BACCHUS Initiatives of NASPA
Area 10 Conference Guide
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island & Vermont
http://www.naspa.org/constituent-groups/groups/bacchus-initiatives
Peer Education Ideas & Strategies:
Unleash Your Potential
Sunday, March 29, 2015
University of Connecticut
BACCHUS Initiatives of NASPA Area 10 Conference
Peer Education Ideas & Strategies: Unleash Your Potential
University of Connecticut  Storrs, CT
March 29, 2015
On behalf of the BACCHUS Initiatives of NASPA and the Area 10 Leadership Team, we are delighted to
bring this year’s regional conference back to the University of Connecticut. The conference is hosted by
Joleen Nevers, Health Education Coordinator, and Advisor to the UConn Sexperts.
This year’s conference theme is “Peer Education Ideas & Strategies: Unleash Your Potential.” This
conference will aim to explore the many aspects of student leadership and how peer educators and
advisors can work to create positive change on their campuses.
The Area 10 Conference is a great opportunity for your peer education group to:
 get new program ideas on a variety of health & wellness issues relevant to working with college students
 gain new knowledge and skills to support your peer education efforts
 network with other peer educators & advisors from across New England
 learn how to revitalize, recruit and reenergize your organization
 learn more about how the BACCHUS Initiatives of NASPA can support your efforts
Read through this guide for full details on registration, program proposals, award nominations, and travel/lodging.
Conference Website
For the most current information about the Area 10 Conference, visit:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jduztxbab&oeidk=a07eag8mcdu5467d745
Important Deadlines
Award Nominations: Friday, February 20
Call for Programs: Friday, February 20
Early Registration: Friday, March 6
Late Registration: Friday, March 27
Schedule
Use the following schedule for planning travel. All conference participants will receive a detailed schedule of all
breakout sessions and conference activities when you check-in at the conference.
8:00 am to 8:45 am
8:45 am to 5:00 pm
Conference Check-in and Continental Breakfast
Conference Activities, including Welcome & Opening Session, Keynote Address,
Breakout Sessions, Lunch, Raffles, and an Awards Ceremony!
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Questions?
Contact the appropriate member of the planning committee listed below.
Registration/Travel
Awards Nominations
Program Proposals
Joleen Nevers
Karen Flanagan
Beth-Anne Vieira
Amanda Vann
All other questions should be directed to:
Ryan Travia, Area 10 Consultant
joleen.nevers@uconn.edu
flanagank879@sacredheart.edu
bvieira@umassd.edu
avann@amherst.edu
rtravia@huhs.harvard.edu
(617)-496-0133
A Message from Your Conference Host
The University of Connecticut is delighted to host the BACCHUS Area 10 Spring Conference this year, and we are
eager to welcome peer educators and advisors to our beautiful campus in Storrs, Connecticut! UConn is eager to
bring together the members of Area 10 so that we can share our ideas, experience and passion for peer education.
During this conference we hope that each participant energized and refreshed. We hope participants leave ready
to bring their energy back continue to do great work on their campus and in their communities. Thank you for
attending and we hope it is a great conference!
Conference Etiquette
Attending a BACCHUS Area 10 Conference is a great opportunity to network, gain valuable information from other
institutions and possibly present to fellow peers. For some students, this is the first opportunity to attend a
professional conference. This etiquette guide is offered to advisors and student participants to provide information
on what to expect and how to maintain professionalism while at the conference.
The Area 10 Conference typically has an opening ceremony and general sessions where all of the peer educators
come together in one room. This allows for participants to meet students from other institutions and to see all of the
participants in one space. There will also be break-out sessions where students will be able to pick one session out
of several topics offered during each break-out session. The break-out sessions are in smaller rooms and can be
led by students, advisors or other professionals. The BACCHUS Area 10 conference strongly encourages studentled workshops for the growth of the participants.
Every session may not appeal to each institution. Therefore, students should seek different experiences and look
at the approach in addition to the educational material. For example, a school where sex education cannot be
taught should consider attending a sexuality program so that they might be able to take aspects of the program and
apply them to the topics they are already implementing. Similarly, a sexuality peer education group should consider
attending an alcohol and other drug presentation so that they can incorporate aspects of it into their programming.
Attending sessions with different topics may be helpful for individuals to not only learn about, but also apply the
information gained from these sessions in other settings or opportunities that may arise. Being exposed to a variety
of presentation styles and campus perspectives may help students approach their peer education work in a new
way.
