence Life and Housing, Bridgewater State University - Keyne Cahoon, Associate Director, Student Support Services, Northeastern University - Kristen Pierce, Director of Residence Life, Stonehill College - Daniel Brown, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs/Director Student Center & Campus Life, Quinnipiac University Whether you are a new professional straight out of graduate school or someone who is changing careers, mentorship is an important resource that will help you navigate your path. As more new professionals enter the workforce, age-old supervision practices have become ineffective for maximizing their potential. This session will introduce new professionals to the concept of mentorship and how to get the most out of a mentor. 6

9 MONDAY The Senior Level Professional: Networking, Innovation, Inspiration, Rejuvenation Rockport - David Zamojski, Assistant Dean of Students, Boston University NASPA has introduced a new professional level to the options available on the member profile. The senior level is defined as a professional who reports to an Assistant or Associate Vice President or Chief Student Affairs Officer and has responsibility for the direction, oversight, and/or supervision of one or more student affairs functional areas and/or one or more professional staff members. The senior level professional traditionally has at least eight years of full-time professional employment. Join the conversation that began at last year s Regional Conference in Mystic about ways the region can effectively meet the training and development needs of senior professionals. This interactive experience will explore key questions facing senior level professionals in student affairs: In what ways can we support each other? How can we be strategic and visionary in our roles? Where can we find rejuvenation beyond the Regional Conference and the NASPA Annual Conference? What could be developed that isn t already out there? The conversation will be facilitated by senior level professionals in the region and is designed to begin building a network of senior level professionals and develop a vision for senior level professionals training and development in the region. Public Policy - Holy Hot Mess! The Year in Review and How Current Legal and Ethical Issues are Shaping Higher Education Today Penobscot - Cathy Cocks, Director of Community Standards, University of Connecticut - Beth Devonshire, Director of Student Conduct, Bridgewater State University This session will review legal and ethical issues from the past year as well as how compliance expectations are impacting higher education. Participants will learn about current hot messes and their implications for practice. Faculty Luncheon Monhegan - Dr. Annemarie Vaccaro, Associate Professor, College Student Personnel Program, University of Rhode Island At this luncheon, faculty members from higher education and student affairs programs will have the opportunity to network and strategize. This agenda-free session will provide an opportunity for faculty to generate discussion topics and learn from one another. 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Volunteer Meeting Spruce Head 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Silent Auction Open Upper and Lower Hallways of the West Wing 12:30 pm 1:00 pm First Time Attendee Orientation Spruce Head 1:15 pm 2:15 pm Welcome and Opening Keynote Dr. Robert Johnson State of Maine Hall Robert E. Johnson, Ph.D., President, Becker College, Worcester, MA In July of 2010, Robert E. Johnson, Ph.D. joined our region and became the tenth President of Becker College. In his time at Becker, he has challenged the community to be global citizens. Dr. Johnson has dedicated his more than 25-year career to transforming the lives of young people to realize their dreams. He is a strong believer in Higher Education as a public good. A collaborative leader and inspiring speaker, he challenges students to build upon the three pillars of global citizenship academic excellence, social responsibility, and creative expression and prepare to compete in a rapidly changing future. Dr. Johnson s leadership qualities have been recognized by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, who appointed him to the board of Massachusetts Technology Collaboration, which is a state agency that promotes technology growth through partnerships between industry, academia, and state government. He is also a member of the Council on Competiveness, which is a nonpartisan policy organization of chief executives, university presidents, and labor leaders. Dr. Johnson also serves on the boards of several local organizations. Dr. Johnson is a native of Detroit, Michigan and earned his Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Trident University International (formerly Touro University International), a master s degree in education administration from the University of Cincinnati, and a bachelor s degree from Morehouse College. Before joining Becker College, Dr. Johnson served as the Senior Vice President of Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio; Vice President of Enrollment Management at the University of Dayton; Vice Provost at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan; and Executive Director of Enrollment Management at Central State University. 7

10 MONDAY 2:30 pm 5:00 pm Faculty Summit Monhegan - Dr. Susan Marine, Assistant Professor and Program Director, Higher Education Merrimack College - Dr. Annemarie Vaccaro, Associate Professor, College Student Personnel Program, University of Rhode Island The 2013 Region I faculty summit will focus on teaching practices. Region I members who teach full or part-time in a student affairs/higher education program are invited to join this session. Participants will guide the focus of this interactive session by generating lists of issues and challenges they encounter while teaching. The group will dialogue about the emergent topics, sharing their struggles, and learn from one another. The final segment of the session will focus on promising practices that colleagues have found to be successful. Whether you consider yourself a novice or a seasoned educator, this session has something to offer. Professional Competency Areas The following guide corresponds to the Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners, a joint document created by the NASPA Board of Directors and the ACPA Governing Body in July The competency areas are defined to help student affairs professionals develop the skills necessary for effective performance in their respective roles. The matrix below is designed to assist you visually as you choose your professional development experience to focus on the ten competency areas shown. Look for the icon that represents each area as you make selections from the program book. Advising and Helping Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Ethical Professional Practice History, Philosophy, and Values Human and Organizational Resources Law, Policy, and Governance Leadership Personal Foundations Student Learning and Development 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Educational Session I Be the Change! Programming From Mission to Practice Camden - Danielle O Connell, Associate Director of Campus Activities & Leadership Development, Becker College - Dexter Viator, Assistant Director of Campus Activities & Leadership Development, Becker College - Stephen Pagios, Assistant Director, Student Center & Campus Life, Quinnipiac University This session will focus on incorporating mission into campus programming initiatives. Participants will learn about the varying ways our campuses integrate institutional identity into new student orientation, student leadership development, and campus events. Participants will also be challenged to reflect on personal efforts to support and advance their institution s mission. #MissionProgramming Sponsored by Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community Pac-Man Fever Navigating Your Way Through Student Affairs Rockport - Tracy Lake, Director of Student Involvement & Orientation, University of Saint Joseph - Ginny Doxsey, Coordinator of Student Activities & Community Services, University of Saint Joseph Sometimes Student Affairs can feel like a game of Pac-Man an everchanging maze of twists and turns where the ghosts are chasing you, and all you need is that last power pellet to go to the next round. This session will discuss tricks of the trade from seasoned professionals that cannot be found in a training manual. #SAtricksoftrade 8

