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CONTENTS Connect With Us The APCA Campus Life Trends Magazine is published quarterly.

Submissions for articles must be emailed to editor@apca.com.

For advertising, please contact associates@apca.com.

Publisher: Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities Production: Jondra Darden Graphic Design: Designs by Pinkie The Campus Life Trends Magazine is a trademark of the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities. All rights reserved.

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Editorial: From the Desk of APCA Michael Stephenson, Jondra Darden............p. 4 Gilman Scholar Films His Study Abroad Experience in “The Bund� A Walkway Along The River Showcasing the Cities Skyline

by Alex Montoya ........................................p. 6 Meet Jereme Ford & Devery Broox ..............p. 10 Color Combinations

by Rachel Wussow .....................................p. 11 Growing Traditions with a New Generation of Students

by Sharinda Welton ....................................p. 12 Cover Story - Adam Grabowski ..................p. 14 APCA National Award Winners ..................p. 16 How College Changed My Life, and How It Can Impact Yours

by Caroline Rothstein ..................................p. 20 Unwind and Reconnect with Nature

by Daniel Caron .........................................p. 22 APCA 11th Annual Leadership on Broadway Experience .................................p. 24 First Year Mastery, A Message for First Year Students

by Odell Bizzell ..........................................p. 26 APCA Notice: Your Campus Lige Budget Has Been Cut! ...................................................p. 28 APCA One Day Drive-Ins, Host One On Your Campus .........................p. 34 Introducing Our Newly Inducted APCA Regional Area Coordinators ......................................p. 35

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of your newly named APCA Vice President of Operations, MICHAEL STEPHENSON michael@apca.com

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Director of Education & Associate Services JONDRA DARDEN jondra@apca.com

We look forward to working with you as we take on these new postions. We are excited about our upcoming events and the opportunity to serve and assist our associates and schools/talent buyers. If there is anything we can do for you, please feel free to contact us.

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APCA STUDENT AND GILMAN SCHOLAR,

ALEX MONTOYA

by Alex Montoya

West Texas A&M University alexxmontoya@gmail.com 806-881-2719

leading As a student activities worker for WT, this have given me so many opportunities to pursue what I already dreamed of. Yes, I know that sounds cheesy, but when you work for student activities offices, you get the chance to create a network across campus and the globe (I’ll explain soon).

The only way you can facilitate great events is by personally connecting with those around you and actually caring for them. Our campus has given every student opportunities to join programs that will enhance everyone both professionally and personally. Being the eager student that I am, I joined Rogers Leadership, Education, and Development program (LEADWT), became a president’s ambassador, held down multiple leadership positions around campus and com6 #APCACLT

peted nationally on a yearly basis. So, if anyone decides to tell you that your university is boring, or they don’t have anything to do, you better tell them they have need to dig a bit deeper or show them the ropes. A few months ago, we had the chance to head to our regional APCA conference down in Houston, Texas. Being it the first time that I attended this conference; I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Hearing stories from previous student workers about the conference, I was attempting to mentality equip myself for a weekend that has still left me wired up to push for bigger and better campus events this spring semester. For an entire weekend we lived, ate and saw endless possibilities of musicians, speakers, novelty events and acts. Between all the exciting entertainment options, we also had breakout sessions, where we had the chance to dig deeper at what it takes to build powerful events from the back end of event planning. One of the

hardest things is choosing acts when all you have is a screen in front of you, and by actually seeing and meeting everyone, decisions become that much more clear. One of the things I keep telling my fellow colleagues is that in the fall they will truly understand why we do what we do, and have a better understanding of what it means to connect with acts before they even set foot on our campus.

This past summer as I took a short break from our crazy lives as student activities worker, I Interned on the other side of the world, which showcased a cultural experience and challenging summer of many firsts. I was able to take my classroom experiences to an international level as an editorial intern. Being surrounded by strangers in a culture that I have only read about not only gave me a great focus on my internship with Ringier Media Company, but also allowed me the privilege to experience different social norms than mine. Using the given networking opportunities with both corporate and academic professionals, I now lead with a higher standard than the average college student. My internship experience was the perfect clarity trip that gave me a good glimpse into what I will be doing in the foreseeable future. I had been abroad before to Italy, but this trip was different. I was able to

observe the countries working habits and how their standards compare to ours.

While meeting the movers and shakers of Shanghai, I was able to gather a deeper understanding of what it takes to work in the global industry of mass media. China was something I never expected to participate in. With a bit of influence and self-motivation I pursued the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. This scholarship was definitely a big project to take on, because lets be real, being student workers while holding down a full time schedule is already hard enough.

