Educational Session Previews

Assessment is and continues to be critical in telling our story of how we help students grow and development through their college experiences. This session will introduce participants to the Council for the Advancement for Standards in Higher Education (CAS) resources, materials and the newly released standards for Student Activities and Programs. It will be facilitated by the NACA representative on the CAS Board of Representatives.

Presenter(s): Gayle Spencer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Assessment

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 502

YES! Learn how to create click-worthy content with distinct personality, develop a unique brand for your programming board accounts, analyze metrics, attract more student followers, and translate those online followers into IRL-event attendees. Make your Instagram the place students go to answer the question, “What should I do tonight?”

Presenter(s): Emily Maz, Matt the Knife (NY)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Marketing

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 605

Cancelling a confirmed or contracted show is never fun for anyone and those who've been through it rarely forget. Hear from a panel of entertainment professionals as we discuss the differences and consequences of offers, contracts and cancellations.

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

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 607

Should you be doing that with them? Should you be addressing them that way? Boundaries look different for everyone. Join us for a panel discussion featuring a graduate student and new, middle and seasoned professionals that will bring to light the struggles of navigating the establishment of relationship boundaries within the field.

Presenter(s): Stephanie Miller, Florida International University

Audience(s): Graduate Students | New Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Professional Career Development

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 610

What does an advisor do? More importantly, what is expected of advisors from all areas of the university? Learn how Gonzaga University studied expectations of student organization advisors on campus and how the results changed the work of student leaders, advisors and Student Involvement.

Presenter(s): Joey Sammut, Gonzaga University (WA)

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Scholarly Research & Best Practices

Learning Level: Advanced

Room: 612

What makes a program successful? Clearly, it depends on the nature (and objective) of the program, but many of us have been faced with the difficult challenge of quantifying engagement as a key step towards measuring our return on investment (ROI). When everyone has an opinion, and programming budgets can be tight, we need to figure out how to consistently and objectively evaluate events – without stripping away the subjective magic that might just be the most critical driver of success.

Presenter(s): Bobby Dutton, GrooveBoston / GBM6 (MA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Assessment

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 703

Leading the board can be the best and worst of times. Let’s make it the BEST by focusing on five key areas. Then we’ll look at the common problems you face and together find solutions. Come prepared to interact!

Presenter(s): Michael Miller, FUN Enterprises, Inc. (MA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 705

Who are we kidding? Working in student activities can be stressful! We will talk about the importance of mindfulness, as well as talk through a few 1-10 minute activities you can use in the middle of a program or in the office during the day.

Presenter(s): Kailyn Tauber, Iowa State University

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 707

Hear expert advice from a panel of professionals including agents and non-college-venue event planners so you can save money, promote your events better, execute events like the pros, and book artists about to break on a national level.

Presenter(s): Jake Ostrow, How To Concerts LLC (WI)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Advanced

Room: 708

Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent make an amazing drag queen, but also a great student leader! We will share leadership lessons from Mamma Ru and the lovely ladies of "Drag Race." You better come to this session and WERK!

Presenter(s): Jenna Wicks, University of Kentucky

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 709

The M may stand for Miner but the tradition goes beyond the old mining school. For nearly 100 years, the world's largest M has stood on a mound side in rural southwestern Wisconsin and has served as a giant symbol for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. For nearly the same amount of time, UW-Platteville has maintained the tradition of literally lighting up this giant M every fall during Homecoming week. We will share not only the logistics of hosting an event that includes a five-mile run, lighting ceremony and fireworks show for over 50 years, but also our successes at taking this event beyond the university to engage the surrounding communities. Trust us, this session is going to be lit.

Presenter(s): Rebecca Vaassen, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Spirit/Traditions

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 710

Community colleges can pose a unique set of challenges and opportunities. This roundtable will enable new and seasoned professionals in community colleges to pose questions, share resources, and discuss better/best practices. Topics will be provided by session attendees, but can include student government, student organizations and current campus hot topics.

Presenter(s): Becky Riopel, Cascadia College (WA)

Audience(s): All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Student Organization & Student Government

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 712

This is your opportunity to go behind the scenes at NACA! Tour the Campus Activities Marketplace, see the Block Booking process, and get a backstage view of the showcase stage. On this tour, you will learn about agents, booths, artists, showcase production, and more. We will role-play scenarios in the booth, demonstrate how to talk to agents, and even have a chance to see what it’s like to be a showcasing artist. Learn how to maximize your time and get the most out of the conference experience. If you want to be a NACA Pro—the All Access Pass is for you!

Presenter(s): Mark Miller, Brave Enough Artist Agency

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: NACA Member Information

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: Hall D

It’s time to re-imagine how you manage sponsorships on your campus! You will evaluate what sponsorship currently looks like on your campuses. Additionally, you will learn about what sponsors look for when considering whether to sponsor and how to create a standard guide that elevates your sponsorship potential.

Presenter(s): Courtney James, DePaul University (IL)

Audience(s): Seasoned Professional Staff | New Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 501

What makes one program board highly successful while another falls short? What makes one organization interact effortlessly, while another struggles and appears disorganized? It's the attitude, preparation and effort of those involved. When an organization (and campus) shares "One Heartbeat," they agree to operate with no ulterior motives and with selfless cohesion. They also adopt the mentality that no one is more or less important and no one cares who gets the credit as long as goals are met and the campus is exceptionally well served. This session will create a sense of ownership and belonging among participants through shared information. You will become part of a mastermind of free-flowing ideas. We will cover leading with character and what it means to be a true friend and colleague, with the goal of forming concrete strategies for immediate execution.

