2016 NACADA New York Drive-in Conference at Marist College

NACADA New York Drive-in
Conference at Marist College

CONFERENCE INFORMATION April 8, 2016
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Brought to you by the Marist College, Center for Advising & Academic Services (CAAS)

Conference Day at a Glance

9:15 am - 10:00 am Check-in & Breakfast Student Center 3rd Floor Hallway

10:00 am - 10:15 am Welcome Address Nelly Goletti Theater

10:15am - 11:00 am Keynote Speaker Nelly Goletti Theater

15 minute transition

11:15 am - 12:15 pm Breakout session Student Center Rooms 3102-3105

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch Cabaret

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Breakout session Student Center Rooms 3102-3105

15 minute break

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Unconference sessions Student Center Rooms 3102-3105

3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Closing & Giveaways Nelly Goletti Theater

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Moira Fitzgibbons

Dr. Moira Fitzgibbons is Professor of English, Director of
the Core/Liberal Studies Program, and Interim Assistant
Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at Marist College.

The recipient of the 2012 Marist College Board of
Trustees Award for Distinguished Teaching, she is
interested in “teachable moments” at many different
levels--in her courses on medieval literature, women’s
studies, and disability studies; in her engagement in a
major revision of the Core curriculum at the College;
and in her interactions with students as an advisor,
faculty member, and assistant dean.

Her scholarly research addresses the teaching strategies used by medieval
writers in their efforts to foster religious and cultural knowledge in their
audiences. She lives in the City of Poughkeepsie with her husband and three
teenaged daughters.

Presentations

11:15 am - 12:15 pm Breakout Sessions

Creating Connections & Building Relationships

Kimberly Stoutenburg, Academic Advisor to First-Year Students, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Student Center 3102

Combining her experiences working in Residence Life and Academic Advising, Kimberly Stoutenberg
found great value in taking advising beyond the office. In this presentation, she will discuss the
programs and events she created at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to enhance
connections with her first year class. While many of these things were created with a first year student
mind set, many of them can be implemented across any class year. She will share about connecting
with students, staff, and faculty as well as bridging the gap between these groups. Ms. Stoutenburg
invites attendees to also share the amazing work you are doing in hopes that attendees to walk away
with a list of ideas to bring back to their campus.

The Accidental Advisor: How a New Professional Survived Her First Year Advising in a Decentralized
Faculty Model

Kathy Dowden, Academic Advisor/Administrative Assistant, Iona College
Student Center 3103

Centralized, decentralized or shared? In this session, a first year professional advisor - and mid-life
career changer - gives her personal account of advising at a small, Liberal Arts College that primarily
uses a decentralized faculty model. Hear what it is like having different credentials, duties, and career
priorities to faculty advisors and learn about the strategies she uses to navigate and succeed in
the system. Throughout careers, advisors may work in any or all of these models. As more and more
attention and research is being devoted to how effective advising increases student satisfaction and
retention, it is crucial to tailor advising to the model in use. No matter what model you currently work
in, this session will provide insight on how being pushed outside ones comfort zone can help one grow
both personally and professionally while keeping support of students as the number one focus.

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The Sherlock Holmes Method of Academic and Career Advising: Lessons from a Master Advisor

Dr. Julie B. Raines, Criminal Justice Professor, Marist College
Student Center 3104

Early in her teaching career, Dr. Julie Raines became what is known as a Master Advisor at a large
research university. She advised over 150 students every semester. While she learned a lot from the
Master Advisor professional development, she learned so much more during those many advising
appointments with students. Advising students like Sherlock Holmes solves crimes is necessary in order
to hone in on the right fit for each student’s academic and professional career path.

Promising Practices in Advising and Student Success

Dr. Deborah Foss, Professor of Psychology, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Katherine Heekin, Assistant Director of Advising, Center for Student Success and Engagement, Massachusetts College of
Liberal Arts
Student Center 3105

Over the past six years, MCLA’s Center for Student Success and Engagement (CSSE) has taken the
lead in moving the advising narrative away from a transactional approach toward seeing advising as
a collaborative and complex relationship that involves more than advisor and advisee (Hines, 2014).
This endeavor provided us the opportunity to examine their programs and services, evaluate the role
of faculty and professional advisors, and make use of data and technology to advance the mission of
academic advising.

