JOHN QUINONES

John Quinones is the Emmy award-winning co-anchor of ABC newsmagazine "Primetime" and has been with ABC for nearly 25 years. He is the sole anchor of the "Primetime" limited series "What would you do?" one of the highest-rated newsmagazine franchises of recent years. During his tenure he has reported extensively for ABC News, predominantly serving as a correspondent for "Primetime" and "20/20." He is author of a 2009 book, Heroes Among Us that describes the courage and dignity it takes to stand up for oneself and those around us and by doing so demonstrates that each of us has the capacity to be a hero. Included in his book is his own story of heroes from his childhood in humble roots in San Antonio, Texas where he eagerly pursued his education. He received his Bachelor's degree from St. Mary's University and an M.S. from Columbia School of Journalism. John will speak about the role of education as a vehicle for stimulating educational leaders for change leading to revolutionary results.

SMOKE SIGNALS featuring dan & mary lou smoke

Dan and mary Lou Smoke will set the stage throughout our convention. Mary Lou is a member of the Ojibway/Ahnishnawbe Nation. She is a gifted writer, singer, guitarist, and traditional drummer. Dan is a member of the Seneca Nation of the Iroquois Confederacy. He is also the President of the Board of Directors of the Native News Network of Canada, and Treasurer of the Native Journalists Association of Canada.

MICHAEL KIMMEL

Michael Kimmel will present a unique session on gender role issues in educational practice and the impact of male identity development on both men and women.

Michael Kimmel is among the leading researchers and writers on men and masculinity in the world today. The author or editor of more than twenty volumes, his books include Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men (2008), Changing Men: New Directions in Research on Men and Masculinity (1987), Men Confront Pornography (1990), The Politics of Manhood (1996), The Gender of Desire (2005), and The History of Men (2005). His documentary history, "Against the Tide: Pro-Feminist Men in the United States, 1776-1990" (Beacon, 1992), chronicled men who supported women's equality since the founding of the country. This "inspiring, path breaking collection of remarkable documents" (Dissent) was also called "meticulously researched" (Booklist) and a "pioneering volume" which "will serve as an inspirational sourcebook for both women and men." (Publishers' Weekly).

MICHAEL COOMES • MARCIA BAXTER MAGOLDA • PETER MAGOLDA

Dr. Michael D. Coomes is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Higher Education and Student Affairs in the College of Education and Human Development at Bowling Green State University (Ohio). He holds a B.A. degree from Western Washington University and an Ed. D. from Indiana University-Bloomington. Dr. Coomes' research focuses on the history of the student affairs profession and on the nature and characteristics of college students. A BGSU faculty member since 1987, he regularly teaches courses on the American college student, the foundations of student affairs work, and the outcomes of the college experience. He is the editor of three volumes in the Jossey-Bass New Directions for Student Services series; Student Services in a Changing Federal Climate (1994, with Donald D. Gehring), The Role Student Aid Plays in Enrollment Management (2000) and Serving the Millennial Generation (with Robert DeBard, 2004). He is a Diamond Honoree of ACPA-College Student Educators International.

Marcia Baxter Magolda and Peter Magolda are two of higher education's premier scholars, and will be the featured speakers inspired by "Inside the Actors Studio". Marcia and Peter will be asked to reflect on their early lives, undergraduate and graduate school, and their early professional careers. Special attention will be focused on their contributions to the higher education knowledge base. They will also reflect on their hopes for the future of higher education and the student affairs profession. As a well know couple in student affairs, Marcia and Peter will be asked to discuss their stories of partnership and the challenges and joys of being a dual-career, faculty couple.

Marcia Baxter Magolda is currently a Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership at Miami University. Her research interests include "research in young adult epistemological development, assessing intellectual development, the role of gender in epistemology, and constructive-developmental pedagogy." She has authored six books, 61 chapters and refereed articles, and made more than 230 presentations and addresses. She is the recipient of the ACPA Contribution to Knowledge Award and the NASPA Robert H. Shaffer Award for Excellence as a Graduate Faculty Member.

Peter Magolda is currently a Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Miami University. His scholarship focuses on college student cultures and qualitative program evaluation. Peter is the author of two books; more than 40 papers, articles and book chapters; and has presented more than 50 presentations to regional and national audiences. He is a current member of the ACPA Senior Scholars and chaired the searches for the editors of the Journal of College Student Development, About Campus, and the ACPA Media Board.

ANTHONY CURRY & CARRIE GIBSON

Into the Fire, featuring Anthony Curry and Carrie Gibson (Had To Be Productions), is about our returning veterans with disabilities and combat related trauma and their stories as they reintegrate into their families, communities, educational institutions and the workforce. The actor/playwrights recreate the stories of both male and female veterans who have returned from Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam. There will also be an exploration of the generational effects of the war experience on the families of our veterans. The audience will meet people who will elicit a wide variety of emotional responses and thoughts designed to create awareness, empathy, and new ways to respond to veterans as they transition back into the community, college settings, and the workforce.

Anthony Curry is an award-winning actor, director and playwright. For the past 25 years, he has performed at many theaters throughout the country. He was the recipient of the 2000 Artist Trust Fellowship for Playwrights.

Carrie Gibson has a Masters in Psychology from Antioch University. Before returning to theatre in 1989, Ms. Gibson worked for a variety of social service agencies primarily focusing on issues related to addictions and personal growth. In 1997, she founded a new company, Had To Be Productions, named for its inaugural play, "It Had To Be You." The Seattle Post-Intelligencer selected the show as the Outstanding Independently-produced Play for 1997.

ELIZABETH HAWKINS ROBINSON

Elizabeth Hawkins Robinson is the founder and executive director of ONE Freedom, Inc. (OF) a nonprofit education organization dedicated to transforming stress and trauma. The organization aims to bring to light and resolve a mounting stress epidemic by serving individuals and organizations inside the military, government, education and private sectors. She is collaborating with other nonprofit leaders to bring OF programs to college and university campuses across the country, as well as coordinating a national campaign on stress education. Accompanying Into the Fire, Elizabeth Hawkins will address the reaction of the brain to stress and trauma and what institutional responses should be in place to support students. A question and answer session will follow, inviting audience participation to share best practices. A follow-up session will be offered, facilitated by Deb Casey and session presenters.

GEORGE KENNEDY

George Kennedy is of the Oneida Nation, Turtle clan and currently works for Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada as Coordinator of Aboriginal Student Services and Aboriginal Education Projects. He developed a unique process for college outreach programs utilizing an Indigenous point of view, more specifically the Medicine Wheel. George has 11 years of experience in Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education and has volunteered with many local committees, national associations, and boards of directors. George continues to volunteer as a long standing board member of the Aboriginal Voices National Radio Network. Most recently he has served as President of the National Aboriginal Student Services Association and currently sits as their Vice-President.