Presenter(s): David Coleman, Metropolis Management (CA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Advanced

Room: 702

What if one educational program provided real-world experience in key areas of concert management? What if that one program held workshops in key areas including drafting an offer, setting up a venue, creating an effective marketing plan and advancing a date? Would you attend or miss out?

Presenter(s): Ari Nisman, Degy Entertainment (FL)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 706

We will ask questions concerning the effectiveness of your campus programming boards. How well do you reach students? Are you recognizable? Are you appropriating another culture with your marketing? You will discover what is successful in your board by looking at it in the mirror.

Presenter(s): Julia Quigley, University of North Carolina at Asheville

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | New Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Assessment

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 708

Jonah Goldberg once said “cultures grow on the vine of tradition.” As time goes by, we learn to adopt traditions that fit our cultures and communities. It's important to provide students with traditions in order to enhance school spirit and appreciation. With our campuses being very culturally diverse, it's imperative we continue to grow as we also continue to follow traditions.

Presenter(s): Christopher Neal, University at Albany (NY)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Advising/Supervision

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 711

The cultivation of a sense of belonging and connection to the campus community is a critical competency for campus activities professionals throughout the first six weeks of the semester. We will introduce innovative strategies to strengthen partnerships and assessment efforts and highlight promising practices employed at Elon University to deepen understanding and enhance support during this period of time.

Presenter(s): Jennifer Ciesiulka, Elon University (NC)

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Innovation

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 502

We will engage in an interactive session where you will learn best practices in successful event planning and creating a culture of hope for campus organizations dedicated to providing the ultimate campus experience to students. We will cover budgeting, encouraging collaboration, seeking sponsorship and being creative/innovative in programming. .

Presenter(s): Davanta Parker, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 605

Differing opinions help us create ideas, solve problems and grow as individuals. It’s important to understand the importance of differing opinions and how to communicate them. So, let’s discuss whether hot dogs are sandwiches and what we can learn from those who believe they are and aren’t.

Presenter(s): Brynne Wyatt, University of Miami (FL)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 607

Often, the words supervision and advising are used interchangeably, but they don't actually mean the same thing. You will learn the difference between the two and craft a toolkit for effectively implementing both simultaneously for student leaders, graduate assistants and peers.

Presenter(s): Ashley Carter, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Audience(s): New Professional Staff | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Advising/Supervision

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 612

The seasons come and go, but what if that inevitable moodiness turns into something more major, such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? We will explore how we can combat SAD with campus programming and better engage ALL students, regardless of life’s challenges or setbacks.

Presenter(s): Keith Norris, University of North Carolina Asheville

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 703

Public speaking is the largest fear for 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 for delivering your message without sacrificing your integrity. He will cover the three steps every spoken word artist must go through to successfully prepare and deliver a message to an audience.

Presenter(s): KnightKrawler, Diversity Talent Agency (GA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Advanced

Room: 705

Join us in learning how being involved on campus and in the classroom can benefit your future. Different skills and experiences can not only shape you as a person, but also enhance your professional development.

Presenter(s): Matt Pierson, Swank Motion Pictures (MO)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 707

Does the word “networking” scare you? Do you know what it is, but don’t know how to start a conversation? Do you just feel awkward when you have to walk up to someone and start a conversation from nothing? Let us help you! Join this special session created just for student delegates to share easy tips and tricks to successful networking. Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, you will leave with knowledge to help you feel more confident in your networking skills and ensure productive conversation. Led by a professional in career services, this session will help you develop new skills you can apply to business at NACA, networking at your institution, and in your future!

Presenter(s): Amanda Ferguson, Saint Leo University (FL)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Professional Career Development

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 710

This session, hosted by LEAG members, will present on the process and outcomes of the redesign process for NACA Live. Attendees will learn what information and feedback helped to shape the new live event and also how that information will inform the next phase of live event redesign for NACA.

Presenter(s): Live Events Action Group (LEAG), NACA

Audience(s): All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: NACA Member Information

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 712

The University Program Council Nebraska exists in a split campus culture. It is our aim that we are inclusive in our programming efforts to involve both City and East Campus populations when selecting events, recruiting members and selling tickets when we partner with external organizations

Presenter(s): Karen Wills, University of Nebraska Lincoln

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Spirit/Traditions

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 707

What does your organization’s culture say to your campus? Well, just about everything. Culture affects every aspect of your organization, from purpose to programming, recruitment to retention. We hope to help participants better understand what culture is, how it affects your organizations, and how to develop your own culture. We will focus on skills, including pre- and post-assessment, organization analysis, goal setting, and strategic management of culture development in programming.

Presenter(s): Miya Leykauf, University of Kentucky

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 708

Are you using social media to its full potential? Are you not sure where to even start when thinking about social media? Join us to find ways to engage your students using social media for your campus activities board.

Presenter(s): Liz Thornton, McPherson College (CO)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Marketing

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 709

Sure, programming is great, but have you ever thought about acknowledging your most loyal attendees? We will share the development our substance-free event loyalty program and its development over the past three years, including best practices, what to avoid and how to reward attendees.

Presenter(s): Trista Shideler, Stanford University (CA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Innovation

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 710

We often see strong entry-level staff members leave too soon, possibly because of dissatisfaction, institutional culture, burnout and lack of support. Supervisors have the opportunity to prevent much of this and avoid turnover. This roundtable discussion aims to bring supervisors together to share knowledge and best practices pertaining to entry-level staff retention.

Presenter(s): Dustin Lee Beech, The Ohio State University - Columbus

Audience(s): Seasoned Professional Staff | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Advising/Supervision

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 501

From the offer process, through contracts and riders, handling promotions and marketing, to talent hand-holding and ticket sales, we will take you step-by-step through the process of building a successful major concert or comedy event. You will learn how to evaluate buying an act by reviewing radio metrics, ticket charts, pricing sheets, and more – then you will prepare an example offer sheet for your favorite major artist. We will close with you walking through marketing plans and advance documents to prepare for your big event.

