APCA Campus Life Trends Magazine - Jan/Feb 2015

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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 Graphic Design: Designs by Pinkie Cover Photo by: Dan Folger The Campus Life Trends Magazine is a trademark of the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities. All rights reserved.

No articles or images of any kind may be reprinted from this magazine without the written permission of The Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities.

Anyone seeking such permission should forward their request by email to editor@apca.com.

Editorial: From the Desk of APCA.................p. 4 Director of Marketing, Michael Stephenson Self Love by Jereme Ford.............................p. 7 #MYAPCAEXPERIENCE - Mason Van Horn.....p. 8 Wrestling with the Inner Me.........................p. 9 Sharod Tomlinson Violence Against Women Act.......................p. 10 Amend Clery Act and Title IX for 2014 Adam Lambert Lindsay Benner Spills the Tea........................p. 12 Cover Story - Lee Terbosic............................p. 14 What’s Trending this Winter ........................p. 18 on Your Campus?

APCA Helped Inspire My Career...................p. 19 Communication, Courage, ...........................p. 28 and Consistency - Dakota Doman Get to Know Dr. Justine Shuey......................p. 32 APCA South Central 2014............................p. 35 Outstanding Senior Diversity: Little Things are Big Things!...........p. 36 Tim Schmeling APCA Fall Regional Winners........................p. 37 S’more Programming - Event Highlight.........p. 39 Building Yourself and Your Organization......p. 40 Corrine Cronheim and RVCC’S SLAP New to the APCA Stage - Michael Issac........p. 42 APCA Staff..................................................p. 43

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of APCA Director of Marketing, Michael Stephenson We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new website. It’s a project that we have been working on for quite some time in an effort to improve the user’s experience. We are confident that you will find the new website a refreshing transition from what you’ve seen over the last twenty years. Serving as the lead staff member on this project, I am so grateful for all of the people who assisted me in the beta testing stage. It’s with your continued support that we are able to fulfill our mission. I invite you to explore our website and discover the numerous opportunities available to get involved with our organization and learn about the benefits of attending our events and conferences. If you have any questions or feedback regarding the website, I would love to chat with you. I can be reached at marketing@apca.com.

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• Create Roster • Post Event Schedules • Search APCA Member Schools • Register for or renew APCA Membership • Register for Conference • Apply for Showcase • Apply for Educational Sessions

OVERALL FALL APCA TRENDS FOR 2014 Check out what was TRENDING this fall in Cooperative buying

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Self Love

by Jereme Ford

Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, and Author of “The ONE: A Single Ladies Guide”

There is a lot to be said about self-love, and that only makes sense being that well, it just sounds good. More often than not, the act of “loving self” includes tubs of chocolate and vanilla ice cream laced with fine caramel, charging a credit card to oblivion in a carefree shopping day, or a quiet walk along the encroaching waters of a beach away from it all.

Ah, but if only self-love were so easy…

Now that’s not to say there is anything wrong with those examples, in fact, I am tempted to cross all three from my list today! But acts of love tend to have a bit of a longer impact.

For example, many of us have had the experience of giving ourselves to relationships that could be likened to garbage bags full of bad fruit and expired eggs. But I have discovered, if you stay in the game of love you eventually find something good for you. That doesn’t happen by chance, it happens when you decide to give yourself better. It happens when you decide to give yourself what you deserve.

Marrying my wife was the most loving thing that I could have ever done for myself, but it isn’t all ice cream. Every now and then there is like a plate full of Brussels Sprouts, not the most appetizing, but I know it’s good for me.

That’s really what self-love is, giving yourself something that is good for you, even when it hurts to do so. Its deciding that today will be the last day of a draining relationship, that your last cigarette was really your last cigarette, or that the person you see in the mirror is unique and should be owned as the beautiful creation that you are.

It’s not always the easiest thing to, but there is not a problem you have that cannot be solved by real love for self.

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#MYAPCAEXPERIENCE MASON VAN HORN

•Junior Vocal Performance Major at East Tennessee State University • Alumni of Roane St. Community College (Class Of 2014) Mason was an APCA Staff Intern at Nationals in Atlanta, GA of this year. He is a hard worker who made it his mission to represent his campus and APCA with a smile and positive attitude every day during the conference. He is a joy to work with and I will never forget his excitement and love for musical theatre that he shared with our attendees during the APCA Star competition. He was phenomenal! I look forward to seeing what all he will accomplish!

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I have been to many conferences and participated in numerous national conventions, but I have to say that APCA has been the one to impact me the most. When I traveled to my first APCA Nationals in Atlanta, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. As soon as we arrived onsite and checked in that morning, the Roane State delegation was welcomed with big smiles from the APCA staff! Those smiles set the stage for the rest of my experience at APCA. I made it my goal during the conference to meet as many attendees I could and help put a smile on their face. This started me on a journey that I try and put into practice even today. APCA is not only

a place where campus activity boards learn about new and up and coming talent, but also a place where individuals from all backgrounds can come and learn about others and their stories. After sharing my own story through conversations and late night spoken word sessions, I realized that I was no longer surrounded by strangers at a conference, but a ginormous support group of people that truly invested in me as a person. I praise God for the people that I have met through APCA. They have challenged me, fed me, supported me, and truly loved me in times that I needed it the most. My encouragement to the reader is that if you have not experienced this group of talented individuals that are full of love and plenty of free hugs, do your best to come to an APCA event and take advantage of every opportunity to work with them. I can say with confidence that, because of a smile I received at APCA, I now have some of the most talented friends all over the U.S. and I would not trade that for anything.

Share your APCA experience with us at editor@apca.com

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In n e r M e Sharod Tomlinson

sharod.tomlinson@yahoo.com Berkeley College - NYC Midtown Inside us all there is a wrestling of what we see vs. what we believe. At our core we seek a balanced life as an alternative to being overworked, stressed and a feeling of frustration from being under paid.

Does work-life balance really exist or is it just a myth?

FINDING A BALANCED LIFE IS A REALISTIC GOAL. Numerous studies have confirmed the benefits individuals can receive when one possesses sound nutrition, activity and well-being.

In order for us to sustain a balanced life our bodies need: • Balanced nutrition that supports and strengthens our systems and organs.

• Physical activity to keep us conditioned.

• Mental relaxation to release stress and promote spiritual growth and well-being.