11 MONDAY College Women Student-Athletes: Life Skills Learned from Competition Rockland - Kristine Niendorf, Assistant Dean of Students, Director of Residential and Campus Life, Wellesley College NASPA is supporting a new Knowledge Community: Student-Athletes. This session will describe research from a dissertation about college women athletes and the life skills they learn from competition. Participants will also be able to recognize the similarities between athletic coaches and student affairs administrators in the development of students. #studentathletes Sponsored by Women in Student Affairs and Student Athlete Knowledge Communities Reflections from 9/11 to the Boston Marathon: Supporting Muslims on Campus Owl s Head - Amy Fisher, University Chaplain, Suffolk University - Christopher Scanlon, Residence Director, Suffolk University This session will feature panelists from Student Affairs, Residence Life, and Religious Life to highlight best practices for a particular cohort during a crisis. The purpose of this session is for higher education administrators, to educate themselves and learn how to identify the sects of Islam and support structures for victims of islamaphobia. What have we learned since 2001? What can we learn from the Boston Marathon? Sponsored by Spirituality and Religion in Higher Education Knowledge Community Assessing Progress: Analysis of a Gender-Neutral Housing Policy Spruce Head - Maria Anderson, Student Activities Advisor, Brandeis University - Stephanie Crane, Community Development Coordinator, Brandeis University The last five years have seen a surge in the creation of gender-neutral housing policies on university campuses. Join us to discuss how Brandeis University is examining its current policy amid emerging trends in gender-neutral housing. This presentation will cover a brief history of policies and provide opportunities for dialogue between participants and presenters. #GNHinnovate Sponsored by Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues Knowledge Community How to Work, Live, and Still Complete Your Doctorate Penobscot - Michael Malone, Assistant Vice President, University of Hartford - Kristina Testa-Buzzee, Director, Family Economic Security Program, Norwalk Community College - Jason Pina, Vice President for Student Affairs, Bridgewater State University Can you balance job, family, and other life responsibilities and pursue a doctoral degree? Few professionals are able to or want to stop working in order to pursue a terminal degree, but more positions list doctoral degree preferred. The presenters will discuss how they have managed this balance and engage session participants to ask questions throughout the presentation about this experience. Millennial Combat Veterans: How Identity Shapes Experience in College Schooner - Shane Hammond, Dean of Student Services, Greenfield Community College This workshop is intended to be a dynamic, informative conversation with attendees and the researcher. This session will report study results, including ground-breaking Combat Veteran Conceptual Identity Meld, and communicate recommendations for future practice in higher education related to student veterans. #studentveterans Sponsored by Veterans Knowledge Community 9

12 MONDAY 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Educational Session II Bringing in the Bystander: Innovative Approaches to Sexual Assault Trainings Camden - Beth Devonshire, Director of Community Standards, Bridgewater State University - Kelly Treseler, Assistant Director of Residence Life, Stonehill College Both the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter and the recent amendments to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) speak to the importance of implementing bystander training on college campuses. In 2012, campus leaders from Stonehill implemented a new and innovative approach to sexual assault training using the pro-social bystander approach. Learn about the steps they took to train over 400 students, results from their assessments, and ways in which you can bring a similar program to your campus to reach beyond the scope of ending sexual assault. Sponsored by Alcohol and Other Drug and Campus Safety Knowledge Communities Understanding the Force: Student Development for the Young Jedi Rockport - Jenna Retort, Hall Director, Southern Connecticut State University - Robert DeMezzo, Interim Director of Residence Life, Southern Connecticut State University Much like the Jedi have had to navigate the evolution of the Order, Student Affairs administrators need to understand how to navigate developmental needs of students as the context of higher education evolves. Characters in film emulate real people, situations, and emotions that we encounter in our work, so an opportunity exists to engage staff of varying backgrounds in theory to practice through film. #SAJediTraining Building Connections & Exploring Your Professional Development Through Knowledge Communities Rockland - Beth Moriarty, Director of Residence Life and Housing, Bridgewater State University - Jen Stanley, Director of Residence Life & The Women s Center, Roger Williams University Celebrating the 12th year of NASPA s Knowledge Communities, the KCs provide an opportunity for members to expand their professional development through access to information and resources in specific student affairs areas of interest, identity, and specialty. Knowledge Communities also support the student affairs mission by bringing members together through shared experiences and professional community building. This session will demystify KCs by providing an overview of their mission, structure, leadership, and initiatives, as well as provide opportunities for regional involvement. Sponsored by All Knowledge Communities Discerning Institutional Fit Owl s Head - Christie Anglade, Resident Director, Boston College - Anya Villatoro, Resident Director, Boston College Why do you want to work for us? Before you embark on your job search, take time to look deeply at your options. Institution type can have a tremendous impact on the work you do as a student affairs professional. Exploring how your personal and professional values will align with a prospective institution is essential to any job search. #FindYourFit Year One: Lessons Learned From a New Director Spruce Head - Candace Dennig, Director of Residential Education, Johnson & Wales University As professionals in Student Affairs and Higher Education, we go through several big and small transitions throughout our careers, from new institutions to new positions, from new staffs to new expectations. Many professionals aspire to a director-level position: come to this presentation to hear more about the most rewarding as well as the most challenging aspects of moving into a Director role from someone who has recently completed her first year of this journey. You ll also hear feedback from other Senior Student Affairs Officers who offer their advice and reflection on this position, as well as learn more about what it takes to prepare yourself now to lead a future department. #naspa1year1 10

13 MONDAY A Post-Conflict/Post-Disaster Student Affairs Program Review in Haiti Penobscot - Richard Zereik, Associate Executive Director, Services for Students, McGill University Three university professionals traveled to Haiti to perform a review of the Haitian Education & Leadership Program s student services and provide recommendations on future development. This innovative project highlighted the higher education challenges experienced by students and educators in Haiti. Participants will learn how to perform a review in these contexts and how collaborative partnerships can strengthen the student experience and increase capacity to provide services in challenging environments. Sponsored by International Education Knowledge Community Student Engagement: Creative Strategies for First-Year Students Schooner - Lori Corcoran, Dean of Special Populations, Quinsigamond Community College - Terri Rodriguez, Manager of Transition Center for First-Year Students, Quinsigamond Community College Community Colleges have been challenged by decreased funding and growing enrollments. The bulk of these growing enrollments are firsttime/first-year students whose needs must be addressed creatively. This session will showcase these creative strategies accompanied with data for first-year students as they make a successful transition to college. #StudentEngagement 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm State and International Meetings Connecticut Camden Maine Owl s Head New Hampshire Spruce Head Vermont Schooner International Penobscot Massachusetts Rockport Rhode Island Rockland 6:30 pm 7:30 pm SSAO Hot Topics Reception with Dr. Wankel Club Grill at the Golf Pro Shop 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner Out on the Town 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm Off-Site Reception Farnsworth Museum - Dr. Laura Wankel, Vice President of Student Affairs, Northeastern University and Chair, NASPA Board of Directors The 2013 NASPA Region 1 Conference reception will be hosted at the Farnsworth Museum in Rockland, Maine. The Museum is home to the Wyeth Family Art Gallery with a collection from three generations of Wyeth artists; N.C., Andrew and James. In addition the museum will be hosting a special exhibit from the Wonderful World Of Oz featuring the most complete surviving costumes and one of a kind posters from various motion picture and stage productions. The reception will include a dessert buffet and a cash bar. A shuttle will run between the Samoset Resort and Hampton Inn every 30 minutes beginning at 8:15 p.m. and with the last pick up at the Farnsworth at 11:00 p.m. 10:00 pm - 12:00 am GLBT Issues Knowledge Community Social Bay Point Ballroom Join the GLBT Issues Knowledge Community for an exciting social taking place at the Samoset Resort after the Off-Site Reception. We will also be fundraising throughout the night to support a local organization, Out! As I Want to Be. Out! As I Want to Be is an organization for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer young people ages Conference Evaluations We want your feedback on sessions! Please take the time to evaluate the sessions you attend either in Guidebook or by completing a paper evaluation after the session. Your feedback is very important to make future conferences strong and so that they met your needs as a professional. When using the Guidebook app, click on the session link under Conference Schedule and click the link under the Feedback section. Please only submit one evaluation per session. 11