Presenter(s): Ari Nisman, Degy Booking International, Inc. (FL)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 605

What expectations do comedians have when they perform on your campus? What should you do, from offer to show day, to make sure your expectations are also known? A middle agent and a comedy agent will help you “think like a comedian” to determine best practices for hosting a comedy event.

Presenter(s): Maggie Gardner, Babco Entertainment (FL)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 607

The job search can be super exciting, but also incredibly stressful. Join us for this interactive session where we will identify skills used in our current position(s) and learn how to translate them to your cover letter and résumé, and in an interview.

Presenter(s): Ashley Carter, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Audience(s): Graduate Students | Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Professional Career Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 610

Professionals at religiously affiliated institutions face balancing student expectations with institutional values. We will explore how a small Catholic institution works with agents to find “Unicorn” performers, trains students to understand institutional expectations, and share suggestions from an agent about how to approach the needs of religiously affiliated institutions.

Presenter(s): Lacey Solheid, College of St Benedict & St. John’s University (MN)

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 612

We will focus on marketing your programs/events to your student population. Taking initiative, risk taking and staying proactive are crucial after the program is booked. You will learn ways to advertise, build excitement about upcoming events, and share ideas with attendees from other campuses. Hanging a flyer on your campus is just a start. What you do after that is even more important.

Presenter(s): Jeff Gerstein, Harrisburg Area Community College (PA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Marketing

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 702

Join us for some tips, tricks and ideas to make your college campus a place for all to feel at home. We will explore many different ways to create programs for a more inclusive college experience.

Presenter(s): Yabsera “Yabi” Demissie, Georgia State University

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | New Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Diversity and Social Justice

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 703

In this impactful leadership session, Dr. Fredenburg discusses some of the reasons emerging and seasoned student leaders must be effective at leading in times of transition and change if they desire to produce positive results as a leader. He also provides each leader with a set practical leadership strategies that will enable them to lead more effectively during a time of transition and change within their campus community.

Presenter(s): Dr. Joshua Fredenburg, Ed. D., Metropolis Management (CA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 704

Time management strategies can be like diets: goals set with the best intentions can fall victim to a busy life. Come approach time with vulnerability and reflection to discover your personal relationship with the clock. Develop an individualized time management strategy and leave with the tools to continue cultivating it.

Presenter(s): Emily Maz, Matt the Knife (NY)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 706

Are you interested in creating strategic partnerships on your college campus? Join this interactive session to engage with others on best practices for establishing partnerships. Learn about a campus programming board's structure that promotes diversity and inclusion through partnerships.

Presenter(s): Sonia Garcia, Colorado State University

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Diversity and Social Justice

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 712

Untapped audiences exist on every campus. Have you thought of programming for the often-overlooked gaming community? UNO is home to the Captain’s Quarters, a gaming lounge that builds community through playing video games. UNO’s Student Activities Council successfully executed a video game tournament that encouraged the gaming community to gather through friendly competition.

Presenter(s): Eric Martinez, University of New Orleans (LA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 707

Struggling to find the most successful structure for your organization? Although something has worked in the past, it may not anymore. Openness to change creates opportunities for your organization, school and leadership development. Learn about the programming board restructure at Baldwin Wallace University from the student leader and advisor perspective.

Presenter(s): Zoe Ryan-Hubbard, Baldwin Wallace University (OH)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Student Organization & Student Government

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 708

Feel like your organization is a little stuck? Sometimes an organization needs a hard reset to refocus on their vision, but the road can be tricky. Learn about evaluating your current path, structuring a new one and taking the steps to make it happen – but know there's no one-size-fits-all approach. It's time to Glow Up!

Presenter(s): KG Brake, University of North Carolina at Asheville

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Student Organization & Student Government

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 709

Does your programming board want to focus more on providing diverse and inclusive events to your campus? RamEvents at Colorado State University is a “for students by students” organization that strives to serve underrepresented communities on campus. Learn how we propose, plan and evaluate programs through the lens of inclusion.

Presenter(s): Jessica Mitchell, Colorado State University

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Diversity and Social Justice

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 710

Being a values-based organization can help students accomplish their goals by helping members break their mission statement into core ideas. Through this discussion, students will see the purpose of establishing a set of values and have a realistic idea of how to implement values within their organizations.

Presenter(s): Cillian Donahue, Ashland University (OH)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 711

From Taylor and Brendon to Lil Nas X and Billy Ray, collaborations have become a staple for success throughout the music industry. Why can’t the same be said for campus activities? We will take a hard look at collaborations and their role (or lack thereof) in program success.

Presenter(s): Keith Norris, M.A., University of North Carolina Asheville

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 709

As campuses tighten their belts, activities professionals are expected to do more with less. With the same amount of time, but fewer resources, more are debating whether to go digital to manage engagement. But, which digital platform meets their needs? Colleagues will share how they took one platform campuswide.

Presenter(s): Demetria Bell Anderson, Marquette University (WI)

Audience(s): All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Innovation

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 502

Just as "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts," the same can be said of student life and campus activities events. These events require proper planning, marketing and most important of all: student participation. KnightKrawler uses motivational techniques, promotion directives and spoken word to show students how to positively impact those around them via talent recognition and performance management.

Presenter(s): KnightKrawler, Diversity Talent Agency (GA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Innovation

Learning Level: Advanced

Room: 605

The 2019 CMI Middle Agent Panel was highly successful. Let’s continue the conversation! Hear a quick overview of what was covered at CMI 2019, hear the panel discuss their greatest triumphs and challenges, and ask the experts your most pertinent entertainment questions.

