11/2 8:30am-9:30am THE VALUE OF VARYING VIEWS: How to Deal with - - PDF document

11/2 8:30am-9:30am

THE VALUE OF VARYING VIEWS: How to Deal with Confidence & Collaboration with Diverse Attitudes and Beliefs in Our Professional and Work and Personal Lives Presented By: Michael Brandwein Location: Mission I Success at work on campus, in future employment in the community, and in our personal lives requires an open and honest exchange of ideas. Yet people bring to work and relationships an increasing diversity of attitudes, values, assumptions, and beliefs. This unique, fun, engaging session demonstrates specific, practical ways to use these differences as a strength, encourage the communication of fresh and different views, and manage the inevitable conflict in positive and respectful ways. You'll learn how to get more communication out in the open instead of behind people's backs, which is an essential skill in developing cooperative relationships personally and

• professionally. Develop greater flexibility in yourself and others.

I Know I Can: Learning How to Take Your Personal Habits and Interests to the Next Level Presented By: Tyler Scudero-Sanchez, UC Davis Location: Mission II Learn how to take the goals you have always wanted to fulfill and drive them to action. This workshop will focus on breaking negative habits and forming positive ones. Through the art of using momentum, creating rituals and pushing yourself to take the next step you will be able to achieve success. Implementation of these steps and strategies will propel you from a dreamer to a believer! Learning Objective 1: Break negative habit and replace it with a positive habit. Learning Objective 2: Create rituals that will put you in the appropriate mindset and state to tackle any situation. Learning Objective 3: Discover successful and creative ways to fulfill your goals. Body Positivity: How to Start the Discussion Around Body Image in your University Recreation Program Presented By: Shelby Lawson & Stephania Ochs Location: Mission III For students with poor body image, the recreation center can be a place to punish their body, or something they avoid all together. How do you make the student gym a welcoming space for every BODY? This interactive session will help you understand how to boost body image in your fitness facility, programming, and in your personal life. Learning Objective 1: Attendees will demonstrate understanding of the messages we receive from society, the media, and fitness culture around body image and how this affects their students as well as themselves. Learning Objective 2: The participant will define the body positive movement, understand how it fits into fitness and sports, and articulate why it should be an essential aspect of their collegiate recreational program. Learning Objective 3: The participant will leave with strategies to make their recreation program body positive, covering intentional language, changes to the environment of the gym, and wellness programming. Don't Wait Until Tomorrow Presented By: Andrew Reddish, CSU Sacramento & Kyle Urban, UCLA Location: Mariner Point

I'll start that tomorrow, in a week, or next month. Sound familiar? Procrastination is a constant battle that many of us face, from annual reports in the workplace, to assignments in the classroom to doing taxes at home. Take control and improve your productivity in your career, in your relationships and in your personal lives. Learning Objective 1: As a result of attending this program a participant will be able to recognize four tactics to minimize procrastination and how to incorporate them into their career & personal life. Learning Objective 2: Participants will have the opportunity to immediately implement helpful tools to help them get started on a project they have been putting off and stay on track to completion. Learning Objective 3: As a result of attending this program a participant will have a better understanding of the psychological aspects of why human beings procrastinate. Small Group Training. Who, What and Where? Presented By: Reed Phinisey, UC Davis Location: Crown Point The concept of Small Group Training (SGT) is still relatively fresh in the fitness industry. In this session, we will be looking to clearly define this growing trend and provide users with strategies to meet the needs ((programming, pricing & marketing) of their programs and users. Learning Objective 1: Define Small Group Training and relevant formats relative to participant’s programs. Learning Objective 2: Development of training materials for prospective Small Group Training Staff. Learning Objective 3: Identify proper marketing and retention strategies. Level Up: 10 Simple Steps to Build Your Corporate Sponsorship From the Ground Up Presented By: Heather Kleeman, University of Arizona Location: Belmont Discover 10 simple steps outlined by sponsor industry leaders IEG (sponsorship.com) and International Events & Festivals Association to kick-start a sponsorship program at your institution. Through this presentation, learn how to define assets, determine values, cultivate partnerships, and generate new revenue. Learning Objective 1: Participants will be able to identify industry standard strategies to develop a step by step sponsorship program by integrating practical approaches utilized in corporate business. Learning Objective 2: Participants will be able to develop specific strategies to align corporate sponsorship efforts to support and meet department needs. Learning Objective 3: Participants will be able to anticipate challenges and actionable solutions associated with developing a corporate sponsorship program.

