Welcome to the Spring 2003 issue of the ACPA Commission
on Judicial Affairs and Legal Issues Newsletter!
The ACPA Commission on Campus Judicial Affairs and Legal Issues is pleased
to bring you this online version of its newsletter entitled XVeritas. A portable
document format (PDF) version is also downloadable by clicking here. This
page is constructed as text only to increase accessibility for association
members and other readers with visual disabilities. Note that the very last
part of the page has the commission directorate body membership listed. Here
is the table of contents:
Letter From The Chair
We Need Your Help To Publish
Your Next Newsletter!
Who would like to be on
the Commission Directorate Body?
Summary of 2002 Research
Grant Recipient
Look Forward To These
Sponsored Programs At the 2004 Convention
Visit The ACPA Convention
2004 Website
Convention 2004 Highlights
Commission to Award $1000
Research Grant
Commission Directory
Letter From
The Chair
At our last meeting in Minneapolis, the commission had the opportunity to
discuss our various approaches to the education of students and professionals.
Although the group of directorate body members who assembled was smaller
than some conferences, for the first time in recent memory, all the executive
committee was present. We welcomed new members and acknowledged the
commitment of outgoing directorate body members.
Karen Poulin Bresciano has been involved with the commission directorate
for a significant amount of time, and was recognized by the commission for
her efforts with an award presentation. I would like to thank Karen
for her diligence, her frankness, her ability to make long meetings seem
not-so-long, and most of all for her sportsmanship the one year when UConn
could not survive the Irish! Although she will not be a part of the
directorate body, I am hopeful that she will stay in touch and involved.
We are fortunate that Deri Wills will remain on the directorate body to serve
as Vice Chair for Administration. Deri has done a stellar job the past
few years with elections.
After taking a year's hiatus from the directorate body, Kathleen Simons was
elected as the Vice Chair for Education. As many involved with this
commission over the years will recall, Kathleen really jump-started the grant
program a few years ago.
Mike Walsh, my colleague at our sister institution, the University of Portland,
is the Chair-Elect. In preparation, he organized our portion of the
commission carnival this past year. This year, he will oversee new
directorate member orientation and review the by-laws for potential updates.
Other than yours truly, the lone executive stalwart is Jeff Cullen, the Vice
Chair for Publications. Jeff's insights and networking have been and
will continue to be valued on the directorate body. He is an expert
in some areas that challenge me, namely in technology and how to respond
to computer misuse on campus. His assistance to the commission is commendable,
considering he is working full time on a Ph.D. at Iowa State. Several
other members of the directorate body have been especially helpful during
the past year, when we went without a Vice Chair to provide support for much
of the year.
During our directorate body meeting, we were able to review each of our main
components of responsibility and discuss specific goals and a timeline in
order to complete the goals. We also discussed the need to work as
a team to complete tasks, as some directorate body members have more difficult
time constraints than others at certain times of the year. Some positive
signs for the commission are: more nominations for directorate body
than openings, an increase in the number of sponsored program proposals,
an increase in the number of those interested in judging the program proposals,
two awards being presented, and a listserv for the directorate body.
On another positive note, the opportunity to schedule a second meeting helped
our commission. At the upcoming conference, we plan to have an open
meeting on Friday, with awards presentations at the second meeting on Sunday.
We also will be re-introducing the "Current Issues in Judicial Affairs" roundtable
during a regular afternoon program slot, rather than at 7:30 a.m. Last
year, we had tremendous attendance at the roundtable, but this year we had
fewer than 10 attend, and most were directorate body members. We hope to
see you in Philadelphia!
Some of your students are in the midst of planning new and creative ways
to violate the code of conduct, so I encourage all my colleagues to hope
for the best and plan for a roller coaster ride as the semester approaches
its conclusion
With warmest regards,
Jeff Shoup
Commission Chair
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OK, Show of hands...Who
would like to be on the Commission Directorate Body?
The Commission on Campus Judicial Affairs and Legal Issues is in the process
of requesting nominations for the following positions: Directorate Body Members
(5 positions) and a Vice Chair for Publications. You may either nominate
yourself or someone else. All nominations are due to Deri Wills by
Monday, March 1, 2004. If you have any questions, contact Deri by phone
at 903-886-5800 or e-mail at deri_wills@tamu-commerce.edu.
