Biennial State Conference Registration Packet

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1 Biennial State Conference Registration Packet United for a Common Goal: Campus-Wide Initiatives for First-Year Success & College Completion Date: Friday, October 23, :30 AM to 5:00 PM The Bally s Atlantic City Hotel 1900 Boardwalk Atlantic City, New Jersey Conference Registration and Hotel Information Packet This conference is co-sponsored by the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition.

2 NJANSA Mission Statement The New Jersey Association of New Student Advocates promotes and develops student success in higher education at various two-year and four-year institutions, both public and private, from the areas of student and academic affairs. NJANSA Charter Institution Bergen Community College Bloomfield College Caldwell University Kean University Monmouth University Montclair State University Saint Peter s University Seton Hall University Union County College William Paterson University NJANSA Executive Board Michele Campagna, Chair Montclair State University Maureen Reustle, Vice Chair Ocean County College Hezal Patel, Secretary Seton Hall University *Kim Daniel-Robinson, Treasurer William Paterson University Patrice McDonald, Newsletter Editor St. Peter s University Gwen Beloti, Social Media Coordinator Kean University Members-at-Large Angelo Abreu, Middlesex County College Rob Pohl, Bergen Community College June Pomann, Union County College Laura A. Ryblewski, Rutgers University-Newark (* Former Chair) Conference Chair & Co Chair Treya Lynch, Passaic County Community College and Michelle Perez, Caldwell University Page 1

3 2015 Keynote Speaker DR. JOE CUSEO Professor Emeritus, Psychology Marymount College (California) Joe Cuseo holds a doctoral degree in Educational Psychology and Assessment from the University of Iowa and is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Marymount College (California) where for more than 25 years he directed the first-year seminar a core course required of all new students. He is a 14- time recipient of the faculty member of the year award on his home campus a student-driven award based on effective teaching and academic advising, a recipient of the Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award from the National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, and a recipient of the Diamond Honoree Award from the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) for contributions made to student development and the Student Affairs profession. Currently, Joe serves as an educational advisor and consultant for AVID a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the college access and success of underserved student populations. Joe has delivered hundreds of campus workshops and conference presentations across North America, as well as Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. He s authored articles, monographs, and books on effective teaching, advising, student retention and student success, the most recent of which are: Page 2 Thriving in College and Beyond: Research-Based Strategies for Academic Success & Personal Development Humanity, Diversity, & The Liberal Arts: The Foundation of a College Education Peer-to-Peer Leadership: Transforming Student Culture.

4 Conference Registration Form Please print or type all required information. Note: Registration fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch, conference packet and handouts, and an annual membership with NJANSA. Registration Fees: $80 for groups of 5 or more $80 for individual (1-4 attendees) prior to July 15 th $85 for individual (1-4 attendees) after July 15 th Registration Type: Individual Group (Note group registrations must be received together) Name: Title: Institution: Mailing Address: Phone Numbers: Cell Office Home Fax I plan to attend the Thursday evening reception: (See back page for additional information on this event.) Please indicate dietary needs here: Please submit your registration form(s) and payment in the form of a money order or institutional check made payable to NJANSA by October 1, Mail payments and forms to: NJANSA P.O. Box 474 Fair Lawn, NJ Page 3 Or visit our website at: for credit card payment option. Please note, credit card payments will incur convenience fees.

5 BALLY S ATLANTIC CITY HOTEL 1900 BOARDWALK ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY HOTEL REGISTRATION With panoramic ocean views and spectacular sunsets, the Bally s Atlantic City Hotel is your own Atlantic City oasis. The accommodations at Bally s offer inviting interiors and a wealth of amenities designed to make your stay a luxurious one. NJANSA has set aside a small block of rooms at a special rate for the conference attendees for Thursday, October 22, 2015, and Friday, October 23, Room Thu 10/22/15 Fri 10/23/15 Bally s Tower $84.00 $ Additional fees include: $10 per room, per night and 14% tax per night. You may contact the hotel directly at (609) (before September 30, 2015) and mention Group Code NJANSA in order to receive the discounted rate. Room Reservations will be available as of June 15 th. Please note: You must register for the conference by the due date in order to keep your room reservations. Check in time is 4:00 pm and check out time is 12:00 noon. If you are interested in reserving a room and the room block becomes filled, you may contact Kim Daniel-Robinson at danielrobinsonk@wpunj.edu. (Self Parking at the Bally s Hotel is $5 per day) Page 4

6 This conference is co-sponsored by the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition. Conference at a Glance Thursday 10/22/2015 5:00 to 7:00 pm Conference registration will open for overnight attendees. Receive your conference registration packet in advance 7:00 to 9:00 pm Complementary Welcome Reception Meet and greet fellow NJANSA members, presenters, and sponsors Friday 10/23/2015 8:30 am 5:00 pm *Registration & Continental Breakfast from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. The conference agenda will include: *The official conference opening & welcome (9:30 am) *A keynote address (See page 2) *Concurrent sessions on topics such as: First-Year Advising, Diversity, Access, & Equity, Veterans Issues, First-Year Seminars, Technology, Orientation, Peer Leaders, ESL Issues, Curriculum & Instruction in the First Year, Common Reading Initiatives, Learning Communities, Living-Learning Communities, Tutoring & Supplemental Instruction, Career Development *The official conference closing with raffles and a chance to win big!! **Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided** (Please indicate special dietary needs on your registration form) We hope you'll join us on the Jersey Shore! Find out more at