January 22-26, 2011
Marriott University Park & The University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona USA
   

OVERVIEW OF INSTITUTE 

Going into its thirteenth year, the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute is an educational program for those desiring to strengthen their skills and understand changing campus dynamics in order to advance in the profession. The Institute, named for Donna Bourassa, Ed.D., former Associate Executive Director of ACPA, is a successful professional development resource to hundreds of colleagues in the student affairs profession.

Features

• Dynamic curriculum focused on identifying the complexities facing higher education and the student affairs profession and providing the resources to affect positive change.
• Sessions dedicated to skill enhancement in the following areas:
• • Campus cultures - external and internal influences
  • Supervision and personnel issues;
  • Multicultural competencies;
  • Fiscal management and budget development;
  • Assessment and strategic planning;
  • Managing effective change in organizations; and
  • Career mapping.
• Highly interactive learning environment using presentations, case studies, discussions, and small group work with Institute faculty.
• Continuing Education Credits are available.
• Limited to 50 participants, allowing for lots of interaction between participants and faculty.
• Listserv for participants to continue long term discussions following the Institute.

Reception each year at the ACPA Annual Convention for all past participants.

 

About Dr. Donna M. Bourassa

The Institute is named for Donna M. Bourassa, Ed.D., former Associate Executive Director of ACPA, who created the Institute in 1999 to promote a more advanced understanding of the principles of student affairs and provide effective management tools to excel. It has been a successful professional development resource to hundreds of student affairs professionals. Donna was among the faculty for the program. She lost a valiant fight to cancer in September 2004. The ACPA Foundation established an endowed scholarship fund in Donna's name. If you wish to contribute, please visit www.myacpa.org.

 

Institute Faculty

ACPA is pleased to present senior practitioners and scholars as the Institute faculty.

Eugene L. Zdziarski, II Gene Zdziarski is the new Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Roanoke College... read more.	Dafina Lazarus Stewart Dafina Lazarus Stewart is an assistant professor of higher education and student affairs at Bowling Green State University... read more.
Patty Perillo Dr. Patty Perillo has served as the Associate Dean of Students at Davidson College... read more.	John Hernandez Dr. John Hernandez is responsible for the overall planning of all student services and programs... read more.
Vernon Wall Vernon has accumulated over 25 years of professional student affairs experience... read more.

Schedule

The Institute begins with registration at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 22 and concludes at Noon on Wednesday, January 26, 2011.

Continuing Education Credits

The Institute is eligible for CEU credits available through the National Board for Certified Counselors. ACPA is a certified NBCC provider. CEU forms will be available for MMI participants who are licensed counselors at the Institute registration desk. (Note: In accordance with NBCC policy, 1 contact hour equals 0.1 CEU credit.)

 

Required Information

The first step in the process is for participants to send in an application packet.  All participants must submit the following information (via e-mail or fax) to the attention of Vernon A. Wall (vwall@acpa.nche.edu) at the ACPA International Office:

• Resume
• Participant Application Form

• Note: The Institute is designed for professionals who have been in the student affairs field for five (5) or more years. Departmental directors who have fewer than five years experience are also eligible to register for the Institute.

 

The deadline to submit these documents is November 1, 2010.

After your materials are submitted, you will be updated on the status of your application by November 15, 2010.  Those selected will then be allowed to register and book hotel rooms. 

 

Institute Scholarships

Two merit-based $240 scholarships are available. In addition to the information above, a letter from your immediate supervisor is also required.  The supervisor's letter should include (a) how the participant will benefit from attending the Institute, and (b) what financial constraints exist which may prevent the participant's attendance. This information should also be sent to Vernon A. Wall in the International Office.

Deadline date to apply for a scholarship is November 1, 2010.

 

Attire

The attire for the Institute is business casual.

Location

The Institute will be held at the Marriot University Park in Tucson, AZ and The University of Arizona campus. The special room rate is US $149 single/double plus applicable taxes. Reservation information will be sent to those who are selected for the institute on or before November 15, 2010.

The deadline date to receive this special room rate is December 20, 2010. 

Transportation between each will be provided, but the hotel and campus are within three blocks of each other. 

