Welcome Welcome to Florida State University and the 2021 Jon C. Dalton Institute on College Student Values. As we enter our 31st year, we continue to celebrate the Scholarship, Engagement, and Hospitality that drive our work in a changing higher education landscape. While this year looks different, we hope that our 31st annual conference will reflect the quality and camaraderie that you have come to expect. From our wonderful feature speaker, the broad range of concurrent sessions, and the conversations with fellow participants, we are quite certain that you will enjoy your time with us! This year’s theme, Reevaluating our Roots: ValuesBased Leadership for Campuses in Crisis is a timely consideration of regional, national, and global events and movements that simultaneously drive us apart and bring us together. As educators, practitioners, and scholars within higher education, what role do we play in combatting the isolation experienced
by so many students, faculty, and staff? And how can we work to build inclusive and compassionate communities during times of growing political, social, and economic division? Once again, we are pleased to present our annual Dalton Institute Dissertation of the Year Award. This honor acknowledges an exceptional contribution to research that's relevant to the field of college student character and values development. Finally, thank you to the Dalton Institute Committee and all our wonderful volunteers for the hard work and dedication they have provided to plan the Institute. This event happens only because of the assistance of the students and staff members who give freely of their time and energy. Our volunteers are here to make this event both welcoming and educational! Thank you for attending the Jon C. Dalton Institute on College Student Values. We hope that you enjoy!
Sincerely,
Amy Hecht
Vice President for Student Affairs
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Brandon Bowden
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
