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CONFERENCE PARTNERS
WELCOME
On behalf of the Student Government
Association, I would like to welcome you
to Leadership NSU. We have been working
tirelessly with our conference partners to
bring this conference to you. The Student
Government Association, our conference
partners, and our dedicated Leadership
NSU Committee are proud to bring you this
educational experience. We are so excited
to have you join us for this weekend of fun,
learning, and leadership.
The theme of this year’s Leadership NSU
is “Diversity Your Leadership”. The theme
was chosen by the Leadership NSU Committee because we are focusing building
a community that is diverse and inclusive at NSU. Our students and our campus
organizations should be striving to create an environment where everyone has a seat
at the table and all voices are heard. The goal of the conference this year is to give our
students the skills and knowledge to achieve success for years to come. Though the
conference looks a little different this year, we want to make sure our students have
achievable goals for themselves and their organizations as well as a clear vision for their
future success at NSU and beyond. We believe that this conference will do just that!
I am so excited to see what our students gain from this professional-grade conference!
I am confident that the skills and knowledge gained from this experience will help
you be the best student leader you can be. This experience will be the first step into
fulfilling your vision of a successful future.
So, welcome to Leadership NSU and Fork ‘Em Demons!
Nicholas R. Hopkins
Student Body President
SCHEDULE
TIME PRESENTER TOPIC ROOM TARGET
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29
OPENING KEYNOTE
1-1:50 pm Rasheed Cromwell Be Color Brave, Not Color Blind Ballroom ALL
BREAKOUT 1
“You did/said what?”
2-2:50 pm Rasheed Cromwell Microaggressions: The Ballroom ALL
Aftermath
Building Community in a
2-2:50 pm Dr. Mari Ann Callais Room 121 ALL
Virtual World
Playing Well With Others:
President’s
2-2:50 pm Dave Kelly Dealing with Conflict and ALL
Room
Drama
BREAKOUT 2
Building Community in a
3-3:50 pm Dr. Mari Ann Callais Room 121 ALL
Virtual World
Parliamentary Procedure President’s
3-3:50 pm Dave Kelly ALL
Made Easy for Student Leaders Room
BREAKOUT 3
Room 121
4-4:50 pm Archie Messersmith-Bunting It’s Okay Not to Be Okay Virtual ALL
Delivery
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SCHEDULE
TIME PRESENTER TOPIC ROOM TARGET
Be A Positive Force for Change President’s
4-4:50 pm Dave Kelly ALL
as a Visionary Leader Room
BREAKOUT 4
Room 121
Benzos, Blow, and Bourbon:
5-5:50 pm Archie Messersmith-Bunting Virtual ALL
An Honest Conversation
Delivery
Inclusive Leadership: A Seat at
5-5:50 pm Dr. Lamar Bryant Ballroom ALL
the Table
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30
WORKSHOPS
Student
9:00-12:00 Dr. Lamar Bryant Leadership Camp Ballroom
Leaders
Henderson
9:00-12:00 Kim Novak Improving Your IFC Conference IFC
Room
Cane River
9:00-12:00 Rasheed Cromwell Divine 9 Bootcamp NPHC
Room
President’s
9:00-12:00 Dr. Mari Ann Callais Improving Your College Panhellenic Panhellenic
RoomGUEST SPEAKERS
Rasheed Cromwell, Esq.
Rasheed has been involved extensively in leadership throughout his academic and professional career. Mr. Cromwell
graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical
Engineering, and was honored with the University’s “Excellence in Leadership Award” for his progressive efforts and
extensive work in Student Government. He had the distinct honor to serve as Student Government President and Vice-
Basileus of the Mu Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Mr. Cromwell continued his leadership efforts in law school serving as class president, associate editor of the law
review, and was honored, by his peers, as Thurgood Marshall 3L Student of the Year for his scholastic and leadership contributions to the
University. He later graduated, with honors, with a Juris Doctorate from Texas Southern University.
After graduation, Mr. Cromwell served as a federal law clerk in U.S. Federal District Court in the Southern District of Texas (Houston
Division) and worked as an associate at a prominent intellectual property law firm in Washington, D.C. He later founded and is currently CEO
of The Harbor Institute, a company based out of Washington D.C. that empowers minority students to excel.
