2006
Annual Report
National Student Employment Association
P.O. Box 23606
Eugene, OR 97402
Phone: 541-484-6935
Fax: 541-228-0766
Web site: www.nsea.info
2006 Highlights:
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2006 Annual Conference
Completion of work-study brochure through
the work of Sharon Welsh and the Federal
Relations Committee: This piece has been
used to create awareness in Congress as to
the benefits of the Federal Work-Study
Program.
Implementation of the Career Center on
NSEA’s Web site: NSEA teamed with Job
Target to develop a site for employers to
post professional job positions related to the
student employment arena. This added
service for NSEA members and others in the
student employment field also added a new
revenue source for the association.
Completion of annual survey by the Federal
Relations Committee: Our response rate
improved to 166 from 112 in the previous
year, and also increased from 41 to 45 states
represented.
Created a new grant program through the
generous support of UPS: Five grants, each
in the amount of $500, were awarded to
institutions to assist in starting a Student
Employee of the Year Program on their
campuses.
SEE Training
More than 200 student employment professionals
attended Student Employment Essentials Training in
2006. SEE Training is a wonderful opportunity for
those new to the profession, as well as a great
refresher for seasoned veterans.
WASEA
SASEA
MASEA
NEASEA
NSEA/MASEA
Track A
18
12
13
18
34
Track B
22
15
14
19
37
Student Employment—The Heart of It All
Hyatt Regency Crown Center/Kansas City MO
October 23-26, 2006
Attendees
Keynotes
129
Dr. Renay Scales
Slippery Rock University
Dr. James AuBuchon
Pittsburg State University
Best of NSEA/
“Presentation Skills”
Community Service
Myrtle Ching-Rappa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Rose Brooks Center
Annual Awards
President’s Award
Cathy Taylor
Purdue University Calumet
Frank Adams Founders
Ann Wessman
Award
Iowa State University
John R. Griffin Service
Sally Daggett
Award
Keuka College
Margene Orzalli Memorial Jim DeWilde
Award
Western Washington University
Jim Campbell Rookie
Cathy Taylor
of the Year Award
Purdue University Calumet
Lifetime Membership
Victor Monette
Award
St. Edwards University
2006 Executive Board
President
President-Elect
VP Administration
VP Communication
VP External Affairs
VP Finance
VP Member Services
National Student Employment Week/
Student Employee of the Year
Director/Advancement
Colleges and universities across the nation celebrated
National Student Employment Week in April, and
1877 nominations from 122 schools in 43 states were
submitted for the National Student Employee of the
Year award. This year’s winner was Chris Lauer from
St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota.
Director/Membership
Development
Director/Training &
Development
Office Manager
Director/Historian
Ann Wessman
Iowa State University
Heather Ball
American University
Sally Daggett
Keuka College
David Hogard
Pittsburg State University
Matthew Underwood
Mercer University
Jim DeWilde
Western Washington University
Jackie Biron
Life Chiropractic College West
Eileen Teel
University of Colorado at Denver
Audrey Baird
University of West Georgia
Cathy Taylor
Purdue University Calumet
Linda Morgan
University of Texas
Joan Adams
Midwest Association of Student Employment
Administrators
Highlights of 2006
Chris Lauer, St. John's University (Minnesota) was
selected as the 2006 MASEA Student Employee of
the Year. He was also named the 2006 NSEA
Student Employee of the Year.
MASEA was pleased to participate in two
conferences during 2006. The annual MASEA
regional conference held in May focused on
technology uses within the student employment
setting. We were also proud to be a co-host for the
annual NSEA conference held in Kansas City in
October with 129 attendees (82 MASEA members).
SEE Training was offered prior to the conference
with 34 attending Track A and 37 attending Track
B.
Work on our new state representative system and
recruitment strategies was finalized resulting in an
increase in membership. In addition, the new
MASEA website was unveiled and our newsletter,
The MASEA Monitor, received a facelift and is now
being printed and distributed both hard copy and
electronically to members. Currently, efforts are
being directed toward compiling and distributing a
membership directory to all current members.
