2015 OrACRAO Conference Ma y 17-19, 2015 Riv e rh o u s e Co n v e n tio n Ce n te r B e n d , OR Sunday, May 17 9:00 - 3:00 pm 12:30 - 5:30 pm 2:00 - 3:30 pm OUS Registrars Meeting Cascade A Registration Convention Center Lobby Concurrent Sessions (A) A.1 Culturally Respectful Hiring Practices Cascade B The task of selecting the best candidate for a job requires conscious attention to the impact that cultural differences play throughout the process. This workshop will prompt our exploration on how to avoid making false assumptions or acting on unconscious biases when making decisions about applicants. We will also examine the value that cultural differences bring to a campus and share important strategies for increasing the diversity of a workforce. Karen Roth, Director of Multicultural Activities, Central Oregon Community College A.2 HECC CPL Pilot Project: Lessons Learned and Promising Practices Revealed Panel Discussion Credit for Prior Learning implementation challenges, successes and results. Cascade C Donna Lewelling, Academic & Student Affairs Policy Specialist, Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission A.3 Beyond Fake Credentials: An Academic Fraud Panel Discussion Cascade D This panel discussion will focus on some particular instances of academic fraud beyond the production or receipt of false credentials. Portland State University, Portland Community College and Mt. Hood Community College will share their unique experiences with recent types of fraud that were identified at their individual schools with the help of the Registrar's Office. Each school will share strategies for identifying some potential areas of fraud and how an analysis of their policies and practices could eliminate the fraudulent activity. Nicolle DuPont, Associate Registrar, Portland State University Jared Forell, Student Records Assistant, Portland Community College John Hamblin, Dean of Students/Director of Enrollment Management, Mt. Hood Community College 3:30 - 4:00 pm Beverage Break with Exhibitors 4:00 - 5:00 pm Roundtables (R) Cascade EFG R.1 Transfer Articulation Roundtable Cascade B We will discuss various subjects of current interest (JSTs, ALEKS, DSST, EDEXCEL, SQA-HND, the NCCRS, AAOTs, reverse transfer, dual credits, credit for life experience, standardized assessments, etc.) that have topical interest and share tips and philosophies of how our institutions handle the knotty and perplexing problems that arise in the world of postsecondary transfer articulations. What's Around the Bend? Navigating the Future Together OrACRAO 2015 The Riverhouse Hotel and Convention Center Sunday, May 17 4:00 - 5:00 pm Continued Facilitators - Michael Sweney, Administrative Coordinator, Transfer & New Partnerships Articulations, Portland State University Nick Matlick, Operations Coordinator - Degree Requirements & Veterans Services, Portland State University R.2 Degree Audit Roundtable Cascade C Both Central Oregon Community College and Oregon State University have taken proactive approaches to degree awarding. Come learn about their recent changes and share your own experience with degree awarding. Facilitators - Courtney Whetstine, Director of Admissions/Registrar, Central Oregon Community College Tom Watts, Associate Registrar, Compliance, Oregon State University R.3 FERPA Roundtable Cascade D When it comes to understanding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) , whether you are relatively new to understanding this now 40 year old federal law or you are a seasoned FERPA compliance expert, coming together to listen to each others' questions and scenarios at OrACRAO is always helpful. The facilitator will highlight today's FERPA hot topics and we will have a chance to share our tricky FERPA situations and use our combined wisdom to problem solve how to respond. Facilitator - Helen Garrett, Dean of Enrollment Management Systems, Lane Community College 5:15 - 6:30 pm Opening Session Cascade B Welcome by Dr. Shirley Metcalf, President of Central Oregon Community College 6:30 - 8:00 pm Dinner & Raffle - Sponsored by Parchment Cascade EFG Hang Out - Connect with old friends and make some new ones. Crossings Lounge 7:30 - 9:30 am Registration Convention Center Lobby 7:30 - 8:15 am Breakfast Cascade EFG 8:30 - 9:15 am Exhibitor Speed Dating Cascade EFG 9:30 - 10:30 am Institutional Forums (B) After Dinner Monday, May 18 This is your opportunity to meet professional colleagues from around the state! Be prepared to discuss a project or directive you might be currently working on, or bring a question or topic that you would love to know more about. This is a fantastic networking opportunity and a chance to learn from the collective wisdom of your peers. What's Around the Bend? Navigating the Future Together OrACRAO 2015 The Riverhouse Hotel and Convention Center Monday, May 18 9:30 - 10:30 am Continued B.1 Community Colleges Forum Cascade B Facilitator - Siv Serene Barnum, Completion Specialist - DTE, Lane Community College B.3 Public Colleges Forum Cascade C Facilitator - Rebecca