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2019
Thursday, July 18th
7:00 AM

Breakfast

The Grainary - Kettering Hall Dining Room

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Scrambled eggs, hash browns, french toast with syrup, hickory bacon, assorted danish, assorted danish, assorted cereals, whole fruits, OJ, milk, coffee, tea

Recreation Complex Open

Recreation Complex

7:00 AM

8:00 AM

Continental Breakfast

Kennedy Union First Floor Lobby

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Whole Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Cups, Special K Bars, Assorted Muffins, Pecan Rolls, Coffee, Water, Iced Tea, Bottled Juice

9:00 AM

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Daria Graham, Associate Dean of Students and Executive Director of Multi-Ethnic Education and Engagement Center

Daria-Yvonne J. Graham, University of Dayton

Kennedy Union Boll Theatre

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

REconsidering Servant Leadership

We often talk about leadership with the assumption that there is a universally understood definition of “good” leadership. Most recognize that leadership incorporates some form of power ― implicit, social, positional, etc. Leadership also opens itself to the expectations and assessment of others as the strategies and methods of leaders are often analyzed. We have become more conditioned to assess leaders than to assess our expectations of them. Could it be the assumption of “good” leadership does harm? Join this conversation for a challenging and possibly uncomfortable process of critiquing one of the most well-known and respected leadership models in higher education.

10:00 AM

Morning Beverage Break

Kennedy Union First Floor Lobby

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Coffee, Water, Iced Tea, Bottled Juice

10:30 AM

Developing a Framework for Socially Responsible and Culturally Relavent Student Leadership Development through a Catholic and Marianist Lens

Chris Fishpaw, University of Dayton
Chelsea Fricker, University of Dayton

Kennedy Union 222

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Leadership formation is a critical component of student development in college. We will discuss our journey in developing a divisional philosophy, framework, and competencies for leadership development, rooted in our Catholic and Marianist lens, and our desire to develop leaders for the common good. We will also explore the ways in which leadership development has traditionally upheld dominant narratives, dismissing the experiences of persons of color, women, and other marginalized populations, and how this has informed our decision to root our leadership programs in models of socially responsible and culturally relevant leadership.

Embracing Interfaith Competency as a Part of Our Mission

Joe Citera, Villanova University

Kennedy Union Torch Lounge

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

This session will explore why developing interfaith competency on both staff and student levels is essential to the role of a student affairs practitioner in Catholic higher education. Participants will learn about the foundational document of the Catholic Church on interreligious dialogue (Nostra Aetate) and what it means for the work we do in student affairs and in promoting the common good. This session will explore how student affairs practitioners from various focus areas can benefit from developing programs and creating learning outcomes that incorporate an interfaith component. Lastly, this session will give participants time to develop one goal related to interfaith development and advocacy.

Green Dotting the Irish--How greeNDot created a Culture of “My Brothers and Sisters’ Keeper” at the University of Notre Dame

Christine Caron Gebhardt, University of Notre Dame

Kennedy Union 310

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Five years ago, the University of Notre Dame launched Green Dot as its violence prevention program. Using the social theories underlying Green Dot and implementing the strategies of social norming and bystander intervention, Notre Dame has created a comprehensive violence prevention program to overcome apathy and promote student engagement in violence prevention particularly in athletics and residence life. This session will outline the process of launching greeNDot at Notre Dame; the structure of our program; strategies implemented to promote culture change; and the types of bystander trainings offered to students, faculty, and staff. We will share successes and challenges as well as next steps for greeNDot.

How Do You Ally? Shifting the Framework of Allyship Education

Laura G. Hutchinson, University of Dayton

Kennedy Union 211

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Allyship has contributed to positive change for LGBTQ+ people. However, thinking of ally only as an identity gives rise to conflict and perpetuated privilege, especially with increasingly complex models of identity. This session will explore the multidimensional nature of identity; evaluate pitfalls of ally-as-identity; and introduce an ally-as-verb framework. Participants will reflect on their own identities and discover ways to implement an action-based ally education framework.

Restorative Reentry: Application of Restorative Justice Values and Principles

Sean Horrigan, University of San Diego

Kennedy Union 331

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

“Reentry” refers to the transition faced by those returning to a university after being suspended due to their conduct. Those experiencing this reentry may describe themselves as feeling isolated, marginalized, and alone in their efforts to reestablish themselves. “Restorative reentry” seeks to apply the values and principle of “relational justice” (i.e., community and restorative justice) philosophy in ways that improve the odds of reentry success by providing ways to live in community safely, stably, and successfully. It offers constructive ways to address conflict, repair harm, and reconnect as a community. This session will provide an overview of restorative justice and then focus on how one Catholic university has implemented reentry circles in its work with students returning from suspension.

