Fall Conference 2023

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You spoke and we heard you – Fall Conference is on!

After considering cancelling Fall Conference for 2023, the feedback was swift and resounding – Fall Conference is an integral part of AAWCC! We don’t want to lose that momentum and we want to include all members to inspire the future path of AAWCC.

Thanks to you, we’re going to make it happen. Mark your calendars and save the date for this inspiring event!

50 Years of Empowerment and Leadership: Celebrating the Past, Inspiring the Future

Event details:

  • Date: Wednesday and Thursday, November 8 & 9, 2023
  • Where: Tigard Embassy Suites at Washington Square
  • Rooms: use the booking link for special rate of $165 + tax
  • Cost: $275 (Need help requesting funding? We got you! See our letter for the boss, which explains how our conference creates value for your organization.)

For five decades, AAWCC has been dedicated to fostering empowerment and leadership in women within community colleges. We want to reflect on our rich history and also share in a vision of the future that we create together. This fall’s conference will have keynote speakers and breakout sessions, as well as opportunities to connect within your own chapter and across the state.

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7-8:30pm

Welcome Reception

Presidential Suite

Join us for a casual evening reception! Reconnect with friends from previous conferences, enjoy snacks and have a drink on us. Hosted by the AAWCC Oregon Board.

6:30-8:30am

Breakfast

Dining Room

8am-Noon

Registration Desk Open

Deschutes Landing

8:40-9am

Welcome and Introductions

Metolius Room

Cam Preus

9-10:15am

Keynote: The Culture and Purpose of AAWCC

Presenters: Dr. Mary Spilde and Dr. Cam Preus

Metolius Room

10:15-10:30am

Break

10:30-11:45am

Morning Workshops

Metolius + Crooked River Rooms

This dynamic team of AAWCC Alum will share their history and influence within AAWCC and the impact on their life and careers.

Come and join us for an engaging, conversational, strategies-focused session about burnout, self-care, and supporting a healthy workforce. We will collectively explore the ways the pandemic has changed our lives and our work, identify some practical personal and professional self-care strategies, share resources, and leave with some concrete next steps that we can easily implement and put into action in our workplaces. Come and contribute to our shared learning and conversation – we hope to see you there!

Noon-1:30pm

Awards Lunch

Metolius Room

1:30-2:30pm

Keynote: Leading with Purpose: a Catalyst for Change

Presenter: Teresa Rivenes – Umpqua CC

Metolius Room

Are you ready to unleash your inner trailblazer and lead the change you want to see in the world? In this presentation, we’ll transform your ordinary leadership skills into a turbocharged force for positive change which is necessary in today’s modern world. Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and equipped with the knowledge and tools to make a real impact in your personal and professional life. Let’s turn your leadership potential into a catalyst for change that will make a difference in today’s world.

2:30-2:45pm

Break

2:45-4:15pm

Afternoon Workshops

Metolius + Crooked River Rooms

Dive into “HackStack”, a dynamic session tailored for passionate professionals keen to supercharge their work regimen. In this engaging exchange, we invite attendees to share and discover an array of work hacks spanning a broad spectrum – from nifty computer shortcuts, innovative apps, effective communication strategies, calendar management secrets, to the design of efficient work or home office spaces. This is more than just a sharing platform; it’s a space to unearth hidden gems and practices that redefine efficiency. Whether you’re looking to shave minutes off mundane tasks, streamline processes, or enhance overall output, “HackStack” is your chance to learn directly from peers who’ve transformed their workdays. Come, let’s co-create a blueprint for optimized productivity.

Campus chapters provide the opportunity for women at your college to participate in activities, networking, communications, professional development, leadership, nurturing, mentoring, and personal growth. When women come together in a campus chapter, the power and resources of the group are greater than the sum of its parts!

4:30-5:30pm

Reception and Unwind

Metolius Room

Wrap up your Thursday conference activities at the AAWCC Reception.

5:30-7pm

Game Night: The Newly-work Game

6:30-8:30am

Zumba!

Crooked River Room

6:30-8:30am

Breakfast

Dining Room

8am-Noon

Registration Desk Open

Deschutes Landing

8:45-9am

Welcome Back

9-10am

Keynote: The NEXT 50 years of AAWCC – Maximizing Cross-Generational Relationships to Create a Strong Future

Presenter: Alisa Blum, Alisa Blum & Associates

Metolius Room

Our workforce is comprised of employees from four generations: Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y (or Millennials) and Gen Z. Individuals from each generation bring with them experiences that influence their work style and values. A generational perspective allows employees to develop unique strategies that will improve relationships across the generations.

In this session, you’ll learn to:

  • Understand the characteristics of each of the generations in the workplace with an emphasis on how each generation’s early influences with their families and society have affected their workstyle and values.
  • Appreciate the strengths of each generation.
  • Understand their own communication preference and how to adapt their preferences for effective cross-generational communication.

10-10:30am

Break and Hotel Checkout

10:30am-12pm

World Café – Shaping Our Future Through Conversation

Metolius Room

12-1pm

Annual Business Luncheon

Metolius Room

  • Election results
  • Door prizes
  • Financial report

1-2pm

Campus and Chapter Updates and AH-HAs

Metolius Room

2-2:30pm

State Chapter Board Meeting with New Officers

Metolius Room