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2025 Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute

January 9, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - January 31, 2025 @ 3:30 pm CST

2025 DONNA M. BOURASSA MID-LEVEL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

an ACPA signature educational program for those who have been in the student affairs field for five or more years or are a departmental director.

 MMI 2025 will be offered in virtual format! Join us for 5 sessions in early 2025:

  • Thursday, 9 January 2025, 5:00pm-7:00pm ET
  • Friday, 10 January 2025, 1:30pm-3:30pm ET
  • Friday, 17 January 2025, 1:30pm-3:30pm ET
  • Friday, 24 January 2025, 1:30pm-3:30pm ET
  • Friday, 31 January 2025, 1:30pm-3:30pm ET

    Going into its 27th year, the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute is an ACPA educational program for those who have been in the student affairs field for five or more years or are a departmental director.  The Institute guides those desiring to grow their authentic leadership, strengthen their capacities and understand self and organizational dynamics in order to lead well.

    The Institute, named for Donna Bourassa, Ed.D. former Associate Executive Director of ACPA, is a successful professional development resource to hundreds of colleagues in the student affairs profession.

    institute features

    • Dynamic curriculum focused on identifying the complexities facing higher education and the student affairs profession and providing the resources to effect positive change.
    • A highly interactive and engaging learning environment including individual and group activities, panels, presentations, case studies and small and large group discussions.
    • A cohort model supports personal and professional transformation and connections with colleagues after the Institute.
    • In depth discussions and reflections facilitated through mentor groups.
    • Each year a reception is hosted at the ACPA Annual Convention for all past participants

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    Monique C. Atherley

    Intercultural Center Director // Marymount Manhattan College

    She, They

    Monique C. Atherley (She/They) is a dynamic, impactful, and vision-based leader who works to diligently offer underrepresented populations opportunities to succeed. She is a scholar-practitioner, servant leader, capacity builder, and trainer with over 15 years of experience across K through 12, Community Based Organizations, and Higher Education with specific focus on urban educational offerings and college access. Monique focuses her praxis and pedagogy on empowering, informing, exposing, and preparing folx in her care for the realities and opportunities that will help revolutionize their existence. She currently serves the Marymount Manhattan College (MMC) community as the Inaugural Director of their Intercultural Center.

    A child of immigrants, she’s committed to the protection and joy of black and brown bodies; and positions herself in spaces that support them thriving, not just surviving. On her journey, Monique has built an Award-Winning Residential Student Leadership system, served as a Charter member for three honor society chapters as well as a Model United Nations Conference, and has also served as an Advisor for identity-based groups. Monique has served as the Chair of the Pan African Network of ACPA – an affinity space in Higher Education creating room and visibility for those from or in support of the African diaspora. She has served as a faculty member within the City University of New York at the bachelor’s level, focusing on areas of human relations (a humanistic view of human resources and personnel operations), organizational development, and generational engagement from the lens of aging and adulthood. She is former staff member/current volunteer for the New York Urban League and also served as the Inaugural Advisor for the CUNY School of Professional Studies Black Student Union (BSU) and Chartering Advisor of the Epsilon Omicron Chapter of Tri Alpha First Generational Student Honor Society.

    Monique’s depth, insight, heart, strategy, and effort have promoted the connectedness needed in communities to support individual and organizational growth. She has received numerous awards in recognition of her advocacy including the 2021 Promising Practices in Social Justice at a Two-Year College from the ACPA Commission for Two-Year Colleges and 2021 Network Leadership Award from the ACPA Coalition for Multicultural Affairs. Her research interests include Equity and Racial Justice in Education, Sense of Belonging, The Multigenerational Workplace, Employee Engagement, and Support for Caregivers in the Workplace. She is currently focusing her dissertation research on how organizations can bridge the gap of talent at the table through belonging.

    Joan Collier
    Assistant Vice President for Equity & Inclusion // Rutgers University
    She, Her

    Joan Collier, PhD is the assistant vice president for equity and inclusion at Rutgers University and co-leads university-wide strategic planning and implementation supporting comprehensive cross-campus engagement efforts to realize the university’s commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and working environment.

