Educational Session Previews

This session is open to all attendees. The goal of the affinity chat series is to provide an encouraging space for people of certain identities to share their experiences, including their challenges and successes. There is no set agenda, as the discussion should be driven by participants.

Presenter(s): Sarah Keeling, National Association for Campus Activities

Audience(s): Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: Calhoun A

Last year's first year class was not afforded a traditional first year experience. Our now sophomores did not have the opportunity to build community, join student organizations or experience a true college class. So where do we go from here? How do we make up for the "lost" year?

Presenter(s): Jillian Van Auken, University of Dayton

Audience(s): New Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Campus Culture & Community Building

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: Harrison B

This session is open to all attendees. The goal of the affinity chat series is to provide an encouraging space for people of certain identities to share their experiences, including their challenges and successes. There is no set agenda, as the discussion should be driven by participants.

Presenter(s): Sarah Keeling, National Association for Campus Activities

Audience(s): Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: Calhoun A

Hosting cultural events and programs can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be with our REACH model. This session will provide participants with practical programming guidelines to appreciate cultures without reinforcing stereotypes and further marginalizing student populations.

Presenter(s): Savanna Trombetta, The University of Kentucky

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: Harrison B

Transitionary times can be the most tumultuous for our organizations. There can be old leaders hanging on, new leaders feeling cast out to sea, and team members worried about the stability of their organization. By discussing personality traits and working through tough scenarios, leaders will be able to create a transition toolbox during New Faces, Same Org to take with them into their organization!

Presenter(s): Charlotte Hurst, University of Dayton

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Organization Development/Group Dynamics

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: Harrison C

Collaboration can be challenging but rewarding. At this session, we’ll discuss how to get out of your comfort zone and help other areas of campus get out of their comfort zones so we can all focus on student-centered collaboration. You’ll learn strategies for building student leadership in collaboration even with our fast-paced work and constant deadlines.

Presenter(s): Kiki Marshall, National Association for Campus Activities

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Organization Development/Group Dynamics

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: Harrison D

Public speaking is the largest fear of most people. Now is the time to chase away those fears. KnightKrawler introduces “The Rules of Poetry,” an educational session designed to serve as a guide on how to deliver your message without sacrificing your integrity. In this session KnightKrawler will cover the three steps that every spoken word artist must go through in order to successfully prepare and deliver a message to an audience.

Presenter(s): KnightKrawler, Get Amplified Entertainment

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Leadership Development

Learning Level: Expert

Room: Harrison E

This session is for professional staff. The goal of the affinity chat series is to provide an encouraging space for people of certain identities to share their experiences, including their challenges and successes. There is no set agenda, as the discussion should be driven by participants.

Presenter(s): Sarah Keeling, National Association for Campus Activities

Audience(s): New Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Social Justice & Inclusion

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: Calhoun A

Where do you see yourself in the next few years? If you’ve ever considered running your own business, leading your campus organization, or being a part of the executive suite at a company, come learn from NACA veterans who have made these leaps throughout their careers! Discuss best practices, lessons learned and ask all of your questions so you can set yourself up to succeed!

Presenter(s): Sue Boxrud, Bass-Schuler Entertainment

Audience(s): Mid-Level Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Learning Level: Functional

Room: Harrison A

Unable to announce or process payment until you have a fully executed contract? Tired of begging agencies to turn paperwork around? In this Ed Session we will discuss how to review and evaluate your current campus timelines and requirements so that you can determine deadlines that will save you the headache, and how to communicate those deadlines to talent.

Presenter(s): Maggie Gardner, Babco Entertainment

Audience(s): New Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Program & Event Management

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: Harrison B

If you belong to a NACA-member school, you receive access to many events, resources, and tools – as does your entire campus population! This session will review exclusive member benefits available through NACA, and we’re pretty sure you will be surprised to learn about some of the programs and services that the Association offers.

Presenter(s): Kendrick Durham, National Association for Campus Activities

Audience(s): New Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: NACA Member Information

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: Harrison D

This session is open to all attendees. The goal of the affinity chat series is to provide an encouraging space for people of certain identities to share their experiences, including their challenges and successes. There is no set agenda, as the discussion should be driven by participants.

Presenter(s): Sarah Keeling, National Association for Campus Activities

Audience(s): Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: Calhoun A

Creating culture will allow attendees to better understand what culture is, how it affects their organization and how to develop their own culture. This session will focus on skills including pre- and post-assessment, organization analysis, goal setting, and strategic management of culture development in programming.

