al competencies, is composed

of seven majors sections. Sec-

tions of the e-portfolio in-

clude a resume or curriculum

vitae, a personal introduction,

a narrative description of

learning, multiple program

writing samples, letters of

recommendation, an analysis

of professional competencies,

and a copy of the e-portfolio

presentation. CSDA students

present their e-portfolios to a

committee composed of Dr.

Stevens, a full-time, master’s

degree (or higher) educated

professional higher education

staff member, and a current

CSDA student while enrolled

in the CSDA Capstone

course (CSDA 678).

While the CSDA class of

2017 prepares to take com-

prehensive examinations (aka

“comps”) in January 2017,

they will be the last cohort of

students to do so. The new-

est members of the CSDA

program (Class of 2018) must

submit an electronic portfolio

during their final semester

before completing the Master

of Arts program. Based on a

successful model used in Loy-

ola University Chicago’s

Master of Education pro-

gram in Higher Education,

the e-portfolio, part of the

culminating experience in

the CSDA program, requires

students to present a com-

prehensive body of work

reflective of their develop-

ment and preparation to

enter the field of student

affairs. Dr. Richard Stevens,

CSDA program director and

associate professor stated,

“we needed a culminating

experience that did not rely

on multiple faculty to grade.

The e-portfolio contents,

which reflects learning out-

comes directly linked to

ACPA & NASPA profession-

From “Comps” to e-Portfolios INSIDE:

Chi

Sigma

Alpha

Update

3rd annual

Movember

@ SU

2

Welcome

CSDA

Class of

2018

Alumni

Updates

3

Welcome

Dr. Léna

Crain

Current

CSDA

Student

Highlights

4

College Student Development and

Administration (CSDA) Program

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Brief on Careers in Student Affairs Month In the field of student affairs, October is des-ignated as Careers in Student Affairs month.

As there is seemingly no direct path to a ca-reer in student affairs, education and recruit-

ment of prospective, future student affairs

educators must be intentional. In an effort to

give back to the profession, CSDA members of Chi Sigma Alpha, the student affairs honor

society, hosted a panel of higher education professionals, many CSDA alumni, to expose

SU undergraduate students to the student affairs career path. Additionally, an invited

group of SU undergraduate students had the

opportunity to attend the NASPA Region II Careers in Student Affairs Mini-Conference

at Towson University.

@Shepherd

UniversityCSDA

@ShepherdCSDA

Current CSDA and SU undergraduate stu-

dents attending the NASPA Region II Careers

in Student Affairs Mini-Conference at Towson

University.

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CHI SIGMA ALPHA Update

College Student Development and Administration Program Theory Into Practice

Chi Sigma Alpha, an international honors society, is comprised of graduate students, alumni, faculty, and student

affairs professionals to promote and recognize excellence in academics, research, and service to the profession of

student affairs. The Epsilon chapter of Chi Sigma Alpha was founded at Shepherd University in 2010. To be consid-

ered for membership in Chi Sigma Alpha, candidates must earn a cumulative graduate G.P.A. of 3.75 or higher and

complete at least 9 credits in the CSDA program. Listed below are the newest chapter officers and recent induc-

tees.

3rd annual Movember @ SU

2016 Movember Men’s Health Awareness Panelists; from L

to R, Michael Monsma, LMSW, SU Counseling Services, Paul

Hvozdovic, SU Men’s Baseball Pitching Coach & CSDA stu-

dent (‘18), Tom Donlon, former SU instructor & cancer sur-

vivor , and John Considine, RN, Firefighter, & DNP student

Two years ago Shepherd University’s Movember cam-

paign began. What started as a group of CSDA men

deciding to grow beards, has blossomed into a full

fledged committee on campus. The Movember move-

ment encourages men to grow facial hair to promote an

awareness of men’s health issues—specifically prostate and

testicular cancer and suicide prevention. Many

strands of the nationwide movement focus only on

moustache growth; however, any and all kinds of

facial hair growth is appropriate. The Movember

committee is dedicated to men’s physical and

mental health awareness as well as creating a

lasting legacy at Shepherd. This year’s committee

has incorporated various programming collabora-

tions, a men’s health awareness panel discussion

event, in addition to the weekly moustache and

beard check-in table in the Ram’s Den. As the SU

committee is comprised of men and women, people

of all genders and gender identities are welcome to

participate by contributing to the conversation and

by growing facial hair or wearing fake moustaches.

On November 10th, Mark Adelsberger, SU Movem-

ber committee chair and CSDA student, facilitated a

men’s health awareness panel. Panelists included

representatives from the SU campus community.

This year, in partnership with Relay For Life, the

committee intends to not only raise awareness, but

also funds to donate to the Movember Foundation.

2016-2017 Epsilon Chapter Officers Claire West, President (‘17)

Richard Goodman, Vice President (‘17)

Rose Tribby , Secretary (‘17)

Brittany Baer, Treasurer (‘17)

Fall 2016 Inductees Mark Adelsberger (‘17)

Julia Keough (‘18)

Katie Matero (‘17)

Welcome CSDA Class of 2018

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four-year institution to a community

college. Previously, Sarah served as

an Assistant Director of Residence

Life at Washington College in Ches-

tertown, MD.