Mathern, University Registrar, Oregon State University B.3 Private Colleges Forum Cascade D Facilitator - Chris Hart, Registrar, Concordia University 10:30 - 10:45 am Beverage Break with Exhibitors 10:45 - 11:45 am Concurrent Sessions (C) Cascade EFG C.1 VA Transitions and Leadership to Effective Processes (Past, Present, and Future) Cascade B VA resources at our campus have been structured to address issues that impact the success of veteran students and students with VA benefits. These resources include certification of registration and course completion; advising regarding the benefits available and where choices are available, what the best option is; counseling; career services; academic success; and other areas. The staff and functions to address these areas have evolved from the time when veteran students numbered several hundred to our current level of approximately 1,100 veteran students and students with veteran benefits. A fall term visit from consultants with nationally recognized expertise and experience in the area helped our university to define more precisely and implement the most effective processes and resources for students with VA benefits. Tom Watts, Associate Registrar, Oregon State University Rebecca Mathern, University Registrar, Oregon State University C.2 Moving Study Abroad to the Registrar's Office Cascade C UO recently took over the registration and articulation of coursework for study abroad students. There are unique challenges surrounding this process, and we will discuss what we've done to facilitate the programs shifting to our office. We will also give a tour of the website we've set up to help students better understand how their credits will articulate once they've completed the program. Laura Jacek, Associate Registrar for Operations, University of Oregon Bonnie Gutierrez, Course Evaluations and Study Abroad Specialist, University of Oregon What's Around the Bend? Navigating the Future Together OrACRAO 2015 The Riverhouse Hotel and Convention Center Monday, May 18 Continued 10:45 - 11:45 am C.3 A Registrar Carol...The Ghosts of Registrars Past, Present and Future Cascade D We will provide ideas, strategies and a laundry list of important considerations that we have discovered in our journey of revamping processes and Registrar department functions and services. Recognizing and understanding the past is an important first step to help us evaluate our present state of the department, from which we will create a better future. This session will be helpful to new professionals in the Registrar's office as well as seasoned professionals looking to make meaningful change. There will be time for idea sharing/discussion. Melissa Frey, Director of Enrollment Services/Registrar, Chemeketa Community College Amy Clark, Enrollment Services Coordinator, Chemeketa Community College C.4 Student Planning Tool Plays Major Role in Graduation Initiatives & Student Success Cascade H Imagine a single solution that improves the student experience, academic advising, and increases credit hours. Many institutions are challenged to raise graduation rates and increase service to their students. College Scheduler provides a web-based schedule planner for use by students and advisors when planning for an upcoming term. Mike Ayers, Director of Operations with College Scheduler will speak of the programs in place to support students with the common goal of preparing them for their futures. Integrates with Banner, PeopleSoft, Colleague and more! Used by over 135 institutions around the world. Mike Ayers, Director of Operations, College Scheduler LLC 12:00 - 1:15 pm Lunch, AACRAO Update, Awards & Recognition Cascade EFG Stan DeMerritt, Ph.D., Vice President-Finance, AACRAO, Associate Academic Vice President, Wayland Baptist University 1:30 - 2:30 pm Concurrent Sessions (D) D.1 GEAR-UP/College Application Week Cascade B Three years ago, Oregon joined the nation in a country-wide initiative to increase the number of low-income students who apply to postsecondary education. Come find out about the Oregon College Application Week initiative that continues to gain momentum and grow to include even more high schools and community based organizations in communities throughout the state. Learn what happens at an event, hear how the initiative has impacted schools and students, and discover how you can get involved. Adrienne Enriquez, Oregon GEAR UP Program Manager, GEAR UP Danny Bradich, Counselor, Parkrose High School John Hamblin, Dean of Students, Director of Enrollment Management, Mt. Hood Community College What's Around the Bend? Navigating the Future Together OrACRAO 2015 The Riverhouse Hotel and Convention Center Monday, May 18 1:30 - 2:30 pm Continued D.2 Successfully Reacting, Recovering and Responding to Emergencies in the Registrar's Office Cascade C In Fall 2013, a major snowstorm resulted in two days of final exams that had to be rescheduled, a total of 700 exams impacting 18,000 students. The Registrar's office had to recreate an entire final exam schedule in 48 