Pre-Conference Session: Rooted and Growing

At the Table and In the Know: A Student Affairs Guide to Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management
Katherine Snyder, Dave Rose
Pre-Conference

Student affairs professionals play a vital role in identifying, assessing, and managing potential threats to campus safety. This session introduces the core principles of Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) and explores how student affairs professionals can effectively contribute to their institution's multidisciplinary teams. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of the BTAM assessment and intervention process and how to balance support with community safety. Whether you're already involved or may be asked to join a threat assessment team, this session prepares you to lead confidently and collaborate effectively in this critical area of campus risk management.

Mid-Managers, 4-7 years

• Early Bird - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Student
• Early Bird - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Student
• Early Bird - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Early Bird - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Regular - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Students
• Regular - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Students
• Regular - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Regular - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Late - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Students
• Late - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Students
• Late - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Late - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Single Day Rate - Monday
• Single Day Rate - Tuesday
• Group Registration
• Sponsor Attendee Registration

A Discussion of the New Book "Do Better Critical Narratives of Disabled Graduate Students in Higher Education"
Amy French
Pre-Conference

The insidious nature of ableism means that it occurs on college campuses in a multitude of ways. Ableism creeps into the lived experiences, social interactions, academic endeavors, and professional opportunities within the field of higher education and student affairs. The purpose of this session is to elevate certain themes from our book to heighten awareness regarding the forms of ableist oppression experienced by graduate students in order to promote action and change.

Grad Students,New Professionals, 0-3 years,Mid-Managers, 4-7 years,Seasoned Professionals, 8+ years

• Early Bird - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Student
• Early Bird - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Student
• Early Bird - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Early Bird - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Regular - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Students
• Regular - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Students
• Regular - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Regular - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Late - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Students
• Late - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Students
• Late - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Late - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Single Day Rate - Monday
• Single Day Rate - Tuesday
• Group Registration
• Sponsor Attendee Registration

Unlock the Power of AI in Higher Ed: OCPA Workshop
Lori Robbins
Pre-Conference

Join us for an interactive AI workshop designed specifically for higher education professionals in the Ohio College Personnel Association! No technical background required, just bring your curiosity and workplace challenges. In this engaging session, you'll learn the fundamentals of generative AI in plain language, discover practical AI tools that can transform your daily work, collaborate in small groups to develop AI-powered solutions for your specific campus challenges. Whether you're looking to streamline administrative tasks, enhance student support, or reimagine programming, this workshop offers a supportive environment to explore how AI can work for you. Leave with concrete strategies and newfound confidence to implement AI solutions at your institution. LinkedIn Badge and Breakfast Included.

Grad Students,New Professionals, 0-3 years,Mid-Managers, 4-7 years,Seasoned Professionals, 8+ years

• Early Bird - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Student
• Early Bird - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Student
• Early Bird - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Early Bird - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Regular - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Students
• Regular - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Students
• Regular - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Regular - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Late - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Students
• Late - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Students
• Late - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Late - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Single Day Rate - Monday
• Single Day Rate - Tuesday
• Group Registration
• Sponsor Attendee Registration

Meeting the Moment: Senior Student Affairs Leadership in a Time of Change
Pre-Conference

In today’s rapidly evolving higher education landscape, senior student affairs officers are called to lead with courage, clarity, and compassion. This panel brings together experienced VPSAs and senior leaders to explore how institutions are adapting to shifting student needs, workforce realities, and societal expectations. Through candid conversation and shared wisdom, panelists will discuss strategies for sustaining mission-driven leadership, navigating transitions, and fostering belonging and well-being in complex times. Breakfast on your own.

• Early Bird - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Student
• Early Bird - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Student
• Early Bird - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Early Bird - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Regular - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Students
• Regular - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Students
• Regular - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Regular - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Late - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Students
• Late - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Students
• Late - Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Late - Non-Member: OCPA Conference Registration Full-Time Professional
• Single Day Rate - Monday
• Single Day Rate - Tuesday
• Group Registration
• Sponsor Attendee Registration