2006 Annual Conference
“Pit Stop Indy”
Location:
The Westin
Indianapolis, IN
Dates:
June 28-30, 2006
Attendance:
44
Best of MASEA: Susan Alexander, Case Western
Reserve University,
“Rev up your Engines for an Exciting
Race through an Automated Time Entry System”
President’s Award: Mary Raider
SEE Training: Indianapolis, IN June 26-27, 2006
Track A Attendees: 12
Track B Attendees: 13
Trainers:
Don Vince, Cathy Taylor
Board of Directors’ Meeting
Embassy Suites, Minneapolis, MN
(October 5-6, 2006)
Attendance: Patti Beck, Gale Gower, Cathy Taylor,
Mary Williams, Mary Raider, Karen Hollebeek, Susan
Alexander.
Three Year Membership Comparison
2004
2005
2006
107
104
120
State Representatives
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
South Dakota
W Virginia
Wisconsin
Colleen Soto
David Reseigh
Cindy Seyfer
Jamie McEwen
Arthur Walton
Debra Scripter
Mary Cameron
James McDonald
Ann Wessman
Becky Wendt
Arthur Walton
Becky Wendt
Gale Gower
Susan LeBow
Board of Directors
July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007
President:
Patti Beck, Findlay
Past President: Gale Gower, Michigan State
VP-Membership: Mary Williams, Macalaster
VP-Prof Dev:
Mary Raider, Eastern Kentucky
Secretary:
Karen Hollebeek, Calvin
Treasurer:
Susan Alexander, Case Western
Reserve
President-Elect: Cathy Taylor, DePaul
Board of Directors
July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006
President:
Gale Gower, Michigan State
Past President: Ann Wessman, Iowa State
VP-Membership: James McDonald, Washington
VP-Prof Dev.:
Mary Raider, Eastern Kentucky
Secretary:
Karen Hollebeek, Calvin
Treasurer:
Susan Alexander, Case Western
Reserve
President-Elect: Patti Beck, Findlay
Coming Events
May 21-22, 2007
SEE Training
Embassy Suites – Airport
Minneapolis, MN
May 23-25, 2007
Annual MASEA Conference
Embassy Suites – Airport
Minneapolis, MN
The Southern Association of Student Employment Administrators
Highlights of 2006
Lori Balerio, a student at Texas A&M University –
Corpus Christi, was awarded Student Employee of
the Year (SEOTY) for the region. Sharon Herrera
nominated her. Though she was not awarded
NSEA’s SEOTY award for her work with the
University’s Student Activities Department, she
was presented with a cash award and plaque
from SASEA.
Student Employment Essentials (SEE) Training was
held successfully this year. Twelve participants
headed to Frisco, TX for Track A, and 14
participants gathered in Little Rock, AR for Track
B.
2006 Annual Conference
Little Rock: Big Ideas
May 23 – 26, 2006
Little Rock, AR
DoubleTree Hotel
Dr. Willie Larkin, a nationally recognized
motivational speaker, spoke to the attendees
about “valuing difference and managing
diversity.” Darron Grussendorf, a senior trainer with
Texas Guarantee, presented an interactive and
motivational session on encouraging others.
Breakout sessions were available on the following
topics: networking, marketing, dining etiquette,
supervising students, JLD, debt management,
work study and community service options. The 41
attendees who gathered in Little Rock from
across the South enjoyed additional time to
network and learn at topical round table
discussions.
Awards
Faye Jordan & John Heneisen President’s Award
Linda Morgan, UT-Austin (TX)
Wes Dunson Award
Chad Blew, Oklahoma State University (OK)
Best of Region
Amy Suter, Texas A&M University (TX)
2006 Executive Board
President
Katie Mantooth
Auburn University (AL)
President Elect
Linda Morgan
UT-Austin (TX)
Past President
Arturo Elizondo Jr.
UT-Arlington (TX)
Vice President
Chad Blew
Oklahoma State University (OK)
Treasurer
Therese Davis
Embry Riddle Aeronautical
University (FL)
Member-at-Large Nancy Lozano
UT-Dallas (TX)
Secretary
Not consistently filled
Conference Calls/Meetings
January 20
March 1
April 14
May 21-22
October 15-17
November 27
Conference Call
Conference Call
Conference Call
Board Meeting (Little Rock)
Transitional Board Meeting
(Corpus Christi)
Conference Call
Five Year Membership Comparison
2006
2005
2004
2003
135 current members (does not
include pending renewals)
229
243
238
On the Horizon
2007 Annual Conference
A Tropical Twist to Student Employment
May 14 - 17, 2007
Corpus Christi, TX
Omni Corpus Christi Marina Hotel
2008 Annual Conference
June 2 – 6, 2008
Charlotte, NC
Omni Charlotte
greet new members and talk with other professionals
in the field from the different regions.