11/2 9:45am-10:45am

COMMUNICATION SUCCESS: How to Be an Expert Listener, the Single Most Important Skill We Need to Use Brilliantly Every Day Presented By: Michael Brandwein Location: Mission I It's really stupid: The most important skill we have to use every day is one about which most people never get even an hour professional training. So how do we learn to listen? We copy the examples of how other people do it—and these are more people without expert training. In leadership, personal and professional development, job success, relationship building, and more: Nothing is more important than listening. In this session you'll learn from an expert communication trainer the greatest secrets to making sure that people believe they are really being heard. You will be able to use these skills every day, at work, school, and home. Develop greater trust and credibility. Connect more strongly with others, persuade more successfully, and dramatically boost your ability to solve problems and conflicts. Women of the Rec Presented By: Trish Dorman, University of Oregon; Tiffany Lundy, University of Oregon & Chantelle Russell, University of Oregon Location: Mission II Enter a brave space for women to discuss the unique challenges & opportunities women experience at work. Based on the University of Oregon model, this session includes panel discussion and facilitated activities for

• reflection. You will leave feeling personally empowered and equipped to start a group at your university.

Learning Objective 1: Gain an understanding of the Women of the Rec program at University of Oregon and how to implement a similar program on your campus. Learning Objective 2: Increase awareness of the challenges and opportunities of women working in both career and student positions within campus recreation. Learning Objective 3: Ability to identify group resources and activities that promote shared learning, peer support, and professional development amongst women. Teaching Teachers: How to Revamp Your Fitness Staff, Student Instructors, and Team Spirit Presented By: Julie Hannan, SDSU Location: Mission III Recruiting and retaining great instructors is a challenge of coordinating group fitness programs. These can transform into strengths by creating and perfecting a group fitness instructor training to match your program specific needs. Learn about how to incorporate this into your program to advance student development and your team environment. Learning Objective 1: This program will outline the focuses of a successful group fitness instructor training program. Learning Objective 2: As a result of attending this, participants will understand the benefits of in house training programs on class quality and team environment. Learning Objective 3:

Participants will understand how to navigate challenges student group fitness instructor training programs may create to maintain the success and consistency of the program. Stronger Learning Outcomes for Stronger Student Development Presented By: Kosti Efstathiou, Willamette University Location: Mariner Point Curriculum isn't just a word for the class room. In Campus Recreation we refer to the idea of co-curricular experiences for our participants, especially staff. Join us to look at how to create, as well as create for yourself, a more effective curriculum for staff development and training as we dive into student learning outcomes. Learning Objective 1: Participants will be able to identify what a learning outcome is and how to create/develop more effective and measurable learning outcomes. Learning Objective 2: Demonstrate and develop a sustainable format for training curriculum that is inclusive to all learning styles and cultural capitals. Learning Objective 3: Relate the importance of evaluating learning and identify how that impacts training over short term and long term assessment. Connecting Your Campus: The Chemistry Behind Strong Campus Partnerships and How to Build Them Presented By: Brian Luu, UC Davis Location: Crown Point It goes without saying that campuses house many departments, each one holding an important role. Over time, some of those departments have found that if they worked together, they can better serve the student community in a more effective manner. This presentation will discuss how to find partnerships and healthily maintain them. Learning Objective 1: Attendees will learn how to think strategically and creatively in terms of how to work together with other campus entities to better serve their campus. Learning Objective 2: Attendees will receive a broken-down explanation of what a healthy partnership looks like and what it entails. Learning Objective 3: Attendees will be educated on how to maintain a campus partnership and keep it healthy and successful. Supervising the Supervisor, Professional Management 101 "Would You Report to You" Presented By: Kevin Martin, UC Riverside Location: Belmont Supervising and managing employees is an essential skill and practice needed for the success of any organization. The primary goal of performance management is to drive organization performance. This presentation will focus

• n supervising professionals as well as examining you own techniques and practices.

Learning Objective 1: Identify, discuss and articulate clear performance objectives, techniques and standards that will aid in supervising staff to ensure a positive work community, and atmosphere. