May 20, 2024 Professional Development Day

Pre-conference Activity9-9:45 a.m.LocationPresenter
Yoga (optional)



Breakfast (optional)		Mudd Field (Rain location: Sumers Recreation Center)

Simon,
Room 1 (May Auditorium)		Meghann Feely, Athletics & Recreation
Welcome9:45-11:15 a.m.LocationPresenter
Student Affairs Staff Awards

Plenary		Simon, Room 1 (May Auditorium)Welcome: Anna “Dr. G” Gonzalez, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Plenary Talk: Stephanie Gordon, NASPA
Breakout Session 11:15-2p.m.LocationPresenters
Connecting for Wellness: Fostering Personal and Professional Growth Through Authentic Networking, Part 1Seigle 106Nan Barnes, Center for Career Engagement and Christine Keller, Center for Career Engagement
Leadership in Challenging Times: Supporting Staff Wellness, Satisfaction, & Workplace EfficiencySeigle 301Chris Stone, Disability Resources and Ivory Woodhouse, Office of Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Mindfulness in Progress: Creating a Zen Den to Escape Work StressSeigle 109Emily Page, Human Resources; Bre Hardy, Student Conduct; Lora Clark, Student Conduct; Lauren Zahner, Human Resources
Creating Work-Life FulfillmentSeigle 208Andy Wiegert, Arts & Sciences Graduate Studies and Marleigh Anderson, Arts & Sciences Graduate Studies
A Reinvigorating Experience – Leading Professional Associations in Higher EducationSeigle 104Anna “Dr. G” Gonzalez, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs; Norma Guerra Gaier, Center for Career Engagement; Kim Webb, RSVP Center
Breakout Session 22:15-3p.m.LocationPresenters
Connecting for Wellness, Fostering Personal and Professional Growth Through Authentic Networking, Part 2:Seigle 106Nan Barnes, Center for Career Engagement and Student Affairs Panel: Justin Barton, Office for International Student Engagement; Meghann Feely, Recreation; Tanya Montgomery, Taylor Family Center for Student Success; Shelby Schroeder, Center for Career Engagement; Ahmer Ursani, Center for Career Engagement
Channeling your Inner Group Therapist to be an Effective Team LeaderSeigle 104Kristin Miserocchi, Center for Counseling & Psychological Services
Art as Self Care: Visual Journaling for Personal Well-being and ConnectionSeigle 109Liliana Mata, Taylor Family Center for Student Success, TRIO Student Support Program
Tapping into Creativity When You’re feeling Tapped Out: How to Harness the Power of Everyday Creativity to Resist Burnout and Support Your Mental HealthSeigle 301Melissa McKenna, Center for Counseling & Psychological Services
Residential Life Tour (South 40)South 40 ClocktowerWill Andrews, Residential Life
Closing Session3:15-4:30p.m.LocationPresenter

Tisch Commons and Edison Courtyard (DUC)Dr. Marty Casey, UnGUN Institute
Ice Cream Social

An accessible entrance to Simon Hall can be found at the entrance located between Simon and the DUC, facing Wallace Drive. An elevator is located to the right as soon as you enter the building from that entrance.