IPDS: New Professionals Orientation 2012
Core Competencies: Leadership, Marketing, Planning, Student Learning
June 21 – June 25, 2012
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.
Program Description
As one of ACUI's premier programs, this seminar has been staple of new professional's introduction to college union and student activities management for decades. In 2012, participants will focus on enhancing their supervision, advising, budget development, assessment, marketing, and cultural awareness skills. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to get to know colleagues from other schools and develop a network they can count on in tough times.
Tentative Schedule
June 21
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| Morning–Afternoon
| | Optional Community Service | |
| Evening
| | Welcome and Cookout | |
June 22
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| 9–10 a.m. | | Educational Session: Role of the College Union
Marsha Herman-Betzen, ACUI Executive Director | |
| 10 a.m.–Noon
| | Teambuilding Activity | |
| Noon–1:30 p.m.
| | Lunch | |
1:30–3 p.m.
| | Educational Session: What It Means to Be a New Professional
Danita Brown, Purdue University Dean of Students | |
| 3–4 p.m.
| | Small Group Discussions: Modern-Day Issues' Affect on the Role of the College Union | |
4–5:30 p.m. | | Purdue Memorial Union Building Tour | |
| 6–8:30 p.m.
| | Reception and Dinner at the Union | |
June 23
| | | |
| 9–10:30 a.m.
| | Workshop | |
| 10:30 a.m.–Noon
| | Educational Session | |
| 11 a.m.–Noon
| | Lunch | |
Noon–4 p.m.
| | Maximizing Your Employees and Student Leaders: Motivation and Performance Management
Debra Dunbar, Indiana University Director of Organizational Development Services | |
4–4:30 p.m. | | Break | |
4:30 p.m. | | Educational Session | |
June 24
| | | |
9 a.m.–Noon
| | Educational Session: Leveraging Assessment to Tell Your Union Story
Jason Simon, University of North Texas Division of Student Affairs Director of Research, Assessment, and Planning | |
Noon–2 p.m. | | Progressive Meal at Purdue University Cultural Centers | |
2:30–4 p.m.
| | Educational Session: Marketing and Fundraising
Kurt Foriska, The Ohio State University, Student Life Director of Marketing and Development | |
4:30–6 p.m. | | Educational Session | |
6 p.m. | | Dinner on Own | |
June 25
| | | |
| 9–10 a.m.
| | Panel Discussion: A Career in College Unions: Practical Advice for Taking the Next Step
Ian Crone, Elmhurst College Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Frick Center
Mulu Ferede, University of Illinois, Illini Union Senior Associate Director
Eric Tammes, Roosevelt University Associate Vice President, Communication and Retention
Jill Zambito, Northern Illinois University Director of Student Involvement and Leadership Development | |
10 a.m.–Noon | | Brunch | |
Afternoon | | Optional Tour of the Indiana University-Purdue University–Indianapolis Campus Center (with transportation to the Indianapolis airport afterward) | |
* All times and topics are subject to change.
** All breakfasts are on own.
Updated March 21, 2013