NACA Hartford
The Forum for Grad Students
Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Rhode Island Convention Center
Providence, RI
Overview
The Forum for Grad Students will be a day-long program on the Saturday (Oct. 26) of NACA Providence focused on professional development and networking for graduate students. Attendees will engage in deep-dive educational sessions, participate in facilitated discussions on the field of Higher Education, and establish meaningful connections with peers and professionals.
Note: If you would like to attend NACA Providence and The Forum for Grad Students, we encourage you to purchase a Thursday/Friday Day Pass rather than purchase a full registration for the conference since The Forum is an all-day event on Saturday.
Registration
- $100; includes program content, materials, and dinner.
NACA Providence attendance in not required to attend The Forum. To Register, click on "Register" on the the nav bar.
Schedule
| Start Time | End Time | Schedule Item |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 9:45 AM | Welcome, Setting Expectations, & Icebreakers |
| 9:45 AM | 10:00 AM | Wellness Break |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | The Programming Lifecycle: From Learning Outcomes to Assessment |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Marketing for a New Generation |
| 12:00 PM | 12:30 PM | Resume Critique |
| 12:30 PM | 2:30 PM | Lunch (on your own) |
| 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM | Sharing Lived Experiences: Panel Discussion on Supervision |
| 3:30 PM | 6:00 PM | Strategic Leadership: More than just a Strategic Plan (a wellness break will be taken during this session) |
| 6:00 PM | 6:20 PM | Closing Reflections |
| 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM | Closing Dinner & Awards with NACA Providence |