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Academic Affairs Staff Professional Development Conference: Find Your Flock! - August 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Shepherd Union
Feeling a little frazzled and feathered? Join your fellow staff members for the 2024 Academic Affairs Staff Professional Development Conference, "Find Your Flock!" Sharpen your skills with seminars on time management, imposter syndrome, supporting our amazing students, and much more! Plus, learn how to build stronger boundaries and leverage Weber State's fantastic fringe benefits (think work-life balance!).
Fun activities, delicious food, and the chance to connect with your fellow feathery colleagues? This conference has it all! Don't miss out – Find Your Flock!
Schedule
Time | Activity Title |
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8:30 - 9:00 a.m. |
Registration & Orientation in Shepherd Union Ballrooms
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9:00 - 9:30 a.m. |
Welcome
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9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Session One: choose one below |
10:30 - 10:40 a.m.
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Break |
10:40 - 11:40 a.m. | Session Two: choose one below |
11:40 -11:50 a.m. | Break |
11:50 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. | Lunch & Keynote |
1:20 - 1:30 p.m. | Break |
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Session Three: choose one below |
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Wrap up
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Session One: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Choose one:
Feathered Feedback: Enhancing Communication for Belonging
- Presenter: Sarah Steimel
- Register on Bridge
Soaring High: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Together
- Presenters: Christel Grange-Hicks
- Register on Bridge
Spreading Your Wings: Benefits of Committee Service
- Presenters: Aubrey Jenkins Lord & Debi Larson
- Register on Bridge
Flying Together: Leadership Strategies for Better Team Relationships
- Presenter: Amber Harsin
- Register on Bridge
Birds of a Feather Network Together
- Presenter: Denise Call
- Register on Bridge
Session Two: 10:40 - 11:40 a.m.
Choose one:
Duck Pond Protocol: Setting Healthy Boundaries
- Presenter: Cindy Reinhard
- Register on Bridge
Soaring High: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Together
- Presenters: Christel Grange-Hicks
- Register on Bridge
When Time Flies: Time Management Tips for a Balanced Life
- Presenter: Sarah Taylor
- Register on Bridge
Flying Together: Leadership Strategies for Better Team Relationships
- Presenter: Amber Harsin
- Register on Bridge
Nest Perks: Unpacking University Fringe Benefits for Our Flock
- Presenters: Raeanna Johnson & Bethany Rasmussen
- Register on Bridge
Lunch & Keynote: Please Feed the Ducks!
Join us for a discussion with leaders from Academic Affairs, where they will share insights into their roles and how they help guide our academic community. Discover the unique contributions of each division and how they work together to ensure the success of our flock. This session will highlight the collaborative leadership that keeps our university thriving.
Presenters: Ravi Krovi, Ivana Fredotovic, James Hedges, Brenda Kowalewski, Roy Kwon, Yudi Lewis, Julie Snowball and James Taylor
Session Three: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Choose one:
Duck Pond Protocol: Setting Healthy Boundaries
- Presenter: Cindy Reinhard
- Register on Bridge
Navigating New Waters: Supporting Our Students Amid Waves of Change
- Presenter: Stephanie Hollist
- Register on Bridge
When Time Flies: Time Management Tips for a Balanced Life
Smooth Feathers, Easy Audits: Partnering with the Audit Team
- Presenters: Bryce Barker & Joshua Stott
- Register on Bridge