2013 International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators

Mid-America Regional Conference

Little Rock, Arkansas

April 7 - 10, 2013

Sunday April 7, 2013

12:15 PM - Till                     Shuttle to Rebsamen Golf Course for golf outing (First group set to tee off at 1:02 PM)

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM              Registration (Outside of Ballroom)

3:00 PM – 8:00 PM              Vendor Setup

8:00 PM – Till                       Hospitality Suite (Sponsored by Voice Products)

Monday April 8, 2013

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM              Registration (Outside of Ballroom)

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM              Breakfast (Hotel Restaurant and Ballroom Vendor Area)

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM            Vendor Setup

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM              Opening Ceremonies - Tom Courtway, President, Larry James, Chief of Police, University of Central Arkansas & AJ Gary, Chief of Police City of Conway

9:00 AM  – 9:30 AM            Break with Vendors

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM         Session – Leadership:  Lessons from the Coyote - Dr. Johnny Purvis – UCA Professor and Police Officer

Leadership:  Lessons from the Coyote is an outgrowth of observations made of numerous coyotes while backpacking and pack trips on horses in the west and southeast United States.  From these observations, we concluded that there were lessons to be learned about leadership from our ole furry and wily friend.  Furthermore, we concluded that these leadership attributes could apply in almost any type of leadership position and in many of the circumstances in which those in leadership positions find themselves.  In addition, our 35 leadership attributes of the ole coyote can also be studied by those who are aspiring to serve in positions of leadership. 

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM            Lunch – Provided by LoJack (Ballroom Vendor Area) (Vendor Presentation from LoJack)

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM              Session- Verbal Fitness for Campus Policing - Dr. Brian Polansky

Participants will identify the necessary skills for developing verbal excellence and learn how to practice Strategic Interaction to facilitate Voluntary Compliance in the unique campus environment.  Your Campus CANNOT afford to have officers, who CANNOT communicate with professionalism.  This course is appropriate for BOTH sworn and civilian personnel and will benefit anyone interested in improving their persuasive skills and abilities to encourage cooperation!  Emphasis is given to specific techniques that:  ensure officer safety; reduce campus complaints; enhance law enforcement professionalism. Participants develop an appreciation of the power of words to:  diffuse hostile behavior; counsel victims; interview suspects and witnesses; facilitate voluntary compliance

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM              Break with Vendors

3:15 PM – 5:00 PM              Session - Verbal Fitness for Campus Policing - Dr. Brian Polansky - Continued

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM              Vendor Time

Dinner on Your Own

8:00 PM – Till                       Hospitality Suite (Sponsored by Voice Products)

Tuesday April 9, 2013

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM              Breakfast (Hotel Restaurant and Ballroom Vendor Area)

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM            Session (Regional Meeting / Chris Blake IACLEA Update)

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM         Break with Vendors

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM         Session - Your Legacy – Succession Planning and Mentoring - Dr. Matt Stiehm

This course will provide attendees with a new look at leadership.  The instructor will provide tools to providing and preparing a succession plan and mentoring for their organization, and department.  Attendees will also be provided with information two specific styles of leadership (servant/transformational) and how they can be applied to mentoring others.

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM            Lunch (Ballroom Vendor Area)

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM              Session - Department of Homeland Security (Radicalization on College Campuses) - Dr. Brent Smith - Univ of Arkansas Terrorism Research Center

This presentation focuses on the process by which individuals become involved in radical movements. Included in the discussion are how and why radicalization occurs, the progressive stages of radicalization, and indicators associated with radicalization of students. Also discussed are campus public safety techniques for identification and prevention of radicalization on campus.

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM              Break with Vendors

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM              Session - Department of Homeland Security (Radicalization on College Campuses) - Dr. Bent Smith - Continued

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM              Vendor Breakdown

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM              Dinner sponsored by the UCA Police Department and Campus Sentinel - A Night of Entertainment

8:00 PM – Till                       Hospitality Suite (Sponsored by Voice Products)

Wednesday April 10, 2013

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM              Breakfast (Hotel Restaurant and Ballroom Vendor Area)

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM              Session - Key Trends In Higher Education Security - John Pack, Director- G4S

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM            Break

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM         Session – Leadership Essentials – Cathy Lee – Northstar Consulting

We explore essential tools of every leader, the different types of leaders, and the characteristics, attitudes and actions of good leaders. This session lays the foundation for current and emerging leaders to grow in their ability to influence others to achieve mission goals, including

o Recognizing your style of leadership           o Setting direction for the team or organization

o Demonstrating personal character              o Encouraging individual commitment

o Empowering organizational capability       o Pursuing personal growth

o Reproducing leaders

12:00 PM                               Conference Closes