3 YEAR MEMBERSHIP COMPARISON
Western Association of Student
Employment Administrators
2004
2005
2006
208
170
145
EXECUTIVE BOARD
HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2006
July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006
Just like the other regions, we have our shining stars.
This year they even twinkled a little and earned honors
from amongst their peers, which make it even more
special. The following are our bright stars for the
Western region:
President:
Valerie Marsh, Univ. MO. Missoula
Past President: Josefina Carbajal, Cal State Univ.
Vice Pres.:
Ann Mitchell, Central AZ. College
Secretary: Myrtle Ching-Rappa, Univ. Hawaii-Manoa
Treasurer: Eileen Teel, Univ. of Colorado-Denver
Membership: Shawn Claxton, Comm. Clg. of So. NV
seoty/awards: Valerie Marsh, Univ. MO.-Missoula
Bill Mayes Memorial Award
Shawn Claxton
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Regional Student Employee of the Year
Joel Baughman
July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007
Brigham Young University, UT
President:
Ann Mitchell, Central AZ. College
Past President: Valerie Marsh, Univ. MO.-Missoula
Vice Pres.: Myrtle Ching-Rappa, Univ. Hawaii-Manoa
Secretary:
Anthony Morrone, Prescott College
Treasurer: Meghan Cave, Colorado Sch. of Mines
Membership: Shawn Claxton, Comm. Clg. of So. NV
seoty/awards:
Josefina Carbajal, Cal State
Univ.
SEE TRAINING
(April 24 - 25, 2006)
This year WASEA presented only one training
opportunity for the members of the Western Region.
The Student Employment Essentials (SEE) Training
sessions were held prior to the annual conference.
Track A Attendees: 18
Track B Attendees: 22
2006 CONFERENCE
“Extreme Makeover” – Student Employment Edition
April 25 – 28, 2006
The WASEA Regional Conference was held in Salt
Lake City, UT in 2006 at the Sheraton City Centre.
The format was changed to add some fun activities for
the members that attended. There was a dinner date
night, origami, jewelry making, fitness fun and an
awards dinner which included a guitarist and members
dancing the evening away.
Best of WASEA
Myrtle Ching-Rappa
Session Presented: Presentation Skills
2006 NSEA CONFERENCE
Kansas City, MO
It was nice to see our 30+ members at the conference.
We had an opportunity to discuss areas of concern
pertinent to our region and to reconnect with friends,
State Liaisons
Alaska
Arizona
N. California
S. California
Colorado
Hawaii
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Shawn Claxton
Anthony Morrone
Jan Giovannini-Hill
Carol Lingrosso
Janeen Sivon
Noreen Okikawa
Dixie Kearney
Margene Bernhart
Al Camp
Yohanna Wiuff
Eric Triplett
Don Brown
Jim DeWilde
Kathy Higgins
Cause, Effect & growth
As one can see one of the major hurdles that the
WASEA has faced for the last two years is the steady
decline in our membership. After much deliberation
we believe we know the cause and the effect is oh so
evident. However, the new board challenge is to put
into place a strategy that will increase membership
and create a new website that will help with this goal.
2006 Annual Report
Highlights
2006 was an extremely busy year for NEASEA. Much progress has been made in having NEASEA
well positioned for continued growth. Some of the major accomplishments have been:
 Development and implementation of a marketing plan
 Membership increase of 30 new members
 Publication of 3 newsletters to the web
 Development of a Professional Development Warehouse on our website
 Scanning of archives into digital format for easier storage and maintenance
 Our conference was attended by 60 members
 Creation of membership survey for distribution to membership
SEE Training
Tracks A & B were offered twice to NEASEA members. The first two sessions were held in March at
Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. There were 5 participants for each track. The next two sessions
were held in conjunction with our annual conference in Burlington, Vermont. There were 12
participants in Track A and 14 participants in Track B.
2006 Executive Board
President:
Carol Gately, Boston University
President Elect:
Matthew Long, Yale University
Past President:
Heather Ball, American University
Treasurer:
Dawn Janis, Retired
VP for Professional Development: Heather Dunn, Dickinson College
VP for Membership:
David Strock, Boston University
Director of Communications:
Tina Favara, Salem State College (Jan-Oct)
Director of Communitcations:
Kelley Baran, Bentley College (Oct-Dec)*
*Appointed by Executive board to complete term of Tina Favara who resigned in October.
