ACPA Professional Preparation Commission Newsletter

Fall 2003

November 2003

Volume 7, Number 1

Professional Preparation Commission

2003-2004 Roles

Newsletter Editor – Dafina Lazarus Stewart, dafina.stewart@ohio.edu

Elections:  Patrick Love, patrick.love@nyu.edu

Syllabi Clearinghouse Coordinator - Doris Wright Carroll, dcarroll@ksu.edu

New Faculty Liaison Program - Ellen Broido, ebroido@bgnet.bgsu.edu

Commission XII Web Pages Guru – Dafina Lazarus Stewart

On-Line Directory Coordinator - Mike Coomes, mcoomes@bgnet.bgsu.edu; , Janice Gerda, gerdaj@bgnet.bgsu.edu

Research and Writing Awards –Kristen Renn, Renn@msu.edu; Michael Ignelzi, michael.ignelzi@sru.edu

Faculty Research Grant Program – Raechele Pope

Sponsored Programs – Maureen Wilson

Commission Carnival Chair – Merrily Dunn, Marcy Roe, Mmroe@buffalo.edu.

2004 Convention Program Committee Liaison – Deb Taub

Liaison to Committee for Multicultural Affairs - Ellen Broido

Core Council Liasons

Professional Issues Core Council Liaison - Delight Champagne, champsdl@earthlink.net or delight_champagne@spfldcol.edu

Professional Development Core Council Liaison - Daniel Salter, dws11@psu.edu

Generation and Dissemination of Knowledge-  Deb Liddell, debora-liddell@uiowa.edu, Bob Reason (alternate)

Message from the Chair

Dear Colleagues:
            As this semester/ quarter flies by, I want to bring to your attention the continued fine work of our commission members who are frequently are at the center of modeling and practicing innovative work in terms of graduate preparation, professional development, and teaching-learning of the students we serve.  I would argue that embedded in these efforts are the recognition and value of collaborative partnerships, across the student affairs profession and higher education community.  The white paper written by commission members Michael Coomes, Maureen Wilson, and Janice Gerda entitled “Of Vision, Values and Voices: Consolidating ACPA and NASPA” was a key stimuli for these organizations to discuss in very serious and important ways the benefits of consolidation.  Although, a decision was made not to consolidate at this time, a commitment to identify collaborative projects was made.  Many members of our Commission have had memberships and assumed significant leadership roles in both associations for years.  We have a long history of finding a voice in places that make sense for advancing our profession and the lives of college students.  We know how to model collaboration and I am confident our members will be at the center of identifying and promoting future initiatives.  For example, we have had and will continue to have conversations with the NASPA Fellows about possible ventures regarding the Graduate Preparation Directory.  We have benefited enormously for over 15 years from the support of Kansas State University in managing our syllabi clearinghouse.  We now are exploring possibly partnerships with the AERA-I and ASHE regarding their web-based syllabi clearinghouse.  Also, John Lowery, NASPA Board member-at-large, has shared a proposal for a new website to serve as starting point or portal for students considering a career in student affairs. He is encouraging this venture to be a shared endeavor between the two organizations.  In response to these activities, many of which are inter-related, Jan Arminio, Chair of the NASPA Fellows, and I are in the process of appointing a small taskforce to examine these possible areas for collaboration and to develop a proposal for our review in Philadelphia.  Feel free to forward me any feedback about how we can make our professional development opportunities more accessible to potential new members of our profession and faculty (including our critical numbers of fabulous adjunct faculty) who are promoting our field.  Continue your good work! 

Cathy Engstrom
Chair, Commission on Professional Preparation

Submitted by Raechele Pope

The purpose of the Faculty Research Grant is to provide funding for faculty research projects focused on issues in student affairs and higher education.  Awards will not typically exceed $1000, though requests for higher levels of funding will be reviewed on their individual merits. The awards will be made for a one-year period, beginning January 1, 2004.  The deadline for proposal submissions is 5:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time, Tuesday, December 2, 2003.  All proposals must be submitted electronically as an email attachment to Raechele L. Pope at rlpope@buffalo.edu.

The Commission’s Faculty Research Grants will support research projects on a wide variety of topics. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals on any topic related to a current issue in student affairs or higher education administration. Proposals may be submitted by individual faculty members or by teams of researchers. Both full-time faculty and those who serve in adjunct roles are eligible to apply. 

A complete proposal consists of the following:

          a.         Completed Proposal Cover Sheet (attached)

            b.         Project Narrative (see details below, on your own paper)

            c.         Project Budget (see details below, on your own paper))

            d.         Proposed Timetable for the project (on your own paper)

Proposal protocol may be obtained at http://www.acpa.nche.edu/comms/comm12/comm12.htm or by contacting Raechele L. Pope at rlpope@buffalo.edu.

Submitted by Kristen Renn and Michael Ignelzi

Each year, the Professional Preparation Commission acknowledges the outstanding scholarship of graduate students in higher education and student affairs programs through the presentation of research and writing awards.  We are pleased to announce the criteria, application process, and deadline for this year’s awards process.  Recipients will be recognized at the 2004 ACPA Convention in Philadelphia, PA, April 1-5, 2004.