    Dr. Collier leads university-wide diversity capacity-building efforts that aim to improve cultural competency, reduce bias, and promote understanding and engagement on issues related to diversity and bias prevention. She chairs the Diversity Education Network, which serves as a mechanism for amplifying, connecting, and expanding equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice capacity building across Rutgers University for students, staff, and faculty.

    Dr. Collier is an Affiliate member of the Ph.D. in Higher Education program faculty in the Graduate School of Education. She has more than ten years of experience within higher education as a practitioner and educator. She is a first-generation scholar and alumna of Georgia State University and the University of Georgia.

    Craig Elliott
    headshot of Craig Elliott smiling at the cameraVice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
    Montana Technological University
    He, Him, His

    Dr. Craig Elliott has worked in student affairs for almost 30 years, and currently serves as the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Montana Tech University in Butte, MT. He helps lead the student engagement and success efforts at the University

    Craig served as President of ACPA-College Student Educators International in 2019-2020 and led the organization in its efforts to boldly transform higher education. He previously served as President of the California College Personnel Association from 1999-2001, chaired the Inclusion Task Force for ACPA in 2002, served on the national convention planning teams (2002 and 2013), and served on the Foundation Board. He has also served in a variety of leadership capacities in NASPA, NCORE and WACUHO. Craig is also a Social Justice Training Institute alumnus, serves on the faculty with Student SJTI, is a Co-Lead Facilitator for the LeaderShape Institute, and is on the board of World Trust.

    Craig is also a trainer, consultant, and speaker on diversity, leadership, and social justice with over fifteen years of experience.  Craig’s research interests explore white caucus work, feminism and masculinity, the intersection of Transformative Learning and Social Justice work, inclusion and equity, institutional change, and dismantling white supremacy.  Craig is part of the editorial collective for Rad Dad, a zine on feminist and social justice parenting, which has published three anthologies. He has also contributed chapters on feminism, fathering, co-authored an article on the transformative nature of medical missions, and an article on institutional barriers to inclusion and equity.

    Craig recently co-wrote a book with Robert Brown and Shruti Desai entitled Identity-Conscious Supervision in Student Affairs: Building Relationships and Transforming Systems. It is published by Routledge.

    Craig also serves in his local community in scouting, soccer. He is married to Nicole (over 22 years) and is father to Jackson and Thomas, and loves soccer, music, time with his family, and really good, strong coffee.

    Elcin Haskollar

    Elcin HaskollarAssociate Dean of Students for Diversity and Inclusion & Director of Center for Diversity and Inclusion // Ringling College of Art and Design

    She, Her, Hers

    Elcin Haskollar, PhD (she/her) currently serves as the Associate Dean of Students for Diversity and Inclusion and the Director for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion at Ringling College of Art and Design. In this role, she leads strategic planning initiatives designed to cultivate an inclusive learning environment across the college. With over a decade of experience in various leadership roles at institutions such as Florida State University and Arizona State University, Dr. Haskollar is skilled at providing strategic direction to student and academic affairs offices, programs, and services on the foundations of cross-cultural understanding. She has a M.S. and Ph.D. in Global Affairs specializing in genocide and human rights from Rutgers University. She has an M.A. in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from Arcadia University. She has a B.A. in Political Science and International Studies from Loyola University Chicago.

    Dr. Haskollar is an active member of ACPA. Her roles include serving as the President of FCPA, Florida Chapter of ACPA (2024-2025), Faculty Member of the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute (2025), and Board Member for the ACPA Senior-Level Community of Practice (2024-Present). She also serves as a Board Member for the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Programs.

    Dr. Haskollar is a scholar-practitioner with scholarly contributions in multiple journals. Her recent article, “Do Demographics Matter? The Relationship between Student Characteristics and Intercultural Competence,” was featured in the Journal of Intercultural Communication Research. She has presented at professional workshops and conferences  across the United States, Canada, Argentina, China, and Turkey.