Americans of all ages continue to face the burden of stress. During an ongoing research series sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in partnership with the Harvard School of Public Health and National Public Radio; more than 2,500 adults 18 years of age and older were polled on stress.

Close to three fourths of those polled (74%) identified their health as a sphere affected by stress. The most commonly reported effect on health was emotional well-being (63%), followed by problems with sleep (56%) and difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions (52%).

In 2009, I found my own life unbalanced. Completing a master’s program, coaching college basketball, working long hours as a college administrator, serving on community boards and leading youth groups within my church and making changes in my community were all my main commitments. After being selected to be a part of the DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative, I discovered how unbalanced my life had become.

At that moment, I challenged myself to redirect how my time was spent before I experienced burnout again. Making changes to the way I was eating, increasing physical activity, decreasing amount of hours spent at work, taking more vacations and mental relaxation days allowed my life to become more balanced.

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Violence Against Women Act Amends Clery Act and Title IX for 2014.

Dept.Ed./FBI task forces to monitor school compliance.

By Adam Lambert, Attorney at Law

As seen in the 2014 Student Life Advisor Intstitute and Student Leadership Workshop Handbook for the Federal Regulatory and Legal Issues Advisor Track On March 7, 2013, President Obama signed the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”). The Act mandates several changes in the law, including sweeping changes to the Clery Act, which will take effect next year. Section 304 of VAWA includes changes to both the Clery Act and Title IX that will require changes by colleges to maintain compliance.

In addition to other changes, this new legislation adds “national origin” and “gender identity” to the list of hate crime categories for Clery Act reporting and adds three additional crimes as hate crimes for Clery Act reporting purposes: domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

The legislation will also require additional training, through education, notice, and campaign work by institutions to notify students and employees about certain dangers as well as their rights under the law.

Training Programs Required in 2014 As of Spring 2014, the new federal legislation requires all schools participating in federal student aid programs to have education and awareness programs for all incoming students and all new employees to address the issues of rape, date rape, acquaintance rape, stalking, and domestic violence. The training program must include, at a minimum: • A statement that the institution prohibits domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; • The definition of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the applicable jurisdiction; • The definition of consent, in reference to sexual activity, in the applicable jurisdiction; • Safe and positive options for bystander intervention that may be carried out by an individual to prevent harm or intervene when there is a risk of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking against a person other than such individual; • Information on risk reduction to recognize warning signs of abusive behavior and how to avoid potential attacks; and • Ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns for students and faculty on all of the above.

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The Department of Education and the FBI have created several national task forces to perform spot compliance checks on schools and will issue fines to those schools who fail to comply with the law.

NEW HATE CRIME CATEGORIES In addition to those hate crimes already included in the Clery Act, VAWA adds two new hate crime categories.

NATIONAL ORIGIN: If a campus crime was motivated by prejudice against a person’s actual or perceived national origin, this crime must now be reported as a Hate Crime under the Clery Act. GENDER IDENTITY: If a campus crime was motivated by prejudice against a person’s actual or perceived gender identity, this crime must now be reported as a Hate Crime under the Clery Act. New Clery Crimes Under VAWA The Act also adds three new crimes to the list of Clery Crimes that must be reported.

DATING VIOLENCE: Violence against a person with whom the perpetrator is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate relationship.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Violence committed by a current or former spouse of the victim, a person who shares a child with the victim, a person who is cohabitating with the victim, or a person whom the jurisdiction would consider similarly situated for the purpose of domestic violence laws.

STALKING: Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person which would cause a reasonable person to fear for his or her safety or suffer substantial emotional distress.

Training Requirements As of Spring 2014, ALL new students and new employees must receive training and instruction on their rights and responsibilities under the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act. Schools must also promote ongoing awareness programs specifically aimed at curbing domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For those schools that fail to comply, expect a visit from one of the several D.Ed./FBI joint task forces, followed by a hefty fine.

For More Information If you would like more information, or if you want to schedule a lecture or training session to stay in compliance with these new federal laws, contact attorney Adam Lambert at LSULawyer@aol.com, or visit our website at www.LSULawyer.com/lectures.

RELATED STORIES AND RESOURCES ONLINE: • The Rise of the Clery Act, By Adam Lambert (March 1, 2013), APCA Student Activities Journal: http://www.lsulawyer.com/lectures/clery.mht • Clery Act reports and complaints, US Department of Education: http://studentaid.ed.gov/about/data-center/school/clery-act

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DO YOU HAVE ANY HIDDEN TALENTS?

I use every talent I have in my show. Nothing is hidden. However, in college I was very good at avoiding classes that required me to write a 20 page paper.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD/FOODS?

I love soup. Most any kind of soup. Especially brothy soup with veggies.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?

I just started learning how to play the Ukelele. I know three songs and play them over and over.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SONG? “Rainbow Connection” Sung by Kermit the Frog

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE? “Amelie”

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? “The Muppet Show”

WHAT IS YOUR SIGNATURE DANCE MOVE? “All of them”

WHO IS YOUR CELEBRITY CRUSH?

“Salvador Dali”

WHICH ARTIST/ARTISTS INFLUENCED YOUR CAREER? Bill Irwin and Lucille Ball

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1. Tell us how you got started doing magic? Your inspirations? Where and when the love for magic began?

It began in Pittsburgh when I was 11 years old, I watched a magician at a birthday party and it changed my life forever...not because the show was so good but because I was hooked on the idea of learning and performing magic tricks. I begged my parents to take me to the library so I could check out books about magic (I never returned them). Early on, my family and neighbors were my first audience, but after two years I began performing at local restaurants and family events in my community. When I was fourteen and beginning High School I found a new audience: girls. Magic became my ammo to meet girls. After not getting any dates I found myself performing at corporate events and even started getting booked at shows in other states. When I reached college, I was using the money I was making to help pay for my tuition, books and meal plans. My inspirations ranged from watching David Copperfield and David Blaine on TV to Bill Murray, Steve Martin, Dave Matthews and even Pittsburgh magician Paul Gertner, who became my mentor.

2. When did you decide to start doing college shows?

I booked and performed my first college show when I was still in college at a Penn State campus down the road from my own college campus.

After the show, I knew college audiences were more my style and since then I have been performing in both the college and corporate markets.

They are my Yin and Yang to making a living. They give me different opportunities and each one has its own perks and challenges.