14 TUESDAY Tuesday, November 19, :00 am 8:00 am Morning Walk/Run Meet in the main hotel lobby Sponsored the Health in Higher Education Knowledge Community #SAFit 8:00 am 4:00 pm Silent Auction & Marketplace Open Upper and Lower Hallways of the West Wing 8:00 am 11:00 am Conference Registration Open Main Lobby 8:00 am 9:00 am Breakfast State of Maine Hall 8:00 am. 9:00 am Candid Conversations Rockport The Candid Conversations program connects women in a meaningful way for confidential one-on-one discussions. The program, formerly known as the Panel of Listeners, matches experienced professionals with newer professionals for the purpose of seeking one-time advice or coaching. Participants are paired up based on identified topics of mutual interest. Pre-registration is highly encouraged for this program. If you did not pre-register, we will do our best to include you in the conversations. Sponsored by the Women in Student Affairs Knowledge Community 8:00 am 9:00 am Roundtable Discussion: Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Knowledge Community State of Maine Hall Join members of the AER Knowledge Community over breakfast for an open discussion about issues related to assessment, evaluation, and research in student affairs. Best practices, future directions in the field, how NASPA Region I can support professional development in this ever-expanding discipline, and other topics of interest will be discussed. Tables will be reserved. Sponsored by the Assessment, Evaluations, and Research Knowledge Community 9:15 am - 10:15 am Educational Session III Sexual Assault and the Male Perspective Camden - Michael Ormsby, Resident Director, University of Hartford - John Hernandez, Resident Director, University of Hartford Sexual assault cases on college campuses have been prominent this year. The people connected to these stories are decidedly female... but what about the men? This session will use recent news articles, books, and examples of men s groups to guide an active discussion about college men and sexual assault in a comprehensive sexual orientation context. #MMKC Sponsored by Men and Masculinities Knowledge Community Research Informing Practice: A Panel Presentation Highlighting Region I Scholarship Rockport - Annemarie Vaccaro, Associate Professor College Student Personnel Program, University of Rhode Island - Susan Marine, Assistant Professor, Merrimack College - Karen Arnold, Associate Professor, Boston College - Elizabeth Allen, Associate Professor, University of Maine This panel presentation will offer attendees a snapshot of contemporary higher education research conducted by faculty members and practitioner-scholars in Region I. A panel of individuals will summarize findings from their recent research project and explain how their work directly informs practice. Sponsored by Assessment, Evaluation, and Research and Women in Student Affairs Knowledge Communities 12

15 TUESDAY Wisdom Along the Way: Words for Women Rockland - Nancy Hunter Denney, Professional Speaker, Zing! Leadership Development Systems, LLC Question: What does 30 years in higher education teach you? Answer: Just how much you still don t know! Advice standing the test of time (often scribbled on the back of conference folders) will be shared with inspiring back up stories. The sharing of things I wish I d known then will be encouraged among female professionals in higher education. The presenter s latest book, Wisdom Along the Way will be given to all participants in place of a handout. #wisdomalongtheway Sponsored by Women in Student Affairs Knowledge Community Early Alert Collaborations for Commuter Student Success Owl s Head - Lauren Garrett, Graduate Assistant, First Year Experience, University of New Hampshire at Manchester - Karlea Brunelle-Joiner, Ph.D., First Year Experience Coordinator, University of New Hampshire at Manchester The First Year Experience Office at UNH s urban commuter campus employs a collaborative Early Alert System to identify and support students demonstrating at-risk behaviors. Since fall 2010, roughly 72% of alerts submitted between weeks 4 6 by faculty and staff partners have resulted in passing grades or students leaving courses with no GPA impact despite commuter student outreach challenges. #EarlyAlert Helping Parents Inspire their First Year Student to Success Spruce Head - David Baldwin, Assistant Dean of Students, Framingham State University - Dr. Lorretta Holloway, Associate Professor of English, Framingham State University This interactive discussion will focus on one mid-sized liberal arts institution s ability to alleviate parents anxiety over sending their students to college. Using Maslow s Hierarchy of Needs, Framingham State University has designed a series of one-day programs that include sessions on topics ranging from campus safety to academic expectations. Attendees will leave with sample schedules, assessment results, and program invitations to bring back to their own campuses. Sponsored by Parent and Family Relations Knowledge Community Leveraging Student Engagement for Individual and Institutional Success Penobscot - Dr. Gavin Henning, Director of Higher Education Administration and Doctorate of Education/Associate Professor of Higher Education Administration, New England College Student success, academically and personally, is the primary goal for student affairs educators. This is often achieved by providing programs services to students, but perhaps we should focus on cultivating student engagement. This session will provide participants an overview of the individual benefits of student engagement, ways to maximize engaging opportunities, and explore the institutional benefits resulting from student engagement. #engage SSAO Round Table Schooner - Dr. John J. King, Vice President of Student Affairs, Roger Williams University This is a confidential roundtable for Vice- Presidents/CSAO facilitated by Dr. John King, Vice President for Student Affairs at Roger Williams University. Those attending the roundtable will have the opportunity to seek collegial perspective and advice on non-personnel related divisional or institutional challenges, resources, issues or dynamics. 13

16 TUESDAY 10:15 am - 10:45 am Coffee Break and Live Auction State of Maine Hall 10:45 am - 11:45 am Educational Session IV Deans of Women and the Little-told Story of How Student Affairs Was Pioneered Camden - Daryl Healea, Ed.D., Associate Director of Residence Life for Student & Staff Development, Boston University Student Affairs would not be what it is today without the pioneering work of our nation s early Deans of Women. Their contributions, however, have been largely overlooked in the annals of American higher education. This program profiles our earliest Deans of Women and discusses how their foundational accomplishments can continue to inspire our current and future work in the field. #SAhist Sponsored by Women in Student Affairs Knowledge Community Be Inspired by Treasured Books and Literature Rockport - Delight Champagne, Professor and Director, Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education Program, Springfield College - Hollie Ingraham, Dean of Students Emeritus, University of Maine at Farmington In past years, the NASPA Region I Conference was home for a valued tradition of sharing inspirational reading material. After a short hiatus, a senior faculty member and a senior student affairs officer emeritus have returned to facilitate conversations about recent inspirational books and literature. Book lists and reading agendas will be generated. The Student Affairs Moral Imagination Project: A Call to Action Rockland - Cathy Cocks, Director of Community Standards, University of Connecticut - Jennifer DeBurro, Assistant Dean of Students for Residential Life, University of New England - Kim Hill, Assistant Director of Community Standards, University of Connecticut - Tony Martin, Assistant Director of the Residential Center, Bentley University Three institutions have been collaborating to create a new call to action on our campuses to create equity in the educational process. This has included participating in Stetson School of Law s Civil Rights Travel Experience. Participants will be challenged to examine their own moral imaginations and their responsibility within a field that claims to be committed to social justice issues. #Moralimagination How to (Be) Supervise(d) and Inspire(d) Owl s Head - Christy Anthony, Assistant Dean of Students, Semester at Sea - Christopher Scanlon, Residence Director, Suffolk University Many new professionals in student affairs don t know what to expect from supervisory relationships and how to negotiate those relationships for their own professional development. This session will discuss supervisory models, including the transition from graduate to professional supervision. Additional topics include elements of supervision, giving and receiving feedback, and how to advocate for continued development in your professional experience. #supervise(d) Sponsored by New Professionals and Graduate Students Knowledge Community 14