Given the months of constant paperwork, writing proposals and attempting to learn mandarin I finally submitted my paperwork. Another few weeks flew by and the constant waiting, I became a Gilman Scholar. I moved forward in applying to become one of their summer ambassador bloggers as well as blogging for Glocont. pg 8

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balinks Abroad website, both of which I had the opportunity to participate in. While working in Shanghai, I was able to create a global network and select a group of people that can mentor me as I continue in my professional career. I was also privileged enough to publish content with CityWeekend, a popular magazine in Shanghai several times and Shanghaiexpat.com, an online website catering to the expats in the city. This experience helped me develop a strong tie into the industry that I will soon be in, along with helping expose West Texas A&M University to a global media company. In addition to my experiences that led me to the Far East for a summer filled with adventures, the National Security Council hosted a summit with 100 of the most influential travel bloggers and digital media outlets. During the course of this summit, the US government highlighted initiatives and allowed for conversations about encouraging American students to study, work, and volunteer abroad. Featuring a panel of experts and high raking government officials, everyone focused on current efforts that allowed the current administration to better understand the importance of traveling abroad and how to push more Americans to do so. The White House and the US Department of State extended an invitation to allow me to participate on a panel to speak about study abroad and global citizenship. Did I mention I was the only student to the panels? A thrilling experience came out as we all sat on the panel addressing the nation about study abroad challenges. Not only did I had the chance to share my thoughts and opinions about what it means to study abroad, but I was given the voice that will start the conversation that will be changing peoples lives forever. After all that what we as student activities workers strive for right?

Interested in knowing more?

Shoot me a Tweet- @AlexxMontoya Insta photo- AlexxMontoya Facebook message- Alex Montoya Snapchat- AlexxMontoya To get the conversation started yeah?

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MEET &

JEREME FORD DEVERY BROOX

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Meet Jereme Ford & Devery Broox, the powerful voices of the 8Two agency, a source for education and inspiration. When it comes to poetry no one does it better than Devery, crushing boundaries and leaving lasting impressions on hearts and minds with rhythm in words. He is the 9 Time Slam Champion from the streets of Detroit, Michigan, a musician of 7 instruments, singer, song writer, composer, comedian, radio personality. Broox’s influence stems from personal life experiences from his upbringing in both New Orleans and Detroit, his experiences in the United States Navy, his walk with God and to his greatest accomplishment, fatherhood. He uses each talent and each moment as an opportunity to break every chain with hopes that Harriet Tubman would be proud of him. He is the creator and host of the largest poetry open mic event in Florida, “Touch the Mic”, where he can be seen live every Friday.

Jereme is a passionate and entertaining speaker who digs deep on topics related to interpersonal and intimate relationships. As an adoptee he spent most of his youth struggling with the relationship with himself and the parents he once felt abandoned by, but now loves without condition. That experience, along with some heartbreaks, abuse, and the loss of a child due to an unwanted abortion, led him to the study of relationships. Today he holds a Master’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Women Studies and Applied Behavioral Analysis, he is an author of 5 books, speaks at colleges/social events around the country, and holds a social media audience of over 80,000 followers. He is one of the leading voices on abuse, using his knowledge and very personal experiences to encourage and inspire everyone to give themselves the gift of a healthy relationship.

The mission of 8Two is to provoke thought, teach and inspire with a positive message.

Jereme and Devery are very different artists with the same goal: to leave your students and faculty with an indelible and rich impression which will impact them to make a change in their life or the lives of others from that day forward.

I found an old tool I refer to when choosing color combinations.

This chart assists me with finding colors most appealing to the eye when promoting or advertising.

Remember the classic combinations, I always think of Christmas with red and green.

Here at UWGB, I need to steer away from green and yellow as it symbolizes the Green Bay Packers as well as purple and white which are our schools rival’s colors.

Overall this is a great tool for graphic designers and visionaries. I encourage you to tear this page out of the magazine and post in your office!

COLOR COMBINATIONS

Rachel Wussow Assistant Director, Internal Support ID Services Student Staff Training Marketing & Promotions wussowr@uwgb.edu 920-465-2910

COLOR COMBINATIONS FOR

VISIBILITY/READABILITY (MOST TO LEAST)

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GROWING TRADITIONS WITH A NEW GENERATION OF STUDENTS

By Sharinda Welton

Director of Student Activities, Commuter Services & Leadership Development The University of Findlay In the world of campus programming and campus traditions, there is no room for, “We’ve always done it this way”. That statement will do damage!