Soaring to the Heavens: Faithful to the Common Goods

Kelly Adamson, University of Dayton

Kennedy Union 311

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

As increasing numbers of young adults identify as spiritual but not religious and as student bodies become increasingly religiously diverse, how do we at Catholic colleges and universities take seriously the call of the Church for greater attention to evangelization; the call of our institutions for rootedness in our Catholic charisms and commitment to diversity equity and inclusion; and the needs of our world for citizens who are (multi)religiously literate and sensitive? How might we contribute to these common goods and soar to greater heights through campus collaboration? This workshop will address these contemporary needs for campus ministry and partners at Catholic colleges and universities through utilizing ministry learning outcomes that are intentionally focused and pastorally flexible; a corresponding rubric that is developmental, formational, and accessible to our diverse populations; and corresponding assessment that guides program planning, shapes ministry, and helps us better understand students' connections to faith traditions.

Student Veterans’ Pilgrimage Program: Takes Flight Developing Leaders to Support the Journey and Provide Direction

Rick Trietley, Viterbo University
Frank Morales, St Bonaventure University
Barbara Trolley, Canisius College
Paula Scraba, Saint Bonaventure University

Kennedy Union 312

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

At the core of Catholic Franciscan Education, St. Bonaventure University’s and Viterbo University’s mission is to provide students with an opportunity to explore their own spiritual development, consider the meaning of life, and engage in activities to promote the common good. Student veterans are the compass for building a Franciscan future at our Catholic Franciscan Higher Education Institutes. The Franciscan Pilgrimage program for veterans provides an approach for promoting and advocating for positive relationships in academic and social environments for our student veterans. Collaboration with student affairs, academics, and support services has resulted in a model for facilitating the mentorship of future student veteran servant leaders. This program empowers students to choose new living-learning communities and engage in campus leadership programs. This mentoring program will demonstrate how to transform students’ lives to be the moral compass of campus life.

Teaching Healthy Romantic Relationships: An exploration of institutional strategies and assessment methods

Conway Campbell, Assumption College

Kennedy Union 207

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

A comprehensive education consists of enlightening the mind, building character, and teaching traditional-age undergraduate students to make sound, healthy decisions with respect to romantic relationships. However, at many higher education institutions, a major shift has occurred regarding this type of education. Cognition has taken precedence over character formation, and what once was a seamless connection between the two values is no longer a priority. Currently, one of many issues facing administrators at institutions of higher education is student decision making about healthy romantic relationships. Therefore, this session will share strategies currently employed at Catholic colleges in the Northeast to teach traditional-age undergraduate college students about healthy romantic relationships.

11:45 AM

ASACCU Association Lunch

Kennedy Union Ballroom

11:45 AM - 1:30 PM

Entree Salads with Family-Style Grilled Chicken or Portabella, Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing, Bread Baskets, Shortbread and Lemon Tea Cookies, Assorted Beverages

1:30 PM

Centralized Leadership Process (CLP): Developing Leaders for the Common Good through a Common Application

Shundeez Faridifar, University of St. Thomas

Kennedy Union 207

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

At a small, Catholic institution like the University of St. Thomas, staff and faculty must work together to accomplish their goals. Several departments in student affairs have only one employed professional staff member, so departments rely on one another. A few years ago, we centralized our student leadership hiring process to funnel through only one office. Through this process, we consolidated the time spent interviewing; increased student visibility; held a more holistic approach to student development; funneled students to lesser-known positions; increased utilization of career services; provided professional practice; and closed the hiring loop.

Creating FIRE through a Gen Z Student Leadership Model

Christine Caron Gebhardt, University of Notre Dame

Kennedy Union 311

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Peer education at the Gender Relations Center, University of Notre Dame, is done by peer educators called FIRE Starters (Finding Identity and Equality in Relationships). FIRE Starters assist in developing and implementing programs that foster dialogue on identity, gender, and healthy relationships. They promote open and inclusive discussion and encourage their peers to respect the inherent dignity and equality of every member of the Notre Dame family. Over the past three years, the staff has had to respond to the changing profile of our students (Millennial to Generation Z) and the increasing demands for intersectional programming. As a result, the GRC developed a leadership model based on Catholic Social Teaching and the Readiness for Change social theory, which integrates different phases of leadership that promote ongoing formation and increased opportunities for engagement about challenging topics such as authenticity, LGBTQ inclusion, and violence prevention.

