Conference Schedule
"Explore-Discover-Connect”
Friday, October 20, 2017
Wichita State University, Rhatigan Student Center
Schedule is subject to change.
| 8:30 - 9:00 AM | Registration |
| 9:00 - 9:50 AM | Welcome and Guest Speaker Beggs Ballroom - Kerry Steuart |
| 10:00 - 10:50 AM | Program Session I Mentoring Outside the Box: Inclusive Professional Supervision and Mentoring Practices - Crystal Aluko, Butler Community College Re-conceptualizing the Life Event of Veterans' Transition: Toward a Deeper Understanding - Arthur DeGroat, Kansas State University Connecting Students to an Exploration of Student Affairs through the NASPA Undergrad. Fellows Program - Brett Bruner and Carla Parra-Martinez, Fort Hays State University Identifying Leadership - Hayley Goddard, University of Kansas The Danger of Expecting Our Students to Perform Highly - Tommy Newsom II and Kandace Irvine, Kansas State University Exploring the After Dark - Zackary Shinkle, Fort Hays State University Senior Student Affairs Officers Round Table |
| 11:00 - 11:50 AM | Program Session II I Don't See an Option for Me: Failing to Support Transgender Students in Higher Education - Taylor Kriley and Diego Esparza, Fort Hays State University NASPA 101 - Jerrid Freeman, NASPA IV West, and Alyssa Wendel, Kansas State Polytechnic Connecting Students to Careers for the Common Good - Brett Bruner and Carlie Snethen, Fort Hays State University Mindfulness and Meditation - Guest Speaker Kerry Steuart Bridging the Gap with Academic Partners: K-State First and the Academic Achievement Center - Brent Weaver, Kansas State University Embracing Civility - Amy Gildemeister, Fort Hays State University |
| Noon - 1:15PM | Lunch (Buffet) and Keynote Speaker Business Meeting |
| 1:30 - 2:20 PM | Program Session III Discovering Strategies to Support Parents & Families of First-Generation College Students - Brett Bruner and Jessi Conklin, Fort Hays State, Christian Dashiell, Sterling College, Paul Kyle, Johnson County CC, Alicia Sanchez, Wichita State TED Talk-Style Panel - Because You Are Powerful: Vanessa Delgado, University of Kansas-Edwards Campus - Leading through Baseball: Stephen Hopson, Fort Hays State University - How to Manage Time Like a Boss!: Zackary Shinkle, Fort Hays State University Perceptions Influence Student Success - Roger Schieferecke and Regina Tolbert, Fort Hays State University P.O.P Culture Advancement: Conversations Surrounding Power, Oppression, and Privilege - Tommy Newsom II and Melinda Gilliam, Kansas State University Shifting Campus Culture: Inspiring Students to Serve - Jordan Frederking, Newman University Mindfulness and Meditation - Guest Speaker Kerry Steuart |
| 2:30 - 3:20 PM | Program Session IV Connecting New Students, Parents, and Family Members to Educational Programming for Campus Safety and Violence Prevention - Brett Bruner and Carlie Snethen, Fort Hays State University K-State 360: Co-curricular Mapping and Competency Integration - Trent McGee, Kansas State University The Science behind Discovering Your Passion - Aaron Slemp, Butler Community College Supporting the Academic Mission of the Institution - Alicia Sanchez and Kim Sandlin, Wichita State University Exploring a Doctorate Degree? Discover Some Options Here! - Levi Esses, Newman University Put the Fish on the Table: How to Advocate for Yourself as a Graduate Student - MaryLyn Silverstein and Kandace Irvine, Kansas State University |
| 3:30 - 4:00 PM | Closing Session Beggs Ballroom |