Presenter(s): Michael Croal, Duke University (NC)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 607

Want to shake things up? Let’s spend some time brainstorming a re-design of your programming board, including positions, committees and event procedures. Using the DePaul Activities Board as an example, we will discuss a three-stage approach to leading change and maximizing the efficiency of your organization.

Presenter(s): Rigo Gutierrez, DePaul University (IL)

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Innovation

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 610

Student involvement is influenced by a number of factors on a college campus. We will examine one factor that influences involvement by sharing the results of a qualitative case study examining how fraternity- and sorority-affiliated students’ campus involvement changed from before they joined their chapter to after they had become an affiliated member. We will explore how, at a small private university, students initially made connections and became involved in campus activities, and how this involvement changed over time as they became more deeply involved in their chapters.

Presenter(s): Chris O'Connor, Campbell University (NC)

Audience(s): All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Scholarly Research & Best Practices

Learning Level: Advanced

Room: 612

Graduating college students are entering the workforce – and, for that matter, society – in very uncertain times, navigating waters full of nuance given the differences among our working generations of Americans. Their beliefs seriously impact the ways in which they interact in the workplace. Plus, these "snowflakes" can most certainly teach the workplace a thing or two.

Presenter(s): Zachary Clark, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Professional Career Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 702

Student leaders and graduate assistants are expected to supervise their peers – their friends – yet, they are often not equipped with the knowledge to effectively do so. We will explore supervision and advising and build a toolkit of effective strategies for each via a reflection and activity.

Presenter(s): Ashley Carter, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Advising/Supervision

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 703

No matter your intended career path, your participation in campus activities is preparing you to pursue it. Learn how to maximize your strengths, vocalize the value of your skills and achievements, and capitalize on the opportunities that participating in campus activities offers you.

Presenter(s): Emily Maz, Matt the Knife (NY)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Professional Career Development

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 705

As the recipient of NACA's Your Best Campus Tradition™ award in 2019 for schools under 5,000 full-time enrollment, Longwood University's staff and student leaders know a thing or two about campus traditions. We will review some of Longwood's traditions, including the award-winning program, The G.A.M.E. (The Greatest Athletics March Ever). We will also cover how to work on an initial event and how to develop programs to see if they can transform into traditions on your campus. After this session, you will be able to identify existing events and traditions on your campus so as to help those events grow and develop over time. You will also be able to identify potential events to bring to campus.

Presenter(s): Mic Brunner, Beloit College (WI)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Spirit/Traditions

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 707

As the time and attention of our attendees become more difficult to keep and assessment becomes ever more embedded in our day-to-day work, creating fun and engaging environments is crucial to the success of a program or event. Building an environment that stimulates the senses, successfully utilizes campus spaces and effectively connects with attendees becomes paramount. Not sure how to do that? This is the session for you!

Presenter(s): Richard Mahler, Florida Atlantic University

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Innovation

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 708

Did you know there are five styles of conflict management? Everybody has a natural conflict style, but did you know you possess the ability to use all five, depending on the situation? Learn about Thomas and Kilmann's Conflict Management Styles and how awareness of your and other conflict styles can benefit you, your programming board and your colleagues.

Presenter(s): Taylor Asgard, Office of Leadership and Student Organizations, University of South Florida-St. Petersburg

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 710

Are you analytical or adventurous? Into relationships or responsibility? We’ll spend time learning about our own temperaments and how they affect our behavior in our organizations. The True Colors tool serves to develop our self-awareness so we can employ the right approaches at the right times to be our most effective and successful in leadership, team and organizational settings. Come prepared to learn about yourself and those with whom you work, and how our styles sometimes dictate why we lead and live the way we do.

Presenter(s): Michael Miller, FUN Enterprises, Inc. (MA)

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Professional Career Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 501

Through role playing, this session will illustrate the relationship between artists, agents, managers and schools, and show how each "corner" of the entertainment puzzle impacts the other. Participants will navigate through the artist selection and confirmation process, working as a group to achieve the best result possible.

Presenter(s): Adam Tobey, Concert Ideas (NY)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 704

In this transformational presentation, Dr. Fredenburg not only talks about the importance of diversity and inclusion, he defines both words, providing a clear understanding about the difference between them. He also provides a set of leadership practices that will enable you to serve, work, inspire, unify and lead diverse groups of people more effectively with an inclusive lens.

Presenter(s): Dr. Joshua Fredenburg, Ed. D., Metropolis Management (CA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Diversity and Social Justice

Learning Level: Advanced

Room: 706

Are you a graduate student thinking about the job interview process? Whether you’re approaching graduation or are a first-year grad student, preparing for your interview is crucial. In this session, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in an interview simulation with professional staff members to receive feedback and ask questions.

Presenter(s): Justin Brouse, Delaware Valley University (PA)

Audience(s): Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Professional Career Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 603

Does your organization struggle with transition? Do you see your board struggling with miscommunication, cliques or biases? We will discuss strategies and ways students can adopt to ensure successful transition. Every board goes through changes, whether in leadership positions or administration. We will engage in conversations that will provide resources and guidelines students can implement to make their transitions smoother. We will also explore topics around creativity and inclusivity that not only will allow organizations to grow, but also allow students to apply them to future work endeavors.

Presenter(s): Sundas Shahid, Loyola University Chicago (IL)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 702

Student organizations serve multiple purposes beyond creating a vibrant student life at institutions of higher education. Organizations assist with recruitment and retention of students, accreditation for specific academic programs and representation on a local, regional and national scale. Identifying the organizations that have permission and authority to act on behalf of the institution and be official representatives is essential to define institutional liability. We will explore the process Illinois State University used to classify registered student organizations and the resulting implications for both the student organization and the institution.

