Ashton Croft and Zoe Palomaki took the top spot during the competition that was part of the Southern Association of College Student Affairs (SACSA) Conference held Nov. 2-4 in Raleigh, N.C. This is the first time Elon Master of Arts in Higher Education (MHE) students have attended the conference. SACSA is a student affairs professional association that draws membership from 12 states in the southeast region.

Four first-year MHE students participated in the case competition, examining professional conundrums and ethical dilemmas in higher education work. Upon receiving the case, participants were given 45 minutes to collaboratively develop a resolution to the complex scenario. Teams then presented their action plan to a panel of higher education professionals. The first-place showing by Croft and Palomaki was a significant accomplishment for first-semester graduate students.

The four Elon students who participated and their apprenticeships at Elon are:

• Ashton Croft 鈥� Moseley Campus Center
• Zoe Palomaki 鈥� Student-Athlete Services
• Torii Masinsin 鈥擴ndergraduate Admissions
• Shawn Thompson 鈥擪ernodle Center for Service Learning & Community Engagement

Rozana Carducci, associate professor of education and graduate ddirector of the MHE program, is thrilled with the students鈥� participation and success in their inaugural SACSA conference.

鈥淧rofessional engagement is a strong value of the MHE program, and I am so impressed with the initiative, enthusiasm for learning, and professionalism demonstrated by Ashton, Zoe, Torii and Shawn,” Carducci said. “Zoe and Ashton winning first place in the case study competition as first-semester graduate students is an amazing achievement that underscores their potential to advance the higher education profession.鈥�

Topics to be covered include:

• Safety on campus and in the local community
• How the town police and university police & security town work together to provide security and services
• The escort program/ E-rides
• Enforcement of alcohol or other polices
• The jurisdiction of A.L.E.
• Any questions you wish to raise. ]]> /u/news/2008/03/11/counseling-available-for-students-affected-by-unc-student-slaying/ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:29:00 +0000 /u/news/2008/03/11/counseling-available-for-students-affected-by-unc-student-slaying/ Many Elon students have friends or relatives who knew UNC SGA President Eve Carson who was slain last week in Chapel Hill. Some of our students knew her personally. The loss of a college student is always tragic, but for this to occur so close to home is particularly disconcerting. This note is to remind students that counselors in Elon’s Counseling Services are available to speak with students who may be grieving or just feel uneasy about this situation. They are located in the Ellington Center on campus (278-7280).

For your general information, the University always has a Counselor on Call; s/he may be reached after hours by calling Campus Security at 278-5555; just ask to speak with the Counselor on Call. Also, do not hesitate to contact the Chaplain’s Office at 278-7729 or the Office of Student Development at 278-7200 as resources for any personal concerns.

The theme of the meeting is “Follow the Yellow Brick Road,” as the sophomore class officers take on the characters in the Wizard of Oz to explain the Elon Experiences. The Wizard may make a brief appearance as well. Students will also hear about internship opportunities and the Elon Experiences Requirement, socialize with classmates, enjoy pizza and participate in drawings for gift certificates.

Free Class of 2010 t-shirts will be distributed. Don’t miss this fun and informative meeting.

Campus Involvement:

Alpha Omicron Pi

Outstanding New Organization:

Rollerhockey

Community Service for Non-Service Organization: Alpha Kappa Alpha

Outstanding Campus Program:

Elon Volunteers!

SGA Committee of the Year:

Budget Committee

SGA Senator of the Year:

Hillary Sherman

Club Sport of the Year:

Women’s Rugby

Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year: Laura Helvey

Barbara H. Carlton Advisor of the Year: Janet MacFall of the Sierra Club

Member of the Year: Shaun Landers of Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity

Officer of the Year:

Christy Donato of Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity

Organization of the Year (under 30 members): Alpha Kappa Alpha

Organization of the Year (over 30 members): Habitat for Humanity

SGA OFFICERS FOR 2000-2001:

President: C. John Gardner

Vice-President: Josh Phoebus

Treasurer: Christian Wiggins

Secretary: Katie Gosselin

The book discussion was led by Wilhelmina Boyd, associate professor of English.