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For Advisors:
Advisors are strongly encouraged to attend the conference with their peer educators. However, whether an advisor
is attending the conference or sending students on their own, please consider having a conversation prior to the
conference about these points:
 Encourage students to be respectful and to listen to all speakers, especially in large groups such as
general sessions.
 Assign or split up the group so that students are attending the majority of the workshops instead of just two
or three.
 Ask students to get to know at least two students from different institutions.
 Challenge students to move out of their comfort zone and to sit away from the students that they know
during break-out sessions.
 Create a space to talk about the conference after it concludes and ask students to hold on to criticism until
this time.
 Ask students to share positive information with other members of the group who weren’t able to attend the
conference.
 Discuss what information or ideas might be implemented from the conference.
For Participants:
 Challenge oneself by getting to know other individuals from different campuses.
 Keep side conversations and comments to a minimum in both the general sessions and break-out
sessions.
 Exchange contact information with people you would like to follow-up with after the conference to share
resources, programming ideas, continue conversations, etc.
 Constructive criticism is helpful. Please include it in the evaluations so that presenters can learn and
improve personally and conference planners can improve the overall experience of the conference.
 Some criticism can be destructive to oneself and a group; oftentimes, students don’t know who is around
them hearing the criticism. If a person has to share this criticism, please do so away from the conference.
 Choose different sessions to attend on your own and share information with your peer education group.
 If attending a session with your peer education group, sit separately to get to know different students.
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Conference Registration
Peer Education Ideas & Strategies: Unleash Your Potential
University of Connecticut  Storrs, CT
March 29, 2015
Registration Link:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jduztxbab&oeidk=a07eag8mcdu5467d745
Registration Fees
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NASPA Member ($95 after March 6)
Non-Member ($125 after March 6)
$65 per person
$95 per person
Fee includes conference materials, facility fees, continental breakfast, lunch, and a snack. Payments must be
received as soon as possible after registration, but no later than the start of the conference on March 22, 2015.
Cancellation Policy
Because this conference is coordinated on a small budget, we ask you to consider the following: If a cancellation is
made, the conference planners are usually unable to recover costs for items that are arranged well in advance.
These include printing and other material costs. When the planners are able to reduce the costs (i.e. meals up to
one week before the conference) then partial refunds may be possible. Specifics regarding the cancellation/refund
policy are listed below.
The cancellation deadline is March 13, 2015. Requests for cancellations must be in writing and sent to Ryan Travia
at rtravia@huhs.harvard.edu. A $25 cancellation fee will be deducted from your refund.
Institutions/Organizations may elect to substitute participants. All efforts will be made to accommodate any
requests for substitutions after March 13, 2015, but cannot be guaranteed.
Conference planners and sponsors cannot be held responsible for changes of conference plans due to weather,
transportation, acts of terrorism, acts of God, or other possible incidents that may result in non-attendance. In the
event of unforeseen situations, every effort will be made to refund any costs that can be recovered by the
conference planners. There is no guarantee of any refund in this situation.
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Call for Program Proposals
Peer Education Ideas & Strategies: Unleash Your Potential
University of Connecticut  Storrs, CT
March 29, 2015
The Area 10 Conference relies on its attendees to submit Program Proposals to fill our schedule of breakout
sessions. All sessions are 60 minutes long. Please be sure to note on page 8 your audio/visual needs.
Follow these directions to submit a Program Proposal:
1. Review program proposal form (pages 7 – 8 of this packet) and collect required
information.
Designate one person as the Program Coordinator for the Program Proposal. The Program Coordinator should be
prepared with the information required on the form before submitting your program proposal. Missing information
may result in your program not being considered.
2. Submit your completed Program Proposal no later than Friday, February 20, 2015.
Complete all fields accurately and review carefully before submitting. E-mail completed program proposal forms to
Beth-Anne Vieira at bvieira@umassd.edu. Proposals submitted after February 20 will not be considered.
3. Look for program notification no later than Friday, February 27, 2015.
The Program Selection Chairs, Beth-Anne Vieira and Amanda Vann, will notify the Program Coordinator via e-mail
no later than Friday, February 27, 2015, as to whether your program proposal has been selected for presentation.