2006 District Representatives
North (ME/NH/VT)
Northwest (NY)
East (CT/MA/RI)
Central (NJ)
South (MD/DC/DE)
Southwest (PA)
Elizabeth Cilley, University of New Hampshire
Kimberly Coons, Skidmore College
Doreen DelMonaco, Stonehill College
Aimee Parks, Monmouth University
Christine Roy, George Washington University
Michelle Slagle, Penn State Erie, Behrend Campus
Recognition and Awards
Our awards competition was very difficult this year. We have many dedicated members actively
participating in our organization. The following awards were presented at our annual conference.
Award
Conference Scholarship Recipient
Pied Piper Award for Membership Recruitment
Recipient
Dawn Janis
Michelle Slagle
Institution
Robert Cunningham Rookie of the Year
Robert Gallione District Representative of the
Year
Ann McCormick Outstanding Achievement
Award
President’s Award for Exemplary Service
David Strock
Beth Cilley
Retired
Penn State Erie, Behrend
Campus
Boston University
University of New Hampshire
Erin Clark
Dartmouth College
Heather Dunn
Dickinson College
2006 Student Employee of the Year:
Nominations were received from 37 schools for the Student Employee of the Year selection process.
A combined total of over 600 nominations were received at these schools. We had a record number of
readers for this year’s process. The 2006 state honorees were:
State
Connecticut:
Maine:
Maryland
Massachusetts:
New Hampshire:
New Jersey:
New York:
Pennsylvania:
Rhode Island:
Selectee
Natalie Bevacqua
Anthony Viselli
Hugh Scott
Tamara D. Springle
Jose Gonzalez
Rivka Genesen
Matthew Beckwith
Christa Romanosky
Noel Anderson
Institution
Yale University
University of Maine, Orono
Johns Hopkins University
Williams College
Dartmouth College
Rutgers University
Keuka College
Carnegie Mellon University
Rhode Island School of Design
Christa Romanosky from Carnegie Mellon University was selected to be NEASEA’s 2006 Student
Employee of the Year. Christa was recognized for her work in creating a literacy program to work in
the public schools in Pittsburgh’s Hill district.
2006 Annual Conference
This year’s conference was held in Burlington Vermont July 30th – August 2nd. Our theme was “On
the Road to Success” and we had 60 participants. Our conference highlights include a Federal
Relations update from the NSEA Chair, Sharon Welsh of Rutgers University, and a cruise on Lake
Champlain. The conference keynote address “Rekindling the Fire of Conversation: How to Talk
about “Hot” Topics Across Campus Without Getting Burned” was delivered by Dr. Robert Nash.
Anne Scammon from George Washington University received the “Best of NEASEA” award for her
session “Student Learning at Work…the “First Career Step”.
Five Year Membership Comparison
2006
214
2005
174
2004
172
2003
185
2002
210
Conference
Profit
Grants
Board of
Directors
SEE & Diversity
Programs
Interest
Awards &
Recognition
Other
Income
Other Member
Services
Membership
Dues
Publications
Corporate Home
Income
Membership
Dues
Miscellaneous
Expenses
Expenses
$42,458.00
Publications
$7,079.86
Conference Profit
11,294.96
Corporate Home
28,197.93
Grants
30,000.00
Board of Directors
Miscellaneous
Expenses
SEE & Diversity
Programs
Awards &
Recognition
Other Member
Services
32,664.48
Interest
Other Income
Total Income
914.55
8,521.00
$93,188.51
Total Expenses
8,318.25
5,063.11
4,899.28
11,317.14
$97,540.05
Finance Committee Statement on Annual Audit
In accordance with NSEA Policies and Procedures a Finance Committee comprised of Ann Wessman, President,
Heather Fox, President-Elect, Jim DeWilde, Vice President for Finance, and Joan Adams, National Office Manager
(ex-officio, non-voting) conducted the 2006 financial audit of NSEA's records. The Finance Committee concluded
the audit on December 7, 2006. Financial statements from banking and investment services were compared to
internal record-keeping systems. In the opinion of the Finance Committee the NSEA financial statements
accurately reflect the financial transactions of NSEA and are consistent with reasonable accounting practices.