January 10-14, 2009
Hilton Garden Inn
Louisville, Kentucky, USA

• Faculty
• Schedule
• Required Information
• Hotel, Location, Transportation
• Registration Information
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OVERVIEW OF INSTITUTE

Going into its eleventh year, the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute is an educational program for those desiring to strengthen their skills and understand changing campus dynamics in order to advance in the profession. The Institute, named for Donna Bourassa, Ed.D., former Associate Executive Director of ACPA, is a successful professional development resource to hundreds of colleagues in the student affairs profession.

Features

• Dynamic curriculum focused on identifying the complexities facing higher education and the student affairs profession and providing the resources to affect positive change.
• Sessions dedicated to skill enhancement in the following areas:
• Campus cultures - external and internal influences
• Supervision and personnel issues;
• Multicultural competencies;
• Fiscal management and budget development;
• Assessment and strategic planning;
• Managing effective change in organizations; and
• Career mapping.
• Highly interactive learning environment using presentations, case studies, discussions, and small group work with Institute faculty.
• Continuing Education Credits are available.
• Limited to 50 participants, allowing for lots of interaction between participants and faculty.
• Listserv for participants to continue long term discussions following the Institute.
• Reception each year at the ACPA Annual Convention for all past participants.

Institute Faculty

ACPA is pleased to present senior practitioners and scholars as the Institute faculty.

Dave Braverman David Braverman is the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students... read more.	Michael J. Cuyjet Michael J. Cuyjet is an associate dean of the Graduate School and an associate professor... read more.
Robin Diana Robin Diana serves as the Coordinator of College Events at... read more.	Dawn Person Dawn Person is Professor of Counseling and Student Development in Higher Education... read more.
Eugene L. Zdziarski, II Gene Zdziarski is the new Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Roanoke College... read more.	Dafina Lazarus Stewart Dafina Lazarus Stewart is an assistant professor of higher education and student affairs at Bowling Green State University... read more.
Patty Perillo Dr. Patty Perillo has served as the Associate Dean of Students at Davidson College... read more.	John Hernandez Dr. John Hernandez is responsible for the overall planning of all student services and programs... read more.
Dawn Watkins Dawn Watkins serves as the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Washington and Lee... read more.	Nicole Roop Roop is currently at the University of Maryland, College Park as the Associate Director for the Department of Aerospace... read more.

Schedule

View the tentative schedule. The Institute begins at 4:00pm on Saturday, January 10 and concludes at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, January 14, 2009.

Continuing Education Credits

The Institute is eligible for CEU credits available through the National Board for Certified Counselors. ACPA is a certified NBCC provider. CEU forms will be available for MMI participants who are licensed counselors at the Institute registration desk. (Note: In accordance with NBCC policy, 1 contact hour equals 0.1 CEU credit.)

Required Information

The first step in the process is for participants to send in an application packet.  All participants must submit the following information (via e-mail or fax) to the attention of Vernon A. Wall (vwall@acpa.nche.edu) at the ACPA International Office:

• Resume
• Responses to the following questions:
• What do you hope to gain from MMI 2009?
• What are the biggest challenges you face as a mid-level manager?
• What are the job titles and general responsibilities of the staff members you directly supervise?
• What is the job title of your direct supervisor and their general responsibilities?
• Do you oversee a budget?  How much?
• How many other mid-level managers do you work with directly?

Note: The Institute is designed for professionals who have been in the student affairs field for five (5) or more years. Departmental directors who have fewer than five years experience are also eligible to register for the Institute.

The deadline to submit these documents is November 20, 2008.

After your materials are submitted, you will be updated on the status of your application by December 5, 2008.  Those selected will then be allowed to register and book hotel rooms. 

Institute Scholarships

Two merit-based $240 scholarships are available. In addition to the information above, a letter from your immediate supervisor is also required.  The supervisor's letter should include (a) how the participant will benefit from attending the Institute, and (b) what financial constraints exist which may prevent the participant's attendance. This information should also be sent to Vernon A. Wall in the International Office.

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Location

The Institute will be held at the Hilton Garden Innand the University of Louisville Campus. Transportation between each location will be provided.

The city of Louisville, Kentucky is home of the world famous Kentucky Derby, Muhammad Ali, and the Louisville Slugger Museum -- rich in both history and tradition. From the Ohio River waterfront to Churchill Downs, there is a vast selection of activities and eateries that reflect the diverse and colorful community. The variety of things to do and explore make Louisville an inviting choice to host the annual Mid-Level Management Institute.

Hotel

Hotel reservations may be made with the Hilton Garden Inn located at 2735 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, Kentucky. The special room rate is US $109 single/double plus applicable taxes. For online group reservations visit:

Make your reservations here.

For phone reservations, call the hotel directly at 1.502.637.2424 (mention Special Code ACP). The deadline date to receive this special room rate is December 20, 2008.

Transportation

Louisville is convenient by air and car. The Louisville International Airport is serviced by several airlines including American, Southwest, United, Continental, Delta, Northwest, and US Airways. There is a free shuttle from the Louisville International Airport to the Hilton Garden Inn. The courtesy phone for the hotel shuttle is in the baggage claim area. The shuttle is available on a 24-hour basis. Also, the average cab fare from the airport to the hotel is US $10 one way. Hotel self-parking is free. Driving directions and maps provided by Hilton Garden Inn.

For great travel deals, visit myacpa.org/travel.

Registration Information

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* All rates are in US Dollars

The registration fee includes all meals (except one dinner), refreshment breaks, transportation between Institute locations and all Institute materials.

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