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Power of One April 2-5
Salt Lake City, UT
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PCC Rock Creek’s Queer Resource Center would like to offer PCC students the opportunity to attend the 2014 NASPA Region V Power of One conference in Salt Lake City, Utah this April. The QRC intends to send 8 students and 2 coordinators to the conference, where participants will “learn about intersecting identities while promoting social justice.”
Purpose
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Power of One Workshops
ALLY DEVELOPMENT
GenderGender
HEALTH & WELLNESS
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Social Justice
LeadershipLeadership
Creative ArtsCreative Arts
Advisors, Administrators, & Professionals
“Explore the roles allies can play in changing campus climates as well as the roles that queer folks can fill as allies to other oppressed and marginalized groups.” “Investigate new understandings of gender beyond the
traditional binary system.”
“Examine the ways in which we stay
physically and emotionally healthy.”“Examine how queer voices are representing themselves and exploring relevant topics.”
“Expand upon self exploration and group dynamics in ways that help us work together towards social change.”
“Investigate strategies for actively changing the world in which we live.”
“This track will highlight topics relevant to individuals currently working within higher education, social justice work, student affairs, etc.”
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Student Participants:
As of 1/30/14, we have nine applicants!
• are expected to actively participate for the duration of the conference.
• are required to attend all conference events.
• will report back at a Queer Straight Alliance club meeting or other QRC event at PCC Rock Creek.
• agree to complete 10 volunteer hours tied to PCC by the end of the Spring 2014 term.
• will comply with PCC’s Code of Student Conduct.
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Outcomes Power of One participants will come away from the conference with new knowledge and enhanced leadership skills. With this experience, they will:•Generate cultural competency on campus by hosting relevant workshops and events and by demonstrating their awareness in one-on-one interactions. (For example, Queer Straight Alliance)•Reach out to the community, actively promoting social justice by creating and disseminating educational materials; volunteering their experiences and knowledge in the classroom and on panels; and collaborating with faculty. (Pride, possible collaboration with local school)•Apply their enhanced understanding of group dynamics and leadership to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and advocate for students.
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Power of One Participant Take-AwayNash Jones, a coordinator for the last two years with the Queer Resource Center, attended the Power of One conference last year and now runs the PCC Gender Neutral Bathroom Task Force. Nash also works closely with SMYRC in Portland.
Kevin Pfau, working his second year as a QRC advocate, attended the Power of One conference last year and is now a Lead Advocate. He is also an applicant for this year’s conference. He is working closely with the QRC Task Force from Sylvania and reports there are several students there who have voiced interest in attending the conference.
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Break Down of Expenses Expense Explanation Vendor Cost
Air Travel 10 round-trip tickets x $254 Delta or Southwest Airlines
$2540
Lodging 3 nights, 3 rooms (2 rooms w/4 students each for total of $700, 1 room w/2 coordinators for total of $300)
America’s Best Inn $1000
Conference Registration 8 participants x $85, 2 x $95 NASPA $870
Ground Travel 10 participants x ($6.25day pass) x 4days
Utah Transit Authority $250
Meals 10 participants x ($8 breakfast x 1, $10 lunch x 1, $15 dinner x 3)
$630
Total $5290
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Funding Sources
T.H.R.I.V.E. $1500
Queer Resource Center $1400
District Student Council $1400
Participants (Ground Travel & Meals) $880
Drag Show Fundraiser $110
Total $5,290