hours; the process usually takes about two weeks. This session focuses on the process of how to respond to emergencies as they happen but doing so in a strategic way that takes into account the bigger picture rather than the micro-tasks that needed to be accomplished. This involved assessing the landscape and then assembling the appropriate team to respond. With the large number of factors involved, while the reaction needed to be quick, it could not be kneejerk. The institution was relying on the Office of the Registrar to deliver an immediate yet comprehensive solution for our students and faculty impacted. Rebecca Mathern, University Registrar, Oregon State University Cindy Lehto, Master Scheduler, Oregon State University D.3 The Three T's of Transfer Evaluation: Techniques, Tricks, and Technology Cascade D The Registrar's staff at the Univerity of Oregon evalutate more than 18,000 transcripts annually, and usually within their 3-5 day service agreement timeframe. Come and hear how UO uses technology to accomplish this feat; learn about techniques used for tracking our work; and tricks and tips for making and storing equivalencies then using them in house, as well as serving them to the public. We'll also touch on the OrACRAO Template for sharing curriculum changes and our new "HandsFree Reverse Transfer" process. Sue Eveland, University Registrar, Assistant VP for Enrollment Management, University of Oregon Brian Lowery, Associate Registrar for Operations, University of Oregon D.4 What's New at the Clearinghouse Cascade H Come hear about what's new at the National Student Clearinghouse. Learn how your students, alumni and staff can all benefit in new ways in the world of verifications and transcripts. We'll discuss income stream possibilities for your office... full automation of transcript processing and delivery... the latest on Gainful Employment and Reverse Transfer... what lies on the road ahead and more! Phil Spitz, Regional Director, California & Oregon, National Student Clearinghouse 2:30 - 2:45 pm Beverage Break with Exhibitors What's Around the Bend? Navigating the Future Together Cascade EFG OrACRAO 2015 The Riverhouse Hotel and Convention Center Monday, May 18 2:45 - 3:45 pm Continued Concurrent Sessions (E) E.1 Too Much Information - Should we re-think processes and structures to Cascade B empower our students? For many undergraduate students, navigating through higher education is somewhat like entering a jungle without a map: we expect them to take responsibility for their own education, yet we may fail to provide adequate tools to achieve this. Sometimes this is just a case of not giving our students the information they need in a straightforward and accessible way. So this presentation will take a fresh approach to how we provide information to students. We will look at not only whether we give them the right information, but more importantly how we provide it, including the essential role of changing technology and whether institutions are being left behind by other 'service providers' in daily life. Come to this presentation to learn about some basic ideas we might use in this area, to improve progression and success rates for our learners. George Olden, Assistant Registrar, Operations, Oregon State University E.2 First Generation Learners: Common Themes at Four Oregon Community Colleges This PhD Dissertation explores the experiences of first generation students at four Oregon Community Colleges. Through interviews and focus groups the experiences of these students were grouped into common themes that delve into their experiences both on and off campus, and how those experiences relate to persistence. Colm Joyce, Interim Associate Dean of Enrollment Management, Clark College Cascade C E.3 Getting to Know OrACRAO, PACRAO and AACRAO Cascade D This session will acquaint you with what OrACRAO/PACRAO/AACRAO does, how it operates, and how you can get more involved. Whether you are new to the organization or just want to learn more, this is a chance to get to know our professional organizations better. Jane Reynolds, Director of Enrollment Services & Student Success, Oregon State University-Cascades Stan DeMerritt, Ph.D, Vice President-Finance, AACRAO Todd McCollum, Director of Enrollment Services, Portland, Linfield College E.4 In-house Diploma Printing: Taking Charge & Saving Money! Cascade H In this session you will learn how SCRIP-SAFE's in-house diploma management software, Diplomas on Demand®, can provide you with a cost-effective and simple way to take control of your diploma management and printing processes and increase your service to students. Over 1000 colleges and universities worldwide have discovered the advantages of printing in-house. Here's your chance to learn how it can make a difference for your office and graduates as well! Liz Wright, Director of Sales, SCRIP-SAFE Security Products, Inc. What's Around the Bend? Navigating the Future Together OrACRAO 2015 The Riverhouse Hotel and Convention Center Monday, May 18 4:00 - 5:00 pm Continued