Commission XV: Campus Judicial Affairs and Legal Issues is pleased to bring you this online version of its newsletter entitled XVeritas. A portable
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the table of contents:

Letter from the Chair
We Need Your Help To Publish Your Next Newsletter!
Parent Involvement: Friend or Foe?
Convention 2002 Sponsored Programs
Convention 2002 Information
New Directorate Body Member Profiles
Commission XV Research Grant Updates
Newsletter Survey Results
Directorate Body Call for Nominations
Nomination Form
Directorate Body Membership

Letter From The Chair

I had a wonderful trip to China in April and arrived home with my beautiful daughter, Lily, who is now seventeen months old.  I have gained a new appreciation for people with children and the choices that are faced every day balancing career and family.

In light of the events of September 11, 2001, everyone seems to be reconnecting with family and readjusting priorities.  Students in residence halls are congregating in lounges, talking in hallways and calling home more often.  It was amazing to see campuses across the country come together as a community to donate blood, contribute money, make banners and flags, but most of all, support one another.  Many students, faculty and staff on my campus had friends and family in New York City.  They experienced a great deal of anxiety waiting to see if everyone was safe.

We sometimes forget how difficult it is for students, faculty and staff to be away from support systems during such a crisis.  It also points our for all of us, particularly those in Student Affairs who often work twelve to fifteen hour days, what is really important.  We are the people who take the lead, organize support systems, set up the big screen TV’s to watch the news, buy the coffee and donuts, organize the candle light vigil and hold the hand of a frightened student.

The President talks about building communities that care.  We, as Student Affairs professionals, do these types of things every day because we care about students.  As we get bogged down with administrative tasks and get frustrated with students that are behaving inappropriately, it is important to remember the reason that many of us have for working in the field.  We care about our students and we try to change their behavior and teach them to respect and care about each other.  Enjoy the rest of the semester.

Sincerely,

Pat Cordner, Chair, ACPA Commission XV

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Parent Involvement: Friend or Foe?

I recently read an article in About Campus by John Wesley Lowery who interviewed William Strauss.  Mr. Strauss authored a book with Neil Howe called Millennials Rising.  Of particular interest was the section regarding parental involvement.  Is it just me, or has your phone been ringing off the hook from parents?  The calls to my office from parents have quadrupled in the last year.  I used to get calls after the disciplinary decision was made and the letter (as our policy stipulates) was sent home.  Now, some parents are calling before I have even received the report.  In some cases, I wind up talking with step-parents and attorneys, as well.   This can take up a significant part of the day.

More students consult their parents before they decide to accept responsibility or go to a hearing.  Other students ask for a break in the hearing to contact parents via cell phone  to get advice.  Parents are very involved in their children’s lives and will continue this involvement for many years to come.  Strauss stated in the interview that, “The number one thing to realize with the millennials is that as a whole they reflect much more parental perfectionism than any generation in living memory. Colleges and universities should know that they are not just getting a kid, but they are also getting a parent.”  Strauss adds that “From the admissions process all the way through the college experience, expect there to be more parental involvement and support – and more parental intrusion and annoyance. Colleges will find ways to marshal the parents to do things that are helpful.  Parents will be sending e-mails to professors and presidents, who may want to construct walls with `Keep Away’ signs for parents” (p. 8).

Colleges need to harness the interest and involvement of parents in a positive way.  Many schools have set up listservs, parent programs and separate offices just to deal with parental concerns.  What does parent involvement mean for judicial affairs?  While parental intervention in a student’s judicial case can have a positive effect, it may also lead to frustrations for the judicial affairs practitioner.  I have established a few guidelines regarding calls from parents:

1. I usually don’t speak with the parent the first time they call.  They have probably just found out about the case and are often quite upset.  I have my secretary acknowledge the importance of the call and assure the parent that I will return the call as soon as possible.
2. If a parent is screaming on the phone and continues to be unreasonable or refuses to listen, I suggest that they call back at a better time.
3. I encourage them to speak frankly with their son or daughter who often has not told their parents “everything”.
4. I try to limit the amount of time of the call.  Parents of some students have been dealing with their children’s issues for many years.  They may be seeking counseling and direction from you.  This is an area in which I would tread lightly; sometimes this can be dangerous.  I try to be honest and guide them to the right decision (for them), which usually means getting the student  counseling, involving the family in counseling, or in some cases taking their son or daughter home.
5. I try to clarify our role.  Many parents think the judicial affairs office is out to get their children and that punishment is our main goal.  While a punitive piece is present, it is important to point out that our process is educational and developmental.  Convince them that your goal is to work with them to help their son or daughter deal with their current situation and to develop a plan to ensure that this type of situation will not occur in the future.
6. I try to suggest other support services such as counseling, academic assistance, career guidance or financial aid advisement.  Students that allegedly violate campus policy may have other personal difficulties that are unresolved.  Explain to parents that you work closely with other offices and you will facilitate assistance for them and their student.

