Greetings!
We are very excited that MMOGSISP continues to draw closer and that many graduate students from across the region have expressed a strong interest in attending or have already registered for the conference.
For those who have already registered, we encourage you to consider submitting a program proposal. This conference is for graduate students, but also put on BY graduate students. The diversity of knowledge that graduate students from across our region have available to share with others is something this conference highlights. We want to hear from you! It is never too early to begin gaining experience with program presentations. Additionally, please look out for upcoming information about activities and other aspects of the conference to be emailed to you in the coming weeks.
We know that some of you are still debating about whether or not you want to join us in November, however, we hope we can convince you! MMOGSISP is a great way to meet other students from your region who share your passion for student affairs work and can share information with you that will help you to be successful both in completing your degree and the work that is sure to follow. We also will have the honor of hosting three distinguished speakers, who are all excited about speaking to graduate students who will be the future of the student affairs profession.
We hope to see as many fellow graduate students as possible, so if you have a question or concern about the meeting that we have not addressed here, please feel free to email us at mmogsisp2006@gmail.com. We will be more than happy to get back to you.
Thank you again for your interest and we look forward to seeing you in November!
Michael Bertner & Kristin Delo
MMOGSISP 2006 Chairs
Ohio University
Midwest Meeting of Graduate Students in Student Personnel
Hosted by Ohio University
November 4-5, 2006
Marriott Chicago Oak Brook
located 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, Illinois
Early registration: August 1 - October 1, 2006
Some MMOGSISP 2006 Highlights
- Keynote speakers:
- Dr. Robert Young ( Ohio University)
- Dr. James Troha ( Heidelberg College)
- Dr. Dafina Lazarus Stewart ( Bowling Green State University)
- Case study competition
- Students will receive a challenging scenario relevant to student affairs. The engaging and realistic situation will allow students to integrate their experience, relevant research, and practical knowledge to create a solution. The solution will be judged on the use of logical problem solving, the supportive nature of the current knowledge base, and creativity. Prizes will be awarded.
- Opportunity for graduate student presentations
TOP 10 THINGS TO
KNOW ABOUT MMOGSISP 2006
- Unsure what to wear? Dress isn't fancy. Pack clothes you would wear on "casual Friday" at work.
- Bring business cards or something with your contact information that you can pass out when networking.
- Don,t over pack. It's only a two-day meeting.
- We provide breakfast and lunch on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. You should plan on taking care of other meals on your own.
- All schools will have a host representative from Ohio University to give them the low-down on the happenings of MMOGSISP.
- The Marriot in Oak Brook is just 30 minutes away from downtown Chicago.
- You can email the MMOGSISP experts at mmogsisp2006@gmail.com with any questions you have, no need to feel like you don't know something.
- Bring your friends! Travel and lodging is the most affordable when you split it with friends.
- Think about presenting! It's a great opportunity to get some practice and start learning how.
- The conference is also great for students who are thinking about going into student affairs so if you know any undergraduates who are interested, encourage them to come along!
Case Study Competition
Rolling Hills University is a state supported institution located in the Midwest region of the United States. The rural location’s population is approximately 30,000 people during the academic year, and much smaller in the summer. The area has a small downtown cluster of shopping and dining. Most students and community members travel over fifty miles to the closest metropolitan area for a large selection of retailers and dining.
The beautiful eighty-acre campus boasts rolling hills, and is surrounded by lakes and rivers. The campus has a well-respected transit system in place, and much of the campus is pedestrian, with personal cars restricted to the campus’ perimeter. The campus architecture reflects historical enrollment fluctuations. A majority of the buildings were erected in the 1960s, with another strong wave in the 1990s. A new student union is the only current campus architecture project in progress. Currently, meetings are taking place to plan the construction of a new recreation center.
The student population is approximately 15,000. Roughly 12,000 undergraduates and 3,000 graduates attend classes. Rolling Hills University has a two-year on-campus residential living policy, which affects approximately 7,000 students (undergraduates and graduates). A substantial number of students choose to remain on campus after they have fulfilled their residential requirement. Students choosing to move off campus or commute long distances are in good company. Approximately, 8,500 students commute from 0-100 miles away from campus.
Popular majors at Rolling Hills University include business and communications. Along with strong academics, Rolling Hills University is known for the student performing arts ensembles. The students share the stage with local, regional, and national performers that entertain the community throughout the year.
Two additional areas of the university that are consistently successful are the Department of Athletics and the Community Service League. The Department of Athletics manages numerous varsity sports that compete in the region. The Community Service League coordinates extensive volunteer opportunities within the greater community. The spirit of volunteerism carries over to on-campus committees.
Sodexho, the university’s outsourcing company, is currently in six dining facilities, fifteen residence halls, two retail stores, and five spectator athletic facilities. Their corporate philosophy is grounded in customizing solutions for every institution that they work in conjunction with. Sodexho needs the assistance to create spaces for students to flourish and for the community to be proud. They want to produce environments that support social growth, create dining options that broaden horizons, and construct
facilities that are comfortable, safe, and attractive. Students and community members will be essential in the constant improvement cycle of outsourced services with Sodexho.
You are an Assistant Director in the Division of Student Affairs. You have been charged with creating and advising a student advisory board regarding outsourcing services with Sodexho. Once the student advisory board has been created, you will transfer the advising responsibilities to a professional in the Auxiliary Services office.
Students must be selected for the following areas:
- Dining Halls
- Retail/Catering
- Plant Operation & Grounds
- Cleaning Standards
- Construction Services
- Sports and Leisure
Selected Students will work closely with a senior level professional over each of the specific areas listed above Student responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Attend all necessary meetings
- Conduct student peer focus groups
- Monitor an email account regarding concerns in their area
- Conduct outreach to student groups and to the community
- Hold weekly outreach hours at the campus coffee shop
- Present student body concerns to the student advisory board
- Conduct surveys as appropriate
Please address the following items in your presentation:
- Outline a selection criteria for students
- Outline a selection process
- Develop a volunteer code of conduct
- Develop a list of essential topics for a professional manual to advise the student advisory board
You will present your plan at the next meeting of the Auxiliary Service directors
Participants must be current graduate students at an institution in the Midwest
region and must be registered for the MMOGSISP 2006.
Individuals or teams of two may participate and may not solicit input from nonteam
members.
The case study will be available on September 29, 2006 via the MMOGSISP Web
site, http://www.niu.edu/naspa/mmogsisp.htm.
The case study solution must be submitted by October 20, 2006.
The case study should be submitted to the following email address:
mmogsisp2006@gmail.com. Please put the following information in the subject
line: LASTNAME/CASE STUDY COMPETITION
The case study submission should be attached as a PowerPoint file.
Please include the following information in the body of the submission email:
participant name(s), institution, one email address and one telephone number.
Judging
Blind judging will be completed prior to the conference.
The participating judges will provide written comments.
Successful presentations will include and address:
1. Practical considerations.
2. Innovative use of technology.
3. Reference to appropriate theory and literature.
4. Novel and creative approaches!
Presentation
Finalist (three individuals or teams) will be selected to present at the conference.
Finalists will be notified one week prior to the conference.
Presentation length: Approximately fifteen minutes
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded.
All questions regarding the Case Study Competition should be directed to
mmogsisp2006@gmail.com, Attn: Case Study Chair