3. What are some memorable experiences that you have had in the college market?

Over the years I have had the chance to meet and make so many new friends that I never would’ve crossed paths with without the college market. One experience in particular came about from doing a college show in my hometown of Pittsburgh. A woman that worked at that college passed my information along to another woman looking for a magician to perform at a charity event. When she contacted me and explained the event, I knew this show would be the most important show I would ever do. She wanted me to headline a show for a 13 year old boy named Saxon, a Make-A-Wish Kid with terminal cancer that absolutely loved magic. That day was filled with so many emotions but the one that I’ll never forget was when I had some time to hang out with Saxon one-on-one and teach him a few tricks. That was when he asked me a question that totally blew me away. Saxon asked, “out of out of all the tricks you do, is there one you will do for the rest of your life?” It took me a moment to gather my thoughts and really think about how to answer to his question. After a few moments, I explained my favorite trick, The Heart of Life, to Saxon. Sadly, Saxon passed away a short time after the event, but the time I spent with him is something I still cherish to this day. I now dedicate that trick to Saxon each time I perform it.

4. Have you met any of the magicians that inspired you?

I had the chance to meet both David Copperfield and David Blaine in recent years and both were beyond nice. The old belief is that you should “never meet your hero,” because it’ll be a huge letdown. Thankfully, my interaction with each of them only boosted what I already thought about them. Magicians

have their own little world of magic conventions and workshops where running into Penn & Teller, David Blaine or Neil Patrick Harris is completely normal.

They are down to talk tricks just like every other magician in attendance. The vast majority of us are normal, down-toearth people that just happen to have a really cool job. Think of it as a real-life Hogwarts with a lot of card tricks.

5. Explain how you effectively market yourself to the colleges that you go to?

I begin by touching base with the campus activities board that has arranged for me to be there. I have posters and flyers that I send out leading up to the event that they can post around campus to generate interest. When I arrive on campus the day of the event, I do a “teaser” somewhere like a dining hall, library, café, and perform close-up magic for the students. This helps generate interest and allows them a preview of what they can expect at that evening’s show. I know how important social media is to our generation, so I always ask the student body to incorporate that into their experience. From tagging me in photos, Tweets and Facebook statuses to recording Snapchat videos with me to send to their friends, I try to cover all the bases. Adapting yourself to your audience is a huge part of putting on a successful event.

6. What is your goal in the magic industry?

The goal has never really changed from day one: connect and share my magic with the world and also provide a comfortable living for myself and someday a family. I knew since I was 11 that I wanted magic to be my life and that’s what happened. I also love changing people’s opinion on what a magician is and trying to break that stigma that magic tricks are just for little kids. I love #APCACLT 15 #APCACLT

seeing the various responses and reactions I get from audiences of different demographics, whether they be college students or corporate professionals.

a man while standing on stage in front of 800 people...I felt so bad but thankfully she had a good sense of humor about it.

7. Have you had a time on stage that something has gone terribly wrong? Tell us about that experience.

For the most part, nothing has gone majorly wrong in a show (knock on wood), but I have had my share of little hiccups over the years. From naming the incorrect card or misreading someone’s thoughts, to even thinking a woman was

8. What are some of the benefits you have found of working with organizations like APCA? Without organizations like APCA, life would be messy. Bringing the students and advisors to locations around the country and creating the opportunity for entertainers to be seen and booked has made life so much easier. I no longer have to spend hours in my office cold calling and I have more time to focus on preparing for shows and writing new material. APCA has helped provide so many entertainers with careers and every year I look forward to going to conferences to hang out with my college market family.

9. What’s the best response you have received from someone watching one of your tricks?

“I think I just shat my pants!” No, seriously. I was performing out in LA and one of the guys at the event announced to the room that the magic trick freaked him out so bad that he had an accident.

I’ll never know if it was true for obvious reasons, but he sure claimed it was and he was weirdly proud of it. If magic tricks can make people crap their pants I guess I am doing something right… or maybe not.

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10. How do you prepare before going on stage?

I usually just hang in my dressing room and listen to music and review my set notes on my phone. I like to stay focused on my show and any new bits or routines I might be working into it. I like to have something small to eat and a Red Bull to get me going so that I can put on the best show for the next hour or longer.

11. Tell us about your “Anything is Possible” Web series.

In January 2014, I set out on a journey to create and document my year of magic and adventure and share it with the world via Instagram and social media.

I knew I wanted Anything is Possible to be much more than fun magic tricks in unique locations. I wanted it to bring a positive message to each and every person that watched: that in life, anything really is possible. Over the next 365 days, I had the greatest year of my life.

I wrote ideas for episodes whenever I would get booked in other cities and I would try to pair the tricks with the locations, ideas and even the music I used.

The best part about the entire experience was that it helped bring me closer to the people that matter most to me, and in the process it allowed me to connect with all of the viewers. I had the chance to make new friends, reconnect with old friends, and meet so many interesting people along the way like Aaron Paul, Alice Cooper and even Johnny Depp. To date, I have filmed 10 episodes, which

were made up of 32 videos, 20 different magic tricks 12 locations across 5 states and over 10,000 miles of travel.

I’ve received so much positive feedback on these videos from friends, family, and people I’ve never met in my life. It keeps me motivated to continue producing episodes and think of new ideas to keep it interesting. I give people an inside look at my life and what it’s like to be a magician. Most importantly, I get to share my magic with you.

Photography by Dan Folger

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WHATS TRENDING

THIS WINTER IN FASHION

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Jerry Velez, 19 SUNY Delhi, Liberal Arts

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Kirkwood Community College Student Leadership Council

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Jamie Tilson, 20 APCA Administration Assistant & Junior Business Administration

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Marco Antonio Garcia.

20 y/o. Chesapeake College.

International Business.

APCA INSPIRES FUTURE CAREERS

APCA HIGHLIGHTS four former student leaders who used inspirations from

THEIR APCA EXPERIENCES to launch their careers.

MICHAEL CAVALLI, MSW

RESIDENT DIRECTOR, NYIT - OLD WESTBURY

MAGGIE LEWIS

ELEVATED TALENT GROUP

CHRIS “BUSH BABY” HOLDEN RAP ARTIST POET SPEAKER

CHRIS MIREE

STAND UP COMIC

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MICHAEL CAVALLI, MSW RESIDENT DIRECTOR, NYIT - OLD WESTBURY

What were you involved in and what leadership roles did you have during college?