This session will contextualize the role of academic advising in student success at a small public liberal
arts college. Two initiatives will be presented – the first involves programmatic efforts to ensure students
earn 30 credits by the start of their sophomore year (“30 by 3rd”). The second is using the college’s
learning management system (LMS) as an advising tool. This has two components – (1) to provide
students and advisors with a platform for ongoing dialogue between formal advising sessions and
(2) to identify at-risk students earlier and more frequently than traditional benchmarks. Data will be
presented to show pre- and post-initiative changes.

Participants will be invited to reflect on ways to leverage existing resources (human and financial) and
develop practices that promote student success. In a climate of shrinking resources, coupled with
students who have greater and more diverse needs, it is hoped that attendees will identify strategies
that meet student needs.

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1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Breakout Sessions

Advising Challenges in Undergraduate Cybersecurity Programs
Dr. Casimer DeCusatis, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, School of Computer Science and Mathematics, Marist College
Student Center 3102
The information technology industry is facing a well-documented shortage of skilled cybersecurity
professionals. At a time when both the number and severity of attacks against computer systems is
increasing rapidly, it’s important to provide accurate, timely guidance for students with an interest or
aptitude in this field. This presentation will discuss some of the unique advisement issues encountered
while establishing a new undergraduate cybersecurity minor at our college this past year. Until fairly
recently, computer hacking and penetration testing was a self-taught discipline, lacking a formal
approach to guide students into meaningful careers in this field. We discuss how to advise students
with an interest in this area, in particular addressing a number of issues which prospective students
have raised concerning the technical, legal, and ethical aspects of computer hacking. There are
a confusing number of professional certifications related to this field, each with their own unique
requirements. We review and compare requirements from the National Security Agency, Department
of Defense, and Homeland Security, as well as professional societies such as the IEEE and ACM, and
industry programs spanning financial institutions, utility companies, health care, and more. We then
present recommendations on guiding students to select appropriate career paths suited to their
interests. Further, we discuss cross-disciplinary advisement for students in security related fields such as
criminal justice. The role of academic advisors in encouraging under-represented groups (including
women) to consider this field will also be presented. Results from our first year of advisement in this area
will be shared, and recommendations for implementing similar programs will be discussed.

“STAP” Talking: Cultivating Equity Now!

Brendan Caputo, Counselor and Title IX Deputy, Saint Thomas Aquinas Program, Molloy College
Student Center 3103

“I feel like you get me, as a person… and you care about what I want to do with the rest of my life.”
-Molloy College student in the Saint Thomas Aquinas Program, speaking to her counselor

The Saint Thomas Aquinas Program targets first-year students at-risk from diverse backgrounds who
show great potential for success, but who need additional academic and social support. These

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students not only learn about time management, study skills, managing test anxiety, course selection,
and career paths, but they also, more importantly, teach each other about resiliency needed
to succeed. Students dare to share; they take risks by sharing their experiences with overcoming
discrimination, lack of support growing up, and the demons they each faced due to race, sexual
orientation, socio-economic status, disability, and more.
The discussions have one intentional thread: How to find equity NOW! Since the start of the program
over 30 years ago, it has become increasingly apparent that equal opportunity cannot substitute for
equitable and individually tailored opportunity. Therefore, STAP has taken great care to adapt to the
ever-changing and diverse needs of students.

Our professional counselors and student mentor staff undergo training on exactly how to cultivate
an equitable environment for at-risk first-year students and how to facilitate difficult conversations.
The training focuses on recognizing student issues of shame, fear, and anxiety that are nestled within
dialogue about classwork, motivation, interactions with professors, and occupational goals. Our staff
is trained to recognize bias, respond to it, redress it or advocate for equity, and sustain an equitable
learning environment.

