Tri-College
Student Affairs Conference
Featuring Alan Berkowitz, Ph.D.
When:
Thursday, November 16, 2006, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where:
Minnesota State University Moorhead, Comstock Memorial Union, Ballroom
Who Should Attend:
Student Affairs staff and administrators from Concordia College, Minnesota State Community and Technical College-Moorhead, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and North Dakota State University
Conference Registration:
To help us with planning, please register by November 9, 2006. Click here and complete the form.
The Conference Focus:
Bystander Intervention Theory and Training for Student Affairs Professionals
Student affairs professionals have to address a bewildering array of health social justice issues in our work with students. Yet one of the most important elements of effective prevention is often overlooked in our efforts – the role of bystanders. For almost all problems experienced by students, there are bystanders: individuals who are concerned about the problem but don't act on their concern. This may result in not responding to misbehavior, prejudicial remarks, and other problems. Bystanders want to act but don't.
How can we encourage ourselves, our students and our colleagues to act on our core values and intervene in problematic situations?
This professional development conference for student affairs professionals will have three components: an overview of the research and theory on bystander behavior, guidelines for using the social norms approach to reveal individuals' concerns and desire to intervene, and training models on how to intervene in problematic situations that can be used to teach students and staff. The goal of the session is to acquire the understanding and skills necessary to foster actions that are more congruent with values and ideals. Situations will be explored in which staff may act as bystanders as well.
The Speaker:
Alan Berkowitz, Ph.D
Alan Berkowitz is an independent consultant who helps colleges, universities, public health agencies and communities design programs that address health and social justice issues. His expert opinion is frequently sought after by the federal government and professional organizations, and he is well-known for scholarship and innovative programs addressing issues of substance abuse, sexual assault, gender, social norms, and diversity. Dr. Berkowitz has over twenty years experience in higher education as a trainer, psychologist, faculty member, and Counseling Center Director. He has developed model rape prevention programs for men and programs on men's issues, is a co-founder of the Social Norms Approach, and is a leader in research and implementation of the model. Alan is also the editor and founder of The Report on Social Norms.
Dr. Berkowitz received the Ph.D. in Psychology from Cornell University in 1981. He has received five national awards for his professional contributions and activities.
The Schedule:
8:00-8:30 a.m.: Registration, coffee & rolls
8:30-8:45 a.m.: Welcome and Introductions
8:45-9:45 a.m.: Alan Berkowitz -- Addressing Bystander Behavior among Students and Colleagues
9:45-10:00 a.m.: Break
10:00-11:30 a.m.: Alan Berkowtiz -- Addressing Bystander Behavior among Students and Colleagues
11:30-1:00 p.m.: Luncheon and Group Meetings by Discipline/Area
1:00 p.m.: Adjourn
Parking:
You will NOT need a parking permit for this special event, provided you park in lots C, A, V3,or K on the campus of Minnesota State University Moorhead. Click here for a campus map.