Four members of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville University Housing staff were named winners of the 2012 American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Winter Case Study Competition. The national case study competition was co-sponsored by the ACPA Standing Committee for Graduate Students and New Professionals, and the Standing Committee on Men and Masculinities.
Evergreen Hall Community Director Nate Pauley, Bluff Hall Community Director Ben Schwarz, Cougar Village Assistant Community Director Dan Rosner and Woodland Hall Assistant Community Director Jamartae Jackson submitted the winning case study. The topic was “College Men and Masculinities,” an ongoing focus for them. In addition to participating in the competition, they initiated mentorships and programming efforts targeted at the development of young men.
“The four of us were thrilled with this professional development opportunity focusing on a topic that we are so passionate about,” Pauley said. “Our combined efforts this past year have forged a strong professional bond, and we are honored and excited to be recognized for our efforts.”
“University Housing is constantly evaluating the needs of our various student populations,” said Michael Schultz, director of University Housing. “This past year, there has been a focus on meeting the unique needs of our male residents. Nate, Ben, Dan and Jamartae have participated in several professional development activities including bringing in a well-known speaker to talk to more than 350 students.
“This case study award demonstrates University Housing staff putting their knowledge into practice. I am proud of their work, and that it is being recognized at the national level.”
For additional information on ACPA or the case study competition, contact Kathleen Gardner at kagardn@siue.edu or (618) 650-4251.