I was involved in student life and leadership throughout my college experience! I was a member and then President of my undergraduate Campus Programming Board, member and New Member Educator of Tau Sigma Chi Fraternity, Orientation Leader, Peer Mentor, Event Coordinator for our annual Relay for Life, Admissions Student Ambassador, and Graduate Student Government President for my Master’s program.

Tell us about your first APCA experience: My first APCA experience was at the National Conference in Atlanta, GA in March 2009. I was invited to attend as an Event Coordinator on the Campus Programming Board at my institution. It was an incredible experience that left an unforgettable impact on my life.

I met hundreds of student leaders from around the country and felt an immense connection to them on the basis that we were all seeking the best of our campuses and to promote a fulfilling college experience for our peers and ourselves.

Among this group, the negativity and apathy that plagues campuses was non-existent.

I also had the chance to interact with professionals and talent agencies as well. Despite being new to the conference and higher education, I found opportunities to exchange ideas and a common pursuit of rising beyond the challenges facing college students.

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What made you want to pursue a career in higher education?

Upon returning from my first APCA experience, I sat down with my Mentor and Dean, Michael Scarpa-Burnett and asked, “How do I work in Student Affairs?”

My experience becoming a student leader and attending the conference taught me what it meant to instill positive change. Through all of my expe-

riences in college, I found myself in a constant cycle of growth and development and witnessed how others were doing the same. Student Affairs and its practitioners all seemed to be the catalyst which sparked this growth on campus. I felt an immense sense of pride and achievement that my experiences up until this point had otherwise left a void. The empowerment and encouragement of others helped me find value within my own life and define purpose. I see this as the core of the college experience and have dedicated my work towards sharing that same empowerment and encouragement with students.

Tell us about your current position and what a typical day in your life looks like: I am currently Resident Director at the New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury campus. A typical day in my role spans a lot of areas within residence life on our campus: leadership development with our para-professional Hall Director, RA, and Community Development Assistants, community development initiatives such as Residence Hall Council and programming, community standards and student conduct, facilities management, and advocating for our students’ living needs by partnering with them to address concerns.

I also collaborate and contribute across our Division of Student Affairs, developing committed relationships with campus partners to further enhance our students’ experience.

Who or what inspires you?

I’m most inspired by the resilience of others in the face of adversity or towards achieving positive change. I’ve been blessed in my life to witness this in the experiences of others. Change can be a slow process, and this phenomenon always empowers me to push forward towards my own goals and work.

Words of advice for our readers: Be relentless. Never settle for less than you are capable of achieving or falter in the face of doubt, whether it’s your own self-doubt or that of others. If you hope to move forward and find success, you cannot waste your time entertaining doubt. Reflect on experience to guide your decision-making and trust in that expertise. Recognize the strength within others who can help facilitate positive change.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

In my spare time I enjoy cooking, hiking, reading, logic puzzles, music, and spending time with friends and family.

Additional fun facts: I am a first-generation American. My father and grandparents came to the United States from Italy in 1966 and I am very connected to the values of that heritage.

Although I am a Student Affairs Practitioner, my education is in Social Welfare and Student Community Development.

I make it a point to say thank you to the people I work with every day.

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MAGGIE LEWIS Her interest in the entertainment industry grew even more after attending her first APCA conference. Learn how Maggie Lewis used her APCA experiences and connections as a she made as a student to help her build her own talent agency by the age of 23.

In fall of 2010 Maggie served as the secretary of Volunteer State Community College’s programming board. In spring of 2011, she was elected Vice President of the board, and in 2012 she was named President. She was also involved in other clubs and organizations on campus such as VISA (Volstate International Student Association) and Student Government Association. She put on the first “Wake Up Call” event with Elizabeth Duke, another former APCA student, at 22

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Volunteer State. This was an event for non-profit organizations to raise awareness and gain volunteers.

Her first APCA experience was in 2011 in Atlanta at Nationals. She says, “this experience was truly life changing for me as far as my career choice. I fell in love with the entertainment industry through APCA. This experience was the launching pad for my biggest goal in life- to own my own agency.”

After attending her first conference, Maggie couldn’t wait for APCA Nationals the next year. She did a lot of research and talked with agents about their business and how she could fit into the college booking market. “I have always had extraordinary goals for myself and I knew I wanted to have my own

agency one day. At the national conference in Jacksonville, FL, I was offered an internship with an agency out of Atlanta. I could not have been more excited! I interned for 9 months then went on to work with Stan Pearson and The Pearson Project. Stan Pearson was more than a boss to me. He mentored me the entire time I worked for the agency and let my potential grow into a reality. He was the main catalyst in Elevated Talent Group as my biggest supporter,” Maggie says.

Maggie wanted to have an agency where she was not only a booking agent, but also a team leader for her artists. She says, “Elevated Talent Group is run differently from many of the agencies I have seen and I I truly believe that is a huge advantage for me. I focus on my artists individually and meet them where they are in their career. I have extremely high expectations, not only for myself, but my artists as well in everything we do.”

We asked Maggie what her biggest inspirations were: Hands down… women who chase after their dreams with every fiber of their being, no matter what the cost. Being the youngest talent agency owner in the United States is a huge accomplishment, but being a female in this industry is extremely valuable to me. My close friends and family have had a huge impact on my life and in my career. My mom has always risen to the occasion and pushed me when I thought I couldn’t be pushed any further. Rayvon Owen was the first artist I worked with and still to this day he challenges me to be better today than I was yesterday.

My artists inspire me every time I see them practice and perform. They know what sacrifice means and that to me is such a gift. I could not be where I am today without these people and so many more.

In four years I went from a secretary to an agency owner. I did this because I had these people encouraging me from every direction.

Maggie’s advice to everyone, no matter what age or stage in life is to “Decide to Rise!” She says, “If you are having a bad day, decide to rise. If you are tired, decide to rise. Maybe you don’t want to go to work today, decide to rise. Anytime you set your mind and your heart to what you want, work towards that goal each day and you will rock your dreams.” One admirable thing about Maggie is how determined she is to ac-

complishing her goals. There was a time when she was working five part time jobs so she could open Elevated Talent Group.

