Newcomers Guide to a Successful Conference Experience

You’re here, you’re excited and ready to learn and participate!  This guide is designed to help newcomers get the most out of the conference.
 
What to Do First                                                                               

• Familiarize yourself with the schedule                                   
  
• Familiarize yourself with the hotel layout
• Identify key events such as meals, breaks, receptions, exhibit area                                                         
  

What to Expect

• Relaxed atmosphere
  
• Smaller sessions
  
• Opportunity to participate
• Opportunity to network
  
  

How to Read the Schedule                                          

• Keynote – general session for all attendees                       
  
• Concurrent session – choose from sessions under these main themes:                 
  Leadership & Strategy                                                  
  Outreach, Engagement & Economic Development
  Program Management & Innovation
  Marketing, Enrollment & Student Services
  Online Management & Design
  
• Each session includes names of presenters, who should attend, description and key objectives
  
  

Get to Know the Organization

• Introduce yourself to other conference attendees
  
• Find out where the next session is
  
  

Ask others how they are enjoying the conference

Get involved, become a leader

Volunteer for a committee

• The West region has a number of committees staffed by volunteer members
  

Attend regional, specialized and annual UPCEA conference

Stay Connected to Colleagues

• Participate in CORe and other social media

 

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