2008 Spring OCSPA Conference
“Made in Oklahoma!”
Call for Programs

We are seeking submissions for program presentations that would assist other administrators and their staff members in their programs and services. Current issues, unique or outstanding programs, institutional missions, goals and assessment techniques, trends of students and peer groups, etc. will all be valuable resources. Other topics could be (but are not limited to):

"Where the Heart Is": Accountability, Assessment, Accreditation, Mission Statements, Goal Setting, Student Engagement Strategies and Outcomes, CAS, HLC, DAI and other Tools
"Twisters": Student Codes of Conducts, Student Pledges, Ethics Training, Honor Codes, Academic Dishonesty, Greek Issues, Athletic Students, and Residence Halls and Campus Apartment Conduct and Communities
"The Rodeo": Media Interaction, FERPA, Freedom of Speech versus Campus Civility, Private vs. Public Campus Policies, Alcohol Infractions
"Route 66": International Student Issues, Multicultural Programs and Outreach, Current Laws, Changing Roles of ISS Administrators, ISS New Student Orientation Programs
"Oklahoma Board of Medicine": Emerging Campus Health Issues, Mental Health, Physical Health, Insurance, Pandemic Preparedness, Funding and Staffing Health Centers, HIV/AIDS Awareness, STD Awareness Programs, Healthy Living Environments, Eating Disorders
"Red Dirt Rangers" : Campus Safety and Security Issues, “Town & Gown” Relationships, Crisis Management and Response Strategies , Paraprofessional Training, Legal Issues in Higher Education, Campus Liability
“The Yield Sign”: Personal and Professional Care of Student Affairs Professionals, Pursuing Advanced Degrees, Balancing Responsibilities, Stress Management, Time Management
“Boomers”: Budget Development, Fundraising, Grant Proposals, Co-Sponsorships
“Howdy Folks!”: Non-Traditional Student Services, New Transfer Student Orientation, Recruitment and Retention, Changing Campus Climate, Trends at Community Colleges, Accommodating Needs (i.e. child care, transportation, etc.)
“American Idol”: Student Social Norms and Interaction Trends, Internet, X-Box, Play Stations, MySpace, Facebook, Blogs, Sense Cams, YouTube, Alcohol, Hazing, Gambling, In-room Cable, Gaming,, RIAA, Instant Messaging, iPods, MP3 Players, Technological Impacts on Student Learning and Student Engagement, Wireless, “Hands-Free”, Campus Web-site Forums
"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."- Will Rogers: Student Retention, Early Alert Systems, Outreach and Challenges, Graduation and Job Placement
“The Dance”: Student Activities, Programming Boards, Student Government, Student Organizations, Orientation Programs, Greek Life; Current Recruitment Trends, Recognition Statements, Alcohol Issues, Deferred Recruitment, Off-Campus Activities and Liabilities, Governance, Advisory Boards

Download the Call for Programs form!