    Dr. Haskollar has lived in five different countries and can speak three languages.

    Clint-Michael Reneau
    Clint-Michael ReneauVice President for Student Affairs and Clinical Associate Professor // Northern Illinois University
    He, Him, His

    Dr. Clint-Michael Reneau (he/him) is committed to the belief that we possess boundless potential to create a world that is more just, equitable, and compassionate. A nationally recognized and highly accomplished educator, scholar, and consultant, Dr. Reneau has devoted his career to retention and equity gap-closing initiatives, belonging and inclusion, strategic planning, student conduct, Title IX, and crisis management. His expertise extends to disability services, ADA/504 compliance, neurodiversity, and team and leadership development. With an unwavering commitment to social justice, Dr. Reneau has crafted organizational strategies that drive workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion. His work and scholarship are infused with a deep-seated belief in the inherent dignity of every individual, striving to enact organizational transformation through practice, policy, and processes.

    He holds a Ph.D. in Adult and Community Education, executive education certifications from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, and a Master’s in Counseling from Texas State University. A depth of experience in various leadership roles at universities (R1, HSI, MSI, AANAPISI, Highly Selective Private, International Community College) across the United States and abroad complements his academic foundation. Serving as Vice President for Student Affairs and Clinical Associate Professor within the College of Education at Northern Illinois University, Dr. Reneau proudly serves a campus where 56% of the students identify as first-generation. He previously served as Associate Vice President of Student Affairs at California State University, Fullerton. At CSUF, the largest university in the California State University system, he spearheaded retention efforts that successfully closed equity gaps and developed a strategic DEI framework for the Division of Student Affairs and the President’s Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Additionally, Dr. Reneau is a consultant for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, extending his influence and expertise to institutions nationwide.

    Dr. Reneau has a distinguished record of service within NASPA, contributing significantly to student affairs through various leadership roles and scholarship. His contributions include serving on the NASPA Associate/Assistant Vice President Steering Committee (2019-2022) and chairing the NASPA Associate/Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students Institute (2019-2021). He served on the NASPA Region VI Western Region Conference Planning Committee and has been active in the NASPA Supporting, Expanding, and Recruiting Volunteer Excellence (SERVE) Academy since 2018, and as a Faculty member for the NASPA Western Region Conference VPSA/Senior Student Affairs Officer Institute, and as a proud Faculty member for the Dungy Leadership Institute in 2019, mentoring future Student Affairs leaders. His participation in the NASPA Aspiring Chief Student Affairs Officer Institute and the NASPA/SACSA Region III Mid-Manager’s Institute further highlights his commitment to professional development, equity, and inclusion in higher education. Through these roles, Dr. Reneau has driven positive change and empowered future leaders in the field. NASPA has recognized his work and scholarship with the National Associate Vice President/Senior-Level Student Affairs Professional Award and the NASPA Region III, James E. Scott Mid-Level Award.

    Dr. Reneau’s professional affiliations with ACPA include serving as an ACPA Foundation Trustee (2024 – Present), ACPA Senior Student Affairs Officer Convention 2025 Liaison & Convention Planning Team (2024 – 2025), Faculty Member of the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute (2025), Faculty Member, Dean of Students Institute (2025), Member, ACPA Senior-Level Community of Practice (2016-Present), Vice-Chair of the Coalition on Men & Masculinities (2020 – 2022), and as a member of the ACPA Equity and Inclusion Association Advisory Board (2021 – 2022). He has also been Lead Faculty for Curriculum Development at the Next Generation Institute (2019 – 2020), a member of the ACPA Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, Convention 2017 Planning Team (2016- 2017), and a participant in the Paul Shang Institute for Aspiring Executive Officers (2016) and ACPA Compliance U: Four Corners of Title IX Institute (2016). Additionally, he participated in the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute (2014) and the National Center for Institutional Diversity’s “Transforming Campus Climates for Greater Student Engagement and Success” Institute (2014).