Professionals in campus settings receive consistent messages regarding the importance of campus traditions, learning outcomes and creativity. Creativity equals edutainment that appeals to diverse students while providing an engaging, holistic higher educational experience. Annually departments prepare to meet goals and directives with high energy, enthusiasm and a budget.

One may ask, “What does creativity and budget have to do with campus traditions?” When budgets are cut or people get lazy, the easiest thing to do is hide behind “campus traditions”. This choice will knock creativity out the door!

Those who hide behind traditions may say the following, “If it’s not broke..” or “That program doesn’t cost much. Let’s keep it and call it a ‘tradition’”. Warning! Danger! This line of thinking does not empower or give students a voice.

When I began my adventure in the world of higher education I made a commitment to students. They would be given an invitation to voice their opinions and be provided opportunities to own programming, presentations, and series created on campus. Students who are empowered to make decisions, operate a budget, negotiate contracts, make mistakes, and learn will grow and produce programming that will evolve into campus traditions, positive learning 12

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outcomes and appeal to the campus population.

How does one empower students to invest, own and grow programming?

Start with a foundation of trust. Convey to students they are trusted by inviting them to the planning, production and debriefing processes of events. Trust is the foundation mentors should desire everything else stand on.

As trust is developed and maintained it will naturally build ownership students need to experience. What does “student ownership” look like? Students who “own” have a voice in the details: what is booked, how it will be advertised and in determining the venue. As walls of ownership are built, enthusiasm will grow. Leaders will recruit and begin to cultivate trust with new members, taking their cues from their mentor(s), who began by trusting in them. There is something powerful about this system. It is contagious!

Detailed record keeping is necessary in building campus traditions.

What should be recorded? First, the overall budget should be accessible.

It lays out all costs. Second, retain detailed information regarding the venue site. Third, include attendance records.

This will assist in determining how to advertise, grow/expand and host the program/event in the future. Fourth, minutes from the debrief should include: what worked, what didn’t, where mistakes were made, comments from those who attended and suggestions for the

future.

How long should records be kept?

Once an event is held, keep the records. If the campus chooses to host the event again all documentation will be needed. By the third year, the institution is looking at a growing tradition. All records from the beginning should be retained for the life of the tradition. This assists generations in seeing the progress and evolution of the, now tradition.

Students want to be tied to traditions on campus. Students want to leave their mark. It is the same for professionals on campus. If students and professionals are invited to participate in programming and enjoy their experience, this will empower them to approach the planning committee with new ideas and proposals for growth and expansion of a tradition. People want to be a part of positive energy. It’s called campus buy-in. For students and administration that are in charge its called open-mindedness. Annually there are possibilities for growth, improvements, expansions and changes in repeat programming.

The Possibilities become realities when administration in charge has an open mind and willingness to consider new proposals. This goes back to trust and mentorship. Students who have been empowered to trust and build programming will once again be watching their mentors to see if they continue to practice what they preach with both students and their professional peers. If students observe trust, respect and openness, the sky will have no limits. If this is not observed traditions may become endangered.

Fourteen years ago students were planning programming for the future academic year. I proposed the students consider a comedy night featuring three comedians: an emcee, a feature and a headliner. The students loved the idea.

Comedy Jam was born. The venue hosted 400+ people. It sold out every year.

A new generation of students moved Comedy Jam to a theater on campus.

The new venue seated 600+. Through networking, a company offered UF two large screens and projectors at a discounted rate. UF had to provide cameras and operators. The Audio Visual Department on campus agreed to do everything. The shows continued to sell out!

The following three years new student leaders moved the venue to a 1,500 seat community auditorium.

Screens, projectors, cameras and operators moved too. Vice President of Student Affairs offered to pay for a bus to transport students, free of charge, to the new venue in support of the annual show. One year, the local Community Arts Partnership approached the students to see if they could co-sponsor the program. Another year the students teamed up with Broadway Cares and the State of Ohio Senator, Cliff Hite, served as auctioneer.

This year, UF’s Communication Department asked if Comedy Jam could be recorded and played on UF-TV. This created more work for those in charge.

The students saw the advantage, more people would be exposed to this annual program on cablevision. They accepted the offer.

Comedy Jam is still selling out! More importantly, Comedy Jam has become a campus tradition. Every year new leaders come to the table with new ideas.

Every year students contract three comedians at the National APCA Conference. Comedy Jam has evolved into a tradition past and current generations of students are enjoying. They have had a voice and ownership in the planning, production and debrief. Comedy Jam has been adopted by the City of Findlay. Why? People planning have openminds they never say “We’ve always done it that way”.