Presenter(s): Michelle Whited, Illinois State University

Audience(s): All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Scholarly Research & Best Practices

Learning Level: Advanced

Room: 502

The hardest task in concert programming is choosing the right artist to fit your campus climate. During this interactive and hands-on session, you will be challenged to learn how to use assessment and research to bring the best artists to campus.

Presenter(s): Dwayne Vincent Elliott, Vanderbilt University (TN)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Assessment

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 605

“How did you break into the industry?” “Should I include this on my résumé?” “Where should I be applying?” Ask this panel of former program board members turned entertainment/event industry professionals the questions you’ve been dying to know. YES, it is possible to turn what you’re doing now into a job, so let’s talk about how.

Presenter(s): Maggie Gardner, Babco Entertainment (FL)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Professional Career Development

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 607

More than ever, the conversation about work/life balance is very important. We've seen an increase in people seeking support from online communities like the Student Affairs Moms (SAMs) Facebook group. We'd like to start a conversation about what it's like to balance being a mom with being a full-time professional with a demanding career. As staff members at colleges/universities or as associate members, we work long hours. That can be especially difficult for moms who are balancing a demanding "second shift" at home. Our panel will share how each of us have navigated these types of issues. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, make suggestions and share your own experiences. Please know that while we use the word "moms" in our session title, all are welcome to attend.

Presenter(s): Shelly Morris Mumma, St. Norbert College (WI)

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Associates

Primary Program Topic: Professional Career Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 610

Fraternal organizations are unique in how their very existence is routed in their espoused values, principles and standards. These ideals spotlight what their organization was founded upon, and how those who associate themselves with the organization should conduct themselves. However, the point that these particular organizations espouse that their values, principles and standards are the keystone of what they stand for is often the very reason these groups are permitted to have a presence on college and university campuses. Through extensive research, the organizational culture of fraternities was examined, seeking to identify the congruence between nationally espoused values, principles and standards and those in use by organizations at the local level. Using data acquired through semi-structured interviews, observations and document analysis, a clearer picture was drawn regarding the relationship between organizational culture and the values, principles and standards espoused by organizations. While the research for this presentation focused on fraternal organization, the findings have transferability and applicability to various student organizations and programming boards.

Presenter(s): Joseph Lizza, Rowan University (NJ)

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Scholarly Research & Best Practices

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 612

Once your program board decides to bring an event to campus, everyone on the program board should become a marketing agent for it, regardless of their title. Students can be hard to reach in 2020 and we will look at a variety of ways schools succeed in communicating with students and marketing events. This is a roundtable opportunity for marketing-minded students, advisors and others discuss what is and isn't working on their campuses in marketing vents. Come with your best ideas to share and a notepad to write down all the ideas from other campuses you'll want to implement on your campus. We will cover digital marketing, social media (including paid), traditional marketing, email, mobile, video and tons more.

Presenter(s): Shawn Radley, OnCampusText (MA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | New Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Marketing

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 703

Student leaders may find it difficult being their authentic selves while they are in the office, in the dining hall, or even on social media. We will help students understand the importance of showing up authentically in the spaces they inhabit and how they can translate these experiences onto their résumés and into their professional careers.

Presenter(s): Akyanna Smith, University of South Florida-St. Petersburg

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 707

Does your programming model or method feel stale, uninspired or less successful than it once did? In the sales and marketing world, there's a new framework for crafting exceptional events: experience disruption. In this interactive session, you'll learn the finer points of this framework and how it can help enliven even your most traditional events.

Presenter(s): Amma Marfo, SPEAK Educators (MA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 708

When you're flying an airplane, the stakes are high. Pilot training involves some of the most dialed-in processes out there – how to communicate critical information effectively and efficiently; how to prioritize in an emergency; how to manage complex avionics at high speeds. We'll discuss some of the methods and systems that make modern aviation possible. Then we'll explore how we can apply some of these techniques to our own lives and work environments.

Presenter(s): Bobby Dutton, GrooveBoston / GBM6 (MA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Professional Career Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 709

Infinity Stones. Platform Nine and Three Quarters. TARDIS. These references are just three of the popular topics your students may be talking about on campus. This panel discussion will feature speakers discussing opportunities to leverage pop culture to build community on your campus through events and student organizations.

Presenter(s): Courtney James, DePaul University (IL)

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Innovation

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 712

Do problems that arise with employees make you want to bury your head in the sand? Need a little “supervisor rejuvenation?” If so, attend this interactive and informative session to refresh your ability to manage employee performance by effectively implementing coaching skills when indicated.

Presenter(s): Michael Miller, FUN Enterprises, Inc. (MA)

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Advising/Supervision

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 502

With 30-plus years of combined experience in the industry, we understand how frustrating it can be to review a performer’s contract and/or rider and not know what any of it means. Join us as we dive into the minutia of contract/rider language and how it applies to your institution.

Presenter(s): Jeff Hyman, Degy Booking International, Inc. (FL)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 605

Have you established an esports program or are you considering launching one? Check out this panel featuring members of the NACA/NIRSA Joint Esports Task Force. Speakers come from four different colleges and universities that have established esports programs and will discuss why their schools launched programs, what they learned through implementing esports, and best practice recommendations for the future. They will also share updates on the NACA/NIRSA Joint Esports Task Force.

Presenter(s): Courtney James, DePaul University (IL)

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Innovation

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 607

How can your programming board integrate dialogue into events without having to re-invent programs or add more onto your plates? We will share examples and resources to re-imagine how dialogue can fit into your existing programming efforts and what meaningful dialogue could look like on your campus.