17 TUESDAY LGBT Student-Athletes: Out on the Playing Field Spruce Head - Brian Martineau, Residence Hall Director/Student Activities Coordinator, Lyndon State College - Johnny Hurley, Residence Director, Framingham State University - Scott Malloy, Career Advisor, Rhode Island School of Design With media focused on the Men s Basketball team at Rutgers earlier this year, treatment of our LGBT athletes has become more relevant, yet research is minimal. The graduate work of three new professionals focusing on LGBT Student-Athletes will be discussed. #outonthefield Sponsored by Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues and Student-Athlete Knowledge Communities Incorporating Catholic Identity Into Your Residence Hall Experience Penobscot - William Galloway, Area Coordinator, Merrimack College - Jessica Looney, Area Coordinator, Merrimack College Faced with the challenge of incorporating Catholic identity into your residence halls? Learn how Merrimack College faced this challenge through the implementation of a Chaplain in Residence program. Gain practical advice and insight into supporting theory and research, how you can implement this on your campus, and smaller steps you can take if you aren t to this point yet. #MCchaplain Sponsored by Spirituality and Religion in Higher Education Knowledge Community Reflections on Engaging in Self-Work that Inspires Authentic Dialogue Schooner - Joliana Yee, Residence Hall Director, University of Connecticut - Kristine Din, Residence Hall Director, University of Connecticut This session will encourage intentional self-reflection to develop a stronger sense of self-awareness and understanding of the challenges that come with engaging in dialogues on topics around social justice and diversity. By sharing personal narratives while using the Triggering Event Cycle (Obear, 2007), the presenters aim to provide participants with tools to navigate typically emotionally charged environments. #selfwork Sponsored by Asian Pacific Islanders Knowledge Community 11:45 am - 1:00 pm Lunch & Business Meeting State of Maine Hall 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Educational Session V Hazing Prevention: Research to Practice Camden - Lauri Sidelko, Director, Student Wellness, University of Maine - Elizabeth Allan, Associate Professor, University of Maine Recent news headlines show that hazing is not just an issue for fraternities, sororities, or student athletes. Hazing prevention starts with the evidence from research put into prevention and education practice. This session will outline the findings of the National Study on College Student Hazing and discuss the promising practices being implemented and assessed on campuses across the nation. Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Knowledge Community 15

18 TUESDAY Digital Mentorship: From Online to F2F Rockport - Valerie Heruska, Residence Hall Director, Boston University - Candace Dennig, Director of Residential Education, Johnson & Wales University - Beth Moriarty, Director of Residence Life and Housing, Bridgewater State University - Cathy Holbrook, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, Bridgewater State University - Mary Jo Gonzales, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, University of Rhode Island Using social media to engage with others globally is an innovative as well as cost-effective way to learn, grow, and connect within our field. Women in Region I learned to leverage their online connection and work to purposefully grow relationships offline into a mentoring and supportive team. Learn about how to connect online as well as how to translate that online relationship into a mutually beneficial professional network. #WISAMentor Sponsored by Women in Student Affairs Knowledge Community I m More Oppressed! Counterspace Dialogues Between Men and Women of Color Rockland - Melissa Camba-Kelsay, Coordinator, Center for Student Leadership Development, University of Rhode Island - Annemarie Vaccaro, Associate Professor, College Student Personnel Program, University of Rhode Island Facilitators will present findings of a longitudinal study about student experiences in a class about women of color. While the classroom was intended as a validating counterspace for people of color, contentious dialogues about who was more oppressed left both men and women of color feeling frustrated and sometimes silenced. #NASPAR1counterspaces Sponsored by Latino(a), Asian Pacific Islanders, and African American Knowledge Communities Title IX Changes at a Smaller Institution: Student Affairs in the Driver s Seat Owl s Head - Seann Kalagher, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Quinnipiac University - Monique Drucker, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Quinnipiac University After the 2011 OCR Dear Colleague Letter, institutions struggled to reevaluate Title IX policies and make necessary changes in order to ensure Title IX compliance. This presentation shows how one student affairs division, even with limited resources, created a new Title IX discrimination and harassment policy and process for the entire institution by utilizing Student Affairs staff and engaging the campus community. #SATitleIX Sponsored by Campus Safety Knowledge Community Image Management: Setting Yourself Up for Success Spruce Head - Elizabeth Teurlay, Program Advisor, Brandeis University - Christie Anglade, Resident Director, Boston College The field of student affairs is very small. The relational nature of our field coupled with advances in social media makes it imperative to maintain a positive reputation. This session gives attendees tools to create a healthy professional image. Through storytelling, research, and group discussion, the presenters will reveal tools to manage your perception both in person and online. #professionalimage Sponsored by New Professionals and Graduate Students Knowledge Community 16

19 TUESDAY Discovering the Narrative, Changing the Narrative: Opportunities for Conflict Coaching in Higher Ed Penobscot - Christy Anthony, Assistant Dean of Students, Semester at Sea - Libby Mahaffy, Assistant Director for Conflict Resolution, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mediation and Restorative Justice are well known conflict resolution methods. They fall short when harm is unclear or when parties decline mediation. In such situations, conflict coaching proves accessible and effective. Conflict coaching assists students addressing a current conflict, while building competency for future conflict management. This session presents conflict coaching models, implementation in higher education, and development of techniques. #ConflictCoaching Sponsored by Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community How to Publish in Student Affairs and Higher Education Journals Schooner - Gary Malaney, Coordinator, Masters Program, University of Massachusetts - Amherst - Stuart Brown, Director, Student Services, University of Connecticut - Ezekiel Kimball, Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts - Amherst Experienced authors, a journal editor, and an editorial board member will facilitate an interactive discussion regarding why practitioners should publish, how to find appropriate subject matter and journals of interest in student affairs and higher education, the process of writing, and the submission/revision/rejection experiences. 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm Coffee Break & Live Auction State of Maine Hall Sponsored by Chartwells 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Educational Session VI Fast Five: The Archetypes of Mentoring Camden - Christyn Bergquist, First Year Experience Coordinator, University of Massachusetts Lowell - Winnifred Paul, Membership Chair and Social Media Coordinator, Rhode Island Young Professionals Do you have the type of mentor in your life that you need to succeed? Take action and find them! Learn and apply the 5 archetypes of mentoring to develop your mentoring relationships. #Fast5Mentor Sponsored by New Professionals and Graduate Students Knowledge Community What Works, Inclusion or Exclusion? Rockport - Cindy Sanders, Assistant Director for Assessment and Technology, University of Hartford - Michael Ormsby, Resident Director, University of Hartford Does language ever trip you up? Is it uncomfortable to create categories in which to fit people? This presentation focuses on developing inclusive assessment practices to aid leaders in balancing inclusion with concrete results. Our objective is to create a safe environment for discussing the opposition between inclusive language and valuable assessment data. #R1boxedin Sponsored by Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Indigenous Peoples, and Latino(a) Knowledge Communities 17