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APCA CLT COVER FEATURE 1.) First things first, congratulations on winning the 2015 APCA COMIC OF THE YEAR award and being the most booked act at this year’s APCA National Conference!

Thank you! APCA Nationals was a blast! I cannot get enough of hanging out with all the great advisors, students, and artists at conferences. It’s my favorite time of year, and I never want to go home when it’s over. As far as the award goes, it means more to me than I can explain. I don’t need awards as motivation to do what I love, but it feels great to know that people like what I do as much as I do!

2.) You’re one of the best marketed acts at APCA. What is your favorite way to promote yourself?

Of course I love my BOP IT and WHOZITS t-shirts, but my favorite piece of promo is my 100% customizable slap bracelet. As a fun way to get the attention of students and increase attendance at shows, I write random funny phrases on slap bracelets and gives them out to everyone. Imagine having someone attach the label “SassMaster” or “Awkward” or “#HotMess” on your wrist with a colorful slap bracelet out of nowhere... an interesting way to start a conversation to say the least! Advertising with these slap bracelets has helped increase the attendance of my college shows by up to 40% and has resulted in future retention of those students who would not have normally attended. Students come back to the next event with the same excitement and enthusiasm I left them with. I love being able to pay it forward to the next performer who comes to that campus!!

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2015 APCA COMIC OF THE YEAR & THE MOST BOOKED ACT AT APCA NATIONALS!

ADAM GRABOWSKI 3.) Why the college market?

WHY NOT! The college market is my favorite for 3 reasons.! !

ONE: I get to do a full 70-90 minute comedy show. With that much time, I get to truly connect with the audience and take them to a place of deep laughter that you can’t get to in only 10 minutes.! !

TWO: College students keep me and my comedy honest, up-to-date, and ever evolving. They are passionate and appreciate genuinely funny humor more than gimmicks and outdated subject matter.

THREE: I get to travel the country!

4.) Have you traveled a lot performing at colleges?

Oh yeah! I’ve performed in 44 States and at over 450 colleges. I love seeing all the different cities and landscapes.

5.) What’s the craziest tour schedule you’ve had?

It was right after APCA Nationals! I left from Jacksonville and flew directly to Hawaii for a show! From there, I took a redeye flight to Michigan for another show… then shows in Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Nebraska again, Indiana again, and then back home to Chicago. This interview is the first thing I’ve done since getting back…. after laundry of course. haha

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6.) How did you get into touring colleges with your stand-up? Where did you go to college?

I went to the University of Illinois where I got a degree in Psychology and Sociology, and everyone with a Psych degree knows that you will probably have to go to grad school. Well, I assumed I would go onto my Masters because school was what I did and what I was good at. I graduated a semester early, and I started doing comedy as a result of what I call the “Senior Year Freak Out” …where you lose your mind worrying about becoming a part of the “Real World” (which, by the way, isn’t a whole new world, so calm down seniors, it’s gonna be ok). The Freak Out helped me decide to try something I’ve wanted to do since I was little. It ended up being what I truly love to do, and six years later, I’m Comic of the Year. Hooray for the Senior Year Freak Out! hahaha 7.) Did you start touring the college market right away?

I did actually! Nowhere near as many colleges as I do now, but I did do some college shows right after I started stand-up. I turn 28 this month, and I started performing at schools at 22. I guess I love the college market so much because that’s where I came from. My roots are on the road doing 90 minute comedy shows for thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds. I have since done hundreds of clubs, corporate shows, theaters, and private events, but college touring will always be where I learned my craft and how I got to where I am today.

8.) You’re your own agent. Why do you choose to be self-represented?

Well… who better to represent me than me! :-) Coordinating directly with advisors and activities board members is part of the fun.

It makes all of us excited for when we get to hang out together. You’re always going to be more excited to see your friend when you talk to them directly than if their mom set up a playdate for you! haha

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9.) Do you ever get tired?

HA! I love that question! I never get tired of booking, performing, and connecting with people. I’d be ok not driving 8 hours straight, but that’s on me to get bigger co-op blocks with better routing.

10.) What do you do on your time off?

Time off? I don’t understand…. Oh! You mean the days I don’t have shows. I call those days where people don’t clap when I talk. haha I prefer days when people are excited to laugh, clap, and be happy.

When I’m not on the road, I spend my time working on my physical health as well as trying to live a fulfilling life rich with experiences, so I can come back to the stage with energy and new subjects to talk about.

