Program Session Highlights

July 24 – 25, 2008

Keynote Address: Thursday, July 24, 2008

Building a Catholic Compass, Navigating a Secular World

Professor John DiIulio, Ph.D., will look at the challenges facing student affairs professionals at Catholic institutions and share his expertise as to how we can face these challenges in ways that are both true to Catholic teaching and practical for the young adults we guide every day.

Plenary Session: Friday, July 25, 2008

Principles of Good Practice for Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities

A panel of authors and practitioners will examine the Principles of Good Practice recently published jointly by ACCU, JASPA, and ASACCU with an eye towards using the Principles in implementing strategies and programs on your campus as well as for assessment purposes.

Program Session Highlights

Programs Geared Towards Those Professionals New to Catholic Higher Education

Benedict XVI in the United States: The Relevance for Our Work
Catholic Moral Teaching
Vatican II Revisited

Programs in the Area of Catholic Identity and Professional Development

Student Affairs, Catholic Mission and Self-Assessment
Welcome: Working in Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities
Living the Principles of Good Practice
The 2008 Election and the Roman Catholic Vote: a panel discussion
Promoting Successful Transitions for New Student Affairs Professionals

Programs in the Area of Health and Wellness

Challenging Students to Higher Standards of Health and Responsibility
Be Not Afraid: How Counseling Centers Can Reduce Anxiety as Colleges Handle Troubled Students,
A Woman’s Center at a Catholic College
So What Is Natural Family Planning and Why Does the Church Support It?

Programs in the Area of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs

Diversity and Problems of Privilege
Tales from Ninevah: Reflections of Multicultural Affairs Directors at Catholic Institutions of Higher Education
Creating LGBT Awareness on a Catholic Campus: Embracing the Human Dignity of All Persons

Programs in the Area of Activities, Ministry, Student Outreach, Residence Life

Bonding New Students through the First Year Experience
Day of Service ... for Everyone
The Transformative Student Experience: a student panel
Campus Ministry Internship Program
Bringing Christian Values to Your Student Programming Models
Civic Engagement that is Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching