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    Spring 2008 Courses: [overview]
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    1. Lessons from Virginia Tech: The Changing Landscape in Higher Education

    2. Crafting a Code of Conduct: The Art of Writing Policies and Procedures

    3. Creating an Effective, Efficient, Comprehensive, Judicial System for your Residence Hall

    4. So what's next? Finding the best path for my journey, and helping those you supervise move down the path

    Spring 2008 On-Line Courses

    Course 1: Click here for detailed course information
    Title: Lessons from Virginia Tech: The Changing Landscape in Higher Education
    Dates: 1/18-08 - 2/15/08
    Cost: $130
    Instructor: W. Scott Lewis, JD - Asst. Vice Provost, University of South Carolina
    Abstract:
    As we approach the one year anniversary of the tragedy at Virginia Tech, the Governor's Report, the President's Report and pending litigation are already impacting the way college administrators and faculty do their everyday work. With proposed legislation and examination in several states returning to the forefront on issues such as weapons on campus, FERPA, HIPPA, other confidentiality issues, mental (and physical) health services, student conduct and housing response and capabilities and inter- (and perhaps intra-) campus communication, it is imperative that student affairs and faculty administrators anticipate the changes in the landscape in order to help shape them. Class participants will examine these issues using topical journal and news articles, on-line discussion, and case law analysis.

    This 3 week class will run over the course of one full month, to accommodate the 2008 ASJA conference. For those able to attend, the course will include an in person meeting at the ASJA Annual Conference for additional cumulative discussion.

    Course 2: Click here for detailed course information
    Title: Crafting a Code of Conduct: The Art of Writing Policies and Procedures
    Dates: 4/7/08 - 4/25/08
    Cost: $130
    Instructor: Brett A. Sokolow, J.D., President, The National Center for Higher Education Risk Management
    Abstract:
    Traditional conduct codes are formal legal documents outlining policies and procedures. The nature of Millennial generation students gives us a unique opportunity to connect institutional values to a developmental, educational conduct code, instilling codes with humanity and a strong sense of community. But, to do so, we must rethink the conduct code as it currently exists, and re-imagine policies as tools of prevention.

    Course 4: Click here for detailed course information
    Title: So what's next? Finding the best path for my journey, and helping those you supervise move down the path
    Dates: 6/2/08 - 6/20/08
    Cost: $150
    Instructors: Thomas Ellett, President, Thomas Ellett & Partners, Inc. & Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, New York University; & John Kazlauskas, Community Development Educator, New York University
    Abstract:
    So you've been working in Student Affairs for a number of years and are starting to ask yourself the question: "What's next?" Or maybe you're just beginning your professional journey, and want to think about how you can make the most of the position you're in. More than likely you are supervising staff in transition. If any of these issues apply, this course is for you. We will use our professional competencies as a starting place for the course and build from there to think about our goals. The facilitators will help you think about how many skills that you have acquired (or hope to acquire) and how you can parlay them into your next professional position. From there, we will examine how to turn our big dreams into reality, determining clear steps one can take towards reaching our goals while avoiding or breaking through the barriers that stand in our way. This is a great session for those who are thinking about their careers, thinking about a career transition, or those who supervise staff who may be in transition.

    Course 3: Click here for detailed course information
    Title: Creating an Effective, Efficient, Comprehensive, Judicial System for your Residence Hall
    Dates: 7/21/08 - 8/8/08
    Cost: $130
    Instructor: Ryan D. Kane, Assistant Director of Judicial Affairs, Towson University
    Abstract:
    It's too late to implement a purposeful and efficient judicial process once you can't see over the pile of cases on your desk! The purpose of this class is to provide a set of tools that you can easily apply to help efficiently manage your time and judicial caseload. The information provided in this course will help pave the way for you to design and implement a purposeful judicial process within your residence hall environment. Participants frustrated with managing a heavy judicial caseload, or staff members who are looking to create or modify their process will find information in this course with a practical, "how-to" approach. Topics that will be covered will include the administrative and logistical aspects of a strong judicial system, and getting the most out of your meetings with students; with an emphasis on consistency and importance of following your Code of Conduct. Last, the subject of assessment will be covered with a blueprint provided to effectively assess your program (from the perspective of students-this is sure to initiate an interesting dialogue!)

    More course offerings to be posted soon.


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