11.) Is there anything else we should know?

Yes! You’re awesome, and thank you to everyone who voted for me for Comic of the Year. I appreciate and love all of you! If you’ve had me perform at your school in the past, bring me back so I can do a completely different show for you. My favorite thing in the world is when I come to a college for the third or fourth time and get to do all of my new material!

For tour info, videos, and social media links, visit AdamGrabowski.com For booking, contact Adam at GrabowskiComedy@gmail.com or call 708-899-ADAM @AdamGrabowski

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E T A I C O S S A l a Nation d Recipients Awar

COMEDY ACT ADAM GRABOWSKI Adam Grabowski Ent.

BAND DNK. Bass/Schuler Ent.

CAMPUS SPEAKER RYAN PENNEAU Take Back College

MALE SOLO MITCH CLARK Houla Entertainment

JUGGLER LINDSAY BENNER Cutting Edge Ent.

FEMALE SOLO EMILY HEARN Degy Booking Int.

HYPNOTIST CHRIS JONES Bass/Schuler Ent.

SPOKEN WORD KATIE WIRSING The College Agency

MENTALIST SEAN BOTT Bass/Schuler Ent.

GAME SHOW FREE MONEY GAME SHOW Neon Ent.

MAGICIAN LEE TERBOSIC Houla Entertainment

CULTURAL ACT EVOLUTION OF A BLACK GIRL Morgan McCoy

NOVELTY BRIAN GETZ Houla Entertainment

DANCE PARTY PAINT U THE ULTIMATE PAINT PARTY Degy Book Int.

NOVELTY FUNCTION CAMPUS SPA Campus Spa 18

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L O O H C S l a n o i s t t n e Na i p i d Rec Awar

NATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMMER OF THE YEAR LINDSAY LEONARD California University of PA NATIONAL ADVISOR OF THE YEAR KEDRICK NICHOLAS McNeese State University NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR SIGMA LAMBDA HONORARY University of Akron NATIONAL EVENT OF THE YEAR DE-STRESS DAY - TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Texarkana NATIONAL ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR HOULA ENTERTAINMENT YONNA PASCH HEART OF APCA AWARD Recipient SHARINDA WELTON

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HOW COLLEGE CHANGED MY LIFE, AND HOW IT CAN IMPACT YOURS

By Caroline Rothstein - Jus Wiggin Entertainment caroline@carolinerothstein.com - www.carolinerothstein.com I began college experiencing two of the worst things that ever happened to me: a month into my freshman year, I was sexually assaulted on campus; a week later, my younger brother was hit by a car and killed. At 19, I had already been struggling with an eating disorder since age 11, had already experienced sexual assault in high school, and was already mourning the death of one of my best friends who died six months before I started college.

So here I was: a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania, an aspiring writer and performer, a high-achieving student, and a devastated young adult unsure of how to proceed.

Yet, one thing was certain: I had worked so hard to get into college. I was not going to let these traumas crush my dreams. I was determined to not only survive, but to thrive.

Instead of a site of trauma and pain, college became my grounds for building perseverance and resilience. College became a place in which I was able to utilize my campus’s resources and facilities from counseling and psychological services; to brilliant professors; to student activities and organizations; to leadership opportunities; to 20 #APCACLT

multicultural and resource centers; and life-long, lasting friendships.

It wasn’t always an uphill march of strength, though. There were days, weeks, and months during which I felt defeated. When I wanted to give up.

When the ongoing battle inside my head, and the pain in my body, and the grief in my heart felt impossible.

Then, I had an epiphany my junior year of college. I sat down on my bedroom floor with my best friend and we literally laid out my life trauma by trauma on the wooden floor of our offcampus house in West Philadelphia.

While I had experienced a plethora of devastating traumas, I was also the producer of our campus’s production of “The Vagina Monologues;” I was the director of our spoken word poetry group; I was taking Latin, writing and theatre classes with professors who were changing my life; I had a supportive and loving family; and I had excellent therapists both on campus and off.

I also had tools like yoga, meditation, and the creative arts to guide me in healing. Most importantly, I had made unbelievable friends at school and maintained friendships from growing up, all of whom reminded me daily that

my life was worth living and my body was worth loving.

I made the choice to be at ease with myself. To honor my body as a temple every day for the rest of my life. To eat intuitively, feeding my body with food that fueled it. To experience romantic and sexual experiences that were safe and consensual with individuals who equally honored my body as a temple.

To embrace every emotion I encountered with patience and gratitude, no matter how hard or how painful the feelings might be.

