OCPA is committed to providing professional development opportunities for higher education professionals across Ohio. The Professional Development Institutes are a series of workshops sponsored by OCPA designed to provide professional development opportunities throughout the year for members of OCPA.
2019-2020 Professional Development Institutes Will be Announced Soon!
Questions? Please contact Christopher Wood, OCPA Professional Development Chair
2020 Careers in Student Affairs Conference
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Ohio University
John Calhoun Baker University Center
1 Park Pl.
Athens, Ohio 45701
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Careers in Student Affairs conference is designed for undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students interested in pursuing graduate studies and careers in Student Affairs.
The Careers in Student Affairs Conference Offers opportunities to:
| Join the Conference Planning Team |
| Careers in Student Affairs Conference Information |
Jivanto van Hemert - jvanhemert1@udayton.edu
Thursday, January 30- Friday, January 31, 2020
Worthington, OH
Double Tree Hotel & Conference Center
As educators, we bring our whole selves to work, and conversely, work often comes home with us. This year’s conference hopes to engage participants through keynote addresses, program sessions, and conversations about successfully integrating more balance within our lives.
Additionally, we are excited to welcome colleagues from the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) to join us for our 2020 Annual Conference. ASCA members are encouraged to share their expertise and network with other higher education professionals. We hope to use this inaugural year of partnership to guide future connections with area-specific organizations diversifying our education offerings.
| Early Bird Registration (OCPA Members Only) | Oct. 23 - Nov. 4 |
| Standard Registration | Nov. 5 - Dec. 6 |
| Late Registration | Dec. 7 - Jan. 29 |
| In Person Registration | Jan. 30 - Jan. 31 |
Current OCPA Members should register for the conference by logging into the OCPA Member Portal. Members will find a link to the Member Registration Page on the landing of their Member Portal. *Please note: OCPA Member Prices are only available through the Member Registration Page.*
Current OCPA Members are eligible for Early Bird Pricing from October 23 through November 4:
| OCPA Member Early Bird Registration Fees | |
| Professional | $140.00 |
| Graduate Student | $70.00 |
| Undergraduate Student | $70.00 |
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OCPA Member Standard Registration Fees *also for ASCA members who are not OCPA members |
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| Professional | $160.00 |
| Graduate Student | $85.00 |
| Undergraduate Student | $85.00 |
| Non-Member Standard Registration Fees | |
| Professional | $212.00 |
| Graduate Student | $100.00 |
| Undergraduate Student | $100.00 |
A $25 late fee will be cahrged to any person that registers for the Annual Conference after Friday, December 6, 2019.
**An additional $25 late fee will be charged to any person that registers for the Annual Conference on site on either Thursday, January 30, or Friday, January 31.**
Please note - no refunds are available for conference registrations. The only exception to this is in the event of a Level Three Snow Emergency that requires the cancellation of the annual conference.
For questions about Registration for the OCPA Annual Conference, please contact the OCPA Annual Conference Registration Chair, Mitch Joseph.
Hotel Reservation for the OCPA Member Rate can be made by clicking here:
Popular topic ideas include, but are not limited to:
| Assessment | Supervision | Mental Health & Wellness |
| Intercultural Dialogue | Leadership Education | Non-Traditional Students |
| Professional Networking | Student Conduct | Professional Development |
| Service Learning | Crisis Response | and more! |
Be sure to have the following prepared before submitting the proposal:
Contact Information of Presenters
Research/Theories or Best Practices connected to your program
2-4 Learning Outcomes
Short Outline of the Presentation
100 Word Abstract
To submit a program proposal please visit the link above. The deadline to submit program proposals is Friday, November 1.
If you have questions about program proposals, please contact our Educational Sessions Committee Chair, Robin Schreck.
The Silent Auction is your opportunity to give back. All money raised by the Silent Auction is donated as scholarships to undergraduate and gradaute students intersted in our field! If you have items that could showcase your campus or greater community such as tickets to an event, a piece of artwork, books, or a gift basket, please consider making a donation to the Silent Auction.
If you are able to make a donation, please contact Allison Riggle for inquiries and next steps, or simply bring your item to the conference. Thank you in advance for helping award scholarships for our undergraduate and graduate students interseted in Higher Education.
Thursday, January 30, 2020
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration/Vendor/Silent Auction Open
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM Light Breakfast
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM Welcome/Opening
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Program Session 1
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Inter-University Council SSAO Meeting
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Small Private College/University SSAO Meeting
10:40 AM - 11:40 AM Program Session 2
11:50 AM - 12:50 PM Program Session 3
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Lunch & Keynote Speaker
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM Mock Interviews & Resume Reviews
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM Robert A. Dubick Case Study Competition
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Program Session 4 (Networking Meet-ups)
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM All SSAO & Faculty Roundtable
2:30 PM-3:30 PM ASCA Meet-Up
3:40 PM - 4:40 PM All SSAO & Faculty Social
3:40 PM - 4:40 PM Program Session Five
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Dinner On Your Own
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM OCPA Social
Friday, January 31, 2020
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Registration/Vendor Area/Silent Auction Open
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Light Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Program Session Six
9:30 AM- 12:00 PM Mock interviews & Resume Reviews
9:40 AM - 10:40 AM Program Session Seven
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM Program Session Eight
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Program Session Nine
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Closing Lunch/ Presentation of Awards/ Presidential Address
Please visit our OCPA Leadership Page for our Annual Conference Chair and Co-Chair Contact Information
