Hear What Past Participants Say
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“Wonderful! My understanding of the field’s mission, the Division’s structure, and how my activities fit into the larger picture has exponentially increased. With this knowledge, I feel I will be a greater advisor to my students and an informed professional asset to my department and the Division. Thank you! Thank you!”
Kelli Hollinger, Student Development Specialist
Student Programs
Texas A&M University
“The Academy provided a foundation and resource base that will be invaluable to my work in student affairs.”
Tonya Driver, Coordinator of First Year Programs
Department of Multicultural Services
Texas A&M University
“A wealth of information designed specifically for student affairs professionals. It is a guide that provides guidance, teaches fundamental decision making, and allows for continuous improvement.”
Bob Abraham, Assistant Manager, University Center
Special Event Facilities
Texas A&M University
“Thank you for giving me a deeper knowledge of the field I love. Not having a degree in student affairs made my job more of a challenge. Now I have a greater appreciation for student affairs professionals across the globe.”
Karen Schiltz, Marketing Manager
Memorial Student Center
Texas A&M University
“The Academy is an excellent means for those new to the field of student affairs to learn and understand the history, theory, and practice of this important profession.”
Timothy Novak, Director
Memorial Student Center Galleries
Texas A&M University
“The Academy was the most beneficial program I have attended since the New Professionals Institute. I advise anyone who is interested in re-tooling their toolbox or entering into the student affairs field for the first time to attend.”
Tammie Preston Cunningham, Greek Life Advisor
Texas A&M University
“The Academy has given me tools to use TODAY! The week was hard but extremely rewarding, and I am grateful for the ability to better understand the work I so passionately commit to everyday. Understanding student affairs history and philosophy does make a big difference in the way I will approach my program planning, student interaction, and every aspect of my job! Thank you!”
Cynthia Olvera, Coordinator, Campus Events
Alcohol and Drug Education
Texas A&M University
“The Academy is an outstanding program for all student affairs staff to attend.”
Rick Hall, Associate Director
Recreational Sports
Texas A&M University
“This week has fundamentally changed many of the ways I will plan and assess my job in the future.”
Carl Greig, Career and Special Services Coordinator
Student and Academic Support Services
Texas A&M University, Texarkana
“Best training program I’ve attended. All sessions provided highly useful information. The ASAP Academy was very well organized and definitely an enjoyable experience.”
Sandra Rogers, Vice President, Student And Academic Support Services
Texas A&M University, Texarkana
“This was a great week full of valuable information and people. Thanks for the opportunity!”
Shaune Martinez, Student Development Specialist
University of Texas, Tyler
“Outstanding! Superb! Tremendous! I would recommend the Academy for everyone who does not have a background in student affairs or are looking for a refresher.”
James Nash, Student Development Specialist IV
Recreational Sports
Texas A&M University
“This is an excellent overview of the student affairs profession. It leaves you wanting more!”
Rebecca Szwarc, Administrative Assistant
Residential Life and Housing
University of Houston
“Excellent program. Appropriate for all student affairs administrators.”
Daughn Pruitt, Assistant Vice President for Student Services
Sam Houston State University
“ASAP is a fabulous opportunity to either refresh or broaden your knowledge of student affairs practices and procedures. All of the presenters are wonderful and Merna is a joy to be around and listen to.”
Habiba Milan, Area Coordinator
Residential Life and Housing
University of Houston
“Even though I received a Master’s degree in student affairs ten years ago, the ASAP program provided a great refresher as well as brought me up-to-date with current issues. It renewed my commitment to the profession and reminded me that the foundational elements of the profession still need to be considered and utilized in daily practice.”
Peggy Holzweisse, Assessment Coordinator
Student Life Studies
Texas A&M University
“The ASAP facilitators are exciting, knowledgeable, and effectively connect the content to everyday application.”
Melissa Abram, Student Development Coordinator
Residential Life and Housing
University of Houston
“The amount of information that I have received at the academy has left me thirsting for more.”
Chi Chi Ike, Area Coordinator
Residential Life and Housing
University of Houston
“ASAP provides a voice for student affairs professionals.”
Russell Klinkenberg, Assistant Director
Student Health Services
Texas A&M University
“What a great program! I truly enjoyed the Academy. Most importantly, I appreciate the availability of resources, the knowledge of the instructors, and the opportunity to network with professionals from my institution as well as other institutions.”
Buzz Refugio, Assistant Coordinator
Office of the Commandant, Corps of Cadets
Texas A&M University
“The best possible resource for the new student affairs professional.”
Rick Davidson, Operations Coordinator
University Center
Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi
“The Academy gave me the historical perspective, the content information, the critical vision and the evaluation tools to renew my commitment to my students, my institution, and myself. I feel I will be a much better professional because of my participation. I gained knowledge and a network of dedicated people who will be there for me.”
Marisa Suhm, Assistant Director
Department of Multicultural Services
Texas A&M University
“As a professional with more than 35 years in the field, I found the Academy useful as a refresher and reminder. The breadth and depth of the material presented clearly demonstrated the importance of continuing education about even basic issues and concepts.”
James Reynolds, Director
Memorial Student Center
Texas A&M University
“Attending the Academy for Student Affairs Professionals made me realize that even though I do not work in the Division of Student Affairs, I’m very much a part of the student affairs process.”
H. Allan Baron, Sergeant
Department of Security and University Police
Texas A&M University
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