President McMillan and SGA Leaders
Travel to Disney World for Leadership Conference

Enjoying some free time in Epcot are Student Government Association
representatives (back row) Bill Gusler ‘07, Tim Boyle ‘07, Darrick Barnes ‘07,
Rob Intile ‘07, Megan Shaw ‘07, Kelly Cross‘07, President McMillan,
Dan Dougherty ‘09, (front row) Sara El Guerrab ‘08, Jacqui Kappler ‘08,
Stacey Ferraro ‘07 and Min Hee Lee ‘08.

photo courtesy of Stacey Ferraro ‘07

At some colleges, students only get to talk with their president once a month. At Albright, “he’s sitting right at our breakfast table!” said Stacey Ferraro ’07, president of the Student Government Association (SGA).

In November 2006, President McMillan accompanied 12 student leaders on a trip to Walt Disney World for the National Leadership Conference. The annual conference provides an opportunity for
Albright student government representatives to learn about leadership at other institutions, learn more on topics such as diversity and marketing, and come together as a whole.

From sun up to sun down, President McMillan participated with the students in all of the conference activities. From attending sessions for SGA advisers to riding the “Tower of Terror,” he was “game for everything,” said Ferraro.

Having him there provided additional learning opportunities as well, she said. “We learned a lot about him and about Albright. It really put into perspective the running of a college…the dedication, organization and time management skills that one has to have.”

Although President McMillan said the whole thing started with a playful, not entirely serious, comment over dinner early in the semester, he was glad he went along. “I gained a deeper appreciation for our students,” he said. “SGA is a witty, funny, high-spirited group of students. They were so appreciative and really made me feel welcome,” he said.

Rob Intile ’07, SGA treasurer, said although he had had many interactions with the president prior to the trip, having him there was special. “He approached the conference very open-minded, with the thought of bringing something useful back to the College,” said Intile.“It was exemplary of his dedication to the students and Albright at large.”

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