  Bill Fischer Is Named President of the PROVIDENCE, R.I. — March 29, 2007 — William M. Fischer, associate dean of students and director for the Office of Student Conduct at Johnson & Wales University Providence Campus has been named president of the Association for Student Judicial Affairs (ASJA). Founded in 1986, the ASJA is a professional association that serves the needs of campus judicial officers. ASJA has a membership of approximately 1,400 in the United States and Canada, representing over 800 institutions of higher education. The Association will celebrate its 20th anniversary during Fischer's presidency. He has been a member since 1996. For the past year, he has served as president-elect. "Bill has brought a distinct level of professionalism and commitment to his role with Johnson & Wales," Dr. Irving Schneider, president of the Providence Campus says. "We are very proud of his participation with the ASJA and delighted that his experience can impact more universities through the U.S. and Canada." Fischer joined Johnson & Wales in 2005. His primary responsibilities are to oversee the administration of the student conduct and conflict resolution system and to provide leadership in the development and implementation of the Division of Student Affairs’ Risk Management Program at the Providence Campus. "I am excited to mark the beginning of ASJA’s next 20 years," Fischer notes. "specifically, I see us enhancing outreach efforts so that we can continue to grow and involve diverse colleges and universities. I look forward to expanding our recognition so that we can impart our experience and knowledge to others who are as committed to student development and higher education." ASJA offers a wealth of insight and information to professionals, parents, educators and the public through its website at www.asjaonline.org. It will host its annual Summer Academy, the Donald D. Gehring Academy for Student Conduct Administrators, this June 20-23 at the University of Utah, in Salt Lake City. The Academy provides a comprehensive professional development experience for student conduct administrators in higher education. Conducted over four full days, the Academy curriculum offers four programs from which to choose. Each program is highly interactive combining theory and practical application supplemented by informal reflection with colleagues and faculty. The four programs include: the Training Institute, Advance Seminar, Mediation I & II, and a Law & Policy Seminar for graduate students. "This is an exciting time for ASJA as the organization continues to grow," Billye Potts, executive director, ASJA notes. "We are expanding our programs, partnerships and resources. I look forward to working with Bill and his vision for the future of ASJA as we move into our next 20 years." Before joining J&W, Fischer served in a similar capacity as the associate dean for Student Conduct and Student Life Risk Management at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Additionally, he was director for the Office of Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution at Northeastern University; associate director of Student Life for Judicial Programs at the University of New Hampshire and served as the assistant director of the Student Judicial Office at Illinois State University. Prior to his tenure in higher education, Bill practiced law for 10 years in New Jersey. Fischer received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Villanova University and his Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law. Johnson & Wales University, founded in 1914, is a nonprofit, private institution. A recognized leader in career education, we offer accredited degrees in business, hospitality, culinary arts, technology and education. With a diverse student body of more than 16,000 graduate and undergraduate students, representing all 50 states and 89 countries, JWU prepares students for personal and professional success by integrating rigorous academics and professional skills, community leadership opportunities and our unique career education model. The university is committed to urban revitalization and thoughtful historic renovation. Through active civic participation and by offering unique learning opportunities, JWU improves the quality of life in its campus communities in Providence, R.I., North Miami, Fla., Denver, Colo., and Charlotte, N.C. For more information visit www.jwu.edu.
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