Graduate Case Study

Those participating in the 2016 MCPA Graduate Case Study Competition are asked to review and respond to a higher education case scenario.  Participants then present their ideas for action to three judges who will select the winners.  Prizes will be awarded to teams placing in first and second place.

Competition Guidelines: 
  • Participants must be currently enrolled in a master's graduate program at the time of the conference.
  • Participants will be randomly assigned to teams of two.
  • The case study example will be given to participants at check-in on Thursday, November 3.
  • Participants must be present at the 2016 MCPA Conference on both November 3 and 4 in order to present their prepared ideas.
  • Presentations should include a brief analysis of the case, relevant literature or student development theories applicable to the case study, application of theories, and possible solutions (short and long term).
  • Winners will be announced during the Closing Ceremony at the 2016 MCPA Conference on Friday, November 4
Awards for Competition Winners:
We are incredibly excited to announce the prize for this year’s winners:

  • First place winner(s): Up to $200 scholarship each towards registration for a conference held by a national organization affiliated with Higher Education*.

  • Second place winner(s): Up to $100 scholarship each towards registration for a conference held by a national organization affiliated with Higher Education*.

*Those participants who choose not to confirm attendance to a national conference by December 1, 2016, will receive paid registration to MCPA Drive-In Workshop events for the following year. Examples of National Conventions: College Student Educators International (ACPA), Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA), The Global Community for Academic Advising (NACADA), Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA), Association of College and University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO-I), etc.


Sign Up for the Graduate Case Study:
If you are interested in participating in the Graduate Case Study competition, please indicate so on your conference registration. If you have already registered and would like to sign up for the Graduate Case Study competition, or have any questions, please contact Luke Feuling Porter.

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