20 TUESDAY Navigating Campus Politics Rockland - Beth Moriarty, Director of Residence Life and Housing, Bridgewater State University Where there are people there are politics. Increasingly student affairs professionals have to become more adept at realizing and appropriately reacting to the political climates that impact us. New professionals and graduate students in particular need to learn to hone these skills early in their careers. This session will examine the roles of politics within a campus and a department. #SApolitics Not Listening! Parent Orientation from a Parent s Perspective Owl s Head - Nancy Hunter Denney, Professional Speaker, Zing! Leadership Development Systems, LLC Please don t tell me how to parent my college student! was the number one response when parents were asked what turned them off the most during parent orientation. This session given by a 30-year veteran of higher education, but more relevantly by a parent of two college students, demonstrates through quotes how to better reach and talk with parents during their orientation experience. #parenttalk Sponsored by Parent and Family Relations Knowledge Community A Comprehensive Framework for Inclusive Multicultural Programming Spruce Head - Hank Parkinson, Assistant Dean for Student Development, Fitchburg State University - Jamie Cochran, Coordinator for Center of Diversity and Inclusiveness, Fitchburg State University Do you struggle with creating programming models for your multicultural centers? So did we, but after lots of planning we were able to create and implement a comprehensive framework which practitioners can apply theory to practice, and co-sustained with the students need for knowledge, understanding, acceptance, and behavior. #diversity Sponsored by Indigenous Peoples, Latino(a), and African American Knowledge Communities Inspiring Moral Growth in Service-Learning Penobscot - Joel H. Scott, Faculty & Program Director, Higher Education Administration, Boston University A hallmark of the student affairs profession is the support of student moral development. During this interactive session, participants will explore a new critical reflection and discourse tool to maximize moral growth moments in service-learning experiences. Expect a synergistic time of discussion and resource sharing as we consider critical topics and questions that inspire student moral growth. #inspiringmoralgrowth Sponsored by Student Affairs Partnering with Academic Affairs Knowledge Community What is the Chronicle Headline You Want to Read About Your Student Affairs Team in 2017? Schooner - Jenn Kosses, Assistant Dean of Students, Wentworth Institute of Technology - Annamaria Wenner, Associate Vice-President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students, Wentworth Institute of Technology - Peter Fowler, Associate Dean of Students, Wentworth Institute of Technology This session will review the process used by the Division of Student Affairs at Wentworth Institute of Technology as they embarked on their 5-year strategic plan by answering the question What is the Chronicle of Higher Education headline you want to read about us in 2017? Presenters will discuss how they engaged the entire Division in visioning exercises and developed writing teams to focus the vision into three themes. Presenters will share lessons learned and provide useful strategies to employ on your campus. #strategicplan 4:00 pm Silent Auction, Bookstore, and Marketplace Close 18

21 TUESDAY 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Poster Session Hotel Lobby 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Mid Level Reception Bay Point Ballroom Using Student Mentors to Engage Students in Career Exploration and Lifelong Learning - Suellen Lazarek Dean, Assistant Director of Career Services/Director, CALL Program, Assumption College Sponsored by Student Affairs Partnering with Academic Affairs and Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Communities Sustainability on a Shoestring: A Trajectory of Sustainability When Resources are Limited - Jenna Retort, Hall Director, Southern Connecticut State University - Robert DeMezzo, Interim Director of Residence Life, Southern Connecticut State University #sustainabilityonashoestring Sponsored by Sustainability Knowledge Community PERMA - The Positive Psychology Path to Well-being & Current Practices for You and Students - John O Connor, Coordinator of Student Activities, Thomas College #SAperma Sponsored by Health in Higher Education Knowledge Community Putting the Pieces Together: Developing a Large Residential Programming Model - Karen Lohr, Residence Hall Director, University of Connecticut - Ashley Robinson, Residence Hall Director, University of Connecticut - Jordan Turner, Residence Hall Director, University of Connecticut - Jasmin Estrada, Assistant Residence Hall Director, University of Connecticut #piecestogether Sponsored by Health in Higher Education Knowledge Community Preparing for Crisis: Limiting Harm within Our Communities - Adam McCready, Assisant Director of FSILGs, Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Marlena Love, Assistant Dean and Director of FSILGs, Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Henry Humphreys, Senior Associate Dean for Student Life, Massachusetts Institute of Technology #SAinCrisis Sponsored by Health in Higher Education Knowledge Community Smartpen Training Program: A Tool for Persistence - Lori Corcoran, Dean of Special Populations, Quinsigamond Community College #Smartpen Sponsored by Technology Knowledge Community 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Networking Reception Knox County Ballroom The Husson Experience: Assessment Leads to Success - John Lowe, Executive Director, Academic Services, Husson University - Sharon Wilson Barker, Dean of Students, Husson University Sponsored by Student Affairs Partnering with Academic Affairs Knowledge Community The Lost Population: Supporting Commuter Students - Rebecca Lindley, Coordinator of Commuter Affairs and Leadership, Fitchburg State University - Mandi Kuster, Coordinator of Commuter Services & Student Center/Student Activities, Worcester State University 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Awards Ceremony and Banquet State of Maine Hall 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Silent Auction Pay Station Monhegan 8:30 pm - Midnight Evening Entertainment BINGO! (8:30 pm to 9:30 p.m.) Penobscot Come and join new and old friends and colleagues for a few rounds of BINGO to start off your evening of fun and entertainment. This event is supported by the Region I Conference Committee interns, so stop by and play a round or two for some great prizes. 19

22 WEDNESDAY Novelties by Party People, Inc. (8:30 pm to 11:30 pm) Schooner Party People, Inc. will be offering three novelty options for our conference. Bring your staff, your colleagues, or your classmates and have some fun with Photo Pens, 3-D Action Photo s and Candy Art. Be sure to stop by and get a memento to take home from the Region I Conference. Stump Trivia (9:30 pm to 10:30 pm) Knox County Ballroom Get ready for the NASPA Region I tradition of trivia to be taken to an entirely new level! This year Stump Trivia will be offering a Trivia Tournament like you have never seen. Get your team together and head to the Ballroom to compete for a special prize and bragging rights for the next year. Karaoke (10:00 pm to 11:30 pm) Bay Point Ballroom What better way to follow up Trivia, than the pure entertainment of Karaoke? Pick your favorite song and head up to the stage, or cheer your colleagues on as they perform. This promises to be a night of epic performances. Wednesday, November 20, :00 am - 8:45 am Continental Breakfast State of Maine Hall 8:45 am - 9:45 am Educational Session VII Yes!+: Breathing Life into Spiritual Life Programs for Underserved Students Camden - David McMahon, Director of Spiritual Life, Springfield College - Rahul Sharma, Graduate Assistant/Researcher, Springfield College We examine the successful integration of Yes!+ into Spiritual Life offerings to reach otherwise underengaged students. Yes!+ is a 20-hour student development and wellness workshop with following weekly integration sessions. Combining yoga, meditation, breathwork, and cognitive emotional processes, it addresses themes of self-awareness, acceptance, compassion, belonging, mindfulness, and responsibility. Preliminary research into wellness outcomes of the workshop will be discussed. #SAspirituality Spirituality and Religion in Higher Education Knowledge Community Transforming Campus Culture to Create an Inclusive Environment Rockport - Peter Fowler, Associate Dean of Students, Wentworth Institute of Technology - Chris Haigh, Director of Diversity Programs, Wentworth Institute of Technology At many institutions, systemic change around inclusion is challenging. Through strategic planning, the Division of Student Affairs at Wentworth Institute of Technology has undertaken a bold approach to inspire campus-wide change. Presenters will share specific strategic initiatives and how they were developed. Participants will also have an opportunity to dialogue challenges and opportunities on their own campuses. WITdiversity Sponsored by Indigenous Peoples, Asian Pacific Islanders, and African American Knowledge Communities Development Theory: Making it Work for You Rockland - Richard Anderson-Martinez, Area Coordinator, University of New England - Amanda Eiklor, Area Coordinator, University of New England It may have been a while since you last took a course in Student Development Theory - longer for some of us than others. New theories and models helping to inform and guide our work are emerging all the time. Please join us for an overview of select new models and suggestions for using theory in your everyday work. #SAtheory 20