The city of Tucson, known as the Old Pueblo by locals, is a true Southwestern city. Surrounded by majestic saguaro forests and dramatic mountain peaks, Tucson blends the beauty of the natural world with the excitement and amenities of a thriving city. A multi-national community, Tucson is 90 miles from the International border with Mexico and we benefit from the influence of Mexican, Native American and Hispanic cultures.   Enjoy outdoor adventures, unique Southwestern cuisine, exploring the arts, and much more on when you visit. Our legendary winters boast average high temperatures between 65-74 degrees.  

 

About The University of Arizona  

The University of Arizona is the leading public research university in the American Southwest. The UA produces more than $600 million in annual research and is the state's only member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. This is a diverse community of people who thrive on innovation and collaboration. Our world-class faculty create discoveries that improve the human condition and fuel the state's economy. Our research enterprise provides undergraduate students with opportunities for hands-on experiences that can be found in few universities in the world. As the state's land-grant university, our research and resources enrich communities around the state and around the world.   You can learn more about The University of Arizona at http://www.arizona.edu.

 

 

Student Affairs at The University of Arizona seeks to set the standard for large, public universities. From healthy food choices in the student unions to living/learning communities in the residence halls to important messages about alcohol use, we surround students with opportunities to adopt wellness into the social, intellectual, emotional, personal and physical aspects of their lives. This ultimately translates to educational fulfillment and graduation: when students put their wellbeing first and foremost, they reach academic heights that inspire us every day.   A division of over 40 departments and 3,000 employees The University of Arizona is a prime location for Institute attendees to immerse themselves in a student affairs division that is ahead of the curve.   You can learn more about UA Student Affairs at http://www.studentaffairs.arizona.edu/ .

 

About Tucson, Arizona  

Tucson is one of the oldest, continually inhabited areas in North America. Hohokam Indians lived and farmed here for 4,000 years before Spanish missionaries and soldiers arrived in the late 1600s. These "newcomers" established the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson and theMission San Xavier del Bac in the 1700s; the two most  iconic and historic structures in the region.  

Tucson is now the second-largest city in Arizona after Phoenix, the state capital. The Metropolitan Tucson population is more than 1 million; this includes roughly 50,000 students and employees at the University of Arizona , the first university in Arizona, founded in 1885.   Tucson can boast all the conveniences of a modern city with the charm you expect from a smaller community.  

With an average 350 sunny days and warm dry air, Tucson's climate is ideal for year-round outdoor recreation. The city's legendary mild winters boast average highs of 64-75 °F.   Our climate is great for exploring Tucson's excellent spas , shopping , museums , and art galleries . Summer's cooler early mornings and late evenings invite outdoor dining and activities like hiking , and horseback riding . Of course, early and later tee times are available at amazing prices. Tucson is set in a Sonoran Desert valley surrounded by five mountain ranges. A trip from the 2,389-foot valley floor to the 9,157-foot Mt. Lemmon summit along the Catalina Highway-Sky Island National Scenic Byway traverses seven of the world's nine life zones-it's like driving from Mexico to Canada. Tucson is bordered on all sides by natural areas, including Coronado National Forest, Catalina State Park, Ironwood Forest National Monument, and Saguaro National Park-land of the rare, giant saguaro cactus.

Tucson offers one-of-a-kind experiences for visitors interested in outdoor adventure and nature , heritage and culture , arts and attractions , golf , and original Southwest-inspired dining .

 

Tucson International Airport (TUS) is about 15 minutes from downtown, The University of Arizona campus and the host hotel.   Tucson is served by the nine major airline carriers with convenient departures to destinations across the country and world.  

 

Registration Information

All participants selected are asked to register by December 24, 2010
ACPA Members	$ 595
Nonmembers	$ 795
Registration after December 24, 2010
ACPA Members	$ 695
Nonmembers	$ 895

* All rates are in US Dollars

The registration fee includes all meals (except one dinner), refreshment breaks, transportation between Institute locations and all Institute materials.

 

Payment and Cancellation Policy

Registrations can be paid by check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations, received in writing at ACPA by December 31, 2010 less a $50 processing fee. After December 31st, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of $20 for returned checks. A processing fee of $20 per registration will be charged for credit cards declined or to change payment methods after the initial payment is processed. Registrations are non-transferable. The Institute may be cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case, the fees will be fully refunded; however, ACPA will not be responsible for other additional costs, charges or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines and/or travel agencies.

 

Contact Information

Questions? Contact Vernon A. Wall, ACPA Director of Educational Programs and Publications, at 1 202 835 2272