Class of 2014

Lee Ambrose

Service Operations Manager

University of San Francisco

Lee accepted a position as the Ser-

vice Operations Manager for Stu-

dent Housing and Residential Educa-

tion (SHaRE) at the University of

San Francisco.

Class of 2016

Matt Myers

Doctoral Student

George Washington University

Student Affairs Liaison

American Public University Systems

In May of this year, Matt accepted a

position as a Student Affairs Liaison

with American Public University

Class of 2011

Sarah Wright Student Success Coach

Northwest-Shoals Community

College

After moving from Maryland to

Alabama, in May of this year,

Sarah accepted a position as a

Student Success Coach at North-

west-Shoals Community Col-

lege, Phil Campbell campus in

Phil Campbell, AL. In support of

Northwest-Shoals’ retention

efforts, Sarah’s areas of respon-

sibility include supervision of at-

risk student programs, advise-

ment of the Student Govern-

ment Association, operational

management of the Student

Success Center, in addition to

assisting the Office of Public

Relations and Marketing when

needed. Sarah has enjoyed the

experience transitioning from a

Systems (APUS) as a Student Affairs

Liaison. Currently residing in German-

town, MD, Matt began doctoral studies

in higher education administration at

George Washington University (DC)

this fall. Matt will submit his dissertation

proposal in 2018 and complete the high-

er education administration program in

2020.

College Student Development and Administration Program Theory Into Practice

Alumni Updates

Dr. Stevens and the CSDA Class of 2016 at

Commencement in May.

The following students are

the newest members of the

CSDA program and began

their studies during the fall

2016 semester.

Fadela Belhaj Soulami Graduate Assistant

TRiO, Student Support Services

Shepherd University

Chris Carter Residence Hall Director

Marshall University

Brian Fairbrother

Shepherd University

Jackie Goodman

Shepherd University

Paul Hvozdovic

Shepherd University

Men’s Baseball Pitching Coach

Shepherd University

Blaise Marshall Residence Hall Director

Kutztown University

Charlie Martino Graduate Assistant

Student Engagement

St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Andrew McLaughlin

Financial Aid Associate, Hagerstown C. C.

Shippensburg University

Kayla Turner

Graduate Assistant

Academic Advisement

Marshall University

Dr. Wendle, Dr. Adams, and new and returning

CSDA students share a meal at the Rumsey Tavern

during the CSDA Welcome Back Social in August.

Lourie White

Graduate Assistant

Career Services

Temple University

Welcome Dr. Léna Crain December 2016 &

May 2017 CSDA

Candidates for Graduation

Mark Adelsberger

Emily Bannon

Brittany Baer

Megan Ball

Amelia Carte

Sherry Donovan

Richard Goodman

Katie Matero

Lavell Simpkins

LaShawn Taylor

Rose Tribby

Alex Vogl

Current CSDA

Student Updates

Rich Goodman (‘17) was selected

to serve as a 2016-2017 ACPA Am-

bassador. Ambassadors are graduate

students and new professionals

working on campuses across the

country to create networking oppor-

tunities and expand the knowledge of

ACPA.

Claire West (’17) and Rich Good-

man (’17) were awarded the ACPA

Pay it Forward scholarship. The

ACPA Pay it Forward scholarship co-

vers the registration fee to attend

the annual ACPA Convention.

ACPA17 (March 23-26) is in Colum-

bus, Ohio.

Kayla Turner (’18), was selected to

serve as chair for the CSDA Pre-

view Program in 2018.

A warm welcome to the CSDA pro-

gram’s newest faculty member, Dr.

Léna Kavaliauskas Crain!

Dr. Crain will teach Students in

Transition (CSDA 599), a new elec-

tive in spring 2017. With more than

ten years of experience in student

services and teaching, Dr. Crain’s re-

search interests include culture, tran-

sitions, professional socialization, and post-

graduation success. She is actively in-

volved with ACPA and is the Primary In-

vestigator for the National Study of the

Student Affairs Job Search, which examines

job search behaviors and trends for entry-

level professionals (ask her about your job

search!). Dr. Crain is a staff member in the

Office of Student Conduct at the Universi-

ty of Maryland, where she received her

Ph.D. in Higher Education, Student Affairs,

and International Education. Prior to earn-

ing her doctorate, Dr. Crain studied at

Baldwin-Wallace University (B. A.) and

Oklahoma State University (M. S.). Dr.

Crain enjoys the outdoors, traveling,

cooking, and playing and watching basket-

ball when she is not on campus.

College Student Development and Administration Program | Division of Graduate Studies | Shepherd University P.O. Box 5000 | Shepherdstown, West Virginia | 25443 | http://www.shepherd.edu/macsda | rstevens@shepherd.edu | 304.876.5068

New and returning CSDA stu-

dents enjoying themselves

during the Graduate Studies

Mixer at Ridgefield Farm &

Orchard in September.

Dr. Stevens and his Intro-

duction to College Student

Personnel (CSDA 501) class

receive a campus tour dur-

ing a visit to Hagerstown

Community College.

Claire West, CSDA student

(‘17) and graduate assistant,

speaks with a prospective

student during the ACPA

East Coast Graduate Fair.

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