23 WEDNESDAY Creating Collaborative Partnerships: Wheaton College s Coordinated Community Response to Sexual Assault Owl s Head - Melissa Rideout, Sexual Misconduct and Assault Resource Team Coordinator/Psychologist, Wheaton College - Kate McCaffrey, Associate Dean of Students/Director of Residential Life, Wheaton College - Francine Perry, Director of Community Services, New Hope, Inc. Sexual assault is prevalent on campuses and its consequences are devastating for both the survivor and the community. Faced with this, as well as expectations set forth by the Office of Civil Rights and the Clery Act, it is essential that colleges develop a coordinated community response to sexual assault. Collaborative partnerships are a key component to such an approach. Ssponsored by the Campus Safety Knowledge Community IASAS: A Borderless Global Movement Spruce Head - Richard Zereik, Associate Executive Director, Services for Students, McGill University Launched in 2010, the International Association of Student Affairs and Services (IASAS) is the first worldwide body in student affairs. This session will review IASAS s origins and purpose, along with updates on progress and future projects. Attendees will learn about global issues in our field and work with other student affairs/services and higher education groups from around the world. The session includes discussions of international issues and how they relate to the mission and future of IASAS. The student affairs and services field exists in different forms all over the world. Cultural, political, economic, and traditional factors, among many others, dictate which delivery system will be adopted to serve higher education student populations in a particular part of the world. Sponsored by International Education Knowledge Community Disability and Higher Education: An Analysis of the Research Penobscot - Adam Lalor, Doctoral Student, University of Connecticut Do you want to read 1,200 articles on disability and higher education? I guessed not. Let me provide an overview of them for you in 60 minutes or less! This session offers an analysis of over 1,200 research articles to help practitioners develop an understanding of the breadth and depth of the literature on disability and higher education. #disabilitylit Sponsored by Disability Knowledge Community AVP Round Table Schooner - Jason Pina, Vice President of Student Affairs, Bridgewater State University The AVP roundtable goal is to update attendees on the new NASPA AVP Steering Committees progress, promote upcoming events and solicit input on future regional and national direction. The overarching goal is to bring Region I s voice to the discussion on how NASPA can promote excellence in the number two role. 10:00 am - 11:00 am Educational Session VIII Dealing with People in Distress Camden - Kenda Scheele, Assistant Vice President, Student Life, University of Maine - Andrea Gifford, Assistant Dean, Student Life, University of Maine - Doug Johnson, Director, Counseling Center, University of Maine Since 2007, educational institutions have established behavior intervention or care teams in an effort to help and support people in distress. What makes these teams effective? What strategies/approaches work best? How can the work of these teams be maximized? This presentation offers the opportunity for the presenters and participants to share successful strategies and approaches. Sponsored by Campus Safety Knowledge Community 21

24 WEDNESDAY Assessing When it is Time to do Something Different Rockport - Brian McCoy, Professor of Psychology, Nichols College - Annemarie Vaccaro, Associate Professor, College Student Personnel Program, University of Rhode Island Do you have a gut feeling that you desire a change at work? Has fear of the unknown kept you from making major career decisions? Join two colleagues, who took a leap of faith to change their careers, for a session on career decision-making. Participants will use a self-assessment tool and discuss decision-making strategies regarding important professional transitions. #careerchange A Comprehensive Four-Tiered Leader Model: Theory to Practice! Rockland - Hank Parkinson, Assistant Dean for Student Development, Fitchburg State University - Rebecca Lindley, Coordinator for Commuter Affairs and Leadership, Fitchburg State University Are you searching for a leadership model that is inclusive and strong in theory? This session explores a comprehensive, theory-based, four-tiered leadership model. The presenters will introduce theory along with different methods for skilled-based training. #leadership Sponsored by Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community Assessment isn t an Activity. It is a State of Mind. Owl s Head - Dr. Gavin Henning, Director of Higher Education Administration and Doctorate of Education, Associate Professor of Higher Education Administration, New England College Assessment is often seen as disparate tools and strategies for evaluation. To maximize the impact of assessment we need to understand it as a system of working parts. In this how-to session, participants will learn the various elements of the assessment and practical assessment strategies so that assessment becomes more than an activity but rather a state of mind. #stateofmind Sponsored by Assessment, Evaluation and Research Knowledge Community Community College Careers Inspiration for Change Spruce Head - Kristina Testa-Buzzee, Director, Family Economic Security Program, Norwalk Community College - Doris Arrington, Dean of Students, Capital Community College The retirements of community college presidents are occurring at an alarming rate. In order to help foster a pipeline it is critical to inform graduate students and all levels of higher education professionals about the opportunities, advantages, and challenges of working at community colleges. The panel will feature professionals from various levels of higher education to inspire this important conversation. Sponsored by New Professionals and Graduate Students Knowledge Community Experiences, Expectations, and Excellence at Small Colleges and Universities: A Discussion Penobscot - Tashia Bradley, Associate Dean, Colby College - Kurt Stimeling, Vice President of Student Affairs, Rivier University This session is an opportunity for student affairs professionals at small colleges and universities (SCU) to explore the experiences and opportunities of working at these uniquely structured institutions (higher education institution with 5000 students or less). Through a guided presentation and dialogue by seasoned SCU student affairs professionals, participants will explore the opportunities, challenges, and strategies for a career and success at these type of institutions. #region1scu 22

