NABITA 5th Annual Case Management Summit - Affinity & Community Group Interest Form

To help foster deeper connections among attendees, we are facilitating the formation of attendee-led affinity and community groups at NABITA's 5th Annual Case Management Summit. These groups offer welcoming, informal spaces for attendees to meet others with shared interests or identities, exchange ideas, and build lasting networks. We’re here to support and connect attendees who are interested in starting or joining a group, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to engage meaningfully. Group leaders will guide discussions to keep them inclusive, engaging, and enriching. We encourage all attendees to take part in shaping and growing these dynamic in-person communities.

Affinity Groups offer space for attendees who share common identities to connect with others who understand their lived experiences. This in-person opportunity is designed to:

Provide a supportive environment where attendees with shared identities can connect, uplift one another, and exchange insights on navigating institutions as members of systematically marginalized groups.
Create safe spaces where individuals can be their authentic selves without fear.
Empower attendees to organize and advocate for change within the BIT profession.

Please note that you do not need to possess a specific identity characteristic to join any group. All attendees are welcome to participate, including those who wish to join as allies.

Community Groups are resource groups aimed at helping professionals in the BIT field engage in peer-to-peer exchanges on current issues and ideas. This in-person opportunity is designed to:

Provide a forum for discussing challenges within the BIT field.
Facilitate networking opportunities, including job prospects.
Enhance peer support among professionals with similar roles.

Please complete this survey by May 16th to help us determine which groups should be offered at our 5th Annual Case Management Summit in Portland, Oregon. Click here for more event details!

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* 1. Please choose the three Affinity Groups that most appeal to you:

LGBTQ+ Affinity

Black/African American Affinity

Working Moms or Parents Affinity

Asian, Pacific Islander Affinity

Faith-Based Affinity

Latinx/Hispanic Affinity

People with Disabilities Affinity

Muslim Affinity

Young Professional (Under 35) Affinity

Hindu Affinity

Middle Eastern and North African Affinity

International Affinity

Jewish Affinity

Native American Affinity

Veteran or Military-Affiliated Affinity

Elder Professionals (60+) Affinity

N/A

Please list additional Affinity Groups if not listed above:

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* 2. Please choose the three Community Groups that most appeal to you:

First and Second-Year Professionals

BIT and Title IX

Burnout/Fatigue Among Staff

Case Management

Community Partnerships

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

Leadership

Threat/Risk Assessment

“Office of One” Professionals

Job Networking/Employment Seekers

Best Practices

BIT Meetings

BIT Regerrals

Conduct & BIT

Community College Professionals

Emergency BIT Meetings

K-12 Professionals

Non-profit Organization Professionals

Crisis Management

Written Protocol

Consultants

White Accountability Activism

Response to Student Tragedy

Structure/Organization of BIT Teams

Law Enforcement/School Resource Officer/Safety/Security Professionals

Tribal College or University (TCU) Professionals

Religiously affiliated institution or system Professionals

Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) Professionals

Native American-Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI) Professionals

Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Professionals

Historically Black College or University (HBCU) Professionals

Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Professionals

Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (ANNAPISI) Institution Professionals

N/A

Please list additional Community Connection Groups if not listed above:

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* 3. These groups thrive thanks to the support of dedicated group leaders! Group leaders are responsible for:

Setting up the group within the Whova app for attendees to RSVP to.

Welcoming all attendees, keeping discussions active, productive, inclusive, and informative.

Group Leaders have the option of organizing the group as a social outing or hosting a meetup within the hotel lounge/dining space during the lunch break.

As a token of appreciation, all group leaders will receive a $25 Visa gift card.

Are you interested in leading a group?

Yes