Student Affairs at Sea

Read below for an exciting opportunity for Student Affairs professionals and graduate students!

ACPA colleague,

I'm coordinating a program through Semester at Sea called Student Affairs at Sea.  The program accepts 12 - 16 graduate students from student affairs preparation programs to undergo internships and take 6 credits of graduate credits while sailing on the summer 2011 voyage. 
In Summer 2011, Semester at Sea will offer the second annual Student Affairs at Sea (see attached flier).  A unique opportunity for graduate students, faculty, and administrators in higher education and student affairs, participants will study and sail aboard the MV Explorer and participate in Semester at Sea activities and programs.  

The Student Affairs at Sea program entails classroom work, university visits, and an optional internship experience.  Up to six graduate credits are available:  3 credits for “Cross Cultural Perspectives in Higher Education” (required and taught by Dr. Kathleen Manning, Professor, University of Vermont) and a second three-credit elective available from a select list of summer voyage courses.

This academically and experientially oriented program introduces participants to international and comparative aspects of higher education. Topics are examined and discussed in the context of the countries visited (Spain, Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, and Morocco) during the Summer 2011 Semester at Sea voyage (June 17 - August 20, 2011).

The program is available for non-credit to full-time professionals who sail as Lifelong Learners.

Further information is available at http://www.semesteratsea.org/lifelong-learners/overview/student-affairs-at-sea.php and on Facebook.

Getting ready for your next job interview? We can help!

The Maryland College Personnel Association (MCPA) presents the 2011 MCPA Mock Interview and Convention Preparation Program in cooperation with the University of Maryland’s Department of Resident Life and the District of Columbia College Personnel Association (DCCPA).

The purpose of the Mock Interview Program is to provide job-searching graduate students, young professionals, and undergraduates looking for a graduate position in higher education/student affairs

a real-life simulation of placement services at national student affairs conferences such as ACPA and NASPA. 

The program will feature interviewing tips, professional etiquette, and resume and cover letter development.  Most importantly, participants will have the opportunity to participate in mock interviews with professional Student Affairs staff members from around the state.

Advance registration is free and lunch is provided for interviewees

at no cost if registered by Wednesday February23rd.

If you are interested in getting interview practice as a Candidate and would like to attend this event, please register at the MCPA Website.

If you would like to be a mock interviewer or have any questions please contact Ivan Ceballos at ivceballos@loyola.edu or Candace Doane at Candace.doane@goucher.edu.

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