In her spare time, (if she has any), Maggie enjoys going to sporting events, Go Saints! She also loves to support her artists, so if they are performing she does her best to be there for them! She also loves shopping, of course!

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BUSH BABY CHRIS HOLDEN

Chris attended his first APCA Conference in 2007 in Houston, TX. That experience led to an interest in the entertainment industry. Find out more about Chris’ journey to the APCA showcasing stage!

Tell us about your first APCA experience:

My first APCA experience was a conference in 2007 in Houston, TX. It was unforgettable! I remember being so excited to attend even though I didn’t know what to expect. When we checked in, the atmosphere was great! Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. I really enjoyed meeting new people from other schools. We shared ideas, experiences, and just hung out and got to know each other and became friends. I really enjoyed the showcases and the fact we got to meet the artists afterwards in the exhibit hall. I learned a lot, got new ideas from the educational sessions, and the speakers and artists inspired me.

As a student at Bossier Parish Community College, Chris was involved with SGA, COSBP, Recruiting, and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. During his second year at BPCC he was elected SGA President.

What made you want to be a performing artist?

It was something I placed in my heart to do after I attended my first APCA conference. I love to engage with people and touch their lives through my music and my testimony. I saw this as a great opportunity to do so touring colleges. College was a huge transitioning phase of my life. My experiences helped me to mature, grow, and learn not only from an academic standpoint, but also more about becoming an adult. Because of this, I love to inspire and motivate students to take full advantage of the opportunity because I understand how important education and the college experience are to their future.

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Chris “Bush Baby” Holden produces about 80% of his own music and he produces for other artists as well. He released his first solo studio album, “The Idol Factory” in April of 2014. Chris recorded and mixed the entire album.

Who or what inspires you?

First and foremost I’m a man of God, so I’m fueled by my faith in Him. I believe I was created for a purpose and that alone inspires me to do what I was created to do. My fans also inspire me. When I hear how my music influences their lives it keeps me motivated to keep going.

APCA artists that inspired you as a student: One that comes to mind is a poet named John Goode. He was talented yet relatable through his story telling ability. I connected with him through his poetry.

Best piece of advice you have ever received:

The graveyard is full of world changing ideas, cures for diseases, and million dollar companies because people have died with these things still in them. Many of them gave up on their dream, didn’t try hard enough, or didn’t have any faith. The point is, when you die make sure you die empty. Always give it your all and never give up.

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LAS VEGAS, NV JUNE 18-20

NEW YORK CITY, NY JULY 17-19

Chris is a graduate of Full Sail University with a Bachelor’s in Entertainment Business. Chris also holds an associate degree in Sound Recording Technology from Bossier Parish Community College.

You can find his music and more information on www.prodigalsoldiers.com and follow him @bushbabymusic.

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S TA N D U P C O M I C During his time at Ithaca College, Chris became involved in various organizations and events that captured his interests. He was a Peer Mentor for the Office of State Grants. As a Peer Mentor, he served over a dozen students who were recipients of the Higher Education Opportunity Program Grant. Chris made contact with the mentees ever week via email, text, or in-person. Additionally, he organized events, workshops, and volunteer opportunities for students. Chris also served as Community Chair for a student organization called Brothers for Brothers, which is an all male organization that meets every Friday to discuss social issues, sports, and is just a safe space to share thoughts and build relationships. As community chair, he organized community outings and volunteer opportunities for organization members.

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ership role was being Comedy Chair of the Student Activities Board (SAB). As Comedy Chair his duties included booking comics to come perform on campus at Ithaca College, developing marketing and advertising plans, managing budgets, and attending college conferences like APCA. Chris recalls his first time attending an APCA event being filled with sessions, showcases, and food! His advisor at the time, Theresa Radley, signed their delegation up to be volunteers at the conference and APCA offered $100 to the best volunteer. Guess who won? Chris Miree, of course! Chris said, “I met some amazing students, advisors, and entertainers.

The showcases felt like a concert, and the exhibit hall blew my mind with all the booths and free stuff! I told Theresa how much I loved APCA and how I wanted to come back as a performer some day.”

Chris was always known as a class was determined and focused to make his clown. He enjoyed making jokes, funny dream happen. In spring of 2013 Chris commentary… the whole nine yards. showcased at his first APCA conference It just came naturally for him. He never in Hershey, PA. He said, “It was so nerve thought of doing comedy or being a wrecking, but amazing! I was still technistand-up comedian until he went to Ithaca cally a senior in college, so I felt young but College. His first semester at Ithaca there was so happy to be there self-representwas a stand-up ing myself. My expericomedy compeences with APCA have tition hosted by been so great I thought the SAB. Chris that other entertainasked his friends ers should be able to if he should enter experience APCA and the competition experience performing and they told him in the college market. he didn’t have a That spring I started choice. They said thinking of making my if he would sign own talent agency and up, they would that fall, during my come and support time in Los Angeles, him, and they did.

I registered 2 Funny His first show ever Entertainment LLC with he came in 2nd the state of California.

Chris with his former advisor place. It was then A little over a year later at Ithaca College, Theresa Radley, he realized he had we have 6 clients, 4 of and AJ Foster who is represented a natural gift, both which will be showcasby Chris’ agency on and off stage… ing at APCA Nationals to make people laugh. Comedy was just this spring.” a hobby for Chris until he became Com- Best piece of advice you have ever reedy Chair of SAB and he went to his first ceived: APCA conference. Chris told us, “I loved “When you want to succeed as bad as my entire experience and was inspired you want to breathe, then you want to be by all the comics there. My advisor, The- successful” – Eric Thomas. resa told me that comedy didn’t have to What do you like to do in your spare just be a hobby and proceeded to show time? me how I can make comedy a career if I Netflix and Hulu Plus! Yes, I have both wanted to. She believed I had a gift and because I’m balling now. I love binge supported me to the fullest, I am forever watching TV Shows. I also like watching grateful.” Theresa says, “I am so proud of celebrity interviews online, that’s how I Chris. Witnessing him go from Comedy get my scoop of pop culture. I use to love Chair to an agent has been a highlight of going to comedy clubs to watch or permy career. He is an inspiration to not only form comedy but that’s considered work other students, but to me as well.” Chris at this point in my life now. Lastly, I love to said, “as I looked around the exhibit eat. I love eating at new restaurants and hall, I saw the possibilities and right then trying new foods, I recently tried duck for and there I told myself I will showcase at the first time and it was amazing.