Presenter(s): Emily Dabau, Appalachian State University (NC)

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Diversity and Social Justice

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 612

C.A.T.S.! We can't survive without our cats. Ever have that feeling you are forgetting something? We will explain how C.A.T.S. (Concert Checklist Actions Towards Success ) is the most important tool in concert event management. By using C.A.T.S. to manage your concert event, you'll never forget anything again.

Presenter(s): Gwen Dailey, University of Central Florida

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 703

In this powerful leadership session, you and fellow student leaders will not only develop a greater understanding of emotional intelligence, you will learn how to identify emotional triggers, regulate negative emotional triggers, effectively respond to the emotions of others within your respected organization, increase your emotional intelligence, and serve more effectively as leaders.

Presenter(s): Dr. Joshua Fredenburg, Ed. D., Metropolis Management (CA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 707

Halloween fans, this the session is for you! Explore exciting and bizarre event ideas, find out what kind of spooky celebrations your campus craves, hear thrilling tales of events gone right (and wrong), and leave full of inspiration and Halloween spirit! P.S. It’s not just for October anymore.

Presenter(s): Emily Maz, Matt the Knife Productions (NY)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Spirit/Traditions

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 708

Sponsorship funds from local and national businesses can help your organization or department enhance programs and services. We will explore ways in which you can best develop sponsorship packages for your campus and work with businesses to achieve your goals. We will review how to determine sponsorship goals, how to identify campus assets and their value, how to “sell” opportunities and programs to potential sponsors, how to work with campus partners to enhance sponsorship opportunities, and how to appropriately follow up with sponsors to increase the likelihood of repeat support.

Presenter(s): Joshua Brandfon, Ed.D., University of Miami (FL)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 709

We deliver 18th century content with 19th century teaching methods in 20th century buildings to 21st century students and then wonder why they aren't succeeding. Our Gen Z college students are very different in practically every way from those that have preceded them. So what are we doing to best serve them and to support their success?

Presenter(s): Zachary Clark, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Scholarly Research & Best Practices

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 501

The job search process can be daunting, but what if you had some insider knowledge to make it just a little less stressful? You will be provided with tips and tricks to navigate every part of the job search, from organization to advocating for yourself while negotiating offers.

Presenter(s): Tomika D. Smith, Harvard College (MA)

Audience(s): Graduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Professional Career Development

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 610

Via a guided visual and verbal presentation, David Coleman will address how to identify and avoid the top 10 mistakes public speakers make and the basic tools of the trade used by many outstanding public speakers. He will educate you on how to form ideas into words that move others to action. The session will be 60% presenter content and 40% audience presentation. A mastermind group will be formed. This is a skill set and mindset development session, period.

Presenter(s): David Coleman, Metropolis Management (CA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Advanced

Room: 702

Join us for a fast-paced forum-style discussion while we dive into a multitude of diversity topics and issues derived from various movie scenes. Highlights will include elements relating to groups such as: LGBTQ+, racial identity, women's empowerment and much more!

Presenter(s): Meghan Hunkins, Swank Motion Pictures (MO)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Diversity and Social Justice

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 704

We will assist students in identifying the value of self-care and how to implement it into your hectic schedules and for your organizations. We will also help you to identify proactive and reactive ways of self-care, evaluate current practices, and recognize signs of burnout. By focusing on the nine dimensions of wellness, we will lead you in seeking to create harmony between school responsibilities and wellness.

Presenter(s): Kaylee Hartman, Loyola University Chicago (IL)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 706

Let’s face it: the campus traditions we have loved for so long might not be effective for the new generation of students. We will introduce participants to the innovator's compass and provide a workshop space to rebuild and reimagine their traditions to meet the changing needs of students.

Presenter(s): Caroline Murray, Grand Valley State University (MI)

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Innovation

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 712

In a time of shrinking budgets and increased expectation, it's hard to continue to justify programs by saying, "I think students will like this" or "Well, this is how we've always done it." We will look at DePaul's data-driven decision-making model and how it is used to establish initial budgets based on attendance expectation and engagement level and how post-event data is used to shape future programs on campus.

Presenter(s): Courtney James, DePaul University (IL)

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 502

Join members of the NACA/NIRSA Esports Joint Task Force to discuss esports and gaming on campus. The Task Force is creating recommendations for NACA to support member institutions as they implement esports programming and student engagement experiences on their individual campuses, and wants feedback in crafting the recommendations. You will be asked to share what is going well on your individual campuses, what struggles you are facing, what resources you would like to see, and more.

Presenter(s): Members of the NACA/NIRSA Joint Esports Taskforce, NA

Audience(s): All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Advising/Supervision

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 601

Does your organization need to improve its marketing? If you answered yes, this is the session for you! You will get a quick review of marketing basics, gain quick marketing ideas, and learn how to maintain a social media presence.

Presenter(s): Barbara Cavazos, Texas State University

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Marketing

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 605

UIC’s SPARK had its largest turnout in 2019, bigger than it ever had in the previous nine years! It took a lot of trial and error, but we turned UIC’s annual concert into a success. Create your very own SPARK with the strategies and pro tips we will share with you.

Presenter(s): Maha Qureshi, University of Illinois at Chicago

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 607

Have you ever been tasked to manage a budget or department finances and wondered, "How am I supposed to do that?" or "How do I track all of these expenses from my students in an easy and efficient manner?" This session is here to help! We will cover financial management best practices, discuss how to utilize Google Sheets to manage multiple budgets or line items, and how you can delegate to others with whom you work.

