October 10, 2022
Selection Notification and Invitation to Register
November 22, 2022
Symposium Registration Deadline
NASPA Alice Manicur Symposium
Division/Group Events Supporting the Profession Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice Center for Women AVP or "Number Two" Faculty Mid-Level Senior Level
January 25 - January 28, 2023 Portland, OR
The Alice Manicur Symposium is an engaging and supportive environment for you to learn and reflect on your personal goals and aspirations. The Symposium is specifically designed for student affairs professionals who identify as women or outside the gender binary and who are at the middle management level and considering a move to become vice presidents of student affairs.
The Symposium is an application-based professional development experience offered every two years and allows time for in-depth discussions and small, faculty-led mentor group sessions. Additionally, attendees meet one-on-one with experienced VPSA faculty members, as well as participate in content sessions on topics such as: strategic thinking, leading change, planning for career advancement, and work/life integration.
Applications and selection for the 2023 Symposium have closed. Registration is limited to selected participants. The program fee is $825 for NASPA members and $1025 for non-members.
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Schedule at a Glance
All times are in Pacific Time
All times are in Pacific Time
All times are in Pacific Time
All times are in Pacific Time
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8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Symposium Check-in |
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9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Pre-Conference Workshop: What's Next and How to Get There: TaJuan Wilson, Ed.D., Managing Associate, Storbeck Search | Diversified Search Group |
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1:00 – 1:30 p.m. |
Symposium Welcome and Overview |
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1:30 – 3:00 p.m. |
Insights into the Real Life of a Vice President for Student Affairs |
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3:00 – 3:15 p.m. |
Break |
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3:15 - 4:15 p.m. |
Leading with Authenticity and as a Whole Person |
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4:15 – 4:30 p.m. |
Break |
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4:30 - 5:45 p.m. |
Mentor Groups |
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5:45 p.m. |
Symposium Group Photo |
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6:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
Opening Reception |
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7:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
Dinner with Mentor Group (participants pay on their own) |
Schedule is subject to change. All participants in NASPA events and programs are expected to understand and adhere to the NASPA Conduct Policy.
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7:30 – 8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast and Individual Consultations |
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8:30 – 9:45 a.m. |
Building Strategic Partnerships |
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9:45 – 10:00 a.m. |
Break |
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10:00 – 11:15 a.m. |
Staff Recruitment, Retention, and Supervision |
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11:15 – 11:30 a.m. |
Break |
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11:30 – 12:15 p.m. |
Mentor Groups |
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12:30 – 2:45 p.m. |
Lunch and Individual Consultations |
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3:00 - 4:15 p.m. |
Leading and Managing Organizational Change |
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4:15 - 4:30 p.m. |
Break |
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4:30 – 5:45 p.m. |
Conflict, Coalitions, and Politics |
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5:30 – 7:00 p.m. |
Individual Consultations |
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7:00 p.m. |
Dinner on Your Own |
Schedule is subject to change. All participants in NASPA events and programs are expected to understand and adhere to the NASPA Conduct Policy.
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7:30 – 8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast and Individual Consultations |
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8:30 – 9:45 a.m. |
Leading in Turbulent Times |
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9:45 – 10:00 a.m. |
Break |
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10:00 – 11:15 a.m. |
Healing-Centered Approaches to Leadership and Equity |
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11:15 – 11:30 a.m. |
Break |
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11:30 – 12:20 p.m. |
Mentor Groups |
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12:30 – 1:45 p.m. |
Lunch and Keynote Presentation: Sheila Edwards-Lange, Chancellor, University of Washington - Tacoma |
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2:00 - 3:15 p.m. |
Breakout: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome and Building Professional Confidence Breakout: Exploring the Impact of Intersectional Identity |
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3:15 - 3:30 p.m. |
Break |
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3:30 – 4:45 p.m. |
Breakout: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome and Building Professional Confidence Breakout: Exploring the Impact of Intersectional Identity |
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4:45 - 6:00 p.m. |
Individual Consultations |
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6:00 p.m. |
Dinner on Your Own |
Schedule is subject to change. All participants in NASPA events and programs are expected to understand and adhere to the NASPA Conduct Policy.
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7:30 – 8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast and Individual Consultations |
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8:45 – 10:15 a.m. |
Mentor Groups |
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10:15 – 10:30 a.m. |
Break |
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10:30 – 11:30 a.m. |
Discerning Your Path |
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11:30 – 11:45 a.m. |
Break |
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11:45 – 12:30 p.m. |
Symposium Closing |
Schedule is subject to change. All participants in NASPA events and programs are expected to understand and adhere to the NASPA Conduct Policy.
Venue
Hilton Downtown Portland
Portland, OR
The Symposium will take place at the Hilton Downtown Portland.
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