That’s what I did. And that’s how I graduated from college: thriving. And that’s why I’ve devoted my professional career to engaging directly with college students during a time that has the potential to be life-altering and groundbreaking as a space in which to build a lasting mental, emotional, and social infrastructure of resilience and strength.

College campuses can provide space both in and outside the classroom for a structured and supportive way in which to grow. College is an incredible time to explore interests, cultivate intellectual curiosity, confront challenges, embrace one’s identity, and equally learn how to support one’s peers in their journey to do the same.

I want to let students know they are not alone. Whether struggling with a final exam, an eating disorder, depression, the aftermath of abuse, a competitive sports team, or a friendship and relationship, no one has to walk their path alone. We have the tools both within ourselves and within our communities to heal.

And along the way, there is so much fun to be had. When I think about college, I don’t think about my traumas and struggles. I think about the first time I performed spoken word poetry freshman year and how it changed my life forever; or introducing my favorite fiction author to a room full of classmates, faculty, and alumni at our school’s cre-

ative writing center; or going to graduation with my best friends laughing, singing, and holding each other’s arms as we walked – together – towards the next chapter of our lives.

I am now 31 years old. I have followed my dreams, and I am a full-time spoken word poet, journalist, body empowerment advocate, and arts educator. I am 10 years fully recovered from what was a decade-long eating disorder. I have healed from the trauma of sexual assault and feel strong, empowered, and with agency in my sexuality and body. And when I think about my brother, I smile and laugh.

This is not to say I don’t often face pain, or struggle, or challenge. This is to say that I now have the tools to cope with any obstacles that enter into my path. And it was in college where I began acquiring these tools – inside and outside the classroom – to do so.

We all have a story to tell. I share mine through spoken word poetry, public speaking, and workshop facilitations to help empower students and my audience worldwide to give themselves permission to embrace and honor their own authentic voices and stories.

Whether they share it with a friend, groups on campus, a mentor, or in an academic paper, all that matters is that we acknowledge who we each are to ourselves first. That is where resilience begins.

Twitter: @cerothstein Instagram: @carolinerothstein Facebook: /CarolineRothsteinOFFICIAL YouTube: /CarolineRothsteinTV Snapchat: c-linerothstein caroline@carolinerothstein.com www.carolinerothstein.com

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UNWIND and RECONNECT with Nature

By Daniel Caron

Original Play, LLC (740) 314-9198 www.danielsprograms.com It is still dark on an early winter morning. The sun will not rise for another half hour. The frost glistens on the ground like diamonds. The backyard is still silent at this hour, too early for the call of birds and the noise from area traffic.

I am up and out this early to catch a glimpse, and maybe photograph, an owl. But for the moment I am just enjoying the peace and silence afforded by a field of frozen grass and a group of leafless trees.

Since childhood, nature has been a source of peace and recreation for me. As time went on, getting outside became more of a process in getting something accomplished than simply enjoying the experience. Today, I focus on paying attention to that difference.

I think about the importance of getting outside when considering the amount of stress that college students experience. It is not surprising to hear students comment, following a workshop, that they need to get outside more.

Along with simply enjoying the moment, getting outside and enjoying nature provides me with benefits I never considered in my youth. Traveling in nature helps me to hone my observation skills and sensory experiences. It amazes me when I walk through a field and consider all the things I’ve so often passed without noticing.

When I am focused on the experience of being outside in nature I might see Monarch butterfly caterpillars on Milkweed plants or hear the song of a Hooded Warbler in the tree canopy or catch the scent of a spring Lilac bush. These are experiences I have passed by countless times while in a rush to get things done and not really paying attention. One friend recently laughed and commented to me, “Who goes outside and sees owls?” I smiled and thought, the owls and everything else are there whether or not we see them.

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Being outside helps me to slow down and recharge. Life seems less frenetic when I am walking in nature. My breathing changes when I am outdoors and this helps me to be more connected and pay greater attention to surroundings. The experience also helps me to ask more questions and practice some critical thinking when making observations. So often I discover plants and animals displaying characteristics and behaviors that are different from what I’ve read about or been taught in the classroom.

Getting outside for me is an experience, a wellness routine of peaceful discovery. There is always something happening outside in nature.

I think of nature as an ideal form of free entertainment, education and a remedy for my daily stress.

When was the last time you were outside enjoying nature? How about it? You might just discover something interesting.

