Western Regional Careers in Student Affairs Day

Friday, October 21, 2005
California State University, Long Beach
University Student Union

PLEASE NOTE: PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE EVENT YOU MUST FAX THE REGISTRATION FORM TO 714-278-1199 BY OCTOBER 18. THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.

The Western Regional Careers in Student Affairs Day, sponsored by a range of institutions of higher education, graduate preparation programs, and national and professional associations is a multifaceted professional development event that seeks to promote the profession to talented and diverse individuals and to retain current professionals by meeting their career oriented professional development needs.

This day-long conference is targeted to a wide audience including undergraduate students, graduate students, as well as new and experienced professionals in student affairs.  

Presenters are leaders in the student affairs profession.

Sponsoring organizations include:

• American College Personnel Association
• National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
• Mountain Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers
• Association of College Unions International
• Western Association of College and University Housing Officers
• Association of Professionals in Student Affairs- CSULB
• CSULB Student Union
• National Orientation Directors Association
• Kaplan Educational Services

Workshops are scheduled around the following theme tracks:

Graduate Preparation

• Researching and preparing for Graduate School
• Advancing Professionally Through the Doctorate

Career Planning and Decision Making

• Student Services in the Community College System
• Mid-level Career Changes
• Successful Interviewing Strategies
• Navigating your Career as a New Professional
• ACPA/NASPA Interviewing: Strategies for Success
• Personal Reflections on Becoming a Senior Student Affairs Administrator

Personal & Professional Development

• Student Affairs 101: Introduction to the Profession
• Student Development and Spirituality
• Assessment in Student Affairs
• Diversity Issues Higher Education
• Leadership

Functional Area Networking Lunch

Representatives from many student affairs areas will be available to answer your questions about careers in their fields, including:

• Career Development & Services
• Student Life/Student Activities (including Greek Life, Leadership, etc.)
• Student Union
• Community College Counseling
• Residential Life & Housing
• Orientation, Transition & Retention Services
• Multicultural Centers & Services
• Academic Advising
• Educational Equity Programs (EOP, TRIO)
• ...and many more

Graduate School Fair

• Meet representatives from leading graduate programs

FEES

• $35 for Professionals prior to Oct. 8/ $45 Oct. 8 through Oct. 18
• $20 for Graduate & Undergraduate Students prior to Oct. 8/ $30 Oct. 8 through Oct. 18.

PLEASE NOTE: PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE EVENT YOU MUST FAX THE REGISTRATION FORM TO 714-278-1199 BY OCTOBER 18. THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.

To register, print out the mail-in registration form.

To view this year’s program.

Hotel & Area Information

If you have questions about the program, please contact Karen Kerr at
(714) 278-2019 or via e-mail kkerr@fullerton.edu

Last update: 3/29/06