PRELIMINARY AGENDA
TUCSON, ARIZONA
DECEMBER 7-9,2022
TUCSON, ARIZONA
DECEMBER 7-9,2022
PRELIMINARY AGENDA (Subject to change.) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2022 PRECONFERENCE 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM Site Tour 1: Northwest Tucson Tours*
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Kick-Off Reception
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2022
1:00 PM – 5:30 PM Site Tour 2: Southeast Tucson Tours*
7:00 am - 8:00 am Wellness Activity: Tennis Tournament*
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open
7:30 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open 8:00 am – 10:30 am Wellness Activity: Golf* 8:00 am – 11:45 am Leadership Exchange - Leading Through Change *Separate registration required.
7:30 am – 4:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open 8:00 am – 8:30 am Breakfast 8:30 am – 9:15 am Welcome & Regional Directors Updates
10:30 am – 11:15 am Newcomers Reception
9:15 am – 10:00 am Knowledge Groups
11:15 am – 12:00 pm Volunteer Meeting
10:00 am - 10:15 am Break
10:30 am – 4:45 pm Exhibit Hall Open
10:15 am – 11:15 am BREAKOUT SESSIONS III
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Kick-off Lunch + Welcome
11:15 am – 11:30 am Break
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm GENERAL SESSION: KEYNOTE SPEAKER AVISH PARASHAR
11:30 am – 12:30 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS IV 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch: Business Luncheon and Awards 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm Break
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
2:15pm – 3:15 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS V
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS I
3:15 pm – 4:00 pm Networking Break and Raffle Prizes in Exhibit Hall
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS VI
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS II
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Thursday Night Lights at The Last Territory
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2022 9:00 am – 10:00 am Breakfast 10:00 am – 11:00 am GENERAL SESSION: KEYNOTE SPEAKER DR. BRANDI BALDWIN
11:00 am – 11:30 am Closing Session *Separate registration required.
LIST OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS (Subject to change.) Aligning the Stars for Students with Real World Experiences - Jeanna Trammell, California State University, Long Beach
Redefining and Enhancing Your Employer Engagement Strategy Through Employer Newsletters - Natasha Metzinger, Pomona College
Alumni Need Love Too: How to Serve and Engage Diverse Alumni via Counseling Support Services, Employer Engagement, and Mentoring - Roshni D. Lal, Syracuse University
Reimagining and Reinventing Talent Acquisition in an Organization - Dan Herb, University of Washington, Seattle
Beyond Job Postings: Building Employer Relationships in a Virtual World - Linda Carpenter, DeVry University Building Honest Conversations About Diversity in the Workplace: Diversity Works Expo - Priscilla Vallejo, UC Berkeley Campus2career: A Tool to Teach Students, Faculty and Employers Transferable Skill Awareness, Language, and Application - John Gartin, Northern Arizona University Expanding our Reach: How Career Services is Bringing Career Pathways to the Community - Elisa Hernandez, Columbia Basin College FLS Scholarship - TBD Helping our Stars Shine: Building a Culture of Cariño and Coaching Through a Restorative Lens - Deseray Rivas, Whittier College How to Fund an Internship; a Toolkit for Small Career Services Teams - Laura Chiuppi, Boise State, COBE Career Services NACE - Matthew Brink & Brian Guerrero, National Association of Colleges and Employers Reach Early, Reach Often: Launching an On-boarding Pilot Program - Alece Newberry, Utah State University Reach More Students & Engage Your Stakeholders by Leveling-Up Your Website - Briana Randall, University of Washington, Seattle
Shooting for Undiscovered Stars: Let’s Have Some Fun Together While Identifying Simple Steps That Will Make Your Recruiting Strategy Shine! - JanaLee Carter, Utah Valley University Skills For Success: A Skills-Based, Career-Readiness Program That Aims to Promote Equity and Wellness for All College Students While Helping Them to Develop a Growth-Mindset and The Confidence to Reach for The Stars - Kristi Wasson, University of Colorado, Boulder Space to Soar: Cultivating an Undocu-Ready Space in Career Services - German Aguilar Tinajero, Whittier College Star Chart & The Art of Faculty Engagement Strategies - Jonathan E Byers, Gonzaga University The Faculty Ask Me Anything (AMA) Series – Engaging Students Where They Are, In the Classroom - Elizabeth Montgomery, University of California, Riverside Transforming Student Employment into a High-Impact Educational Practice - Dylan Schweitzer, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Virtual Career Fairs Reimagined: Finding the Positive and Maximizing Potential Student/Employer Engagement - Samantha O’Neill, Pickens Technical College Where Career Services and Workforce Development is Headed from a Community College Perspective - Jennie Hedrick, Laramie County Community College
NETWORK AND EXPLORE
TUCSON, ARIZONA! MPACE conferences attract a broad range of industry professionals from across the nation. Attendees include representatives from private and public colleges of all sizes, nationwide employers, and the best higher education career professionals. By attending the 2022 MPACE Annual Conference you set yourself up to meet like-minded people within the career services and talent acquisition community. Take this opportunity to expand your professional network! With 350 days of sunshine a year, Tucson, Arizona is the perfect place to attend a conference! VisitTucson.org can help you plan your visit! Spending time in Tucson is quite memorable due to the beautiful mountains, delicious Mexican cuisine, hiking, giant Saguaro cacti, art, and history.
EL CONQUISTADOR TUCSON, A HILTON RESORT
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, EL CONQUISTADOR TUCSON, A HILTON RESORT is close to the Saguaro National Park and some of the top hiking spots in Tucson. Spanning 500-acres, this resort features a spa, tennis courts, outdoor pools, a waterslide, and several dining options: as well as, the championship El Conquistador golf course, a short drive away. Room rate: $179 plus tax, per night. Reservation Cut-ff Date: Monday, November 7, 2022
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