Abstract
Designed for solo practitioners at small or under-resourced institutions, this session offers a solution-oriented approach to transforming the challenges of a one-person office into a strategic advantage. Led by experienced directors who have successfully navigated these unique environments, the program focuses on "working smarter" through interdisciplinary collaboration, streamlined processes, and the cultivation of vital campus partnerships. Participants will gain tangible strategies for managing workloads, utilizing assessment to advocate for support, and developing self-care plans to prevent burnout. Ultimately, this track reframes limited resources as a strength, leveraging the collective expertise of the ASCA community to ensure that while you may be a shop of one, you are never alone.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this Mini Track participants will:
- Participants will leave this mini-track with tangible ideas for how to move forward effectively in managing the daily operations of their office as well as big picture goals.
- Participants will leave this mini-track with ideas for internal and external collaboration and support, designed for small institutions and/or institutions with limited resources.
- Participants will leave with a better understanding of the resources ASCA provides that can support solo practitioners year round.
Knowledge & Skills
- Administration - advanced
- Assessment - foundational
- Case Resolution - intermediate
- Education - intermediate
- Equity and Intentional Inclusion - foundational
- Internal and External Partnerships - advanced
- Investigation - foundational
- Law & Policy - foundational
Facilitators
- Erin Kaplan
- Dr. Matt Scruggs