4. Questions?
If you have questions about your proposal, wish to withdraw your proposal from consideration, or can no longer
present your program, please contact the Program Selection Chairs:
Beth-Anne Vieira, University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
MA State Coordinator
bvieira@umassd.edu
Amanda Vann
ME/NH/VT State Coordinator
avann@amherst.edu
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Program Proposal: Area 10 Spring Conference
University of Connecticut
March 29, 2015
Your Program Proposal must be submitted no later than 12pm (noon) on Friday, February 20, 2015. Program
Proposal should be e-mailed to bvieira@umassd.edu.
BACCHUS Area 10 invites you to submit a program proposal to present a 60-minute breakout session at our Spring
Conference. Proposals from peer education groups and advisors are given preference. Proposals from other staff,
faculty and prevention professionals are also welcome. Presenters should register for the conference by Friday,
March 6, 2014, and pay applicable registration fees.
Organization Information
College/University name or Agency Name:
Please complete the following four items if you are a peer educator or group advisor
Peer Education Group Name:
Advisor Name:
Advisor E-mail:
Advisor Phone:
Program Coordinator
This person will be notified if the proposal is accepted and contacted with any questions. This information is
REQUIRED for consideration.
Name:
E-Mail:
Phone:
Program Proposal
Program Title:
Presenter 1 Name/Title:
Presenter 2 Name/Title:
Presenter 3 Name/Title:
Presenter 4 Name/Title:
Presenter 5 Name/Title:
Presenter 6 Name/Title:
Select up to three topic categories addressed by your program (Please bold your choices):
Health Topics:
Alcohol & Other Drugs
Impaired Driving
Mental Health
Nutrition & Fitness
Sexual Assault & Violence Prevention
Sexual Health
Stress Management
Tobacco Cessation
Other Wellness Topics
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Peer Education Issues:
Advisor Needs
Assessment & Evaluation
Diversity
Group Development & Training
Health Promotion Theory & Practice
Leadership Development
Program Development & Event Planning
Marketing & Publicity
Recruitment & Retention
Program Abstract
Please describe your program in 125 words or less, as you would like for it to appear in the conference booklet.
This will help participants decide whether to attend your session.
Program Description
Please describe your program in 750 words or less, including a brief program outline, intended learning objectives,
and what opportunities for audience interaction should be included. This description is critical in the selection
process, as it determines whether your program is selected.
Audio/Visual Needs
All rooms will be equipped with DVD, projection, screen and a CPU. Be prepared to provide your own equipment
for other A/V needs not listed below. You are encouraged to bring your own laptop. Please bold your additional
needs.
We will need an easel pad/newsprint with markers.
We will need a projector/screen.
We will need a room with flexible seating or open space.
We will need a separate DVD player.
This program will be loud; please separate us from other programs.
Please list other needs:
Acknowledgements
By submitting a program proposal, you are acknowledging the following:
1. I have reviewed all information on this program proposal for accuracy, including correct spelling.
Please understand it will be used to create the conference booklet as written.
2. I understand that the Program Selection Chair will notify me by email no later than March 6 as to
whether this proposal has been accepted or not. I understand that I should contact the program
chairs if I have questions or wish to remove this proposal from consideration.
3. I understand that all presenters must register to attend the conference and pay the appropriate
fees.
4. Please print or save a copy of your proposal.
Thank you for considering submitting a proposal to the BACCHUS Area 10 Conference.
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Awards Nomination
Peer Education Ideas & Strategies: Unleash Your Potential
University of Connecticut  Storrs, CT
March 29, 2015
The Area 10 Conference presents awards to the most deserving individuals and groups for their efforts in
the past year. One award in each of following five categories will be presented:
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Outstanding Peer Educator
Outstanding Advisor
Outstanding Program
Outstanding Peer Education Group
Outstanding Alumnus
Only BACCHUS Network-affiliated peer educators, advisors, and groups are eligible to be nominated. Alumnus
must have been an active member of a BACCHUS Network-affiliated peer education group prior to graduation.
Award winners for Outstanding Program and Outstanding Peer Education Group will each receive one free
scholarship for the 2016 Area 10 Conference.
Follow these directions to submit an Award Nomination:
1. Review awards submission form (pages 10 – 11 of this packet) and collect required
information.
Designate one person as the contact person for the Award Nomination. Missing information may result in your
nomination not being considered.
2. Submit completed Award Nomination no later than noon on Friday, February 20, 2015.
Complete all fields accurately and review them carefully before submitting. E-mail completed award nominations to
Karen Flanagan at flanagank879@sacredheart.edu. Nominations submitted after February 20 will not be
considered.