Directorate Body
A Director Body Member's responsibilities include providing resource information
to professional colleagues pertinent to legal issues and judicial affairs;
submitting one article to the Commission newsletter; and attending the Commission
meeting at the ACPA National Conference. Directorate Body members (5) are
elected to a three-year term of office. Any Commission members are eligible
to be nominated and elected to the Directorate Body. Directorate Body
Members may not serve consecutive terms.
Vice Chairperson for Publications
The Vice Chairperson for Publications is responsible for the overall coordination
of Commission publications including: editing, printing, and distributing
the Commission newsletters; the Commission membership brochure; the annual
conference sponsored program 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 serves a two-year term. Only current or former
Directorate Body members are eligible to serve as Vice Chair for Publications.
The Commission on Campus Judicial Affairs and Legal Issues
Nominee Questionnaire
Name:
Position you nominating self or other for:
Institution Name:
Title:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Degree(s):
Summary of Experience:
Why I want to serve:
Return by Monday, March 1, 2004.
Please e-mail to Deri Wills, Vice Chair for Administration, deri_wills@tamu-commerce.edu
Summary of 2002 Research
Grant Recipient
Randy Ludeman was the recipient of the Commission's research grant in 2002.
He used the money to defray the costs associated with his dissertation research.
At the 2003 annual convention in Minneapolis, Randy presented his findings
to a "packed house." Randy's dissertation is abstracted here as it may be
of general interest to commission members.
Men are often criticized for not knowing or expressing their feelings. Consequences
of this lack of emotional awareness and expression for men include loneliness,
isolation, alienation, physical illness, aggression and violence. This inquiry
focused on men's emotional experience as part of a campus judicial process.
The conceptual framework guiding this qualitative inquiry included critical
postmodernism and feminist theory, which were weaved into a praxis-oriented
methodology that included a dialectical process of emancipatory theory-building
(Lather, 1991) with the seven male participants.
Prior to engaging with participants, I completed content analyses of several
institutional documents and national resources related to judicial affairs,
which provided both historical and contextual dimensions for the subsequent
interviewing process, and provided insight into the ability to draw conclusions
regarding whether the structures, functions, and common assumptions underlying
judicial processes influenced the emotional experience of college men participating
in these processes. It was evident during my interactions with the participants
in this study that they were experiencing the effects of hegemonic masculinity.
The gender border existing for these men reinforced their restricted emotionality,
as did the judicial processes they experienced. It was also evident that
the judicial standards, philosophies and principles outlined in the documents
examined espoused the significance of a developmental judicial process, but
failed to provide strategies to accomplish this mission. Further complicating
the judicial venue is the legalistic nature of judicial process, which lends
a perception of a process that is adversarial at heart.
The results of the study suggested the importance of an examination of the
current judicial standards, philosophies, and structures. We must recognize
the power relations we have created through the current practices and reframe
our vision of judicial affairs to be more conducive to student development
and learning. Particularly for college men, the influences of hegemonic masculinity,
gender role conflict, and restricted emotionality must be recognized, and
judicial practices must be design to challenge these existing difficulties
for college men.
Randy's dissertation is available to you through Interlibrary Loan. Perhaps
his work will encourage us to reflect on the developmental outcomes we purport
to be achieving in our campus judicial processes.
References:
Lather, P. (1991). Getting smart: Feminist research and pedagogy with/in
the postmodern. New York: Routledge.
Ludeman, R. B. (2002). Arrested emotional development: Male college students'
experiences with a campus judicial process. Iowa State University: Ames,
IA
Look Forward To These
Sponsored Programs At the 2004 Convention
Elaborating a Risk Management Framework for Hearing Conduct Appeals
Saturday, April 3, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Convention Center, 110B
Program Abstract: Today, litigation and public outcry are more likely to
result from appellate decisions made by senior administrators than from original
judicial hearings. On too many campuses, conduct appeals are addressed in
a fairly unstructured fashion and without written guidelines. While this
maximizes the flexibility for appellate officers, it allows the appeals process
to function independently from and occasionally at odds with campus policies
and procedures. This workshop elaborates on an appeals framework that balances
administrative discretion with techniques for risk management.
