Old Dominion University was well represented at the annual SACSA Conference in Louisville in early November! The Conference Theme, Shining Bright: 75 Years of Brilliance, Reflection, and Strength was an opportunity for us to honor SACSA’s rich history as an association.
The Higher Education program and Old Dominion University alumni came in hot!
- Ph.D. Students
- Francis Dugbartey and Carlin Conaway presented a poster on The Intercultural Coalition: Advancing Inclusion and Campus Engagement
- Lakshmi Rao Simhambhatla and Haruna Moomin presented on Beyond Enrollment: Addressing Financial Stress for Students in North Carolina, South Carolina, and VIrginia
- Haruna Moomin partnered with a former cohort member from the University of South Carolina and presented on Addressing Higher Housing and Food Insecurity through Bourdieu’s Social Reproduction Framework
- Caroline Dewberry and Cindy Jones presented on Bright Futures Begin Early: Implementing Career Development for Freshmen
- Cindy Jones and Lakshmi Rao Simhambhatla came second in the Annual Case Study competition!
- Carlin Conaway received the Outstanding Graduate Student Award for Outstanding Contributions by a Graduate Student Member of the Association!
- Faculty
- Dr. John Nunnery and Dr. Kim Bullington presented on Converging Vulnerabilities: Food Insecurity and Mental Health Challenges for LGBTQ+ Students
- Dr. Kim Bullington partnered with colleagues from Mississippi State University and Bellarmine University to present on The Elusive Assistant Professorship: Advice on How to Secure a Tenure-Track Position in Higher Education/Student Affairs
- Dr. Kim Bullington received the Ted K. Miller Award for Excellence for Outstanding Leadership in Promoting the CAS Standards in the Student Affairs Profession!
- Dr. Kim Bullington finished her two years on Executive Council where she served as the Vice President for Member Engagement
- ODU Administrators/Alumni
- Dr. Melanie Graham (Ph.D. ’25) and Dr. Evelyn Ashley (AVP, Student and Campus Life) presented on Mentoring with Meaning: Reimagining Advising for Service-Based Student Organizations
- Dr. Brian Daniel (MS.Ed. ’13) presented with a colleague on Know When to Hold ‘Em, Know When to Fold ‘Em: Centering Our Values When We Find Ourselves in Challenging Work Environments
- Dr. Brian Daniel (MS.Ed. ’13) presented with colleagues on Keeping the Lights Shining Bright When the Power Flickers: Sustaining Student Belonging Work in an Ever Changing Climate
- Christopher Ndiritu (B.S. ODU) presented with a colleague on It’s Time to Take a Cruise: Taking Care of Yourself to Keep Shining Bright
- Hayleigh Lutz (Housing and Residence Life) and a colleague presented on Professional Presence in Higher Education: Social Media as a Branding Tool
- Dr. Adrienne Craig (B.S. ODU) presented with a colleague on Supporting Mid-Level Professionals in Student Affairs