25 WEDNESDAY What our Surveys Inspired us to do for our Grad Population! Schooner - Linda Brown, Associate Dean of Students, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - Elizabeth Smith-Freedman, Assistant Dean for Academic Support Services, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences How do Student Affairs professionals meet the needs of a student population that does not fit any traditional model? Our answer is to let the students inspire us. Working with graduate students presents several rewards and challenges. When you add a layer of professional programs and enrollment in accelerated programs, the challenges multiply. During this session we will share information on the strategies, programs, and services that we have put in place to navigate these challenges. Sponsored by Administrators in Graduate and Professional Student Services Knowledge Community 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Brunch and Closing Panel State of Maine Hall We are excited to close our conference with a distinguished panel of women leaders from the great state of Maine. The panelists will discuss current trends and challenges to student affairs and higher education and how we can best help our students actualize their potential. The panel will be moderated by Laura De Veau, Interim Vice President of Student Affairs, Mount Ida College. Dr. Cynthia Smith Forrest is the Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students at the University of New England. Throughout her career, she has worked at Framingham State College as Associate Dean of Students, Dean of Students, the senior student affairs officer, and Trustee Emeritus; consulted at intuitions around the country; and taught at institutions including Harvard University Graduate School of Education, University of South Carolina, Framingham State College, and UMass - Boston. Dr. Forrest co-founded the Student Affairs Think Tank, served on the NASPA Board as the Region I Vice President from , held various roles with ACPA, served as the Chairperson of the Massachusetts Board of the American Council on Education (ACE) Women s Network, and currently serves as an ACE Women s Network Executive Council. Dr. Forrest earned an Ed.D. and M.Ed. from Harvard University, and received a M.Ed and B.A from the University of South Carolina. Her honors include being named as a 2005 NASPA Pillar of the Profession and being chosen twice as the University of South Carolina Higher Education Program s Alumna of the Year. Dr. Theodora J. Kalikow was named President of the University of Southern Maine in July 2012 after serving as President of the University of Maine at Farmington for 18 years. Under her leadership, the University of Maine at Farmington was recognized as one of the nation s top public liberal arts colleges for 15 consecutive years and was named one of 20 model universities committed to maximizing student potential in Student Success in College: Creating Conditions that Matter. Dr. Kalikow s honors include being inducted into the Maine Women s Hall of Fame and receiving various awards including: the Maryann Hartman Award from the University of Maine Women s Studies Program, the Deborah Morton award from the University of New England, and the Green Building Leadership award for establishing high standards of environmental responsibility for higher education in Maine. In 2012, the University of New England conferred an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree on Dr. Kalikow. Dr. Kalikow received her A.B. in Chemistry from Wellesley College, a Sc.M. in Philosophy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Boston University. Dr. Corinne P. Kowpak has served five different institutions over the last 40 years. She served at the University of Vermont for 17 years, most of which as the Assistant and Associate Dean of Students. In 1990, Dr. Kowpak became the senior student affairs officer at Springfield College. After eight years, she served as Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Development at York College/City University of New York. In 2000, Dr. Kowpak became Vice President for Student Affairs at Keene State College. She was named Dean of Students at York County Community College in Maine in She has taught in Student Affairs and Higher Education graduate programs at the University of Vermont and Springfield College. Currently, Dr. Kowpak teaches online courses in our field for Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Kowpak earned her B.A. in physical education at Hunter College/City University of New York and completed her M.Ed. and Ed.D. at the University of Vermont. Dr. Elizabeth Allan is Professor of Higher Education at the University of Maine. She received her Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership from The Ohio State University. Her research focuses on campus cultures and climates and includes studies on gender in higher education, classroom teaching practices, campus diversity, university women s commissions, and student hazing. She is the author of two books, co-editor of Reconstructing Policy in Higher Education, and she has authored or coauthored more than 25 scholarly articles and book chapters. Dr. Allan is a recipient of the Outstanding Publication Award by the American Educational Research Association s Division J for her 2003 article published in the Harvard Educational Review. Prior to Dr. Allan s faculty career, she worked in Student Affairs at the University of New Hampshire, Springfield College, and The Ohio State University in a range of roles including: residence life, student activities, leadership development, and student conduct. 23

26 Regional Award Acknowledgments Thank you to the following individuals for serving on the regional awards selection committee: Alison Black (Chair), Olin College of Engineering Heidi Hartzell, Roger Williams University Leonard Blake Singleton, University of Vermont Karen Donoghue, Fairfield University Shane Long, Southern Maine Community College Elizabeth Teurlay, Brandeis University Thank you to the following individuals for submitting one or more state and/or regional award nominations: Austin Ashe, Laura Bertonazzi, Alison Black, Daniel Brown, Dina L. Brown, Jane Thierfeld Brown, Alex Cabal, Theresa Capelo, Elissa Carroll, Ange Concepcion, Eric Crumrine, Corinna Cusson, Katie Dalton, Rich DeCapua, Rose Dolan, Darcy Dubois, Teresa Winters Dunn, Shawn Edie, Kristen Edwards, Jet Goldberg, James Guaragna, Heidi Hartzell, Matt Heiser, John Hernandez, Paul G. Hughes, David E. Jones, Meghan Kenney, Rebecca Lindley, Shane Long, Jana Luker, Kathleen Manning, Torshia Maxwell, Garth McCavana, Shawn A. McQuillan, Marlin Nabors, Nicholas Negrete, Mike Ormsby, Henry C. Parkinson, Todd Porter, Colleen Powers, Tracy Rosiene, Steven Sears, Rosemary Sevigny, Cameron Smith, Rhonda Spaziani, Jen Stanley, Allison Stinson, Melinda Stoops, Liza Talusan, Annemarie Vaccaro, Jana Valentine, Keith Waak, Benjamin R. Weiner, Jeanine B. Went, and Joliana Yee. Finally, a very special thank you to the many individuals who helped their state boards select the state awards! Your efforts are appreciated. Conference Committee Acknowledgments The Region I Conference Committee would like to thank the following people and businesses for the contributions, assistance, and support: NASPA National Office Staff Samoset Resort Region I Advisory Board All of our Corporate Sponsors Culp Design The Happy Frog Copy Center Silent Auction Donors & Participants David Zamojski, Region I Director Kevin Kruger, NASPA President Dr. Robert Johnson, President, Becker College Dr. Cynthia Smith Forrest, Vice President of Student Affairs & Dean of Students, University of New England Dr. Theodora Kalikow, President, University of Southern Maine Dr. Corinne Kowpak, Professor, York County Community College Laura De Veau, Interim Vice President of Student Affairs Mount Ida College Dr. Laura Wankel, Vice President of Student Affairs, Northeastern University Dr. Elizabeth Allan, Professor, University of Maine Program Reviewers We would like to thank all program reviewers for their participation and assistance with selecting all of our education sessions and poster sessions. Richard Anderson Christie Anglade Christyn Bergquist Kaitlin Bevins Felice Billups Patricia Birch Alison Black Daniel Brown Dina Brown Gustavo Burkett Alisha Cahue Jason Campbell-Foster Elissa Carroll Ben Champney Jana Clark Glenn Cochran Faustina Cuevas Kate D Angelo Jamia Danzy Jonathan Davey Cory Davis Jennifer DeBurro Rich DeCapua Candace Dennig Amanda Desai Lisa Desautels-Poliquin Amanda Eiklor Stefano Fasulo Barbara Fienman Jessica Fortin Peter Fowler Victoria Frost Sarah Gallenberg Mary Jo Gonzales Daryl Healea Carole Hughes Courtland James Katie Julian Cindy Kane Pongpunya Korpob Max Koskoff Jenn Kosses Anthony Lacina Adam Lalor Alisha Leu Nicole Lombardi Jay MacDuffie Katy Maher Amma Marfo Jennifer May Brian McCoy Kris Niendorf Katie O Dair Dawn Ogali Gail Olyha Peter Osborne Winnifred Paul Colleen Powers Val Randall-Lee Ashley Robinson Matt Salter Cindy Sanders Angela Shambarger Jess Shapiro Melinda Stoops Charmane Thurmand Annemarie Vaccaro David Vacchi Dan Volchok Maureen Wark Peter Wiernicki Veronica Young David Zamojski Ted Zito 24