In this session, participants will:
• Learn the interwoven philosophies behind the unique STAP model
• Simulate the activities STAP uses to foster difficult conversations around equity
• Begin to develop an equity framework that can be adapted to advising in their own institution

The Big Bang Theory of Advising: Infusing Neurodiversity into Advising Practices

Laurie Ackles, Director Spectrum Support Program, Rochester Institute of Technology
Bethany Dragert, Assistant Director, Spectrum Support Program, Rochester Institute of Technology
Stephanie Krebbeks, Academic Advisor, Rochester Institute of Technology
Student Center 3104

Sensory Issues, executive function deficits and social communication difficulties can make advising
students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) challenging. At Rochester Institute of Technology, we
advise a diverse student body, including a large number of students with ASD. RIT has worked with over
200 students with ASD within our Spectrum Support Program and as a result have been able to develop
best practices related to working with this population. This presentation will provide participants with a
deeper understanding of ASD as well as the strengths and challenges students with ASD bring to their
college experience. In addition, we will provide participants with advising strategies that have been

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found to positively impact the transition, retention and long term success of this growing population.
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will:
• Gain an increased understanding of how Autism Spectrum Disorders impact the college experience
• Learn strategies for better engagement and communication during 1 :1 advising sessions with

students on the autism spectrum
• Learn important factors to consider when advising students with ASD toward meeting their curricular

and co-curricular goals
• Learn strategies for working collaboratively with faculty and cross-campus partners to support

students with ASD both in and out of the classroom

A New Advising Model at the College of Saint Rose: A Holistic Approach for a Diverse Student Body

Jennifer Hankin, Assistant Director of Academic Advising, College of Saint Rose
Dr. Kelly Meyer, Director of Academic Advising, College of Saint Rose
Matthew Ruiz, Academic Advisor, College of Saint Rose
Maggie Wright, Academic Advisor, College of Saint Rose
Student Center 3105

Regardless of how committed institutions may be to providing consistently excellent academic
advising, most of us know that, in practice, the quality of this service can vary widely from department
to department and advisor to advisor. There are many reasons for this, but given today’s “increasingly
diverse cohort of students,” as the Association of American Colleges and Universities puts it, what
is required is “an institution-wide commitment to addressing diversity, equity, learning, and student
success as core values.” Certainly, at The College of Saint Rose, we have found this to be the case.
(Among other traditionally underserved groups, we welcome—by design—a steadily increasing
number of first-generation and otherwise underprepared students). Accordingly, in the Fall of 2015, we
implemented a “New Advising Model.” Following this approach, all new first-year students are assigned
two advisors: a professional Academic Advisor (in the Office of Academic Advising), and a Faculty
Advisor (in the student’s major). This presentation outlines the role of the Academic Advisor vs. that
of the Faculty Advisor, and how the combination of the two has benefited our students. We will also
discuss administrative strategies/difficulties encountered, and would welcome feedback/suggestions
from advising colleagues.

Committee Members and Contact Information

Chairs

Kristine Cullen, Marist College, Director, Center for Advising & Academic Services (CAAS)
[email protected]

Dabby Hines, Marist College, Assistant Director, Center for Advising & Academic Services (CAAS)
[email protected]

Committee Members

Jennifer Becker, Marist College, Assistant Director for Student Services, School of Professional Programs
[email protected]

Richard Cusano, Marist College, Coordinator, Academic Learning Center
[email protected]

Karen Feo, Marist College, Administrative Assistant, Center for Advising & Academic Services (CAAS)
[email protected]

Sean Rodriguez, Marist College, Senior Assistant Registrar, Registrar’s Office
[email protected]

Cassie Schaaf, Marist College, Administrative Assistant, Center for Advising & Academic Services (CAAS)
[email protected]

Jean Theobald, Marist College, Director, Academic Advising & Student Services, School of Management
[email protected]

Casey Trocino, Marist College, Coordinator, First Year Programs and Leadership Development
[email protected]

National ACademic ADvising Association (NACADA)

About NACADA

The National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) is an
association of professional advisors, counselors, faculty, administrators,
and students working to enhance the educational development of
students.

