NYSACAC Annual Conference Schedule
NYSACAC Annual Conference Schedule
Join us virtually June 8 - 10, 2021 for professional development and networking opportunities as we explore the theme of "Homecoming: Moving New York Forward."
Coming Together Conference will be held on June 8, 2021.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Join us for Coming Together Conference (CTC), special interest group meetings and networking and social opportunities.
The goal of CTC is to create a safe space where passionate professionals engage in critical conversations to propel our practice of equity, access, and success in post-secondary education forward.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. | Guided Meditation with Natasha Edwards |
| 9 - 10:45 a.m. | Coming Together Welcome and Keynote (Keynote by Dr. Donovan Livingston) |
| 11 a.m. | Silent Auction Opens |
| 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Coming Together Educational Sessions |
| 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. | Coming Together Educational Sessions |
| 2 - 3 p.m. | Coming Together Educational Sessions |
| 3:15 - 4 p.m. | Coming Together Closing Keynote and Staying Together |
| 4:15 - 5 p.m. | ACCEPT Special Interest Group Meeting (ACCEPT (Admissions Community Cultivating Equity & Peace Today) empowers professionals who seek to center anti-racism, equity, and justice in our work and communities. The mission is to lead the college admissions profession in creating an equitable, just, and anti-racist path to post-secondary education.) |
| 5:15 - 6 p.m. | LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group Meeting (The LGBTQAI+ SIG provides opportunities for members to discuss issues of college admission that affect LGBTQAI+ students and professionals. The LGBTQAI+ SIG will address issues by offering opportunities to engage in discussion and act as an agent for change.) |
| 7 - 8 p.m. | Networking and Social (Join your NYSACAC colleagues from across the state for the 24th Annual Coming Together social. To uplift our spirits and celebrate the end of the 2020-2021 academic year, we will all reunite on the virtual dance floor with a DJ playing live music for our own CTC Club! In commemoration of this year’s theme, “Homecoming”, represent your alma mater by wearing your college gear and join us for an hour filled with fun, music and fellowship.) |
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Join us for discussions with groups focused on: Women in Admissions, Middle Management, Financial Aid and the Latinx and African Diaspora Special Interest groups.
Plus get in on the fun with our Wine 101 and Trivia sessions in the evening.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | NYSACAC Virtual 5K (Run, jog, walk, skip . . . just get moving and compete in our virtual 5K anytime on Wednesday, June 9. Make sure to track your activity in the Strava app.) |
| 8 - 8:45 a.m. | Fitness Class (High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)) |
| 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. | Yoga with Cola |
| 8:45 - 9:55 a.m. | Newcomers Orientation (The Newcomers Committee welcomes you to the 2021 NYSACAC conference! This session connects conference first-timers with conference mentors. Come learn more about NYSACAC and how to make the most of this year's conference. We will also have a wrap up meeting on Thursday to debrief and discuss future opportunities.) |
| 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Annual Conference Welcome and Keynote (Keynote by Dr. Angel B. Pérez) |
| 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Women in Admissions and Counseling Special Interest Group (The mission is to support anyone who identifies as a woman to achieve success in the admission profession. The purpose of the group is to assist women in navigating the complexities of our profession including topics such as, but not limited to, sexism, equal pay, and work-life balance. The group also supports the retention and advancement of women in the admissions field.) |
| 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. | Options Financial Aid Certificate - Part 1 of 3 (Explore more about this option) Middle Management Institute - Part 1 of 3 (Explore more about this option) Executive Track - Part 1 of 2 (Explore more about this option) Annual Conference Educational Sessions |
| 2 - 3 p.m. | Options Financial Aid Certificate - Part 2 of 3 (Explore more about this option) Middle Management Institute - Part 2 of 3 (Explore more about this option) Executive Track - Part 2 of 2 (Explore more about this option) Annual Conference Educational Sessions |
| 3:15 - 5 p.m. | Meeting for NYSACAC Executive Board Members |
| 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. | Learning Lab Session 1 |
| 4 - 4:30 p.m. | Learning Lab Session 2 |