Roundtables (R) R.4 Project Management Roundtable Cascade B Come join a roundtable discussion and share your project management tips. How did you bring the different components of the project together to accomplish the main objective? We will discuss the 5 common steps in a project 1) Definition 2) Planning 3) Execution 4) Control and 5) Closure along with others. Topics of focus will be how to set goals, the importance of a timeline, real strategies, the importance of boundaries when multiple divisions are involved, and how to identify the champions of the project. Facilitator - Siv Serene Barnum, Completion Specialist, Lane Community College R.5 Commencement Roundtable Cascade C Commencement is a huge event and one that will leave a lasting impact on your future alumni, their families, administrators, faculty and staff. How do you make commencement the best you can with the limited time, resources and budget to put together such an important event? Join us to discuss strategies for successful commencement planning, communication, coordination and execution no matter the size of your event! Facilitators - Chris Hart, Registrar, Concordia University Jared Forell, Student Records Assistant, Portland Community College R.6 Reverse Transfer Roundtable Cascade D Come discuss Reverse Transfer strategies! Facilitator - Weeze Herr, Graduation/Transcript Evaluator, Portland Community College R.7 The Registrar's Office and Transition Cascade H The work of a Registrar's Office is difficult enough in the best circumstances. Unfortunately, the best circumstances are elusive and even when they can be found, they are almost certainly ephemeral. Internal turnover and turnover in the academic units, particularly when the timing is difficult, can turn deadlines into nightmares. Initiatives driven by institution leadership - partnerships, graduation rate pushes, advising intervention, etc. - sometimes come with unrealistic timeframes, and can mean a tilting of priorities. System (or project) implementations and process improvements provide great benefits to the institutions and can at the same time take time, attention, and staff away from day-to-day operations. Are there strategies to address those situations? Absolutely, and though they are never perfect and vary in situation to situation, being nimble and expecting the unexpected can put any Registrar's Office in a better place to deal with circumstances that sometimes are not the best. Facilitator - Tom Watts, Associate Registrar, Compliance, Oregon State University 5:00 - 6:00 pm Free Time What's Around the Bend? Navigating the Future Together OrACRAO 2015 The Riverhouse Hotel and Convention Center Monday, May 18 6:00 - 7:00 pm 7:00 - 10:00 pm Continued President's Reception - Sponsored by National Student Clearinghouse Cascade Garden Dinner & Entertainment - Sponsored by College Scheduler LLC Cascade EFG Coffee and Tea available Convention Center Lobby Tuesday, May 19 8:00am 8:30 - 9:30 am Concurrent Sessions (F) F.1 Statewide & Legislative Updates Cascade B Come to this session to get the latest information from statewide leaders. This session provides an overview and update on the activities and changes that are happening throughout public higher education in Oregon. Hear about current initiatives, governance and legislative issues and the impact they will have at institutions statewide. Sean Pollack, Academic & Student Affairs Policy Specialist, Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission Lisa Reynolds, Education Specialist, Community College & Workforce Development F.2 Independent College/University Updates Cascade C Get the latest updates on the Alliance, higher education initiatives in Oregon, and the implications for private institutions. Brent Wilder, Vice President, Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities (OAICU) F.3 Series25 Solution Demonstration: Scheduling, Calendaring & Master Planning Cascade D CollegeNET's Series25 system makes campus-wide scheduling, resources management, and calendaring easier, more accurate, and more efficient. Academic Schedulers and stakeholders are encouraged to attend to learn about cutting edge, web-based, SaaS deployed scheduling technology. Andrew Van Dyk, Series25 Account Manager, CollegeNET, Inc. 9:45 - 11:30 am Brunch, Annual Business Meeting, and Closing Session Cascade EFG Navigating the Future Together - The majority of the past three days have been focused on furthering our professional careers through connections with friends and colleagues, old and new. For our closing session two local students share their stories with us about how their college experiences have forever changed their lives. This is a solidifying reminder of the value of the work that we do and the power each and every one of us has to make a difference in the lives of our students. 