Presenter(s): Breona Link, University of Kentucky Student Activities Board

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Organization Development/Group Dynamics

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: Harrison A

From the offer process, through contracts and riders, handling promotions and marketing, to talent hand-holding and ticket sales, this session will take you step-by-step through the process of building a successful major campus event. Attendees will learn how to evaluate buying an act by reviewing radio metrics, ticket charts, pricing sheets, and more -- then will prepare an example offer sheet for their favorite major artist! Session will close with students walking through marketing plans & advance documents to prepare for the big day!

Presenter(s): Ari Nisman, Degy

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Programming, Event Management & Marketing

Learning Level: Functional

Room: Harrison B

Student Affairs professionals and student leaders are constantly fighting off burnout and exhaustion while being tasked with more work than should be asked of anyone. Using the tools of Michael Hyatt's Free to Focus, we will help you identify which tasks to keep, which to delegate, and how to delegate effectively so that you and your staff can win.

Presenter(s): Mark Miller, Brave Enough Entertainment

Audience(s): New Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Human Resource Management

Learning Level: Functional

Room: Harrison C

Don’t just think outside the box--build a better box! Learn marketing techniques, ad campaigns and event branding that guarantee increased attendance and successful events! No hypotheticals: everything has been tested and approved. AND after the conference, you can immediately implement Todd’s ideas and your new out-of-the-box creativity!

Presenter(s): Todd Migliacci, Rose Entertainment Group

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Programming, Event Management & Marketing

Learning Level: Advanced

Room: Harrison D

This session is open to all attendees. The goal of the affinity chat series is to provide an encouraging space for people of certain identities to share their experiences, including their challenges and successes. There is no set agenda, as the discussion should be driven by participants.

Presenter(s): Sarah Keeling, National Association for Campus Activities

Audience(s): Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: Calhoun A

Today’s college students are looking for a unique concert experience! They want pics to post on social media, to meet the artist if they can, and stories to tell afterwards. Give them the “Best Day of Their Life” and your audience will build every time you do an event.

Presenter(s): Jolene Chevalier, How To Concerts LLC

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Programming, Event Management & Marketing

Learning Level: Functional

Room: Harrison A

Planning events are exciting, but how do you make it happen? How do first time planners work to approach different styles of programs whether they are virtual, grab-and-go, or small/large scale using the W's of evening planning - Who, What, Where, Why, Why, and What's it Going to Cost.

Presenter(s): James Velez, Purdue University Fort Wayne

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Programming, Event Management & Marketing

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: Harrison B

Realizing who your true self really is can be hard to do and even more difficult to be. KnightKrawler uses motivational techniques and spoken word to show students how to find out who they want to be and how to use that to positively impact those around them. Program focuses on accepting personal imperfections, fear of the unknown, and how even the smallest things can inspire and change lives for the better.

Presenter(s): KnightKrawler, Get Amplified Entertainment

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Leadership Development

Learning Level: Advanced

Room: Harrison A

There's an artist, a maker, a designer in all of us if we can figure out how to unleash it! In this session, you'll learn about the intersection of art and leadership, and discover your creative leadership style, determining how to harness your natural design ability in communication, relationship building, and getting stuff done! Join an artist (who used to think she knew nothing about art) to make something with your hands while learning to make stuff happen!

Presenter(s): Natalie Keller Pariano, Rebelle Events

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Leadership Development

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: Harrison B

Students and staff and are not immune to the challenges of everyday life. The pandemic stole most people’s mojo. After being locked up, forced to wash your hands a million times, and wearing masks that stagnated breathing, you’ve had enough. Your performance is related to your capacity to handle the challenges of life. Coach Winn shares her winning formula which moved her from suicidal thoughts to a Two-Time Olympian, National Championship Coach, and an in-demand speaker.

Presenter(s): Sherry Winn, Metropolis Management & Entertainment Group

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Leadership Development

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: Harrison C

Feeling rusty about in-person show day details? Trying to avoid an annoyed tour manager? Given we’ve all had a few months off from in-person events, let’s do a quick refresher course on show day etiquette, as well as review tips for team organization, delegation and planning!

Presenter(s): Jolene Chevalier, How To Concerts LLC

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Programming, Event Management & Marketing

Learning Level: Functional

Room: Harrison D

Due to the pandemic, the rate of depression is at an all-time high. Learn how to include preventive and beneficial tools in programing in the reduction of depression and suicide ideation. This presentation will ensure that attendees will have the confidence and knowledge to proceed safely and effectively.

Presenter(s): Reese Butler, IAMALIVE LLC (Alive Mental Health Fair - Degy Booking)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Programming, Event Management & Marketing

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: Harrison E