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Staff Development

Professional development is highly valued at Cornell College. We sponsor internal professional development activities, in addition to encouraging staff to be involved with professional presentations, association leadership, and publications in their field of expertise. We are proud to be active contributors to our professions with examples of our commitments listed below.

Professional Association Memberships:

ACA - American Counseling Association
ACCA - American College Counseling Association
ACHA - American College Health Association
ACPA - American College Personnel Association
APA - American Psychological Association
AUCCCD - Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors
CCPI - College Career Professionals of Iowa
IACLEA - International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators
IAICE - Iowa Association of Internships and Cooperative Education
ICoRN - Iowa College Recruiting Network
IPA - Iowa Psychological Association
ISPA - Iowa Student Personnel Association
MAPLA - Midwest Association of Pre-Law Advisors
MwACE - Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers
NACA - National Association for Campus Activities
NACE - National Association of Colleges and Employers
NASPA - National Association of Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
NCCHA - North Central College Health Association
PWN - Professional Women’s Network

Cornell-sponsored Professional Development 2008-2009

* "Linking Student Learning and Study Skills Outcomes to Intervention Strategies that Enhance Student Development and Retention " (web conference)

* "FERPA Fundamentals: What you Need to Know" (web conference)

* "Threat Assessment in the Campus Setting" (web conference)

* "Desiging a Learner Assistance Program for Students with Disabilities" (web conference)

* "The Amethyst Initiative Debate: Rethinking tthe Drinking Age" presnted by John McCardell, Ph.D., Brett A. Sokolow, J.D. (web conference)

Individual Staff Accomplishments

John W. Harp
Vice President for Student Affairs
EdD (abd) University of Memphis, MEd Winthrop University (SC), BA Winthrop University

Professional Memberships: NASPA, NCAA

Conferences Attended:
Hosted a reception for representatives from small colleges at the 2005 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) annual conference. NASPA is the largest professional association for student affairs administrators, faculty and graduate students with over 9,400 members at 1,400 campuses, and representing 29 countries. (March 2005)

Planned and co-facilitated the 2005 annual meeting of chief student affairs officers from the 26 member institutions of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) and Great Lakes Colleges Association. (November 2005)

Presentations:
Coordinating a presentation at the 2006 NASPA annual conference titled "Athletics and Student Affairs on Small College Campuses: All for One, and One for All". The program will explore the challenges and opportunities associated with the growing trend of having Athletics programs report to chief student affairs officers. (March 2006)

Megan Hicks
Director of Student Activities
MA Bowling Green State University (OH), BA Lawrence University (WI)

Professional Memberships: ISPA, ACPA, NACA member and Showcase Selection Committee member

Conferences Attended: NACA regional conference, ISPA, ACPA

Presentations:
Changing Tides: Transitions and different styles in programming board leaders, NACA regional conference, 2007.
Creating your own programming: No agents allowed, NACA regional conference, 2006.
Institutional Values and Individual Career Paths: Creating Community through Professional Development, ISPA, 2006.
Big Practices in Small Colleges, ISPA, 2005.

Jill deLaubenfels, MA BSN, RN
Director of Student Health Services
BSN University of Iowa

Professional Memberships: American College Health Association (ACHA) and the North Central College Health Association (NCCHA)

Conferences Attended: NCCHA Annual Conference - October 2006, and upcoming in Oct. 2007

RJ Holmes
Director of the Engagement Program
MA University of Maryland, BA Cornell College

Professional Memberships: ACPA, International; NASPA, ISPA, MAPLA
ACPA Convention Showcase Chair for Indianapolis 2006,
Appointed to the National Directorate for ACPA's Commission for Administrative Leadership

Conferences Attended: ACPA/NASPA Joint Meeting--April 2007 Orlando, FL; MAPLA Annual Conference--September 2007, Chicago, IL; ACM FaCE Racial and Ethnic Diversity Conference--September 2007, Colorado Springs, CO; ISPA Annual Conference--October 2007, Davenport, IA

