Student Development Theory: (Re)Learning the Basics
May 21, 2008
This seminar will be a good experience for both those that simply feel as though it has been a while since they studied student development theory or those that do not have a solid foundation in this topic. Panelists will review some commonly used theories that can apply to fraternity and sorority advising, illustrate what may have changed since your graduate school experience, and provide resources that will be helpful in learning more.
Presenters
Dr. Laura Dean currently serves as Assistant Professor in the College Student Affairs Administration Program at the University of Georgia. Prior to her current position, Laura served as the Director of Counseling/Associate Dean of Student Development at Manchester College (IN), as Dean of Student Development (CSAO) at Pfeiffer University (NC), and as Vice President for Student Development/Dean of Students at Peace College (NC). She is a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and has served as an alumnae advisor to two collegiate KD chapters.
Laura earned her bachelor’s degree in English at Westminster College (PA). After teaching high school and working in college admissions, she then earned her master’s degree in counseling and her Ph.D. in Counselor Education/Student Development in Higher Education, both from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her research interests include small college issues, assessment, and the use of professional standards. She represents the American College Counseling Association on the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS), where she also serves on the Executive Council as Member at Large and as the CAS Publications Editor. She has been recognized with the ACPA Senior Professional Annuit Coeptis award and the American College Counseling Association Professional Leadership Award.
Dr. Sue Saunders currently serves as Associate Extension Professor and Coordinator of the Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration Program at the University of Connecticut. Her career includes service as a program coordinator and faculty member in the College Student Affairs Administration Program at the University of Georgia. In addition to teaching and research positions, Sue has served as the Dean of Student Affairs (CSAO) at Lycoming College (PA), as Dean of Students and as Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees at Longwood University (VA), and in other administrative positions in Virginia, Georgia, and West Virginia. As part of her administrative responsibilities, Sue has advised Panhellenic Councils and supervised coordinators of Fraternity and Sorority Life. She is a member of Chi Omega Fraternity and Order of Omega.
Sue earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in counseling, both from Ohio University. Her Ph.D. in counseling and student personnel services is from the University of Georgia. Her research interests include patterns of professional development and translation of student development theory to practice. She has served on the American College Personnel Association Executive Council and chair of ACPA’s Core Council for the Generation and Dissemination of Knowledge, and currently serves on the editorial board of the Journal of College Student Development. She also serves as the chair of the 2008 ACPA National Convention. Her scholarly and professional contributions have been recognized through her selection for ACPA Senior Professional Annuit Coeptis award, ACPA Leadership Foundation Diamond Honoree program, and ACPA Senior Scholars.
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