In addition to his leadership efforts, Mr. Cromwell has also thoroughly studied National Pan-Hellenic fraternities and sororities for the past
ten years. He is currently completing his book Endangered Species: The Plight of African-American Fraternities and Sororities©. His extensive
legal training and academic expertise about Pan-Hellenic fraternities and sororities makes him well versed in legal issues regarding hazing in
Greek fraternities and sororities and one of Harbor’s most sought after speakers, consultants and trainers.
Currently, he is a graduate member of the Kappa Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Mari Ann Callais
Dr. Mari Ann Callais worked in higher education for more than 25 years. She served as an Assistant Professor and
Student Affairs Program Coordinator at Mississippi State University and Director of Student Organizations/Greek Life
at Southeastern Louisiana University. Mari Ann left higher education for three year to work in the corporate sector and
served as the Senior Vice-President for Leasing/Marketing, Cottages Division the Theme Housing Specialist for Capstone
Development. Currently, Mari Ann is the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives for Delta Delta Delta Fraternity.
She has served in numerous volunteer positions, including as a Member of the Delta Delta Delta Center for Living,
Learning Leading National Board, as the Past National President for her sorority Theta Phi Alpha. She has presented hundreds of keynotes,
workshops, and retreats on fraternity and sorority leadership, team building and values.
Mari Ann holds an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Loyola University New Orleans, a Masters of Education and a Doctorate
in Educational Leadership and Research from Louisiana State University. She has been presented several awards through the years, including
the Sigma Sigma Sigma Greek Advisor of the Year, Theta Chi Outstanding Greek Affairs Professional Award, Alpha Sigma Tau Order of
Interfraternity Excellence and has received the Southeastern Interfraternity Conference Advisor of the Year Award twice. She received the
Fraternity Communication Association’s Varner Award in 2013. She was also awarded the Association of Fraternity Advisers Distinguished
Service Award and the highest award Theta Phi Alpha bestows on a member, the Guard of Honor. In recent years Mari Ann was awarded the
NIC Silver Medal and the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors Jack L. Anson Award.
Outside of fraternity and sorority life, she was awarded the National Diversity Council’s 2011 Most Influential and Powerful Women in
Louisiana, the Louisiana Youth Seminar Lifetime Achievement Award and the Hammond Chamber of Commerce Annie Award.
Dave Kelly
Dave Kelly is America’s Student Leadership Trainer and America’s Community Service Advocate. As a professional
speaker, trainer, motivator, and team builder he teaches students, professionals, and all audiences how to develop
their leadership skills, run their organizations more effectively, and become serving leaders. An expert on leadership,
organizational success, and community service, he has spoken and trained more than 400 times on college and
university campuses and for over 70 higher education and youth conferences and events across the United States. He
brings humor, energy, and fun to all of his presentations.
Dave has published three books, “Building Leaders Through Service®: The Qualities of Visionary Leaders (Student Edition), “The Sermon on
the Mount: The Greatest Motivational Speech Ever”, and “Gonzo’s Little Book of Motivation”, a chapbook, “The Courage to Serve”, and over 75
editions of his newsletter, “Gonzo Motivation Newsletter”. He has also had more than 25 magazine articles published and posted over 80 blog
submissions. A prolific writer, he also regularly submits articles for the newsletters and publications of his clients.
Dave is an associate member of the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (APCA) and was named as the 2019 APCA Campus
Speaker of the Year. He is the founder and national coordinator of APCA’s community service initiative APCA Serves! Additionally, he is an
associate member of and keynote speaker for the American Student Government Association (ASGA).GUEST SPEAKERS
Archie Messersmith-Bunting
Using dynamism and authenticity, Archie champions mental health awareness nationwide at universities and high
schools. His vulnerability helps students rethink complicated and emotional topics like depression, suicide, alcohol, and
drug addiction.