The purpose of these awards is to honor the writing and research of students enrolled (and those who earned their degrees between March 2003-March 2004) in graduate preparation programs in student affairs or higher education.  Please send four (6) copies of each entry, accompanied by a letter clearly specifying the award for which the entry is to be judged.  All entries for the following Professional Preparation Commission research and writing awards must be postmarked by December 5, 2003.  Entries should be sent directly to:

Kristen A. Renn, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education

      and Coordinator, Student Affairs Administration Program

Michigan State University

428 Erickson Hall

East Lansing, MI  48824-1034

Please place the author's name on the cover sheet ONLY. Submissions will be judged anonymously.

Burns B. Crookston Doctoral Award

This award recognizes research by a doctoral student or students which must entail original, journal-quality, research that brings greater understanding to student development or the organization and administration of student affairs. The award is $400.

To maintain consistency with journal guidelines, submissions should not exceed 7, 500 words (approximately 30 pages of double-spaced, typewritten copy including references, tables, and figures). All writing must strictly conform to the American Psychological Association 5^th edition style manual. Content and style should be appropriate for a professional journal in higher education. Entries must include a cover sheet that includes the name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of the author/s.

Gerald Saddlemire Masters Research Award

Submissions must be from students in a masters student affairs graduate preparation program (or someone who graduated Spring 2003 or December 2004). Submissions must entail original, journal quality research that gives insight into the learning or development of students or the organization and administration or students affairs practice. The amount of the award is $400.

Submissions must not exceed 15 double-spaced pages, including references, tables, and figures. All writing must strictly conform to the American Psychological Association 5^th edition style manual. Content and style should be appropriate for a professional journal in higher education. Entries must include a cover sheet that includes the name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of the author/s.

Roberta Christie Award

This award is presented to a current graduate student for writing an essay that best captures the theme of the conference. This year's conference theme is "Invite, Explore, Choose."  A more detailed description of the conference theme can be found on ACPA’s website (www.myacpa.org) The award is $200.

Submissions must not exceed 15 double-spaced pages, including references, tables, and figures. All writing must strictly conform to the American Psychological Association 5^th edition style manual. Content and style should be appropriate for a professional journal in higher education. Entries must include a cover sheet that includes the name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of the author/s.

Nevitt Sanford Award

The purpose of this award is to provide financial assistance for research within student affairs. The award may be used to help support dissertations, theses, or specific research projects. The amount of the award is $400.

Entries must not exceed three double spaced, typewritten pages (excluding references). Entries must address the purpose, methodology, and significance of the research and how the award money would be spent. Include a cover page with the author's/authors' name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of the author/s.

All entries must be postmarked no later than December 5, 2003 (no electronic or faxed entries will be accepted).  An e-mail confirmation will be sent to all applicants.

[The judges reserve the right to make no award in any category if only a few entries are submitted in a category.]

Direct questions should be addressed to Dr. Kristen A. Renn at 517-353-5979, renn@msu.edu; or Dr. Michael Ignelzi at 724-738-2276, michael.ignelzi@sru.edu.

American College Personnel Association

Professional Preparation Commission

Cathy McHugh Engstrom, Chair

Newsletter submissions and comments should be directed to:

Dafina Lazarus Stewart, dafina.stewart@ohio.edu.

****Spring Newsletter submissions due March 1, 2004.

See us on the web:

http://www.acpa.nche.edu/comms/comm12/comm12.htm

Commission Sponsored Programs

Commission Sponsored Programs
Submitted by Maureen E. Wilson

Congratulations to the following presenters selected for sponsorship by the Professional Preparation Commission for the 2004 Philadelphia Convention.

Learning Partnerships: Relationships that Promote Learning and Engaged Citizenship

Marcia B. Baxter Magolda, Miami University

Peter M. Magolda, Miami University

Judy Rogers, Miami University

Anna Ortiz, California State University, Long Beach

Teaching Student Development Theory: Approaches and Issues

Dea Forney, Western Illinois University

Marcia B. Baxter Magolda, Miami University

Donna Talbot, Western Michigan University

Developing a Diverse Profession: Attracting Racial/Ethnic Minorities to Student Affairs

Shaun R. Harper, University of Southern California 

Christopher L. Riddick, Indiana University

Lost in Translation: Student Affairs and the Male Student

Jason A. Laker, Saint John's University (MN) 

Tracy Davis, Western Illinois University

Rachel Wagner, University of Dayton

The Three Professors: Exploring Spiritual Questions in Public Places

C. Carney Strange, Bowling Green State University

Judy Rogers, Miami University

Robert Nash, University of Vermont

Promising Student Affairs Preparation: Graduate Student Development and Reflective Practice

Lynn E. Swaner, C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University 

Many thanks to the following proposal reviewers:

Will Barratt, Indiana State University

Tony Cawthon, Clemson University

Janice Gerda, Kent State University

Audrey Jaeger, NC State University

Susan Jones, The Ohio State University

John Mueller, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Myron Pope, University of Oklahoma

Robert Reason, Penn State University

Marcia Roe, University at Buffalo - SUNY

Daniel Salter, Pennsylvania State University

Dafina Stewart, Ohio University

Matthew Wawrzynski, Michigan State University

Janice Gerda is an instructor of Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel at Kent State University in Ohio.

Please congratulate also, John and Ute Lowery on the birth of their first child, Margarent Emmaline Lowery at 2:02 p.m. on Thursday, October 9. She weighed 6 pounds, 13.9 ounces and was 19 inches long. You may forward well wishes to the Lowery’s at
3225 Foxhall Road
Columbia, SC 29204.