Presentations: "Honoring Their Stories and Taking Action: Working with LGBT Students of Color"--ACPA/NASPA Joint Meeting, April 2007, Orlando, FL

Awards/Leadership: Directorate for Commission for Administrative Leadership, ACPA--College Student Educators, International; At-Large Member, MAPLA Board of Directors

Dr. Brenda Lovstuen
Director of Counseling
PhD University of Missouri - Kansas City, MA Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman State University), BA Cornell College

Memberships: APA, IPA, ACA, ACCA, AUCCCD

Iowa-Illinois Small College Counseling Center Consortium

Licensed Psychologist, Iowa
National Certified Counselor

RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) Certified Instructor

Conferences Attended:
Workshop "Mindfulness: Practical Application for You and Your clients" in Cedar Rapids, IA, August 9, 2007.

IPA Spring Conference, “Bodily Harm: Strategies for Treating Those Who Self-Injure”, in Williamsburg, IA, Apr. 27, 2007 Completed Critical Incident Stress Management Training, at Coe College, May 10-11, 2007.

APA Insurance Trust and IPA co-sponsored workshop “Ethical Decision Making and Risk Management in Clinical Practice”, in Des Moines, IA, June 9, 2007.

AUCCCD Conference in Indianapolis, IN, Nov. 2-7, 2007.

Iowa-Illinois Small College Counseling Center Consortium Fall Meeting at

St. Ambrose University Oct. 26, 2007. Will attend the Iowa-Illinois Small College Counseling Center Consortium Spring Meeting At Central College. April 4, 2008.

Will attend the workshop "Practical Yoga & Mindfulness for Clinicians" in Cedar Rapids, IA March 18, 2008.

Presentations:
Co-taught with Mount Vernon Police Officer a RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) course each fall and spring semester (beginning in fall 2004)

Kenneth Morris Jr.
Director of Intercultural Life
MS Western Illinois University, BA Monmouth College (IL)

Professional Memberships: ACM Committee on Minority Concerns, African American Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa, Association of Black Culture Centers

Nancy Reasland
Assistant Director of Student Health Services
BSN St. Olaf College

Professional Memberships: North Central College Health Association, American College Health Association, Nurse Peer Review Council of Iowa

Jayne Swanson
Director of Career Services
BBA Mount Mercy College (IA)

Professional Memberships: ICoRN, PWN (Public Relations Committee), NACE, MwACE, CCPI, IAICE

Conferences Attended: Recruiting Trends (2002, 2003, 2005) CCPI (2002 – 2005) NACE (2005) MwACE (2003)

Presentations: "Retention vs. Outcomes: Finding the Balance", CCPI Conference (2004)

Professional Involvement: Mt. Vernon Area Chamber of Commerce Board, 2003 – present- Public Relations Committee Chair 2004 –present

Dianne Timm
Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Student Life
PhD University of Georgia, MS University of Nebraska, BS University of Wisconsin

Memberships: ACPA, NASPA, ACPA Assessment and Evaluation Directorate

Conferences Attended: ACPA/NASPA Joint Conference, ACPA Assessment

Conference Presentations: Elkins Nesheim, B. Youssey, K., Timm, D. M., Assessment 101: Basic Skills Pre-Conference Workshop, Presented at ACPA Assessment and Evaluation Directorate(2007); Timm, D. M. & Coleman, J. K. Working with Others – Myers Briggs Identify and Team Cohesiveness, Presented at Georgia County Task Force Leadership Retreat (2006); Timm, D. M., Savatta, N., Gibson, W., Lloyd J., Understanding Female Multi-Identify Development, Presented at the Cross Cultural Communication Conference, Savannah, Georgia (2005).

Mike Williamson
Director of Campus Safety
BS Western Illinois University

Professional Memberships: ISPA, IA-IACLEA (Vice President)

Conferences Attended:
ISPA (2004), IA-IACLEA