Presenter(s): Karen Stepanek, Arizona State University

Audience(s): Graduate Students | New Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 612

This is an insider's guide to creating and running an escape room. Learn the ins and outs of puzzle creation, room design and game mastering. This session will equip you with the knowledge to do your own escape room programming on campus.

Presenter(s): Connor Mudd, DePaul Activities Board (IL)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 703

The Texas Tech Student Activities Board president and vice president will explain how they have become an effective leadership team by applying their four-step model to their board. You will learn the model in depth and will leave feeling confident in applying it to your programming board.

Presenter(s): Michelle Morris, Texas Tech University

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 705

This presentation will encompass the importance and benefits for mentors and mentees that come from providing a mentorship program at your institution. Mentors enhance their leadership skills and reinforce their knowledge as they advise and teach. Mentees get a glimpse of what it takes to be a part of the department they are shadowing, develop leadership skills in a professional setting and learn more about future career options. We will share an overview of UAlbany Programming Board’s Mentorship Program and lead a deep discussion of how having a mentor helped shape us while also covering obstacles that may be encountered in establishing a mentorship program.

Presenter(s): Lesley Obando, SUNY Albany

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 707

Have you ever had trouble training new leaders within your organization? Does it seem impossible for new leaders to learn everything that goes into running it? Are you worried about new leaders not being able to work as a team? Transitioning into new leadership can be very difficult, but new leadership promotes growth within an organization. Hands-on training in new positions is a crucial component in the recurring success of your group year after year. Learn how to effectively transition new leaders into their roles and build connections between all leaders in your organization.

Presenter(s): Miya Leykauf, University of Kentucky

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 708

In this show-and-tell presentation, issues concerning diversity on campus, specifically at a predominantly white institution, will be highlighted. Creating safe spaces for vulnerable students, as well as giving them a platform to make decisions and have their voices heard, will be the main focus. As under-represented students, the speakers will share their experiences of being met with challenges across the university and how they were able to overcome challenges and uplift their communities.

Presenter(s): Dara Eleazar, Loyola University Chicago (IL)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Diversity and Social Justice

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 709

We will discuss analyzing elements of a brand and explain how the brand-building process contributes to the success of campus events.

Presenter(s): Madison Foster, The University of Texas at Dallas / Student Union & Activities Advisory Board (SUAAB)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Marketing

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 710

Join the students of APB at Shippensburg University to learn about the unique way we prepare new hires to run trips on their own. Trip training’s a hybrid training excursion and leadership development opportunity that takes place in Washington, D.C. Come by, learn about training techniques, and talk with us.

Presenter(s): Trent Betham, Shippensburg University (PA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 711

Entry-level professionals suffer from the highest burnout rates and often question their wellness, experiences and when to move on. In this session, entry-level professionals will learn how to advocate for themselves personally and professionally, to manage-up and how the post-entry level job search is different if they choose to move on.

Presenter(s): Dustin Lee Beech, The Ohio State University - Columbus

Audience(s): New Professional Staff | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Professional Career Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 502

Social media is a powerful tool that can both help and hurt your organization in a time of need. We will discuss the use of social media to respond to specific crises at our institutions and the overall trends in higher education.

Presenter(s): Talia Myrick, University of Arizona

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Diversity and Social Justice

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 605

An artist passed on your offer. Your advisor said no to an act on your wish list. Your program board missed the mark on marketing the event. Why do these things happen? Join this session of advisors, middle buyers and artist agents to discuss concert programming challenges and solutions.

Presenter(s): Melissa Aronson, Babco Entertainment LLC (FL)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 607

Developing an understanding of how you like to be appreciated in the workplace, and how others like to be appreciated, plays a significant role in how you achieve your day-to-day tasks. Attend this session to discover your "language" of appreciation and how to speak the language of others.

Presenter(s): Julie Koivisto, Springfield College (MA)

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Advising/Supervision

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 612

Get insider information you won't hear anywhere else by interacting directly with agents, middle buyer, and possibly even major touring artists (pending schedule/availability) so you can head back to campus feeling more confident and knowledgeable about how to deal with the entire process of booking and producing major entertainment.

Presenter(s): Brett Pasternak, Concert Ideas (NY)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | New Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 702

How many times do we tend to over-program for students who don't attend our events? Hear from three professionals who often must compete with their institutions' cities to engage students. We discuss how to use this to our advantage to create successful programs.

Presenter(s): Jade Taylor, Rollins College (FL)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Spirit/Traditions

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 703

Much like the Melting Pot theory that has served as the foundation of America, our educational panel discussion looks to show how staff and students of different backgrounds can better student programming. Different advisors share and discuss how they lead and direct students to organically promote and plan elements of diversity within their organization and activities.

Presenter(s): Dana Hillyer, Swank Motion Pictures (MO)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Diversity and Social Justice

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 704

In this inspirational session on resiliency, Dr. Joshua Fredenburg not only talks about receiving a doctoral degree in organizational leadership from Nova Southeastern University (FL) after being asked to take a remedial English class when he entered college, he also shares the five fundamentals of resiliency that enabled him to attain personal, academic and leadership success.

Presenter(s): Dr. Joshua Fredenburg, Ed. D., Metropolis Management (CA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 705

Matt The Knife – ex card cheat, pickpocket and con man – has turned his powers to good. Learn from this renowned security expert how to identify and protect yourself against dangerous situations, scams, thefts and threats in your personal, professional and online lives. He will offer demonstrations as time allows. Come with questions; they are encouraged!

Presenter(s): Matt the Knife, Matt the Knife Productions (RI)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 707

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. His 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, Diversity Talent Agency (GA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Professional Career Development

Learning Level: Advanced

Room: 709

You've spent all this time working in campus activities, and now you are preparing to apply to jobs or internships. How do you put your campus activities experience on your résumé and make it count? We will take a look at which skills employers are seeking and what you are already gaining in your campus activities roles. We will also practice how you can market your campus activities experience and stand out among other candidates.