Daniel Caron is a speaker, facilitator and nature photographer focused on bringing more harmony to daily interactions on campus, at home and in the workplace. You can reach him to come to your campus at www.danielsprograms.com or through email at daniel@danielsprograms.com. See Daniel’s owl images and other nature photography on his blog, http:// www.naturenomad.com/nature-nomad-moments-blog.html 23 #APCACLT

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FIRST YEAR MASTERY A MESSAGE FOR

FIRST YEAR STUDENTS

By Odell Bizzell Wow this academic year has flown by.

In a couple of months the seniors will be graduating and you will be welcoming a new class of first year and transfer students. Though it is imperative that new students are quickly indoctrinated in the specifics of the college life such as registering for classes it is of even greater importance that new students understand how to master their first year. The word mastery is seldom used in relationship to school and academics. Words and phrases like ‘graduating on time’, ‘getting good grades’, and ‘doing well’ are at the forefront of describing success in school.

Mastery denotes that one has absolute authority over a particular subject matter. I want to offer 3 things for you to pass along to your first year students to help them master their first year. These 3 things will hold true whether or not your first year students are traditional or non-traditional.

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Make a vow that come hell or high water you will finish with high marks.

Have your first year students go through a literal ceremony where they vow that they will do their best to finish on time and finish with the highest grades possible. I use the word vow, versus promise because vow has a more serious connotation. When you think of the word vow, one typically thinks of wedding or marriage vows. It takes a lot to break wedding vows, by way of divorce, so create a ceremony of some sort where your first year students make a legitimate vow that they will finish and every year after have an anniversary and celebrate the fact they are still on the path to commencement.

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Help them paint a vivid picture of life after college.

Most people lack clear vision. This point does not necessarily mean that as first year students they have to know exactly what they want to do or what they want to accomplish. Some will know, but most will not. Rather, help them see how they want to live after college. Who do they want to help? What type of life do they want for their family? What causes resonate with them that they’d love to be a part of? When they get to school, odds are they are waking up to go to class so they can get their degree. Help them see the biggest reason they’re waking up for after they have their degree. Once they can see beyond their degree it will help them get more motivated. Those who lack motivation have yet to see the potential of their future. By helping them paint a vivid picture of life after college you will help them see the potential in their future.

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Help them keep track of their wins and losses.

Losers quit when they fail. Winners fail until they succeed. Now we do not want our students failing a number of tests or assignments, but odds are in their academic career they will have low points, if not inside, definitely outside of the classroom. Help them keep score of what went well and what went wrong. Have them do an exercise at various times during their first semester where they have a win column and a loss column. Wins could be good test scores, finding a new friend, increasing a grade, getting involved in student organization, or something else. Losses might be getting a bad grade, breaking up with a significant other, oversleeping, or something else. What cannot be managed cannot be mastered. All people are inherently competitive, these types of exercises helps them to compete with and master their most worthy adversary: themselves.

DID THIS ARTICLE GIVE YOU SOME GREAT IDEAS?

If so check out my blog www.TheImpactBlog.com and learn how to help make your students unforgettable and indispensable in life, family, and work. If you are looking for a speaker for your first year students feel free to contact me at www.OdellBizzell.com.

Until next time, make your life count!

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Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities

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Many programmers have nowhere to turn when they read this announcement. But if you’re like hundreds of other progressive thinking APCA student life advisors, you’ll know exactly what resource to use to combat this problem.

Who is APCA? The Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities specializes in low and no cost programming for campus life. Our mission is to help student life departments with limited resources make more of an impact on their campuses. APCA is a staunch advocate of purposeful programming that incorporates meaningful, assessable learning outcomes that can improve retention levels on your campus.

Why should I participate in APCA? Development! We will keep you up to date on the latest professional development trends and student theory, organize and motivate your student boards and give you the resources to stretch your programming dollars. Our workshops and campus event programming conferences feature nationally known student life theorists and cost saving programs to keep your budget under control.

PREVIOUS KEYNOTE PRESENTERS

Dr. Vincent Tinto Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at Syracuse University, Former Chair of the Higher Education Program, Author of Leaving College and Completing College

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Dr. Gwen Dungy Executive Director of NASPA from 1995-2012

Dr. Connie Boronot Director of Assessment and Evaluation for Dr. George Kuh Student Affairs and Indiana University Undergraduate Chancellor’s Professor Education at Florida Emeritus and Director International University

How does APCA help my budget? We bring value! APCA membership fees are the lowest by far in the marketplace, at only $299 per year. That fee covers every club and student organization on your campus. Our value packed conference fees also include 4 hot meals, student life educational sessions for advisors and students, showcases, conference swag and access to all conference events. If you program campus activities events or facilitate professional or student development programs, we will help you stretch your dollars!

