NASPA Disability Knowledge Community

November 8, 2013

Sutha Kanagasingam’s (‘13) article: Group-Specific Campus Involvement for Students with Disabilities was published in the Fall 2012 NASPA Knowledge Community Online Publication. To read the article, please reference page 25.

Neary (‘14) wins M. Kevin Fahey Graduate Assistant Award

October 24, 2013

The M. Kevin Fahey Graduate Assistant Award was named to honor one of NACA Northeast’s founders. This award is given to a graduate student in the region who has made a significant contribution to his/her institution and/or NACA. Congratulations to Kyle Neary (Class of ’14), the recipient of the 2013 M. Kevin Fahey Graduate Assistant Award!

Creating Better Orientation Customer Service Using Magic and some FISH!

October 8, 2013

Kristen Glines (‘13), Mike Metzger (‘11), and Maria Sedotti, Coordinator of Orientation Services at the University of Connecticut presented at the National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) National Conference in Las Vegas in October of 2012. The presentation was titled: Creating Better Orientation Customer Service Using Magic and some FISH! Mike Metzger (‘11) created a corresponding Wiki. Well done!

[Glines, K., Metzger, M., & Sedotti, M. (2012, October). Creating Better Orientation Customer Service Using Magic and some FISH!. National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) National Conference, Las Vegas, NV.]

Andrade (‘12) recognized at NACA South Regional Conference

Kathy Andrade (‘12) who is currently the Assistant Director of Student Activities & Student Organizations at The University of Miami was awarded Outstanding Educational Session Presented by Professional Staff: “Engaging Students through Social Media” at the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) South Regional Conference in Chattanooga, TN. Congratulations Kathy!

Sosias (‘14) Awarded Funding

Danielle Sosias (‘14) was awarded funding by El Instituto to host a working group that focuses on Trends of Latino/a students in higher education. In her project, students and staff meet monthly to discuss current research trends that focus on the Latina/o student. Sosias will conduct research on areas such as Latino/a identity, bi-cultural Latino/a students, and retention and graduation rates of Latino/a students who are involved in PRLACC’s mentoring program.

Forti (’09) is recognized with the University of New Hampshire at Manchester’s Staff Excellence Award

June 8, 2013

Congratulations to Marisa (Sullivan) Forti (‘09) on her acceptance of the University of New Hampshire at Manchester’s Staff Excellence award in June, 2013. Forti currently serves as an academic counselor in the Academic Counseling Office and coordinator of both the College Transition Program and Study Away programs. This annual award is presented to a staff member of the University of New Hampshire community who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishments and distinguished service beyond their regular job responsibilities.