Past Work

Keynote & Plenary Addresses

Campus Violence: Ten Common Mistakes in Assessment and Prevention (Spotlight Session given at Association of Community Colleges 4/2012)
Removing Suicidal Students From Campus: Recent Changes in Federal Policy (Featured Session given at SMU Law Conference (4/2012) 
Cyber Bullying on Campus: Preparation, Prevention & Policies (Keynote address given at Linda B. Floyd Campus Safety Conference 2/2011)
Crisis Management and Violence on Campus (Keynote address given at Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California 11/2010)
Identifying and Managing Aggressive Student Behaviors, Attitudes and Emotions (Keynote address given at Kentucky Community and Technical College Safety Conference, Owensboro, 7/2010)
What Makes Us Float: Positive Psychology and Inspiring Hope. (Keynote address given at Georgia College Counseling Association Conference, St. Simons Island, Georgia; 1/2010)
Working with Disruptive and Aggressive Behavior in and out of the Classroom. (Keynote address given at Lakeshore College, Cleveland, Wisconsin; 10/2009)
Motivating Non-Traditional Students. (Keynote address given at Plaza College, Queens, NYC; 4/2009)  Threat Assessment and Management of At-Risk Students. (Plenary address NASPA Mental Health Conference. Boston, MA; 1/2009)
The Potential for Violence: Assessment and Interventions. (Plenary address given at the University of Nebraska Medical Center symposium; 11/2008)

Trainings

Aggression and Violence on Campus: What to Look For and How to Manage It (NASPA Regional Mental Health Conference 1/2011)
Effective Crisis Management for Supervisors (Westmont College, 11/2010)
Youth Suicide Prevention: Partnering for Life (Kentucky Psychological Association, 7/2010)
Crisis Intervention and Management (LaGuardia Community College, 5/2010)
Addressing Faculty Stress and Burnout (Mercyhurst College, 3/2010)
Behavioral Intervention Teams & Working with Aggression and Violence on Campus (Baker College; 8/2009)
Responding to a Mental Health Crisis for Student Mentors, RA’s and Campus Safety Officers (Lincoln University; 8/2009)
Training for Academic Advisors on Suicide and Mental Health Awareness (Tennessee Volunteer State; 6/2009)
Aggression Management for School Resource Officers. (Two Day Training in Tunica; Mississippi, 10/2008)

Brian, speaking at Lincoln College.

Magna Webinars & Online Courses

Restorative Justice: Applying the Theory to Practical Cases (12/2010)
Classroom Management 102: Working with Difficult Students (8/2010)
Interactive Training Scenarios for Resident Advisors (8/2010)
Hiring Faculty: How to Make Your Most Critical Decision (6/10)
Involuntary Medical Withdrawals: Policy & Legal Considerations (6/10)
Gambling Addiction: Policy, Prevention & Referral (4/10)
How to Help Students Build Resiliency & Overcome Their Obstacles (2/10)
Identifying and Managing Classroom Aggression and Violence (2/10)
Its Not Always Easy to Supervise RAs: 10 Challenges for RDs. Paper presented at Magna Publications (Webinar, 12/2009)
Redirecting Pushy Parents: How to Build Healthier Relationships (Webinar, 8/2009)
Instead of Mandated Therapy: Mandated Educational Programming (Webinar, 8/2009)
Mandated Assessment of At-Risk Students: 10 Best Practices (Webinar; 6/2009)
Aggression Identification and Management for the Resident Advisor. (Online Class; 5/2009)
Suicide Assessment Mental Illness Awareness for the Resident Advisor. (Online Class; 5/2009)
Alcohol Education Programs: Purchase, Customize or Create? (Webinar; 3/2009)
Classroom Management 101: Working with Difficult Students. (Webinar; 10/2008)
Resident Advisor Training: Best Practices and Essential Tools. (Webinar; 7/2008)
Practical Suggestion for Improving your Counseling Website. (Webinar; 3/2008)

National Center for Student Leadership (NCSL)

Training Webinar: Aggression Identification and Management for the Student Leader (2/2009)
Identifying and Referring Suicidal Students (2/2009)
College Students and Mental Illness (2/2009)

Paper-Clip Audio Conferences

Cyber-Bullying on Campus: Preparation, Prevention & Policies (12/2010)
Dealing with Student Death: Preparing for the Unthinkable (11/2010)
Supporting Non-Traditional/Adult Students: Creating an Environment for Student Success (8/2010)
Half-Day Learning Event: Students in the Classroom – from Disruptive to Dangerous (4/10)
Involuntary Medical Withdrawals: Prevention, Procedures and Protection (Webinar, 2/10)
Campus Intervention Teams: Working With Disturbed and Disturbing Students (Webinar, 3/10)
Records & Reports: V.Tech & NIU Examined. (Webinar, 10/2009)
Responding to Student Grief. (Webinar, 10/2009)
Unhealthy Relationships: Helping Students Define Positive Relationship Norms (Webinar, 9/2009)
Supporting NonTraditional/Adult Students: Creating an Environment for Success (Webinar, 8/2009)
Advanced Assessment: A Critical Student Affairs Skill. (7/2009)
At-Risk Student Referrals: Counseling & Judicial Affairs Partnerships. (4/2009)
Preventing Burnout: Supporting Staff Through Tough Times. (2/2009)
Mental Health Threat Assessment: Practical Case Studies-Incidents. (1/2009)
Mandating Mental Health Referrals & Assessments: Conducting Them Effectively. (10/2008)
Student Affairs Program Assessment & Evaluation: Seven Simple Steps. (10/2008)
Practical Suggestion for Improving your Counseling Website. (3/2008)

NCHERM

Post-Intervention Behavioral Intervention Team Best Practices (4/10)
We’ve Intervened, Now What? Mandated Educational Programs (11/09)

Innovative Educators

Addressing Mental Health Concerns on College Campuses: Data, Trends and Practical Applications (9/2010)
Identifying and Managing Aggressive Student Behaviors, Attitudes and Emotions (2/10)
Identifying and Managing Aggressive Student Behaviors, Attitudes and Emotions (Webinar, 8/2009)
Higher Ed Hero Audio Conferences Disruptive Classroom Behavior- Keys to Managing Difficult College Students (Webinar, 3/10)
College Students From Hell: Handling Aggressive & Hostile Behavior (Audio Conference, 9/2009)
Keys to Training & Managing R.A.s for Today’s Toughest Situations. ( 7/2009)
Behavioral Intervention Team Training. (5/2009)
Handling the Most Difficult Conversations with Today’s College Students. (Audio Conference, 11/2008)

Higher Ed Hero Audio Conferences

Disruptive Classroom Behavior- Keys to Managing Difficult College Students (Webinar, 3/10)
College Students From Hell: Handling Aggressive & Hostile Behavior (Audio Conference, 9/2009)
Keys to Training & Managing R.A.s for Today’s Toughest Situations. ( 7/2009)
Behavioral Intervention Team Training. (5/2009)
Handling the Most Difficult Conversations with Today’s College Students. (Audio Conference, 11/2008)
National Center for Student Leadership (NCSL) Training Webinar Aggression Identification and Management for the Student Leader (2/2009)
Identifying and Referring Suicidal Students (2/2009)
College Students and Mental Illness (2/2009)