Foundation Friday Series (Mission Award Winner)

Ted Zito, Assumption College
Benjamin Kadamus, Assumption College
Caitlin Macneil, Assumption College

Kennedy Union 222

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

The Assumption College Office of Residential Life in 2012, at the direction of the College president, was tasked with enhancing resident assistant (RA) education surrounding Catholic faith tradition. In learning Roman Catholic concepts and teaching, the RAs would gain a deeper understanding of the mission of the College. A yearlong series, developed by senior residential life staff, focused on the moral and ethical teachings of the Catholic Church. The initial program sessions, called “Foundation Fridays," were developed around the documentary series Catholicism hosted by Bishop Robert Barron. Over the last several years of the Foundation Friday training series, RAs shared critical feedback that guided future sessions to include small group interaction, reflection, and content with practical implications for their daily work as RAs. This presentation will highlight the history of the Foundation Friday program, discuss session content from the 2017-18 series, and review what was learned from the assessment data.

Identities Project: Creating Space for Civil Discourse and Identity Exploration (Mission Award Winner)

Kirsten Gabriel, Viterbo University
Margy Frazier, Viterbo University

Kennedy Union 331

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

In response to survey data and student feedback regarding deficiencies in diversity and inclusion education and experiences on campus, Viterbo University’s Office of Student Life collaborated with campus and community partners to create the Identities Project in fall 2017 to promote civil and constructive dialogue and provide education regarding identity, including but not limited to gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and social class. Session participants will walk away with a roadmap on how to create a similar program; information regarding a civil dialogue model; a basic understanding of identities, intersectionality, and the Identity Wheel; potential pitfalls and challenges. The Identities Project is firmly rooted in, informed by, and assessed via the lenses of the mission and values of Viterbo University, Catholic social teaching, and student development theory.

Journey to Success: A co-curricular pathway aimed toward the development of the whole person for emerging leaders in the Franciscan tradition (Mission Award Winner)

John Felio, Siena College
Karen Keis, Siena College
Adam Casler, Siena College

Kennedy Union 310

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Siena College recently embarked on a new strategic plan: Tradition. Transformed. 2017 - 2022. One of the five goals is "Distinctive Value; Enhance our value and brand and broadcast to all stakeholders while maximizing our Franciscan, liberal arts advantage." During this time, the college also developed five core values, one of which is compassionate leadership: We lead by putting others first, through our commitment to social justice, service with others, and concern for the poor and vulnerable. A college-wide tactic under Distinctive Value is to implement delivery of programs through student activities to advance the development of the whole person. Our division enthusiastically responded with the following key action: Create an integrated programming model for the development of the whole person based upon six pillars. This session will review our process and journey to success.

Promoting an Ethic of CARE: UD’s Case Management Services

Lindsay Maxam, University of Dayton
Christine Schramm, University of Dayton

Kennedy Union 312

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Colleges and universities are called to meet the changing needs of the modern college student and to reduce barriers to success. Using advocacy and intervention techniques, the Dean of Students Office at the University of Dayton utilizes a case management model, rooted in student development theory, to support students in navigating a complex University environment. The Dean of Students Office uses an individualized approach to assess needs and level of distress and offers resources and services to promote student retention and success. This presentation will provide an overview of case management services and share how it can be implemented at our peer institutions.

2:45 PM

Conversations on Leadership

Chris Fishpaw, University of Dayton

Kennedy Union Boll Theatre

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

This session will employ a panel format to review practical application of leadership theory to develop students. Chris Fishpaw, Director of Student Leadership Programs, will introduce the leadership framework at the University of Dayton. He will then serve as the moderator and ask students questions about their leadership journey.

Matthew Mittelstaedt, Junior

Joseph Myers, First Year Masters of Public Administration

Emily Jones, Senior

Travis Grile, Senior

Chloé Massie-Costales, Senior

3:45 PM

Afternoon Break

Kennedy Union First Floor Lobby

3:45 PM

Coffee, Water, Iced Tea, Bottled Juice, Cake Truffles, Chips, Whole Fresh Fruit

5:30 PM

Closing Liturgy: Fr. Kip Stander, S.M.

Chapel of the Immaculate Conception

5:30 PM

6:30 PM

Closing Reception and Dinner

Kennedy Union Ballroom

6:30 PM

Assorted passed and stationary appetizers; Fruit Kabob, Garlic Cheese Puffs, Salami and Red Pepper Coronets, Vegetarian Quesadillas in a Tortilla Cup, Veggie Dippers, Hummus

International stations including Vegetable Fried Rice, Spring Rolls, Stir-Fried Vegetables, Pasta, Chicken Parmesan, Meatballs, Yellow Squash and Zucchini, Tossed Salad, Montgomery BBQ Pork Sliders, Black Bean Sliders, Burger Sliders, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Country Green Beans, Ohio Buckeyes, Strawberry Basil Shortcake Cups

8:00 PM

Evening Hospitality and Super Games

Kettering Hall 143-145 and Second Floor Patio

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Smore's Bar, Infused Water, Assorted Beverages