Presenter: Brett A. Sokolow
Reducing Student Alcohol Abuse: A Tale of Two Schools
Saturday, April 3, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Convention Center, 203A
Program Abstract: The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University
recently began executing a joint plan to reduce high-risk and abusive drinking
by students. The approach utilizes environmental management theory to achieve
consistent, incremental improvements. We will explain the theoretical model;
institutional contexts; our strategic planning and coalition-building processes;
share lessons learned; and discuss how this experience can inform efforts
on other campuses.
Presenter: Jason A. Laker
Hot Topics in Judicial Affairs and Legal Issues
Saturday, April 3, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Convention Center, 110B
Program Abstract: Every year, we lament the lack of time to discuss the issues
that we face on our campuses. This session is 75 minutes of time to discuss
the topics you, the participants, decide are the most pressing. Whether it
is FERPA or parental notification, speech codes or the Sex Crimes Prevention
Act, we will discuss topics from the most onerous to the sublime.
Presenter: Kathleen E. Simons
The Impact of Cognitive and Racial Development on Judicial Processes
Saturday, April 3, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Convention Center, 107A
Program Abstract: Using cognitive and racial development theories, the presenters
will engage the participants in a discussion of the impact of students' developmental
level on sound judicial practice. Presenters will use the case study approach
to give participants hands-on experience for further developing their own
judicial skills. Geared for the beginning or advanced professional, this
presentation will be interactive and leave participants with data and suggestions
to take to their home campuses.
Presenter: Jen Day Shaw
Knowledge Levels of Students Regarding Copyright Law of Multimedia Projects.
Sunday, April 4, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Convention Center, 203B
Program Abstract: Knowledge of intellectual property laws is essential for
students in today's rapidly changing educational and technological environment.
The study analyzed the knowledge levels of students regarding copyright law
and ownership of their classroom multimedia projects. The study combined
legal, quantitative and qualitative research methodology to collect, review,
and analyze data relevant to a discussion of students knowledge levels of
copyright law. The study promotes interest in organizing, formulating, and
disseminating clear and revised copyright policies in higher education.
Presenter: Jasmine R. Renner
Disciplinary Exchange: Impacting Our World in 15 Minutes or Less
Sunday, April 4, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Convention Center, 203B
Program Abstract: Do you cringe at the thought of disciplinary meetings?
Are they last on your list of priorities? Or are you just tired of all that
bad behavior? If you answered "yes," then come explore specific strategies
to maximize your disciplinary meetings with students. Transform challenges
into opportunities and connect with students in a meaningful way that supports
their academic and personal success. You'll be energized, and you just might
impact the world in 15 minutes or less!
Presenter: Kate Linder
Visit The ACPA Convention
2004 Website:
http://www.myacpa.org/conv/index.cfm
Convention
2004 Highlights
Pre-Convention Workshop:
Judicial Affairs and Legal Issues Academy
Friday, April 2, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Marriott, 304
Changes in institutional accountability, federal mandates (e.g. FERPA and
the Clery Act), and increased parental involvement have vaulted judicial
officers into high profile and sometimes perilous positions. Participants
will explore judicial officer roles, responding to substance abuse, utilizing
campus judicial boards, academic integrity cases, applying educational theory
and utilizing assessment techniques. Presented by the Commission on Judicial
Affairs and Legal Issues, this workshop presents best practices to enhance
student learning in challenging political conditions.
Commission Open Business Meeting
Friday, April 2, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Marriott, 406
Convention Carnival
Saturday, April 3, 6:00-8:00 PM
Marriott, Grand Ballroom
Commission Directorate Body Meeting
Sunday, April 4, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Marriott, 404
Commission to Award $1000
Research Grant
The Commission on Judicial Affairs and Legal Issues seeks proposals for research
relating to issues of judicial affairs and legal issues affecting students
in higher education. The Commission will make up to $1000 available for one
researcher or will divide that amount among 2 or 3 researchers. Proposals
from researchers investigating interdisciplinary topics who are soliciting
additional funding from other commissions are welcomed. Proposals will be
evaluated on their relationship to the Commission's goals and the strength
of the research methodology.
Eligibility Guidelines:
- All ACPA members are eligible.
- The principal investigator (s) must be a current member of ACPA and
must maintain membership throughout the term of the grant. Membership in
the Commission is not required.