Reference: Lowery, J.W. & Strauss, W. (2001) The millenials come to campus. About Campus. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Look Forward To These Sponsored Programs At The 2002 Convention

Building Moral Citizens & Enhancing Civic Engagement Through Student Conduct
Program Abstract:
There is growing recognition that the future direction of society is contingent upon the development of its leaders. It is widely supported that one of the issues facing student affairs professionals now is the development of civic responsibility and ethical leadership among and within students. This presentation reviews the relationship between moral growth, civic engagement and civic responsibility and its application through the student conduct process.
Presenter: Gina Vanacore, SUNY-Stony Brook

The Voices from Washington: Federal Legislation and Student Affairs Practice
Program Abstract
Over the past three decades, Congress has passed significant legislation impacting student affairs. This trend reached new heights in recent years. The program will provide participants with the context and background of federal legislation affecting student affairs, an overview of its impact on student affairs, an analysis of recently passed and pending legislation related to student affairs, and suggestions for developing a proactive approach to legislative issues.
Presenter: John Wesley Lowery, University of South Carolina

SEC, PEACE and Q Course: Educational Sanctions for Student Success
Program Abstract
This presentation will introduce and define three alternative educational sanctions being implemented at SUNY at Stony Brook. The Substance Education (SEC) Class, Personal Exploration of Anger to Communicate Effectively (PEACE) Class and the Q Course. This presentation will help anyone who is looking for information on educational sanctions to meet the needs of today’s ever-changing college student. There have been over 500 students who have participated in these educational sanctions over the past four years at Stony Brook.
Presenters: Brian DeLong & Matty Punnett, SUNY-Stony Brook

Judicial Affairs and Academic Affairs: Truth or Consequences
Program Abstract
It may initially seem that judicial and academic affairs have little, if anything, in common. At George Mason University, though, we have discovered the importance of working closely together. Through a united effort, we are best able to provide everyone in the campus community with a safe and welcoming environment that allows for academic expression and success. Case studies will be presented, and opportunities for collaboration between academic and judicial affairs will be discussed.
Presenters: Dorris Bitler, Jerry Mulherin, Walter Rankin & Donna Fox, George Mason University

Violence Goes to College: Lessons Learned from Campus Rioting
Program Abstract
Has campus rioting become all the rage? Frustration and finger pointing do not seem to be solving the problem. Presented by a police psychologist and a Lieutenant of the University of Colorado Police Department, this multi-media workshop will give participants an overview of current patterns in campus rioting and a look at rioting dynamics, stages, and players. Solution-oriented suggestions on prevention and response are offered. Small group exercises will help participants share struggles and success stories.
Presenters: Sally Spencer-Thomas, Regis University & Michell Irving, CU-Boulder

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Meet The Newest Additions To The Directorate Body

Bryan Bain
Graduated from Ball State University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice and Criminology in 1997.  He earned his M.A. in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education in 1999.  Bryan is in his third year as a Residence Hall Director and Judicial Officer at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.  Previous to those assignments, he served as an Investigating Officer for the Dean of Students Office. Bryan wants to see ACPA provide judicial affairs professionals with more professionally developmental newsletters and opportunities for dialogue during his term on Commission XV.  He would also like to be involved with articles and information being written for our newsletter.

Brian Haggerty
Is a Complex Coordinator at the University at Buffalo, with the University Residence Halls & Apartments Office.  Brian has been at UB since June 2000, after earning his Bachelor’s from Binghamton University (SUNY) and his Master’s in Higher Education and Student Personnel from Kent State University.  He has been a member of ACPA and Commission XV for almost 4 years.  Bryan is excited about being involved in the Directorate and is looking forward to working on projects for the Commission.

Kristen Kawczynski
Received her BA from Hofstra University and her M.Ed. in Student Affairs Practice in Higher Education from the University of Delaware.  This fall Kristen accepted a position at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome as the Coordinator for Judicial Affairs and Mediation Services.  By being on the Commission, Kristen hopes to continue the process of informing and offering professional development opportunities to other judicial affairs professionals.