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COMMUNICATION, COURAGE, & CONSISTENCY Three C’s That Make A Good Student Leader

Dakota Doman Director of Student Life and Services University of Houston - Victoria APCA South Central Regional Area Coordinator Colleges and Universities spend a significant amount of time and money attempting to prepare students on how to become leaders. Whether its through formalized leadership programs such as LeaderShape, sending them to APCA conferences and events, organizational leadership positions within Student Government, or via administrative departments for student development and leadership, higher education institutions are no longer solely interested in developing the academic mindset of students, but also strive to educate students on what it takes to become a leader.

While I applaud the efforts of these institutions, it is very difficult for students to truly gain an understanding of what it takes to become an effective leader. Most students feel as though leadership is a title. If you were recently voted as president of Student Government, or given an executive position within your sorority, or landed that awesome work-study position in the Dean of Students Office then you are now considered a qualified leader correct?

WRONG!!

Leadership is a servant position. If we examine the most prominent historical leaders in history, these were not individuals that would be construed as self-serving. I often encounter self-acclaimed student leaders. A self-acclaimed student leader is an individual who feels as though she or he is a leader due to achieving a certain status on campus. “I have been in SGA for 3 years, I am a leader.” Comments such as those perpetuate the fallacy that leadership is contingent on a position.

The sports-themed beverage, Gatorade, has a current slogan that asks a simple question of “Is it in you?” Gatorade was invented almost half a century ago; however, its current motto embodies the same inquisition that I pose to students.

Is leadership in you?

Are you willing to sacrifice your personal interest for the sake of the public good?

Do you have courage in your convictions to make the unpopular decision and defend your position amongst a group of irate peers? Do you have the ability to encourage people to rise up and take action against an injustice? If the answer to these questions were a resounding “YES!” than leadership is undoubtedly within you.

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dent leaders in one capacity or another in the past ten years, and the three consistencies that make for a good leader are:

Communication, Courage, and Consistency.

There is an old proverb that says, “Life and death lies within the power of the tongue.” This idiom simply suggests that communication is perhaps one of the most important things we can do; however, most people suffer from the inability to adequately communicate with each other. Student leaders typically struggle with communicating with administration and other student leaders. One tip to combat this issue would be to always respectfully express the emotions you are experiencing. If you are in a meeting with a fellow student or advisor, and you feel angry because of something they said, it is appropriate to respectfully say, “I feel displeasure because of your statements or actions.”

A good leader must have courage. Courage is simply the ability to do something even if it is frightening. A great student leader will not be discouraged because of a difficult task.

Finally, a great student leader must be consistent. I often encounter students who are filled with passion and are excited about making a change on campus. When that excitement wears off, the student changes completely. In order to be respected, a student leader must exhibit a certain level of consistency. The things that we enjoy most in life are the things we can continuously count on.

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Your Campus Life Budget has been CUT!

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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? Devel-

opment! 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 val-

ue! 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

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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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GET TO KNOW Dr. Justine Shuey

In five years, I see myself: Hopefully done with the dissertation for my second doctorate in human sexuality. I have some books in the works that will hopefully be completed, and I will still be talking about sex all day everyday. I have the greatest job ever, and I just really want to keep doing what I’m doing.

What made you decide to study Sexology? The short answer is that I found out this was a career option and jumped at the opportunity. We are all sexual beings from birth to death, and sexuality is such a big part of our lives. I love talking to people about things that people consider taboo and love being able to teach people about things that can improve their lives.

Nickname:

The Sex Lady Accomplishments I am most proud of: I am most proud of my academic accomplishments. I was the first person in my family to get a college degree and I completed my undergraduate degree in two and a half years instead of four. I then went on to pursue my masters in human sexuality education. I went on to complete my first doctorate in human sexuality.

Currently, I’m in the dissertation phase of my second doctorate, in human sexuality as well. I’m also proud of my Certification as an AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator. All of this, and I’m only 28 years old!

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My biggest inspiration is: I think it’s hard to say I have one inspiration. I am lucky to be surrounded by inspiring people all the time. From hard-working and supportive family members, to other successful speakers, and the many sexuality colleagues I’m lucky enough to call my friends. I think my students are also a huge inspiration. They are going to be the generation that makes big things happen. Their commitment to social justice and passion to step up and make positive change in the world is inspirational.

When you are not traveling what do you like to do to unwind? I feel like I’m always on the road, but it’s nice to have downtime. When I am home I like to cook and bake, play with Megabyte (my pit bull), and spend time with friends and family. I’m often entertaining at my home, whether it is a group of sexuality professionals or a small group of friends for a game of Cards Against Humanity. I am always busy with something.

Words of advice for our readers: Work hard, set goals, and you can achieve your dreams. Most people know me as being an insanely hard worker. I am motivated, I have a plan and I make things happen. I am incredibly self-aware and I schedule my time in ways that work for me. I know my limits and know what I’m capable of. I’m also willing to ask for help when I need it. When I set my mind to something there is no stopping me.

Most memorable APCA experience: I love APCA because it feels like a family.

From the first conference I ever attended everyone was so welcoming and supportive. I think one of the most memorable experiences I had at APCA was in an icebreaker session I facilitated. I took a moment and watched as people who didn’t even know each other were stepping up to others, and throughout session they became more and more comfortable. These students truly wanted to make the most of the experience and I imagine they created plenty of memories themselves.

Where did the Vulva puppet inspiration come from?

Vulva puppets are pretty common in the sex education world. They are often used as an educational tool when teaching about female genitalia and sexuality. I know the woman that has been hand making them for years.

I love supporting local artists so I am always getting new designs from her. Mine are typically custom made because I am particular about fabrics I like to touch. I actually just purchased two new ones and will be bringing them along to the spring conferences.

How are you so confident when discussing topics that are viewed as taboo by so many people in sour society? We are all sexual beings and sexuality is a healthy, normal, part of being human. I always say what’s on my mind and was never one to sugar-coat the truth. I never really cared what people thought about me and was always the person sticking up for those who could not. I think I’m confident because I know what I’m talking about and my approach is very honest and upfront. One of my friends always says, “It’s not mean if it’s true, it’s just true. And if the truth hurts, it probably should.” That is how I approach sex education.