- The principal investigator (s) shall submit a semiannual progress report
to the vice chair of the Commission. The report should include notification
of any changes in the original project as well as a detailed accounting of
the researcher's expenditure of grant funds. A final report shall be submitted
to the vice-chairperson upon completion of the project.
- The principal investigator must agree to present the findings of the
funded study at the annual ACPA Convention, at a regional workshop sponsored
by the Commission, or pursue publication of the study in a higher education
journal (Sponsorship by the Commission on Judicial Affairs and Legal Issues
must be acknowledged in any publication resulting from the funded study).
Proposal Guidelines:
Please submit 3 copies of the proposal. Completed proposals must include:
- A cover letter containing the title of the proposal and the principal
investigator's name, address, institution, and phone number and names and
phone numbers of other investigators.
- A brief (50 words or less) abstract.
- A 500-750 word summary of the study including: hypothesis to be investigated;
a description of methodology (subjects, instruments, procedures for data
collection); time schedule for project completion; and a budget detailing
the amount requests and how the funds will be used. No information identifying
the investigator(s) shall be included in the body of the summary.
The proposal deadline for consideration of the ACPA Commission on Judicial
Affairs and Legal Issues Research Award has been extended to March 30, 2004.
Proposals should be sent to: Dr. L. Jay Burlingame Director, Office of Judicial
Affairs Associate Director, Division of Student Affairs, 103 Slep Student
Center, Penn State Altoona, 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601-3760, ljb2@psu.edu
Commission
XV Chair:
Jeffrey Shoup
Director of Residence Life and Housing
University of Notre Dame
(219) 631-5878
jeffrey.r.shoup.1@nd.edu
Chair-Elect:
Mike Walsh
Director of Residence Life
The University of Portland
(503) 943-8113
walsh@up.edu
Vice Chair for Administration:
Deri Richard Wills
Assistant Director for Business Operations
Texas A&M University-Commerce
(903) 886-5800
deri_wills@tamu-commerce.edu
Vice Chair for Education:
Kathleen Simons
Dean of Students
Fitchburg State College
(978) 665-3133
ksimons@fsc.edu
Vice Chair for Publications:
Jeff Cullen
Graduate Student
Iowa State University
(515) 597-2722
jcullen@iastate.edu
Class of 2004
Bryan L. Bain
Academic Adviser
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
(920) 424-1268
bain@uwosh.edu
L. Jay Burlingame
Associate Director, Student Affairs &
Director of Judicial Affairs
Penn State-Altoona
(814) 949-5065
ljb2@psu.edu
Brian Haggerty
Assistant Director for Residential Life
University of Buffalo
(716) 645-2011
bhaggerty@urh.buffalo.edu
Faith H. Nichols
Associate Dean of Students/Director of Residential Life
Vassar College
(845) 437-5860
fanichols@vassar.edu
Chris Wegener
Dean of Students Office
University of Florida
(352) 392-1261
cwegener@dso.ufl.edu
Class of 2005
Wachen Bedell Anderson
Coordinator of Residential Life, Judicial Affairs
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
(612) 624-2994
ande4173@umn.edu
Daniel S. Cummins
Director of Judicial Affairs
University of Cincinnati
(513) 556-6814
Daniel.Cummins@uc.edu
Christine Reed Davis
Assistant Director for Staff and Judicial Programs
UNC-Charlotte
(704) 687-4944
crdavis@email.uncc.edu
Sara Dodge Henson
Central Oregon Community College
(541) 383-7592
shenson@cocc.edu
Kristen Kawczynski
Housing Judicial Affairs Officer
University of Hawaii at Manoa
(808) 956-3290
kawczyns@hawaii.edu
Class of 2006
Holly Hippensteel
Coordinator of Community Standards
Carnegie Mellon University
(412) 268-2142.
hbh@andrew.cmu.edu
Martin Howell
Assistant to the Senior Vice President & Dean for Campus Life
Emory University
(404) 727-7195
mthowel@emory.edu
Jennifer Sue Oatey
Vice President for Student Affairs
Point Park College
(412) 392-3840
Soatey@ppc.edu
Jasmine Renner
Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
East Tennessee State University
(423) 283-4430
jrennerus@yahoo.com
Cheryl L. Stanley
Assistant Director of Judicial Affairs
Syracuse University
(315) 443-3728
clstanle@syr.edu