    ACPA has also recognized Dr. Reneau for his contributions. He received the ACPA Harold E. Cheatham Innovative Practice Award (2024), the ACPA Men and Masculinities Coalition: Tracy L. Davis Outstanding Emerging Research Award (2020), the ACPA Mid-Level Management Award (2017), the ACPA Coalition for (Dis)ability, Alice A. Mitchell Ally Award (2017), and the ACPA Marylu K. McEwen Citation for Excellence – Dissertation of the Year Award.

    A first-generation queer college student with a disability and a product of the community college system, Dr. Reneau realizes how lived experiences have shaped his understanding of the critical importance of intersectionality and the assertion of human dignity. This perspective fuels his mission to empower individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential, creating spaces where they feel seen, heard, and know they matter. Dr. Reneau’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of higher education and the profound impact of compassionate, equity-driven leadership. His vision is clear: to inspire and enact meaningful change, fostering environments where access and inclusion thrive, equity is championed, and every individual’s dignity is honored.

    Esther Rosbrook
    Esther Rosbrook Director of Africana Latin Asian Native American (ALANA) Cultural Center // Colgate University
    She, Her, Hers

    Esther Rosbrook, EdD, MSci, MA (She/her) is a scholar practitioner with about three decades of professional experience, holding a business degree from the University of Indonesia, a Master of Science in Education from the State University College at Buffalo, a Master of Psychology from Colgate University, and a Doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University. Her diverse career includes significant roles in international and multinational corporations, where she specialized in international relations, finance, public relations, and communication.

    In higher education, Rosbrook has been deeply committed to fostering inclusive environments that support student growth and equity. She has contributed to the Office of Residential Life and the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Colgate University, where her work focused on creating spaces of belonging and amplifying student voices. As a trained intergroup dialogue facilitator, she is passionate about advancing social justice, delivering DEIBA (Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging Anti-racism) workshops, and leading training sessions on multiculturalism, organizational leadership, and anti-racism initiatives. Rosbrook is an experienced instructional and curriculum designer, in inclusive pedagogy, and teaching methodologies, with a robust background in project management, strategic communication, conflict mediation and intergroup dialogue, organizational behavior and change management.

    Beyond her role in higher education, Rosbrook is the chairwoman of the Coalition of Women’s Identities in ACPA for 2023-2025, in the ACPA Ethics Task Force, and serves as an instructor in Champlain College’s MBA Program.

    Registration Rates

    Through 6 December 2024                       After 6 December 2024

    $199                      $299

    membership must be active through end of program on 31 January 2025

    Through 6 December 2024                       After 6 December 2024

    $299                     $399

    consider becoming a member of ACPA to save $200 on your registration price!

    Through 6 December 2024                       After 6 December 2024

    $299                     $399

    flat rate for individuals who must currently reside outside of the continental United States and Hawaii

    Membership Rate Agreement

    In order to qualify for member rates for the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-level Management Institute, membership with ACPA must be valid through 1 February 2025. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Donna M. Bourassa Mid-level Management Institute Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 1 February 2025. If it is not active prior to the start of the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-level Management Institute you will not be provided with your Donna M. Bourassa Mid-level Management Institute Event credential unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost.

    Payment and Cancellation Policy

    Registrations can be paid by check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations received by 6 December 2024. Cancellations must be sent to [email protected]. After 6 December 2024, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US $50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The institute may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In these cases the fees will be fully refunded; however ACPA will not be responsible for other additional costs or expense, including cancelation/change charges assessed by airline and/or travel agencies. 

     

    Mid-Level Community of Practice Scholarship

    ACPA’s Mid-Level Community of Practice (MLCOP) mission is to encourage, develop, and deliver programs and services focused on the needs of mid-level professionals in student affairs and higher education. This year, MLCOP is offering a scholarship for the 2025 Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute. MLCOP will cover the registration costs for one ACPA member to attend this transformational professional development opportunity. The scholarship application is now open and closes on 1 August 2024.

    Details

    Start:
    January 9, 2025 @ 5:00 pm CST
    End:
    January 31, 2025 @ 3:30 pm CST
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