12:30 - 4:00 pm 2015 and 2016 Executive Committee Meeting What's Around the Bend? Navigating the Future Together OrACRAO 2015 Boardroom The Riverhouse Hotel and Convention Center Photography This year’s photography will be powered by you! We’re inviting all attendees to capture their #OrACRAO2015 moments using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and any other social media tool where photos can be shared! To contribute, simply post your pictures using the official hashtag (#OrACRAO2015)! Alternately, you can share any and all of your photos by emailing to [email protected] Thanks for sharing your memories, The 2015 Executive & Planning Committee Find us, Like us, Follow us: @OrACRAO Session Evaluations Session Evaluations are now electronic! Access your session evaluation from your computer, tablet or cell phone! Link to: http://tinyurl.com/ktfwlz7 Scan: 2014-15 OrACRAO Executive Committee President Past President President-Elect Vice-President for Professional Development and Training Vice-President for Technology and Communication Treasurer Secretary Jane Reynolds, Oregon State University – Cascades Gwen Hyatt, Marylhurst University Kristin Benson, Portland Community College Seana Barry, Central Oregon Community College Jared Forell, Portland Community College Chris Hart, Concordia University Cassandra Chang, Pacific Northwest College of Art 2014-15 OrACRAO Annual Meeting Planning Committee Siv Serene Barnum, Lane Community College Rick DeBellis, Oregon State University John Hamblin, Mt. Hood Community College Scott Morrell, University of Oregon Erika Wooler, Central Oregon Community College New Volunteer Positions Business Partner Coordinator Membership Coordinator Scott Morrell, University of Oregon Courtney Whetstine, Central Oregon Community College Conference Sponsor, Conference Partners, and Exhibitors The OrACRAO Annual Meeting would not be possible without the participation of, and generous sponsorship provided by, our Conference Partners, Corporate Sponsors, and Exhibitors. Please be sure to stop by the exhibit area, located in Cascade EFG, and talk with this year’s representatives – the products and services that they provide to our institutions are invaluable! For information on how to contact our exhibitors, please see the OrACRAO website. Conference Sponsor College Scheduler LLC www.collegescheduler.com Conference Partners National Student Clearinghouse Parchment www.studentclearinghouse.org www.parchment.com Exhibitors CollegeNET, Inc. CollegeSource, Inc. Credentials eScrip-Safe DIGARC Hobsons Integra PaperLESS Business Solutions Jostens Laserfiche Leepfrog Technologies Paradigm, Inc. Perceptive Software SCRIP-SAFE Security Products, Inc. corp.collegenet.com www.collegesource.com www.credentialssolutions.net www.digarc.com www.hobsons.com www.integraECM.com www.jostens.com www.laserfiche.com www.courseleaf.com www.paradigm-corp.com www.perceptivesoftware.com www.scrip-safe.com Past Award Recipients Herb Chereck Award for Excellence 2014 – Claudia Sullivan, Rogue Community College 2013 – Robert Wiggins, Western Seminary 2012 – Peggy Maas, Mt. Hood Community College 2011 – Marla Edge, Oregon Institute of Technology Bob Tufts Rising Star Award 2014 – Ryan Clark, Marylhurst University 2013 – Annie Giradelli, Linfield College 2012 – Katelyn Ellis Goslin, Mt. Hood Community College 2011 – Ming Sok, Mt. Hood Community College Past Annual Meeting Locations and OrACRAO Presidents The Oregon Garden, Silverton The Resort at the Mountain, Welches Sunriver Resort, Sunriver Salishan Spa & Resort, Gleneden Beach The Oregon Garden, Silverton The Oregon Garden, Silverton Running Y Ranch Resort, Klamath Falls Seaside Convention Center, Seaside Salishan Resort, Gleneden Beach Mt. Bachelor Village, Bend Ashland Springs Hotel, Ashland Salishan Resort, Gleneden Beach The Resort at the Mountain, Welches Embarcadero Resort, Newport Kah-Nee-Ta Resort, Warm Springs th Inn at the 7 Mountain, Bend th Inn at the 7 Mountain, Bend th Inn at the 7 Mountain, Bend Hills Inn, Ashland Hills Inn, Ashland th Inn at the 7 Mountain, Bend th Inn at the 7 Mountain, Bend th Inn at the 7 Mountain, Bend th Inn at the 7 Mountain, Bend th Inn at the 7 Mountain, Bend Inn at the 7th Mountain, Bend Hilton Hotel, Portland 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 Gwen Hyatt, Marylhurst University Danny Aynes, Linn-Benton Community College Cindy Baccar, Portland State University Chris Sweet, Marylhurst University Tara Sprehe, Clackamas Community College Marla Edge, Oregon Institute of Technology Reid Kisling, George Fox University Aimee Metcalf, Central Oregon Community College Sue Eveland, University of Oregon Tracy Sims, Northwest Christian College Alicia Moore, Central Oregon Community College Michele Sandlin, Oregon State University Dennis Bailey-Fougnier, Portland Community College Todd McCollum, George Fox University Bob Bontrager, Oregon State University Glenda Tepper, Clackamas Community College John Snodgrass, Pacific University Ted Risser, Rogue Community College Barbara Balz, Oregon State University Larry Shipley, Umpqua Community College Margaret Day, Oregon Graduate Institute Al Blaszak, Southern Oregon University Marilyn Kennedy, Mt. 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