3. Look for a confirmation e-mail. If a confirmation e-mail is not received within three business days,
please contact Karen Flanagan at flanagank879@sacredheart.edu.
4. Winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony at the Area 10 Conference.
Award nominees do not need to be present at the conference to win.
5. Questions?
If you have questions about your nomination or wish to withdraw your nomination from consideration,
please contact the Awards Selection Chair:
Karen Flanagan, Sacred Heart University
CT/RI State Coordinator
flanagank879@sacredheart.edu
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Awards: Area 10 Spring Conference
University of Connecticut
March 29, 2015
Your Award Nomination must be submitted no later than Friday, February 20, 2015, at Noon.
BACCHUS Area 10 invites you to submit an Award Nomination for our Spring Conference. Please utilize the Award
Nomination Form below to nominate a deserving individual or group. Only Area 10 BACCHUS Network-affiliated
peer education groups, advisors and peer educators are eligible to be nominated. Alumnus must have been
an active member or advisor with a BACCHUS Network-affiliated peer education group. Winners will be announced
during the Awards Ceremony at the Area 10 Conference. Nominees do not need to be present at the conference to
be nominated or to win. Be sure to review the form for accuracy and spelling.
Award Categories
Area 10 will present one award in each of the categories outlined below. Feel free to use these criteria as a
guideline while completing the Award Submission Form.
1.
Outstanding Peer Educator
A peer educator, who has demonstrated commitment to their peer education program, excelled in
leadership roles, maintained academic success and who has made a significant contribution to your peer
education program.
2.
Outstanding Advisor
An advisor who has shown commitment to their peer education group, leadership in health and wellness,
positive role modeling, and has brought unique perspective/talents to their role as advisor.
3.
Outstanding Program
A program which has impacted individuals and/or the campus community, effectively involved peer
educators, fostered growth of individual peer educators or the group as a whole, created collaboration with
other campus groups or organizations, demonstrated effectiveness, and incorporated creativity and
appreciation of diversity. This is designed for stand-alone programs, not a series of events for an
awareness week or month.
4.
Outstanding Peer Education Group
A peer education group which shows commitment to impacting their campus community, accepts growth
and leadership opportunities, works effectively as a team, collaborates well with campus groups and
organizations, and demonstrates passion, creativity, and follow-through in activities.
5.
Outstanding Alumnus
An alumnus of either a peer education group or an advising role who has, since graduating or leaving the
position, contributed to their community through their work or philanthropy and has served as a positive role
model to BACCHUS.
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Award Submission Form
1. Please list the contact information for the individual/group submitting the Award.
This person will be contacted with any questions regarding this Award Nomination.
Name:
Email:
Day Phone:
2. Please list the nominee information.
Name of Nominee:
College/University Name:
Peer Education Group Name:
Peer Education Group Advisor Name:
3. Please select one award category. (Bold your choice.)
Outstanding Peer Educator
Outstanding Advisor
Outstanding Program
Outstanding Peer Education Group
Outstanding Alumnus
4. Please answer the following questions using an essay format, consisting of 500 words or less. Provide as
much detail as possible. In addition to referring to the criteria listed in the Award Category section above,
please include any additional comments or information you would like to share about the nominated
person/program.
a. If the nominee is a peer educator, an advisor, or an alumnus, how long has this person been involved in
your peer education group and in what capacity?
b. If you are nominating a program or peer education group, how long has this program or education group
been in existence?
c. Why is this nominee deserving of the award?
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Run for Office to Represent Area 10 on the BACCHUS Initiatives Student Advisory Committee
SAC Description
Students wishing to take an active role in the leadership of the BACCHUS Initiatives of NASPA may run for
positions on the Student Advisory Committee (SAC). The SAC works with the SAC Directors to build cohesion
among affiliates, to gather information about affiliate activities for publication in regional and national BACCHUS
materials, and to promote student interests in the actions of the BACCHUS Initiatives.
There is an SAC representative elected to represent each of the twelve regional Areas. SAC members will travel to
a designated city during the early months of their terms for training. SAC members will also travel to the annual
General Assembly in the fall. Travel expenses are covered for both trips. It is also required that the SAC
representative attend their Area Spring Conference prior to the end of their term in office.