Archie reaches students personally as he openly and honestly shares his own struggle with addiction and clinical
depression. He weaves research of top therapists and addiction specialists into his storytelling, allowing audiences to
understand and feel the potential for loss and pain. He guides attendees to a place of self-reflection, encouraging them
to find balance and reclaim the power of the emotional baggage that often controls their lives.
Whether it’s a conversation at New Student Orientation about mental health or a student leader keynote about leading with purpose,
Archie offers a vibrant mix of life lessons that leaves students inspired, empowered and ready to make authentic changes. Ultimately, helping
re-frame the narrative that tough topics can and should be tackled together to overcome life’s deepest sorrows.
Archie attended Samford University for his Bachelor’s degree and received a Master’s of Science in College & Student Personnel Administration
from Illinois State University.
Dr. Lamar Bryant
A native of Louisiana, Lamar Bryant earned both a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a
minor in Marketing, and a Masters of Arts degree in Student Personnel Services from Northwestern State University. His
PhD in Higher Education Administration with a Sociology cognate was earned from the University of North Texas. Thus
far in his career, Lamar has served in several areas of college administration at various institutions of higher education
in Florida, Georgia and Texas. He currently works at the University of Tennessee Knoxville and On Rocky Top, he serves
as the Associate Dean of Students in the Office of the Dean of Students. Lamar is undoubtedly passionate about the co-
curricular experience. Since joining the Higher Ed profession, he has been committed to putting students first and creating spaces where all
persons matter, belong, and thrive. He is member of several professional organizations, and he enjoys serving as a co-lead facilitator for both
the LeaderShape Institute and the North-American Interfraternity Conference.” Lastly but most importantly, Lamar is happily married to his
NSU college sweetheart, Mrs. Kattina Bryant!
Kim Novak
Kimberly Novak, in addition to serving as our Founder & CEO, serves Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity as the Director of
Health & Safety. She is recognized as a national expert in student-focused risk management, student organization
conduct, hazing prevention, and involving students in campus safety efforts. She has been invited to speak /consult
at national conferences and on college campuses around the country and has served as faculty for several nationally
sponsored professional institutes including the Interfraternity Institute and the Interdisciplinary Institute for Hazing
Prevention.
Prior to embarking on her consulting career, Kim served as the Director for Student and Campus Community Development at Arizona
State University, Downtown Phoenix campus. Her primary responsibilities involved the oversight and development of administration and
supervision of a team that led Student Conduct Programs, High Risk Behavior Education, Student Affairs Risk Management, Student Advocacy
Services, Crisis Intervention and Response as well as Campus Safety for the new urban campus. She was also the Assistant Director for Student
Affairs Risk Management at Arizona State University, Tempe Campus where she led the design and implementation of a comprehensive and
proactive risk management model for The Division of Student Affairs. Prior to joining the ASU community, Kim worked for eight years at Texas
A&M University where she served as Program Coordinator for Risk Management and Organizational Development and led the implementation
of the University’s internationally recognized proactive risk management plan for student organizations.
Kim approaches her work with college students with the heart of an advocate and is committed to the advancement of communities of
care on college campuses across the country.COMMITTEE
Tja’h Edwards, Chair
Nicholas Hopkins, SGA President
Kristen Prejean, SGA Vice President
Connor Donaldson, SGA Treasurer
Tyler Magnano, SGA Speaker of the Senate
Alaina Parham, SGA Commissioner of Student Affairs
Kaylynn Semien, SGA Commissioner of Academic Affairs
Lauren Briscoe, SGA Commissioner of External Affairs
Shayne Creppel-Leadership NSU Executive Director
Yonna Pasch-Leadership NSU AdvisorPROGRAM
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2021
1-1:50 PM OPENING KEYNOTE
Be Color Brave, Not Color Blind
Presenter: Rasheed Cromwell
Location: Ballroom
Audience: All
“I am Color Blind.” “All Lives Matter.” “Everyone is Equal.” These are phrases that resonate with Americans
across the country. Raising the awareness, sensitivity, and understanding of cultural competency starts
with debunking these myths and challenging these perceptions.
