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E. Michael Sutton, Ph.D.
Dr. Sutton presented at the March 2002 NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) Conference on Minority Student Perceptions of the Functions and Usage of Offices of Multicultural Affairs: Revolutionary Issues for the New Millennium. At the pre-conference workshops, Dr. Sutton presented on Evolution of a Revolt: The Underground Culture of Black Fraternalism and on the African American Male Summit (AAMS).
Dr. Sutton's presentation on Minority Student Perceptions of the Functions and Usage of Offices of Multicultural Affairs: Revolutionary Issues for the New Millennium discussed the fact that majority campuses reflect a more diverse student body than thirty years ago, which has resulted in multicultural affairs professionals re-examining the office's mission and services. Moreover, as multiculturalism becomes the predominant theme for these campuses, it is often debated whether these offices should continue to exist. This session examined minority students' perceptions of the relative importance and usage of the eighteen CAS standards offices characterizing offices of minority affairs.
The workshop on Evolution of a Revolt: The Underground Culture of Black Fraternalism described that the process of pledging a Black fraternity or sorority has evolved into an underground process that violates the organization's rules, with members revolting against their organizations to operate as quasi-local chapters. The session covered some of the changes in the culture with a focus on chapters that function outside of the guidelines of the organization. Suggestions on how to address these challenges were also discussed.
The workshop on the African American Male Summit (AAMS) provided professional development, networking, fellowship and collaborative opportunities among senior, mid-level and new professional African American males in NASPA. It was designed as an interactive workshop, issues regarding both personal and professional growth were discussed. Issues included, but were not limited to, professional development, family values, spirituality, mentoring, networking, and ethical decision-making.
George H. Olson, Ph.D.
Dr. Olson has been elected to the board of the National Association of Test Directors (NATD). He assumes office during their annual meeting in conjunction with AERA in New Orleans this month. To learn about NATD you can go to http://www.natd.org/.
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