Presenter(s): Pammy Levinson, Marquette University (WI)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Professional Career Development

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 710

As campuses admit greater numbers of neurodiverse students, campus activities professionals must adapt approaches to programming and campus activities. With the On Your Marq program as the backdrop, participants will explore campus policies and strategies to engage and support the involvement opportunities and experiences of students on the autism spectrum.

Presenter(s): Demetria Bell Anderson, Marquette University (WI)

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Innovation

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 712

An unconference is a participant-driven meeting. During the Esports Unconference, you will bring up concepts surrounding esports you'd like to learn about and participate in an active discussion surrounding this emerging student activity.

Presenter(s): Members of the NACA/NIRSA Joint Esports Task Force, N/A

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Associates

Primary Program Topic: Innovation

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 711

Risk is inherent is almost every activity and learning how to identify, assess, avoid, minimize or eliminate unacceptable risks is a skill needed by everyone. Join us for the discussion no one wants ever wants to have about what could go wrong at events and how to plan for them.

Presenter(s): Evan Schaefer, CSEP, CFEE, Degy Booking International, Inc. (FL)

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Undergraduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 501

We will discuss what a late-night brand is and how Elon has launched its own for the very first time. We will discuss how the brand structure may better support late-night programming opportunities through themes, student organization involvement and so much more!

Presenter(s): Lauren Luther, Elon University (NC)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 708

This panel will address the issues of healthy relationships, positive body image and, more importantly, life’s pitfalls and what to do about them with special attention to detail. Society leads us to believe healthy dating and body satisfaction happen naturally and effortlessly, but we will shed new light on these rarely discussed issues to empower those in leadership positions to better serve their campus populations. We're inviting you to listen to and participate in this crucial conversation.

Presenter(s): Megan Stubbs, Metropolis Management (CA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Advanced

Room: 704

You are not alone! Anxiety, panic and self-doubt affect us all. Through a Stress Test session, we will break through the mind chatter and implement best practices and strategies that support mindfulness, self-support and a sense of community with others stricken by anxiety and stress.

Presenter(s): Michael Finoia, The Stress Test (CT)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 705

We will focus on four stages of group development and how to lead a team to performing. We will discuss each stage, its importance and how to inspire growth. You will analyze your own teams to identify strategies for fostering strong relationships and supporting student transitions to their careers.

Presenter(s): Alicia K Stites, Texas State University

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | New Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 706

By identifying and understanding your personal core values, you will become a more authentic and efficient leader. You’ll have an answer when asked "what next" and you will be open to exploring new ideas, possibilities and opportunities. Leading authentically builds and fosters community, bridges divides and just FEELS good. ;)

Presenter(s): Melissa Beer, Rebelle Events (MN)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Student Leadership & Personal Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 707

Have you every questioned your organization's new member process? Or maybe you've asked yourself, "Is this okay" or "Is this against university policy?" If so, this presentation is for you! We will discuss hazing/risk management in college programming boards and ways you can challenge your students to change a culture. This is a topic that is frequently visited in Greek life culture, but not always discussed within student activities. It's a particularly appropriate session for new professionals and graduate assistants.

Presenter(s): Saville Harris, Stephen F. Austin State University (TX)

Audience(s): New Professional Staff | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Advising/Supervision

Learning Level: Advanced

Room: 712

At some point during your student affairs career, you will experience change. Whether it’s a restructure or new initiative, change is inevitable. This session will include a 10-minute video titled “Our Iceberg Is Melting: Changing and Succeeding Under Any Circumstances,” which serves as a personality assessment to identify your working style and offers tips to help you navigate change successfully.

Presenter(s): Jerrica Stovall, University of South Florida St. Petersburg

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Advising/Supervision

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 502

This interactive session will teach you the components of an artist hospitality rider, edits to make, and why the presentation of dressing room requirements is important. Spend this time learning why hospitality is a critical part of a successful concert day.

Presenter(s): Maggie Gardner, Babco Entertainment (FL)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | All Professional Staff

Primary Program Topic: Programming Basics/Logistics

Learning Level: Introductory

Room: 605

Many students are looking for fulfilling and exciting careers and the entertainment industry is very appealing. A panel of entertainment industry professionals will describe their career paths, discuss the successes and challenges of their careers, and provide suggestions for how students can break into this industry.

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

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Professional Career Development

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 607

Comedy and concert events are great, but what about other innovative programs that are just as big? We will focus on creating large-scale events that don’t necessarily involve international talent. Using two examples of UCF events, we will discuss how these events differ from many comedy and concert events.

Presenter(s): Eric Smith, Universirty of Central Florida

Audience(s): All Professional Staff | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Innovation

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 612

Concerts can be very hit-or-miss and most programmers are all too familiar with the struggle of trying to find an artist that's in-budget, available and popular among a wide range of students. We'll help you depend less on the artist as the primary source of value for concert programs and empower you to focus more on a sustainable, student-oriented tradition that can compete in today's connected culture. We'll challenge you to consider your own experience as music consumers, identify trends and shifts, and then re-think the fundamental structure of a concert. We'll include objective data, case studies, audience participation and interactive discussion. Our presentation materials will help drive future conversations on campus (with e-boards and concert committees) and you'll feel ready to face the inevitable challenge of delivering relevant programming in a world where everyone has access to all of their favorite artists for free.

Presenter(s): Bobby Dutton, GrooveBoston / GBM6 (MA)

Audience(s): Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Primary Program Topic: Spirit/Traditions

Learning Level: Functional

Room: 703