DSA Team, we want to celebrate your success!
Awards
Deanna C. Hughes
June 2023: NASPA WISA (Womxn in Student Affairs) Phenomenal Friday honoree
Deanna's nominator, Krystal Allen, says "Deanna is working on her doctorate and is doing research on the underrepresentation of Black and Latinx Women Senior Housing Officers at 4-year public research one and research two colleges and universities in the southeastern region of the United States. Deanna is also a part of the ACUHO-I's Womxn in Housing Network and is just so phenomenal! She is and will continue to be a force in the profession! She is all-star and I admire her so much!"
Asia Henry
June 2023: Selected for the Student of the Year Award by the Florida Association of Colleges and Employers. This award recognizes outstanding experiential education students who demonstrate excellence in their on-campus employment.
Shannon D. Staten, Ph.D.
June 2023: received the James C. Grimm Leadership and Service Award, a major award from the Association of College and University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO-I). The award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to ACUHO-I and the campus housing profession.
Presentations, Conferences and Exhibits
Sabrina Quiroga and Jacob Stamm
July 2023: led a roundtable discussion on "Social Identity and Career Decision-Making Through the Lens of CIP Theory" at the National Career Development (NCDA) Global Conference in Chicago, IL.
James Sampson, Ph.D. and Janet Lenz, Ph.D.
July 2023: presented "Strategies for Effective Implementation of Career Interventions" at the National Career Development (NCDA) Global Conference in Chicago, IL.
John Scanlon and Tristen Hyatt, Ph.D.
July 2023: led a roundtable discussion on "Career Counselors Role with Veterans' Career Transitions: Thank You for Your Service! What's Next?" at the National Career Development (NCDA) Global Conference in Chicago, IL.
Qualandria Brookens and Kelechi Nnaji
July 2023: led a roundtable discussion on "Emerging Adults' Perceived Quality of Social Media Based Career Information/Career Intentions" at the National Career Development (NCDA) Global Conference in Chicago, IL.
Erin Bennett, Casey Dozier, Ph.D. and Danny Chiarodit
July 2023: presented "Hiring, Training, and Managing a Graduate Student Staffed Career Advisor Team" at the National Career Development (NCDA) Global Conference in Chicago, IL.
Shannon Staten
June 2023: presented multiple sessions at Campus Home LIVE! (formerly known as ACUHO-I) in Portland, OR. Shannon presented as part of a preconference panel on “Business Skills for Success in Housing & Residence Life”, was part of a roundtable panel discussion titled “The impact of State Legislation on Housing & Residence Life”, led a speed mentoring session called “20 New connections in less than an hour: Speed-mentoring for mid managers”, and presented an educational session called “Planting the Seeds of Mentorship: Growing professionals in housing & residence life”.
Ben Wicker
June 2023: presented at Campus Home LIVE! (formerly known as ACUHO-I) an educational session called “Managing Up Utilizing Personality Types" for the Association of College & University Housing Officers - International in Portland, OR.
Deanna C. Hughes
June 2023: co-presented at Campus Home LIVE! (formerly known as ACUHO-I) a session for aspiring and current Women in Mid-level management and the Supervisors and colleagues who support them. The session was titled: "Big Wheels Keep on Turning: How Women Mid-Level Managers Find Support and Build Resiliency".
Cameron Hatcher
June 2023: presented "Transitions as a Professional: Accepting and Embracing New Roles" at the Florida Association of Colleges & Employers Annual Conference in Sarasota, FL.
Jamie Butler
June 2023: facilitated a roundtable session on "Retaining Internal Talent: Strategies for Recruiting Student Workers into the Next Generation of Career Services" at the Florida Association of Colleges & Employers Annual Conference in Sarasota, FL.
Abbey Hale, M.S.
June 2023: presented "The 3-Legged Stool Approach: Developing and Utilizing Relationships to Elevate Your Events" at the Florida Association of Colleges & Employers Annual Conference in Sarasota, FL.
Anissa Ford and Christy Mantzanas
June 2023: presented "Dress for Success While Being Your Authentic Self" at the National Association of Colleges & Employers Annual Conference in Orlando, FL.
Leslie Mille
June 2023: facilitated a roundtable session on “Taking Your Clothing Closet to the Next Level!” at the Florida Association of Colleges & Employers Annual Conference in Sarasota, FL.
Leslie Mille
June 2023: presented “Career Services Staff: Where did you come from, where did you go?” at the National Association of Colleges & Employers Annual Conference in Orlando, FL.
Brittany Devies, Ph.D.
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
June 2023: Dr. Brittany Devies was a featured speaker at the annual Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Florida-West Seminar (HOBY) at Eckerd College.
Brittany Devies, Ph.D.
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
June 2023: presented "The Space for Leadership Education in Institutional Priorities: Analyzing Institutional Mission Statements" at the 2023 NASPA Region III Summer Symposium.
Amy Hecht, Ed.D, Angela Chong, J.D. , Brittany Devies, Ph.D.
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
June 2023: presented their research titled "168 Hours: Time Management of Women in Senior Student Affairs Roles" at the 2023 NASPA Region III Summer Symposium.
Features
Shelley Ducatt, Ph.D.
Department of Student Support and Transitions
August 2023: contributed to the book "Engaging Families in Higher Education: Lessons Learned and Best Practices" edited by Christine Self, Elizabeth Massengale, Amy Murphy.
Zduy Chu, Ed.D.
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
June 2023: wrote an article featured in NASPA's digital magazine Leadership Exchange titled “Building The Student Affairs Network”.
Brittany Devies, Ph.D.
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
June 2023: Dr. Brittany Devies co-authored an article, titled "Troubling LID: Exploring the Utility, Limitations, and Possibilities of the Leadership Identity Development (LID) Model" in the most recent issue of New Directions for Student Leadership.
Service
Jeff Bates
Student Conduct and Community Standards
September 2023: was selected as one of the six individuals across the country to serve as a faculty member for the Student Conduct 101 program offered through the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA). Along with a co-faculty member, Jeff Bates will lead a module focused on the effective use and development of multiple pathways for resolving matters within student conduct processes. More information about the SC 101 module here.
Tracey Dowling, Ed.D.
August 2023: is serving as the Vice President for Professional Development for the Cooperative Education & Internship Association Academy. In this role, Dowling helped pilot taking the academy for new professionals on the road to Massachusetts as well as served as faculty for the academy.
Brandon Bowden, Ph.D.
Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs
June 2023: selected to participate in Leadership Florida’s Education Class 8.
Grants
Christy Mantzanas
June 2023: Awarded a competitive $2000 Professional Development Scholarship from the Southern Association of Colleges and Employers.
Professional Courses
Ben Wicker
July 2023: Completed the Mental Health & Wellness in the Workplace Certificate through the USF Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education. This module sets the context for the course and introduces the business case for addressing mental health and wellness in the workplace. This course is available for free through USF CTPE, but is also available for credentialing. Ben HIGHLY recommends this course for all supervisors and managers!