This introductory keynote opening address is an interactive, engaging and educational opportunity that
provides historical narrative, compelling examples, and thought provoking dialogue (through a multi-me-
dia presentation) utilizing an objective framework to address these perceptions. It empowers NSU student
leaders with insight and strategy into diversity, equity and inclusion “101” concepts and infuses actionable
items they can utilize through their organizations to make a positive impact.
2-2:50 PM BREAKOUT SESSION 1
“You did/said what?” Microaggressions: The Aftermath
Presenter: Rasheed Cromwell
Location: Ballroom
Audience: All
Being aware of how we show up is a key component in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Realizing how
we engage each other is even more critical. Sometimes our behavior, actions and speech can be offensive to
others without us realizing the harm that it causes. How do you address this harm after it happens? How do
you prevent it from happening in the first place? This realistic and insightful sessions builds off the opening
keynote and empowers student leaders with practical strategies to increase cultural competency.PROGRAM Building Community in a Virtual World Presenter: Dr. Mari Ann Callais Location: Room 121 Audience: All March 2020, much of the world, especially our college campuses, went virtual and remote due to the Pandemic. Colleges, organizations, and students have had to change their understanding of how we built community and what did engagement look like for student leaders if their members were at home and not campus. Many thought students would just adapt and actually like being remote. What we learned was students have missed the experience of being with other students and enjoying the energy of a college campus. This session will look to help students be creative with connecting with their members virtually, as well as discussing what will be different when we come back in person. We will have to continue to evaluate how we engage our members, what students are looking for and how bringing community together will be more important than ever. Dr. Callais will teach students what she has learned during quarantine about virtual components to organi- zation membership and engage them in conversations as to how the Pandemic has caused us to be creative, look for opportunities, help create communities by doing something different. This program and workshop will provide examples, resources and teaching components to implement with your members. Playing Well With Others: Dealing with Conflict and Drama Presenter: Dave Kelly Location: President’s Room Audience: All Learning Outcomes: Define and establish personal values defining behavior. Restate 5 ways of managing conflict within organizations and interpersonal relationships. Role-play common conflicts and plausible solutions. Leadership Solutions: Conflict in clubs, organizations, and inter-personal situations can cause pain, hurt feelings, and breakdowns of communication. Students do not need to feel lost when confronting conflict and drama! Do you know how to deal with conflict and drama in organizations and relationships? What do you do about the haters? How can you collaborate in all situations to create a win-win? Several different approaches are used in this program, including a one-on-one role playing game and discussion of real situations provided by the attendees.
PROGRAM
3-3:50 PM BREAKOUT SESSION 2
Building Community in a Virtual World
Presenter: Dr. Mari Ann Callais
Location: Room 121
Audience: All
March 2020, much of the world, especially our college campuses, went virtual and remote due to the
Pandemic. Colleges, organizations, and students have had to change their understanding of how we built
community and what did engagement look like for student leaders if their members were at home and not
campus. Many thought students would just adapt and actually like being remote. What we learned was
students have missed the experience of being with other students and enjoying the energy of a college
campus.
This session will look to help students be creative with connecting with their members virtually, as well as
discussing what will be different when we come back in person. We will have to continue to evaluate how
we engage our members, what students are looking for and how bringing community together will be
more important than ever.
Dr. Callais will teach students what she has learned during quarantine about virtual components to organi-
zation membership and engage them in conversations as to how the Pandemic has caused us to be creative,
look for opportunities, help create communities by doing something different. This program and workshop
will provide examples, resources and teaching components to implement with your members.
Parliamentary Procedure Made Easy for Student Leaders
Presenter: Dave Kelly
Location: President’s Room
Audience: All
Learning Outcomes: Know the proper formats for making motions and writing resolutions and distinguish
the various types of motions and parliamentary procedure techniques, priorities, and attributes to make
your meetings more effective
Leadership Solutions: This program will help to eliminate the chaos and confusion in your meetings, help
your student leaders to be more productive, and make all of your members feel more confident in their
leadership roles! Your students will be able to get things done!