The Liberal Arts Forum is sponsoring Dr. West’s presentation at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 13 in McCrary Theatre. Dr. West, University Professor of Religion at Princeton University, is one of America’s most vital and eloquent public intellectuals.

Elon’s Kernodle Center for Service Learning is working to identify an organization or area of Gulfport where Elon can concentrate its efforts. Service trips to that city will be organized during fall break (Oct. 14-18), Winter Term and spring break. Students, faculty and staff who wish to participate in those service trips should contact the Kernodle Center for more details.

In addition, Elon’s continued fundraising efforts will provide money to buy materials and provide direct victim assistance for the service trips to Gulfport.

Fund drive collections will take place at the Sept. 17, Sept. 24 and Oct. 1 Phoenix football games at Rhodes Stadium. Donations can also be made online through the Katrina Relief page on the Elon Web site: http://www.elon.edu/katrina

More details on Elon’s relief efforts in Gulfport will be forthcoming and will be posted on the Katrina Relief Web page and on E-net.

NEW/UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

1) Panel on Impact of Katrina: 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8, Yeager Recital Hall, Center for the Arts

A panel will discuss the affects of Hurricane Katrina on the cultural, economic, andenvironmental diversity of the Gulf Coast region and the short and long term implications of this natural disaster for the region and the country.

Panelists along with their department and role on the panel:

• Jessica Gisclair, communications, moderator/overview of Gulf Coast and its cultural diversity, history and economics
  
• Janet MacFall, environmental studies, power and destruction of hurricanes, environmental impact on wetlands and Gulf Coast
  
• Jim Barbour, economics, impact on Gulf Coast and national economy
  
• Connie Book, communications, media coverage of disaster, communications systems
  
• Kirbi Hawkins, new Elon student, personal experience of her evacuation/displacement from her home institution, Tulane University.

2. Personal Reflections of Elon community members affected by Katrina: led by Chaplain McBride, 2:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9, Isabella Cannon Room, Center for the Arts

3. A Mardi Gras Party at College Coffee: Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 9:50 a.m.

A swing band, King Cake silent audition, Élan cd sale, and bake goods sale- cakes, bread, cookies, brownies, cheesecakes, etc.- with proceeds going to the relief effort, with decorations by the Delta Delta Delta sorority. Wear your Mardi Gras jewelry, crows and masks. Contact Linda Martindale at martinda@elon.edu if you would like to contribute a baked good for sale.

4. Service Learning Community Car Washes: Saturday, Sept. 10 at First State Bank at the Carolina Mall and on Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Mid-Carolina Bank at Church Street and Forestdale. All proceeds go to Katrina relief.

DONATION OPTIONS:

1. Donations may be made online at http://www.elon.edu/e-web/news/e-net/katrina/.

2. Phoenix Cash at the Phoenix Card Office in the Moseley Center at any time during business hours.

3. Collection Tables in the Moseley Center: Cash (or Phoenix Cash) donations will be collected by students at tables in the Moseley Campus Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, Sept. 5-16. For each donation of $1, a strand of Mardi Gras beads will be given. Those who donate are requested to wear these beads in honor of those affected by Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast areas.

4. Collection bins: These are in the Campus Shop, Octagon, Acorn, Varsity, Harden, McEwen and the Daniel Commons dining halls.

5. Students, faculty, staff, alumni or parents may donate cash or send checks to the Office of the Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students, Alamance 109, 2188 Campus Box. Please note: Since we are collecting these funds on behalf of other entities, these donations are not tax deductible gifts to the University. However, if you would like to make a tax deductible donation to the American Red Cross or Salvation Army, please make the check payable to the agency and send to the Office of the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at the address above. We will be glad to include it when we send the fundraising donations to these agencies.