Who else has tried APCA? APCA has been serving the college marketplace with cutting edge campus activities resources and training for over 20 years: “APCA: Friendly, Family, Affordable and Fun. The staff is professional and genuinely appreciative of school members. They offer quality programming, seasoned educational speakers and affordable conferences to schools of all sizes. Our students enjoy their experiences with APCA and call APCA family!”

Yonna Pasch, Director of Student Activities - Northwestern State University “I cannot describe how excited my students are every year for the APCA Conference.

With the discounts that we get from the Co-op buying process, we are able to save enough money to pay for the entire conference experience. Beyond that, however, it’s great to be able to work with the other schools in our area in a synergistic way. My students have developed great relationships with their peers at other schools as a result of the experience.”

Jeff Foote, Director of Student Life - SUNY Cobleskill “I would encourage all colleges to attend APCA. It’s worth every penny! The staff are extremely friendly and make everyone feel a part of the APCA family. APCA is a great opportunity to see very talented performers from all walks of life and block booking helps to place them in a price range that we can afford.”

Nancy Agan, Director of Student Life - Corning Community College

Not happy with your APCA experience?

Money back guarantee! All APCA event delegate fees come with a

money-back guarantee of satisfaction. If for any reason you are unsatisfied, by the end of the first day of the event, simply return your conference materials and request a refund of your fees. All fees, minus your prepaid meal costs, will be returned to your school after the event. APCA is the only campus activities conference system to guarantee your delegation a positive experience!

APCA – the most value in the campus activities market! APCA is

the best decision you can make to further your professional and student development. We ensure the best value for your event programming dollars, and have a long track record of success. Our event experiences are guaranteed, with an excellent reputation for consistently exceeding our delegates expectations. Contact us now to incorporate affordable, assessable and meaningful campus activities resources and training into your campus event programming!

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APCA ONE-DAY DRIVE-INS HOST ONE ON YOUR CAMPUS! APCA partners with numerous campuses throughout the year to host a one-day workshop for student life advisors. A drive-in is filled with dynamic presentations and is a unique opportunity to network and share ideas with

higher education professionals in your area.

There are many benefits to hosting a one-day workshop on your campus. These include: • Campus recognition • Resume building • Sharing of professional development ideas and networking with other higher education professionals in your area • Showcasing a member of your staff to present on a topic of choice Our most recent workshop was held at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA. Our host was Seth Vander Tuig, APCA Midwest Regional Area Coordinator. The theme for this event was “Promote.”

APCA certified speaker, Mike Fritz presented “How to Double or Even TRIPLE the Size of Your Next Event.” He gave attendees some awesome tips to consider when promoting events on their campus and how to increase the attendance. The attending advisors were also able to collaborate and discuss new ideas and share things that have worked on their campuses.

Tiffany Hamilton, Coordinator of Student Engagement at Black Hawk College also presented, “Creating the Student Leaders You Need to Maximize Your Organizations and Programs.” She took questions from the attendees after her presentation and allowed them the opportunity to share some of their experiences with their student leaders.

If you are interested in hosting an APCA One-Day Drive In on your campus, please contact editor@apca.com.

APCA’s One Day Workshop was a great opportunity for the advisors in attendance to collaborate and discuss some key issues on our campuses. It provided networking opportunities, new ideas as we all gear up to welcome another group of incoming students, and gave us a chance to recharge our batteries going forward.

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INTRODUCING OUR NEWLY INDUCTED APCA REGIONAL AREA COORDINATORS This year at the APCA National Conference, we inducted our new Regional Area Coordinators. In this role, they will serve as the liaison between the advisors within their region and the APCA staff. We are excited to have our new Coordinators on board and look forward to working with them. If you have any questions about upcoming events, hosting a drive in on your campus, or how to get more involved with APCA please feel free to contact your Regional Area Coordinator.

NORTHEAST

NORTHEAST THERESA RADLEY Ithaca College tradley@ithaca.edu

SOUTH CENTRAL

SOUTH CENTRAL

RAYMOND KING Oakwood University rsking@oakwood.edu

TODD SNOVEL Lebanon Valley College snovel@lvc.edu

JENNIFER SKINNER The University of North Texas at Dallas Jennifer.Skinner@untdallas.edu

WEST 2ND TERM

MIDWEST 2ND TERM SETH VANDER TUIG Kirkwood Community College Seth.VanderTuig@kirkwood.edu

KIM JACKSON Big Bend Community College kimj@bigbend.edu

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