Michael Walsh
Is the Director of Residence Life at the University of Portland, in Portland, OR.  He received his BA in History from the College of William and Mary in Virginia in 1988 and his M.Ed. in Student Affairs from The University of Vermont in 1992.  Michael’s specialty is mediation and other forms of conflict management.  His academic interests include applying communitarian organizational principles to residence hall administration and the role of spirituality in community development.  As a Directorate Body member of Commission XV He looks forward to facilitating the development of publications that will further the principles of conflict resolution in the education of students.

Newsletter Survey Results

ACPA Commission XV Research Grant

Call for Directorate Body & Vice Chair for Publication Nominations

Directorate Body Member
A Directorate Body member’s responsibilities include: providing resource information to professional colleagues pertinent to legal issues and judicial affairs, submitting one article to the Commission XV newsletter, and attending the Commission XV meeting at the ACPA National Conference.
Only Commission XV members are eligible to be nominated and elected to the Directorate Body.  Directorate Body members may not serve consecutive terms.  We are seeking nominations from professionals who would represent the social diversity of the commission, inclusive of various genders, racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and geographical regions of the country.

Vice Chair for Publications
The Vice Chairperson for Publications is responsible to the chairperson for the overall coordination of Commission publications including: editing, printing, and distributing the Commission newsletter, the Commission membership brochure, the Resource Guide, the annual conference sponsored schedule, annotated bibliographies and any additional documents approved by the Directorate Body.  The Vice Chairperson may appoint members of the Commission to serve as Committee Chairs and/or committee members for any of the activities within these areas of responsibility.
The Vice Chair for Publications is expected to attend both the annual ACPA conference in the spring and Directorate meetings held during the conference.  Only members of Commission XV who currently serve on the Directorate Body or who have formally served on the Directorate Body may be elected to the Vice Chair for Publications position.  Executive Body members may not serve consecutive terms.

Commission XV Directorate Body Clip `N Save Nomination Form

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Chair-Elect:
Jeffrey Shoup
Director of Residence Life and Housing
University of Notre Dame
(219) 631-5551
jeffrey.r.shoup.1@nd.edu

Vice Chair for Administration:
Wanda Ochei
Coordinator of Judicial Affairs and
Commuter Student Services
East Stroudsburg University
(570) 422-3461
wanda.ochei@po-box.esu.edu

Vice Chair for Education:
Karen Poulin
Coordinator for Judicial Affairs
University of Connecticut
(860) 486-3426
k.poulin@uconn.edu

Vice Chair for Publications:
Jeff Cullen
Graduate Student
Iowa State University
(515) 965-0527
jcullen@iastate.edu

Class of 2002
William Fischer
Director of Judicial Affairs
Northeastern University
(617) 373-4390
w.fischer@neu.edu

Andrea Goodwin
Assistant Director, Office of Judicial Programs
University of Maryland-College Park
(301) 314-7598
agoodwin@accmail.umd.edu

Tim Sheridan
Director of Student Judicial Programs
Western Illinois University
(309) 298-2436
tim_sheridan@ccmail.wiu.edu

Kathleen Simons
Dean of Students
Fitchburg State College
(978) 665-3133
ksimons@fsc.edu

Wendy Smith
Assistant Dean/Mediation Coordinator
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
(217) 333-3680
wsmith@uiuc.edu

Class of 2003
Nicole McClenic
Assistant Dean of Students/
Judicial Affairs and Community Development
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
(610) 436-3511
nmcclenic@wcupa.edu

Jonathan C. Sawyer
Asst. Director for Residence Life and Judicial Affairs
The Catholic University of America
(202) 319-5615
sawyerj@cua.edu

Deri Richard Wills
Director of Residence Life
Castleton State College
(802) 468-1259
deri.wills@castleton.edu

Class of 2004
Bryan L. Bain
Residence Hall Director/Judicial Officer
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
(920) 424-1169
bain@mio.uwosh.edu

Brian Haggerty
Complex Coordinator
University of Buffalo
(716) 645-2135
bhaggerty@urh.buffalo.edu

Kristen Kawczynski
Coordinator for Judicial Affairs & Mediation Services
SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome
(315) 792-7530
kawczyk@sunyit.edu

Mike Walsh
Director of Residence Life
The University of Portland
(503) 943-8113
walsh@up.edu