| 4:45 - 5:15 p.m. | Learning Lab Session 3 |
| 5:15 - 6 p.m. | Latinx Special Interest Group Meeting (The Latinx SIG represents the perspectives and concerns of professionals who are responsible for guidance, recruitment, and transition (from high school to college) of Latinx students. We will also provide the opportunity to discuss/disseminate, and represent any and all related topics, issues, and trends relevant to Latino/Hispanic college admission counseling.) |
| 6:15 - 7 p.m. | African Diaspora Special Interest Group Meeting (The African Diaspora SIG is a group where people can discuss and seek solutions to issues around college access and success as they pertain to both professionals in the field and those who work with students who identify as members of the African Diaspora.) |
| 7 - 8 p.m. | Wine 101 (During the seminar, Matthew Christoff from Bowler Wine will teach us about a few different grape varieties, methods of production, and a thoughtful approach to tasting and buying wine. Download your Wine 101 shopping list) |
| 8 - 9 p.m. | Trivia |
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Join us for the final day of the conference for our legislative forum, special interest group meetings, town hall and for the awards and closing ceremony.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8 - 8:45 a.m. | Fitness Class (Low Impact) |
| 9 - 10 a.m. | Options Financial Aid Certificate - Part 3 of 3 (Explore more about this option) Middle Management Institute - Part 3 of 3 (Explore more about this option) Annual Conference Educational Sessions |
| 10:15 - 11 a.m. | General Membership Meeting and NACAC Update (Vote on changes to the NYSACAC By-laws, hear election results, and find out what’s going on with NYSACAC and NACAC!) |
| 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Legislative Forum |
| 12:15 - 1 p.m. | WE-WISH Special Interest Group Lunch Meeting (The White Engagement: Work on Identity and Status for Healing (WE-WISH) Special Interest Group seeks to provide space for professionals that are interested in and dedicated to the understanding and dismantling of White Fragility and privilege in higher education. Participants will engage in topics, issues and trends relevant to conversation surrounding racial privilege in admission counseling. The group will also focus on work to be done at the individual and systems level to increase awareness of white privilege in our profession, and move the profession into anti-racist practices.) |
| 1 p.m. | Close of Silent Auction |
| 1 - 1:45 p.m. | Transfer and Community College Special Interest Group Meeting (The Community College and Transfer SIG is designed to engage people in discussions about the unique issues facing community colleges and transfer students.) |
| 2 - 3:30 p.m. | Mega Session: Town Hall |
| 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. | Awards and Closing Ceremony (Cheer your colleagues on as they are surprised by awards! Watch the presidential transition and hear from NYSACAC's new leaders.) |
| 4:45 - 5:15 p.m. | Newcomers Wrap Up (How was your conference, First Timers? Let's debrief and talk about what you can do now to meet people in the field and get involved.) |
| 5 - 6 p.m. | Meeting for NYSACAC Past Presidents |
| 7 - 8 p.m. | Mixology Class (This seminar, led by Matthew Christoff from Bowler Wine, will focus on spirits and their production, as well as a tutorial on how to make two very exciting cocktails. Download your Mixology shopping list) |
| 8 - 9 p.m. | Social |
Conference Tracks
Options Financial Aid Certificate
Options Institute will lead a 3 part course on financial aid assessment, application details and tips, sources of aid, analyzing and comparing packages, and advising financial decisions. Participants who complete all three sessions will receive an Options Certificate.
Middle Management
This Institute is for secondary and postsecondary professions in middle management areas who have worked in the field for at least 3 years. We will assist you in understanding the trajectory of promotions, managing where you are currently, and planning your future. Attendees will also have the chance to discuss how professional duties have changed in the midst of COVID. Join, share, and discuss your thoughts and concerns with managing in the middle!
Executive Track
These sessions are intended for all professionals in high level management roles in secondary and higher education, such as Directors, Deans, and Vice Presidents. Participants will hear from inspirational and dynamic leaders about their ascension to leadership roles, effective strategies to overcome barriers, challenges they continue to face, and solutions addressing some of the inequities that remain. We will discuss access, diversity and equity in leadership roles, as well as mentoring middle management professionals.