Parliamentary procedure is intended to facilitate discussion and protect the rights of the minority voice
in debate. Too many times, though, it can be used as a weapon by students who are better versed in than
others. This presentation can be very in-depth for those groups that require it or just hit the highlights forPROGRAM
organizations that want to run their meetings right, but don’t get too caught up in all of the mechanics
of procedure. All aspects of meetings are discussed including creating agendas, the right way to do the
minutes, making of motions, submitting proposals, and voting options for members. Everyone who attends
receives a guide to parliamentary procedure that should put all members on an equal footing and be able
to reference the proper way to conduct discussion and votes in meetings.
Of course, student government members should participate in this program, but who else on your campus?
Programming or activities board, Greek Life, club and organization leaders, and Residence Life all need to
have the skills taught in this presentation on how to run effective and efficient meetings.
4-4:50 PM BREAKOUT SESSION 3
It’s Okay Not To Be Okay
Presenter: Archie Messersmith-Bunting
Location: Room 121 Virtual Delivery
Audience: All
Depression is real. It’s not a hurt that you can simply make “go away,” and you can’t just “walk it off.” If you’ve
ever suffered from it, or had a friend or family member who has, you know it can ravage a soul and leave a
shell of a person.
This program allows students to assess their own mental health and identify ways they can improve their
daily self-care plan. Attendees learn to identify signs their friend, family member or classmate may be
struggling. Participants discover action steps to encourage help-seeking behaviors while avoiding the less-
than-helpful things often said to those struggling with depression.
If we want healthier students in our college communities, then together we must make mental health
education a priority.
Be a Positive Force for Change as a Visionary Leader
Presenter: Dave Kelly
Location: President’s Room
Audience: All
Learning Outcomes: Discover and utilize critical thinking skills, while identifying personal and team
strengths. List constructive ways and opportunities for advocacy on your campus. Employ effective ways to
advocate for yourself, your organization, your mission.PROGRAM
Leadership Solutions: Many of your students want to have an impact on your campus, in the community,
and in their world, but they do not know how to do it. They will learn how to use critical thinking to find the
best ways to make the changes they want to see.
Making change on campus, in the community, state, nation, and world means being an advocate for a new
way of thinking and looking at aspects of life. Serving leaders do this in a way that is respectful, thoughtful,
and impactful. It requires critical thinking skills, the ability to communicate effectively while listening to
differing opinions, and present persuasive arguments. Students will look at historical advocacies, discuss
and grade them, and learn the most effective methods of effecting change while working with other
people.
5-5:50 PM BREAKOUT SESSION 4
Benzos, Blow, and Bourbon: An Honest Conversation
Presenter: Archie Messersmith-Bunting
Location: Room 121 Virtual Delivery
Audience: All
In almost every college coming-of-age movie, beer pong, parties, and hangovers are common. For many,
the big screen reflects our lived reality.
A majority of students use alcohol and perhaps experiment with other drugs. It’s normal, right? While most
will not find themselves in a hospital ICU with a drug overdose, most students will know someone who
battles alcoholism or addiction. These battles are often fought alone, with many friends having difficulty
confronting the dark nature of the disease.
In this powerful program, Archie uses his own personal journey to show how easily partying turns
problematic. Students learn how to spot warning signs in their peers. They will leave equipped with new
tools to use when having vulnerable conversations with those struggling to find recovery.
Inclusive Leadership: A Seat at the Table
Presenter: Dr. Lamar Bryant
Location: Ballroom
Audience: All
Effective leadership is hard, and you can do hard things! One of the best ways to model inclusive leadership
is to consider ALL perspectives. Therefore, as a leader, you need to be mindful of the voices that may not be
present “at the table”, and the perspectives that may not be represented in your organization. This dynamic
and engaging session will call you IN, as we learn some best practices regarding cultivating an inclusive
climate. Are you ready?!NOTES
THANKS
The Student Government Association
would like to thank the following
for assisting in this year’s conference:
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Yonna Pasch
Director of Student Activities and Organizations
Reatha Cox
Director of Student Affairs
Alan Pasch
Director of Student Union
Sonia Kay Fair
Administrative Assistant for the Student Experience
Katarina Haymon
Assistant Director of First Year Experience
Daphne Hines
Director of Publications
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