What impact do you want to leave on the world? I want the world to be sexually healthy, self-aware, and an overall sex-positive society where people can express their sexuality in a variety of ways without shame, guilt, or judgment.

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OURTNEY ENNEDY

APCA South Central 2014

OUTSTANDING SENIOR President, McNeese State University Student Board Union

Major: Business Education Board Advisor: Kedrick Nicholas Future Plans: Kourtney plans to pursue her masters in Education Technology at McNeese and possibly go into student affairs or teach business at either the college or high school level.

APCA Events Attended: 2012 National APCA Campus Events Planning Conference, 2012 Advisor & Student Workshop, 2012 APCA Fall South Central Programming Conference, 2013 Advisor & Student Workshop, 2013 APCA Fall South Central Programming Conference, 2014 APCA National Campus Events Planning Conference, 2014 APCA Fall South Central Programming Conference.

Tell us about your experience with APCA: My experience with APCA has been extremely beneficial and special to me. APCA has given me the chance to explore and expand my leadership skills. I’ve met a diverse number of people and gotten to witness talented speakers and artists. At every APCA conference I attend, I fall in love with program planning all over again. Working in campus activities has opened so many doors for me and APCA has contributed to those opportunities.

Favorite APCA Experience: My first APCA conference in Jacksonville, FL has to be my favorite APCA experience. I was just a freshmen and in complete awe. I wanted to visit every booth in the exhibit hall and talk to every person. That was the moment that I knew that this was the best job in the world! I also left my wallet with my license in the hotel room when we left.

I had to go through “extensive airport security” in order to be able to leave. So that was fun.

Hobbies: I love to watch Netflix, read, and run.

Other Involvement on Campus: Vice President of the Phi Zeta Chapter of Chi Omega, SGA Senator, 2014 McNeese Homecoming Queen, Theta Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha’s 2013 Miss Black and Gold.

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DIVERSITY: LITTLE THINGS ARE BIG THINGS! TIM SCHMELING Graduate Assistant for Student Activities Rockford University

Diversity in programming is something we strive for at Rockford University (RU), and we aim to connect with as many different expressions of diversity as we can. No matter the type of event, there is always a way for it to expand into something even more inclusive to our students. On the RU campus, we are fortunate to have multiple offices responsible for planning and coordinating social programs. I work out of the Student Activities office, within the Student Life Department, and we strive do little things to make a big impact.

For example, when the students on our Campus Activities Board (CAB) plan to bring a musician or musical group to campus, we encourage them to look at bringing different genres of music to reach all parts of our student population. Last semester, we hosted a country music group and an EDM DJ. Next semester, we will host two hip-hop groups, a female singer-songwriter, a male R&B performer, and an open-mic night to feature student talent on campus. We actively encourage our CAB students to get excited about all the performers we bring to campus. We remind them that even if an artist or music genre is not their favorite, someone else may absolutely love it, and as hosts, they must respect their differences in their tastes. We do this to educate our students on how music is just one avenue of personal identity expression, and by showcasing different types of music, we show our commitment to diversity on campus. Who knew something as simple as a cover band could have such a massive impact!

Regardless of how hard CAB tries to plan a diverse events calendar, there are always concerns raised by students, faculty, and other staff that it does not represent their personal communities. Instead of ignoring these concerns, CAB actively encourages feedback!

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working in the rapidly changing college programming world. We encourage dissatisfied students to consider joining CAB, or another campus club or organization, and share their voice during the event planning process. We also actively connect concerned students/faculty/staff with the appropriate parties to create positive change instead of negative stagnation.

One of the biggest events celebrating RU’s unique diversity, (one that requires the most planning and receives the most feedback), is our April Food Festival. The Food Fest is actually housed out of the Office of Global Affairs Department, with little direct involvement from Student Activities. Instead of standing by; however, we in Student Activities do our best to show active support of Office of Global Affairs and the Food Fest. This past April, I choreographed and taught a group of students Soran Bushi, a traditional Japanese dance. I myself am not Japanese, but I did not let that limit me from sharing a small piece of Japanese culture with the students and the RU community.

Through teaching Soran, I not only introduced a few students to a small part of Japanese culture, but I also introduced them to a small part of what makes me unique and diverse. This coming April, a few students and I are going to explore the world of bungarra!

In short, we in Student Activities at RU try to highlight diversity in unique and creative ways. We understand diversity means more than looking or speaking differently; rather, it can also mean thinking, and listening or dancing, differently. Differences should be celebrated instead of stigmatized. With that, I invite everyone to visit Rockford and Rockford University and join us in a conversation on what we as all can do to empower our students. We are rock solid!

AND THE AWARD GOES TO‌

We would like to recognize our APCA Fall Regional Award Winners. These award recipients will be submitted to a panel of judges to be selected for the APCA National Awards. The winners will be announced in March at the APCA National Campus Events Planning Conference in Jacksonville, FL.

NORTHEAST REGION:

Event of the Year: 3rd Thursdays, Genesee Community College Student Programmer of the Year: Lindsey Leonard, California University of PA Organization of the Year: Ithaca College SAB Advisor of the Year: Edith Banks, Monroe College Agency of the Year: Degy Booking International

MIDWEST REGION:

Event of the Year: Hypnotist - Brian Imbus Show, Kirkwood Community College Student Programmer of the Year: KayLeigh Miller, Indiana University East Organization of the Year: Sigma Lambda Honorary, The University of Akron Advisor of the Year: Jeff Malloy, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Agency of the Year: Houla Entertainment

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION:

Event of the Year: De-Stress Day, Texas A&M University - Texarkana Student Programmer of the Year: Amber Spence, Texas A&M University - Texarkana Organization of the Year: CAB - LSU Eunice Advisor of the Year: Kedrick Nicholas, McNesse State Univeristy Agency of the Year: Take Back College, Ryan Penneau

THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO SUBMITTED NOMINATIONS! We are still accepting award nominations for the Southeast region.

Please submit your nominations by February 27, 2015. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact editor@apca.com.

