Back to Basics: The FUNdamentals of AAWCC
Our annual meetup of inspiration and empowerment is back! Join us this fall as we once again gather in-person to reconnect, revitalize, and refresh.
The conference will include a variety of professional development opportunities including keynote addresses from inspirational women leaders in higher ed. Conference sessions include topics on career advancement, retirement, work-life balance, mentoring, and health. Don’t miss this one – register today.
- When: Thursday-Friday, November 17-18
- Where: Tigard Embassy Suites
- Rooms: special rate of $159, use booking link
- Register: registration and FAQ
- Cost: $175 (Need help requesting funding? We got you! See our letter for the boss, which explains how our conference creates value for your organization.)
Wednesday Night Social Hour
7-8:30pm, Presidential Suite
Join us for a casual evening reception! Reconnect with friends from previous conferences and enjoy snacks. Hosted by the AAWCC Oregon Board.
8-8:30am Market Foyer
Registration
8:30-9:45am Willamette + Hood River Ballroom
Breakfast & Welcome
Entertainment: CHICAMARIMBA
8-woman marimba ensemble
Keynote: Celia Núñez,
HECC Deputy Director, Community Colleges and Workforce Development (CCWD)
9:45-10am
Transition / Connection Time
10-11am River rooms
Morning breakout sessions
3 concurrent workshops:
- The right way(s) to say ‘thank you’ at work
- What’s the Buzz? — All about Oregon bees
- How and why I finally went back to school
11-11:15am
Transition / Connection Time
11:15am-12:15pm
Collective Experience
12:30-1:30pm Willamette + Hood River Ballroom
Lunch
1:30-1:45pm
Transition / Connection Time
1:45-2:45pm River rooms
Mid-day breakout sessions
3 concurrent workshops:
- PERS Program Overview, Part 1
- The REAL HR questions you should be asking
- AAWCC Ambassadors: Using your talents to spread the word
2:45-3pm
Transition / Connection Time
3-4pm River rooms
Afternoon breakout sessions
3 concurrent workshops:
- PERS Program Overview, Part 2 (must have attended Part 1)
- 6 Pillars of Brain Health
- An OILD Reunion (+ Reflections to Inform its Future)
4:15-5:30pm
Deluxe Evening Reception
Wrap up the day’s activities with some networking and connection time.
8-8:30am Market Foyer
Registration
8:30-9:45am Willamette + Hood River Ballroom
Breakfast & Welcome
Keynote: Ineda Pearl Adesanya
University Chaplain; Director of Spiritual and Religious Life, Willamette University
9:45-10am
Transition / Connection Time
10-11am River rooms
Breakout sessions
3 concurrent workshops:
- The (nearly) 1,001 benefits of mentorship!
- 6 Pillars of Brain Health
- What’s OILD? You Tell Us.
11-11:15am
Transition / Connection Time
Hotel checkout, if needed
11:30am-2pm Willamette + Hood River Ballroom
Lunch & Awards
Celebrate individuals whose accomplishments made a difference for women at their community college. About the awards.
2-2:10pm
Wrap up
2:15-2:45pm
AAWCC Board Business Meeting
Financial report and membership update with the AAWCC Oregon State Board. All are welcome.
Past fall conferences
See topics and materials: previous fall conferences.
“A wonderfully educational and energizing conference.”
“Revitalizes my excitement about work at the college.”
“It connected and refreshed me for the work we do! ”