The National Academic Advising Association evolved from the first National Conference on Academic
Advising in 1977 and has over 11,000 members representing all 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Canada,
and several other international countries. Members represent higher education institutions across
the spectrum of Carnegie classifications and include professional advisors/counselors, faculty,
administrators and students whose responsibilities include academic advising.

NACADA Executive Office
Kansas State University
2323 Anderson Avenue, Suite 225
Manhattan, KS 66502-2912
Phone: (785) 532-5717 Fax: (785) 532-7732
e-mail: [email protected]

Facebook: NACADA-The Global Community for Academic Advising
Twitter: @NACADA
Blog: https://nacada.wordpress.com/

Center for Advising & Academic Services (CAAS) Information

Our Mission

The mission of the Center for Advising and Academic Services (CAAS) is to provide on-going
academic advising to the student population by promoting excellence, overseeing the advising
system and upholding the College's academic standards.
Under the umbrella of Student Academic Affairs, the Center for Advising and Academic Services
(CAAS) is an academic support program designed to provide a wide range of services to
undergraduate students, faculty, and a dedicated team of advisors.

Twitter:
@MaristCAAS
Facebook:
Marist CAAS
Web:
http://www.marist.edu/academics/advise/

Marist Information

Marist College, recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report, Time, and "The Princeton
Review," and by "Barron's Best Buys in College Education," is noted for its leadership in the use of
technology to enhance the teaching and learning process.

Founded in 1929, Marist's 210-acre campus overlooks the Hudson River in the heart of the historic
Hudson Valley, midway between New York City and Albany, the state capital.

What started as a school for the training of future Marist Brothers has developed into one of the
leading colleges of the arts and sciences in the nation. Marist is ecumenical in character and reflects
the ideals of the founder of the Marist Brothers, St. Marcellin Champagnat: commitment to excellence
in education, a pursuit of higher human values, and dedication to the principle of service. Marist is
dedicated to helping students develop the intellect and character required for enlightened, ethical,
and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.

Marist College Campus Map

Interactive Map

https://www.marist.edu/about/tour/map.html

Static Map

Student Center

Parking Handicap
Parking

South Entrance

http://www.marist.edu/about/map.html

Driving Directions to Marist College

https://www.marist.edu/about/directions.html#car

From Massachusetts:
Take the Massachusetts Turnpike(90) West into New York. Take the Taconic Parkway South, and exit the
Parkway onto Route 199 (Red Hook, Pine Plains). Continue on Route 199 West until you intersect with
Route 308 West. Take Route 308 West into Rhinebeck where you will then intersect Route 9 South. Take
Route 9 South about 15 miles. Marist College will be on your right.

From Connecticut:
From Southern Connecticut take I-95 South to I-287. Take I-287 West to I-684 North. Continue on I-684 to
I-84. Take I-84 West to exit 13 (Route 9). Go North on Route 9. Marist College is located approximately
15 miles north on the left side of Route 9.

From Northern Connecticut follow Southern Connecticut directions beginning with I-84 West.

From Northern New York:
Take the New York State Thruway South to Exit 18 (New Paltz). Take Route 299 East to Route 9W South;
continue on 9W to Route 44-55 (Mid-Hudson Bridge) Poughkeepsie. Make the first right off the bridge
and immediately follow signs for Route 9 North, Hyde Park. Marist College is located approximately
1-1.5 miles north on the left side of Route 9.

From New Jersey and Points South:
Take the New Jersey Turnpike to the Garden State Parkway North to the New York State Thruway. Take
the Thruway North to Exit 17 (Newburgh). Take I-84 East to exit 13 (Route 9 North). Marist College is
located approximately 15 miles north on the left side of Route 9.

From New York City:
Take the Hutchinson River Parkway to 684 North to I-84. Take I-84 West to exit 13 (Route 9). Marist
College is located approximately 15 miles north on the left side of Route 9.