27 Local Arrangements PLACES TO EAT ROCKLAND OPTIONS Café Miranda Web: Type: Everything (pizza, seafood, pasta, American) Price: $10-28 Number: (207) Address: 15 Oak St. Rockland, ME Reservations: Recommended on parties of 6 and over Rustica Italian Restaurant Web: Type: Italian Price: $13-24 Number: (207) Address: 315 Main St Rockland, ME Rustica is a cute little Italian place that is situated right in the center of the busy downtown and it also has a private room for parties. La Bella Vita Web: Type: Italian Price: $11-26 Number: (207) Address: 220 Warrenton St, Rockport, ME Shepherd s Pie Web: Type: Seafood, Grill Number: (207) Address: 18 Central St, Rockport, ME Primo Restaurant Web: Type: Local, Modern Price: $29-42 Number: (207) Address: 2 South Main St, Rockland, ME Sunfire Mexican Grill Type: Mexican Price: $10-30 Number: (207) Address: 488 Main St, Rockland, ME Home Kitchen Café Web: Type: Local Price: $4-12 Number: (207) Address: 650 Main St, Rockland, ME In Good Company Web: Type: Wine Bar, Beef, Seafood Price $5-20 Number: (207) Address: 415 Main Street, Rockland, ME Reservations: Recommended for parties of 6 or more The Pearl at the Pier Web: Type: Seafood Price: $10-26 Number: 207) Address: 275 Main St Rockland, ME The Pearl is a great seafood restaurant that sits right on the end of the pier with a great view of the bay. CAMDEN OPTIONS Waterfront Web: Type: Seafood, American Price: $16-20 Number: (207) Address: 40 Bay View St, Camden, ME Waterfront is a local favorite here in Camden menu has a little bit of everything. Cappy s Chowder House Web: Type: Seafood, burgers, steak and salads Price: $10-20 Number: (207) Address: 1 Main Street, Camden ME Reservations: For parties of 8 or more Bayview Bar & Bistro Type: American Food, Casual Number: (207) Address: 57 Bayview, Camden. ME Fresh Restaurant Web: Type: Locally inspired Price: $10-23 Number: (207) Address: 1 Bay View St Camden, ME Reservations: Recommended Fresh is a great little place that is in the center of town and they use a ton of fresh and locally harvested ingredients a little bit of everything on their menu as well. Hartstone Inn Web: Type: Seafod and American Cusine Price: 5 course prefixed menu $55.00; ala carte $15-$30 Address: 41 Elm Street (Rt. 1) Camden Reservations: Required 40 Paper Bistro and Bar Web: Type: Bistro, modern Italian Price: $20-26 Number: (207) Address: 40 Washington St #102 Camden, ME Reservations: Recommended 25

28 THINGS TO DO HIKING Camden Hills State Park 280 Belfast Rd. (Rte 1 North), Camden, ME Mt. Battie, views of Penobscot Bay Coastal Mountains Land Trust 101 Mt. Battie St., Camden, ME Beech Hill, Fernald s Neck, Ragged Mountain Merryspring Nature Center 30 Conway Rd., Camden, ME BIKING Bike routes use main roads, some secluded, rural areas suggested. Sidecountry Sports 481 Main St., Rockland, ME Maine Sport Outfitters Rte 1 North, Rockport, ME LIGHTHOUSES Many others seen from the water or land; ask for the Lighthouse brochure. Owl s Head Lighthouse State Park Lighthouse Road Owl s Head Interior open Sat/Sun/Wed afternoons in season weather permitting. Pemaquid Lighthouse Pemaquid Point, New Harbor Small museum, interior open in season weather permitting. BOWLING Oakland Park Bowling Lanes 714 Commercial St., (Rte 1 North), Rockport, ME New England style Candlepin bowling. BOATING Schooner day-sails generally 2 hours, can be chartered for groups A Morning in Maine Middle Pier, Rockland, ME Camden Maine Sailing Cruises & Charters/Schooner Olad 1 Bayview Landing, Camden, ME Schooner Lazy Jack II 15 Camden Public Landing, Camden, ME The Schooner Surprise 16 Public Landing, Camden, ME Schooner Appledore II Bayview Landing, Camden, ME Sail Heron Rockport Marine Park, Rockport, ME / Captain Jack Lobster Boat Cruises Middle Pier, Rockland, ME Camden Harbour Cruises The Public Landing, Camden, ME Monhegan Boat Line 880 Port Clyde Road, Port Clyde, ME Hardy Boat Cruises New Harbor 132 State Rt 32, New Harbor, ME ART MUSEUMS Farnsworth Museum & Wyeth Center 16 Museum St., Rockland, ME Center for Maine Contemporary Art 162 Russell Ave. Rockport, ME Coastal Children s Museum 75 Mechanic, Rockland, ME

29 MARINE MUSEUMS Maine Lighthouse Museum 1 Park Dr., Rockland, ME Project Puffin Visitor Center 311 Main St., Rockland, ME Sail, Power and Steam Museum 75 Mechanic St., Rockland, ME Owls Head Transportation Museum 117 Museum St., Owls Head, ME Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St., Bath, ME Penobscot Marine Museum 40 E. Main St. (US Route 1), Searsport, ME HOUSES Montpelier (The General Henry Knox Museum) 30 High St., Thomaston, ME knoxmuseum.org Conway Homestead Museum/Conway Farm House 7 Commercial St., Rockport, ME WINERIES Cellardoor Winery at the Vineyard 367 Youngtown Rd., Lincolnville, ME Cellardoor Winery at the Villa Routes 90 and 1, Rockport, ME Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery 174 Barrett Hill Rd, Union, ME savageoakes.com Sweetgrass Farm Winery & Distillery 347 Carroll Rd., Union, ME Breakwater Vineyards and Farm 354 Ash Point Dr., Owls Head, ME FURNITURE MAKERS Windsor Chairmakers 2596 Atlantic Hwy, Lincolnville, ME Center For Furniture Craftsmanship 25 Mill St., Rockport, ME ALPACAS Evergreen Ridge Alpacas 672 Atlantic Hwy, Warren, ME Please use telephone numbers to verify days and hours of operation, as websites are not always up-to-date. Upcoming Events January 31, 2014 NASPA Region I Drive-In: Leveraging Your Racial/Ethnic Identity for Career Advancement College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA March 12-16, 2014 The Placement Exchange Baltimore, Maryland March 15-19, 2014 Lead, Innovate, Transform NASPA Annual Conference 2014 Baltimore, Maryland November 16-19, 2014 Region I Annual Conference Please join us in Newport, Rhode Island for the Region I Annual Conference. We look forward to seeing you there next year! 27

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