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CASE
STUDY COMPETITION
Sunday - October 22, 2006
Graduate students are
invited to participate in the annual Case Study Competition.
Each participant of the competition must be currently enrolled
in a master’s
level program in Higher Education,
Student Affairs Administration or Counseling for the fall
2006 academic term. Case Study
participants must register for the conference and the competition
using the registration form. There is
no additional fee to enter the competition, but space is
limited. Registration for the case study
competition will be accepted on a first-received basis.
Registration for the case study competition
must be postmarked by October 1, 2006 2006.
About the Competition
Teams will receive the case study by e-mail, two weeks
prior to the competition. The
competition schedule and the order of presentation times
will be included as well. Teams should use
relevant student affairs literature for their presentations.
The use of outside sources such as URLs,
articles, graphics, etc. is encouraged. There is no standard
format for the presentation; however
each presentation should be between 15 minutes and 20 minutes.
Participants can use power point
documents, text, graphics posters, etc.
Judging the competition
The judges will evaluate the case study presentations on
the following items listed below. These
criteria are in no particular order and one item is not
weighed more than the other.
- Practicality of approach
- Innovation of approach
- Organization of presentation
- Use of student affairs literature and other relevant
sources
- Presentation of case and organization of presentation
A
certificate of participation and prizes will be awarded
at the conference during the brunch on Tuesday, October
24th. For more information about the competition,
contact Jen Hodges at
jphodges@msu.edu
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CONFERENCE
COLLEAGUES
Beginning Sunday - October 22, 2006
This mentoring program pairs those who are attending
the conference for the first time, who are new
in the field, or who are new to MCPA, with a
colleague. Colleagues will be paired in advance
of the
conference. Colleagues will have time to get to
know each other at the Sunday night opening event
and
at a conference colleague event where pairs will
have the opportunity to learn about each others
professional and personal interests. If you would
like to be a part of the program, indicate your
interest on
the Conference Registration Form. Program information
will be sent prior to the conference by email if
your registration materials are received by October
1, 2006 2006. Forms received after that date will
be held
for on-site matching. For more information, contact
April Kooiman at kooimana@wmich.edu.
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HIGH
TECH~HIGH TOUCH OPENING PANEL DISCUSSION
Sunday - October 22, 2006
Taking
as its point of departure the broader questions about
technology and community that
inform this year’s conference, a panel of
faculty
and student affairs practitioners from across
Michigan will consider and share their own
experiences. Conference delegates will also be
invited to contribute their own ideas and
questions to what will undoubtedly be a rich and
provocative dialogue. Let this challenging
program help you frame your own thoughts about
this important topic and leave you with questions
to explore over the next two days!
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PANELISTS
Jesús Hernández
Student Judicial Services
Eastern Michigan University
Donica Thomas Varner, J.D.
Office of the General Counsel
University of Michigan
Laurie Thorp, Ph.D.
Residential Initiative on the Study of the
Environment [RISE]
Michigan State University
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PANELISTS
Michael Whitty, Ph.D.
Institute for Building Sustainable Communities
University of Detroit-Mercy
Toni Somers, Ph.D.
Information Systems and Manufacturing
Wayne State University
MODERATOR
Jeanne Steffes, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
Syracuse University
President, ACPA
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FIRST
NIGHT CELEBRATION
Sunday - October 22, 2006
Come gather and celebrate the start
of this year’s Conference. Join old colleagues
and new from across Michigan and the region for an
evening of entertainment, refreshments, games and
giveaways!
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NO-HOST
DINNER & DIALOGUE
Monday - October 23, 2006
MCPA No-Host Dinners provide conference
delegates the opportunity to socialize and network
informally over a memorable meal at one of several
local restaurants. Dearborn has experienced a significant
economic resurgence in the past several years and
its restaurant scene has exploded with dozens of
new options, many finding homes on revitalized and
bustling Michigan Avenue.
Join your colleagues for a memorable
night out! For more information or to sign up, please
visit the Registration/Information table in the DoubleTree
Hotel lobby. Groups will organize themselves to provide
transport to and from the restaurant.
La Shish (Middle Eastern)
22039 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, Michigan 48124
Voted ‘Best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Detroit’ (Hour
Magazine)
Menu available for review online at: http://www.lashish.com/
Bangkok ’96(Thai)
2450 South Telegraph (at Oxford)
Dearborn, MI 48124
A neighborhood favorite for authentic Thai cuisine
at a reasonable cost. Menu available for review online
at: http://www.bangkok96.com/
Big Fish Seafood Bistro(Seafood)
700 Town Center Drive
Dearborn, MI 48126
‘High-quality, moderately-priced casual seafood
restaurant’, adjacent to the Fairlane Town
Center mall in Dearborn . Menu available for review
online at: http://www.muer.com/locations/bigfish_dearborn/bigfish_dearborn.html
Crave Restaurant+Lounge (Asian/Meditteranean
Fusion)
22075 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48124
Upscale and sleek restaurant and lounge
specializing in Asian-influenced selections as well
as a comprehensive (nigiri and makimono) sushi menu.
Menu available for review online at: www.cravelounge.com
Grille 39
5801 Southfield Expressway
Detroit, MI 48228
The DoubleTree Hotel’s in-house restaurant
is reputed for its steak and seafood entrées.
Menu available for review online: http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/hotels/content/DTTDBDT
/media/pdf/DTTDBDT_Dinner.pdf
Chili’s Grill and Bar
5707 Southfield Rd.
Detroit, MI 48228
The well-known family restaurant
chain features ribs, fajitas, burgers, steaks and
a full appetizers menu. Menu available online: http://www.chilis.com/menu
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COLLEGE
COLORS DAY MCPA 2006
Tuesday
- October 24, 2006
Tuesday
October 24, 2006 is ‘College Colors Day’ at
the MCPA Conference. Delegates are encouraged to
celebrate the traditions and spirit of our respective
campuses by wearing the apparel of their home institutions.
National College Colors Day will take place on 1 September 2006. For more information,
visit www.collegecolorsday.com
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