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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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APCA EVENT HIGHLIGHT

ELECTRIC RUN 5K & BONFIRE FEATURING NICK HAGELIN

Northwestern State University Campus, base of Greek Hill Natchitoches, LA

BUDGET: $2500 FOR BAND, SUPPLIES, & WATER DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT: SAB partnered with the NSU Intramural department with the annual 5k run. This year it was a glow run where over 1000 glow items were distributed to runners. Once the race concluded, the bonfire was officially kicked off. We had a student group perform for the crowd as the runners were completing the 5k. Once the bonfire was blazing, SAB introduced Nick Hagelin to the stage.

There were over 500 students in attendance for the 5k and bonfire.

LEARNING OUTCOMES FROM THIS EVENT: • Increased student participation in student activities and organizations.

• Promoted a healthy lifestyle and the practice of healthy behavior within the NSU community with a diverse group of people.

• Showed social competencies by communicating and working interdependently with students, faculty, staff, community stakeholders, and agents/artists.

INTERESTING FACTS: We haven’t had a bonfire on campus in over 5 years due to a burn ban. So the students were thrilled to bring back such a huge tradition at NSU. The campus community worked together to get the burn site ready and safe for the students.

The student programming board came together to haul Yonna Pasch, M.A. wood, pallets, branches, etc. to build an awesome bonfire. Director of Student Activities

Northwestern State University

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“BUILDING YOURSELF AND YOUR ORGANIZATION” Submitted by Corinne Cronheim, 2014-2015 President RVCC’s Student Life Activities Planning (SLAP)

Officers from left to right: Tracey Green SGA Representative, Justin Fanders VP of Out-Reach, Chris Piel VP of Media, Ryan Villanueva Executive Vice President, Corinne Cronheim President, Tyler Collins SGA Representative, Andy Owusu VP of Information, Aishwarya Gondhi VP of Finance, and David Hauck Photographer/Videographer

Alaysha M. Walker Student Life Activities & Planning (SLAP) Board Advisor & Assistant Director of Student Life & Leadership at Raritan Valley Community College

College is a time where people explore and set out to find themselves. Along this journey, we make lifelong friends and memories while changing into the fine adults we are meant to become. Our organization needed to do just the same.

It needed to grow, adapt, and find itself in a new light. The goal being to attract members, update its media-friendly face, and become the best it could be.

In order to up our game, we had to up our name. Our logo needed to attract, our name needed to be catchy, and our group needed to transform into a closeknit family.

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Russell D Barefoot Director of Student Life & Leadership at Raritan Valley Community College

considered ourselves a group of people who came together to “program” fun stuff. Because of this, the few members of the organization were part of the problem. Our very own members did not know exactly what the organization could be and we diminished the group’s numbers by having a negative outlook which ruined our overall appearance.

The Program Board was our name, but it did not have meaning to us. Now, it is our honor to share how we rebranded ourselves and became, not a group, but a team with a common interest of being the ones to “plan” the fun educational events around campus and successfully changed our name to Student Life Activities and Planning (SLAP) Board. We

can now clearly state that we successfully and intentionally create culture and build our campus community.

To begin, step one is to assess where your organization is and how it is seen around your campus. To figure this out, your team can take many different avenues such as creating a wall of ideas, simply asking around what people consider your group to be, or a survey may be instituted. As a part of our research, we took surveys of our peers and asked around campus if people knew what The Program Board was. Most did not know and some had a slurred vague idea. In step two, your organization will review the information that was gathered from the assessment. From what was gathered, it was decided that a new name was needed and a goal was set to redefine our organization. For step three, an action plan must be created. Your action plan, like ours, is bound to have many sub-steps such as, but not limited to, defining how you were seen in the aforementioned survey, outlining how you wish to be perceived and what your organization wants to be known for, and creating a brief 30 second elevator speech that each of your members can recite on demand. Step four is where your organization will make use of other resources such as your peers and faculty members around campus.

You can again create a survey, send out e-mails, take online polls, or create an idea wall for peers to give you their suggestions on a new name and logo for your organization. For us, giving our peers opportunities to be involved was an intricate part of the process. Getting people not as close to the organization involved will ideally help your organization to be better known around your campus. Building our campus commu-

nity helped create the culture of our organization. Lastly, your step five should include voting on and instituting the new name and logo that was suggested by a peer in step four. Instituting the new name will include many ways your organization will get the word out. We suggest catchy phrases, merchandise that has your logo attached to it, brochures, promotional tables, updated webpages, and presenting your new brand at your campus wide events. Now when people are asked, “Do you know what SLAP Board is?” everyone has the same concise answer. Lastly, make sure to repeat this process as needed. Rebranding is a revolving reoccurring process and as your campus evolves so should your organization, but don’t worry, it will never be as lengthy after the first time. Just repeat the process and continue to brand your organization into being better and better for your community.

Let’s break it down: Step 1: Assess Your Organization Step 2: Review Information Gathered Step 3: Create an Action Plan Step 4: Make Use of Resources Step 5: Vote and Institute Your New Brand Step 6: Repeat as Needed With these tactics, our name caught on, we attracted new members, and have collaborated more than ever when planning new events to make sure we are known to our peers. Rebranding The Program Board to SLAP Board has not only helped us gain attendance at campus wide events and more members at our general meetings, but it gave our peers leadership skills, the ability to gain public speaking skills, knowledge how to take something to a new level, and friends to call family.

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TO THE APCA STAGE! MICHAEL ISSAC

1. Do you have any hidden talents?

I can drive an 18-wheeler truck and do BASIC motorcycle stunts. ***Not only is he funny, he is also a DJ! Check him out at APCA Late Night Events!

2. What are your favorite food/foods?

Deep-Dish Spinach Pizza. “There’s no such thing as a bad pizza. Only better pizza.” I even had a good pizza in prison (I was visiting).

3. What are your hobbies?

Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and landscaping...on Minecraft 4. Tell us about your APCA experience?

My first conference was in my hometown of Chicago, so that we awesome! I was a little uncertain about how it all really worked. But the APCA team and other associates were all very friendly and helpful.

What advice can you give to new APCA members?

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Be friendly and take the “part of a family” attitude with everyone you meet and talk to.

5. What is your favorite song?

“Scenario” by A Tribe Called Quest 6. What is your favorite movie?

Lord of the Rings (all 12 of them) 7. What is your favorite TV show?

Californication 8. What is your signature dance move?

Doug-o-lator (Dougie mixed with the Percolator) 9. Who is your celebrity crush?

That gorgeous woman from that one show!

10. Which artist/artists influenced your career?

Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, and Bernie Mac

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