For more information about SAC responsibilities, visit http://www.peereducator.org/2014/12/04/run-for-a-studentadvisory-committee-sac-position/
SAC Election Procedure
If you wish to run for Area 10 SAC, you must submit a complete nomination package to Ryan Travia,
Rtravia@huhs.harvard.edu, no later than March 6, 2015. This nomination must include:
o A letter of intent of no more than two pages
o A letter from your advisor pledging support in the event of your election
o A clear photograph for display at the spring conference
o A resume including peer education-related service
o A biography of no more than 150 words
o Written answers of no more than 200 words to the following questions:
1. Taking on the roles and responsibilities of SAC come with additional time commitments outside
of school work/extracurricular activities, how do you plan on balancing all the demands it takes
to fulfill this position?
2. If you had to give three main goals for what you'd like to accomplish within the area during your
term, what would they be?
3. How will you use your existing skills as a peer educator to enhance the area and bring forth
more interest in peer education?
o Please indicate if you will attend your area spring conference. If you are not able to attend your area
spring conference, you must also include a prepared speech and answers to provided questions.
These will be read on your behalf at the spring conference.
o For NASPA communication purposes, candidates must also include their campus address, permanent
address, cell phone number, preferred email, year in school, and course of study.
o All required documents should be sent electronically to the Ryan Travia,
Rtravia@huhs.harvard.edu, by March 6, 2015.
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Travel & Lodging Information
Peer Education Ideas & Strategies: Unleash Your Potential
University of Connecticut  Storrs, CT
March 29, 2015
Directions to the University of Connecticut and a Campus Map are available here:
http://admissions.uconn.edu/content/lvc/directions-parking
Directions to the University of Connecticut main campus in Storrs:
From the West – Interstate 84 East to Exit 68. From exit, take a right onto Route 195, and follow for 7 miles to
campus.
Alternate directions from the West – Interstate 84 East to Interstate 384 East. At end of Interstate 384 East, take
left fork to Route 44 East. Follow Route 44 East to intersection with Route 195. Take a right onto Route 195 and
follow the signs to campus.
From the East – Interstate 84 West to Exit 68. From exit, take a left onto Route 195, and follow for 7 miles to
campus.
From the Southeast – Interstate 95 to 395 North. Take Exit 81 West to Route 32 North. Follow Route 32 North to
Willimantic. In town, turn right and go over bridge. Continue straight through the light and follow 195 North for 8
miles to campus.
Where will the conference be held on campus?
The conference will be held in the Student Union at University of Connecticut.
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Where do we park on campus? Do we need a permit?
Parking will be available in the Area 2/ Commuter Lot located behind the South Parking Garage and McMahon Hall.
Please refer to http://www.park.uconn.edu/images/parkmap.pdf for exact location. Parking permits will not be
needed if parking in this lot.
We need a hotel room. Where do you suggest we stay?
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Nathan Hale Inn and Conference Center at The University of Connecticut. Located on campus.
855 Bolton Road, Unit 1241, Storrs CT 06269
http://www.nathanhaleinn.com/
Guests may call the Nathan Hale Inn directly. The reservation line is 860-427-7888.
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Best Western Regent Inn
123 Storrs Road, Mansfield Center, CT. Located 6.4 miles from campus
http://bestwesternconnecticut.com/hotels/best-western-regent-inn
Guest may call the Best Western directly. The reservation line is 860-423-8451.
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Quick Reference Guide
Peer Education Ideas & Strategies: Unleash Your Potential
University of Connecticut  Storrs, CT
March 29, 2015
Conference Website
Go to: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jduztxbab&oeidk=a07eag8mcdu5467d745
Deadlines
Award Nominations: Friday, February 20
Call for Programs: Friday, February 20
Early Registration: Friday, March 6
Late Registration: Friday, March 27
Questions?
Contact the appropriate member of the planning committee listed below.
Registration/Travel
Awards Nominations
Program Proposals
Joleen Nevers
Karen Flanagan
Beth-Anne Vieira
Amanda Vann
All other questions should be directed to:
Ryan Travia, Area 10 Consultant
joleen.nevers@uconn.edu
flanagank879@sacredheart.edu
bvieira@umassd.edu
avann@amherst.edu
rtravia@huhs.harvard.edu
(617)-496-0133
Please consider donating items from your school
and/or peer education group to use as raffles
and/or giveaways. Donations can be dropped off
at the registration table upon check-in.
We can’t wait to see you at UConn!
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