From Long Island:
From the Whitestone and Throggs Neck Bridges, take the Hutchinson River Parkway North to I-684;
continue onto I-84 West to exit 13 (Route 9 North). Marist College is located approximately 15 miles
north on the left side of Route 9.

Mass Transit Directions to Marist College

By Train https://www.marist.edu/about/directions.html#train

Metro-North Commuter Railroad (http://www.mta.info/mnr) connects New York City's Grand Central
Terminal (http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/) with Poughkeepsie. For timetables, call 800-METRO-
INFO or visit their website. (Approximately $22) Poughkeepsie is also served by Amtrak (https://www.
amtrak.com/home). For schedules, call 800.872.7245. (Approximately $31)

Taxi service is available from the Poughkeepsie train station to campus (approximately $5).

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: http://www.panynj.gov/

https://www.marist.edu/about/directions.html#bus

By Bus

Service is available from the Port Authority Bus Terminal (http://www.panynj.gov/)in New York City via
Short Line Bus (http://www.coachusa.com/shortline/) 800-631-8405.

https://www.marist.edu/about/directions.html#air

By Air

There are three major airports in the New York City area: John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) is located
on Long Island about 12 miles (20km) from Manhattan. LaGuardia Airport is located on Long Island,
about 8 miles (15km) from New York City, and Newark International is in New Jersey about 12 miles (20
km) across the Hudson River to the west of New York City. In addition, Stewart International Airport in
Newburgh, Westchester County Airport in White Plains, and Albany Airport in Albany are all within a
two-hour drive of Marist College.

Find links to all these airports at: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: http://www.panynj.gov/

New York Airport Shuttle Service (http://www.goairlinkshuttle.com/): The shuttle arrives and departs in
front of Grand Central Train Station, where Metro-North trains depart for and arrive from Poughkeepsie.
New York Airport Shuttles run to Grand Central Train Station from JFK and LaGuardia Airports between
6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. approximately every 15-30 minutes. Shuttles run seven days per week, 365 days

Mass Transit Directions to Marist College (cont.)

per year. The bus stops are located directly outside the baggage claim area at both airports. The fee
is $15.00 from JFK and $12.00 from LaGuardia. The trip to Manhattan is approximately 50 - 70 minutes
long. You may call (212) 875-8200 for additional information.

Coach USA Airport Express (http://www.coachusa.com/olympia/): Students arriving at Newark Liberty
Airport (New Jersey) can also travel to Grand Central Railway Station via Coach USA Olympia Bus
Service. It provides transportation every 15-30 minutes between Newark Liberty Airport and Manhattan
-365 days a year. Buses run from 4:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. The fare is $14.00 from Newark Liberty Airport to
Grand Central Station. Note: When checking the website, Newark Liberty Airport is listed as being in
New York State. Call them toll free at 1(877)8-NEWARK for additional information.

Visconti
http://www.viscontirides.com/profile/index.asp?id=2&tab=profile
17-23 Dickson Street
Newburgh, New York 12550
845-562-5671

All Transportation Network
http://www.alltrans.net/marist-college-transportation?utm_campaign=Marist-College&utm_
source=marist%20college%20website%20link
5450 Rt. 9W
Newburgh, NY 12550
845-258-9879

Mahogany Ridge
http://mahridge.com/
LaGrangeville, NY 12540
845-724-4403

Lodging

Visit the link below for more information regarding housing in and around the Poughkeepsie area.

http://www.marist.edu/studentlife/aroundtown/hotels.html

Local Attractions https://walkway.org/
http://www.lgny.org/
Walkway over the Hudson http://www.nps.gov/vama/index.htm
Locust Grove http://www.ciachef.edu/newyork/
Vanderbilt Mansion http://www.nps.gov/hofr/index.htm
Culinary Institute of America http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/
Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) Home http://dutchesstourism.com/
Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) Library and Museum
Dutchess County Tourism

Weather

http://www.wunderground.com/US/NY/Poughkeepsie.html

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