2017 UPCEA Mid-Atlantic Conference

Schedule at a Glance

Wednesday October 4, 2017
8:00a–5:00p	Check-in, Registration and Information Table Open (Brunswick Pre-Function Area)
8:00a–9:00a	Breakfast for Pre-Conference Attendees (Outside Conf Rm BC)
9:00a–11:30a	Pre-Conference Workshop - Individual and Organizational Excellence in Higher Education (Separate registration required) Conf Rm BC
11:30a-12:00p	Newcomer’s Welcome and Orientation (Conf Rm A)
12:00p–12:55p	Welcome Luncheon (Brunswick Ballroom) Welcome Remarks -Bob Hansen, CEO, UPCEA
12:00p–12:55p
1:00p-1:55p	Keynote Session -Building Inclusiveness Upon a Foundation of Diversity Brunswick Ballroom Karen R. Stubaus, Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration, Rutgers University
2:00p-3:00p	General Session -The Evolving Regional Workforce: How the Workforce is Adapting to Gen Z and Young Millennials Brunswick Ballroom Jim Fong, Director, Center for Research and Strategy, UPCEA
3:15p-3:45p	Networking, Exhibitor Showcase, Refreshment Break (Brunswick Pre-Function Area)
4:00p-5:00p	Concurrent Sessions
5:00p-6:00p	Networking Social at Hyatt Regency (Brunswick Pre-Function Area)
6:00p	Dinner on your own (Possible Dinner groups sign-up available)

Thursday, October 5, 2017
7 am	Morning Walk (or run for the more ambitious) Meet in Hotel Lobby
7:30a–5p	Check-In, Registration and Information Table Open (Brunswick Pre-Function Area)
7:30–9:00a	Breakfast (Brunswick Pre-Function Area)
8:00a–8:45a	Regional Business and Institutional Reps Meeting (Brunswick Ballroom)
9:00a–10:00a	General Session Panel - The Universe of Alternative Credentials Brunswick Ballroom Business, industry, and changing demographics suggest the demand for traditional four year degrees will remain flat or decline, while alternative credentials will increase. Suppliers of alternative credentialing can come from a number of places, but will higher education keep pace? This presentation will showcase essential elements of the Alternative Credential landscape, including foundation support, advocacy for badging and micro-credentialing, institutional responses, and benchmarking data which defines the emerging trends in alternative credentials. Rich Novak, Vice President of Continuing Studies, Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey Nora Lewis, Vice Dean, Professional and Liberal Education, School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pennsylvania Wayne Smutz, Dean of Continuing Education and UCLA Extension, University of California Los Angeles, and President, UPCEA Ken Lindblom, Dean of the School of Professional Development, Stony Brook University MODERATOR: Bob Hansen, CEO, UPCEA
10:00a–10:30a	Networking, Exhibitor Showcase, Refreshment Break (Brunswick Pre-Function Area)
10:30-11:30a	Concurrent Sessions
11:45a – 1:00p	Luncheon and Awards Ceremony with Student Recipient Comments (Brunswick Ballroom)
1:00p–2:00p	General Session - Managing Intercultural Interactions in a Challenging Global Higher Education Landscape Brunswick Ballroom Rudie Altamirano, Director of International Student and Scholar Services, University of Pennsylvania
2:15–3:15p	Concurrent Sessions
3:15p–3:45p	Networking, Exhibitor Showcase, Refreshment Break (Brunswick Pre-Function Area) Emerging Leaders Informational Meeting
3:45p–4:45p	Turning Notes into Action Brunswick Ballroom Facilitated by Christina Sax, Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, Maryland University of Integrative Health
5:00p	Rutgers Hosted Reception Zimmerli Art Museum
7:00p	Dinner on your own

Friday October 6, 2017
8:00–11:15a	Check-In, Registration and Information Table Open (Brunswick Pre-Function Area)
8:00–8:30a	Breakfast Stations with Exhibitors (Brunswick Pre-Function Area)
8:30–9:30a	General Session Panel: The Value of the UPCEA Emerging Leaders Program: Enhancing Leadership Skills; Expanding Professional Networks Brunswick Ballroom Carolyn Callaghan, Shippensburg University Dawn Coder, Penn State University Maggie Place, Widener University Nicole Westrick, Temple University Ana-Rita Mayol-Cabassa, University of Pennsylvania FACILITATOR: Mary Angela Baker, Salisbury University
9:30a-10:30a	Life-Hacking Apps to Improve Your Professional Life Brunswick Ballroom Julie Uranis, Vice President for Online and Strategic Initiatives, UPCEA
10:30-11:15a	Conference Wrap-up and Adjourn and Social Media Contest Announcement - Must Be Present to Win Brunswick Ballroom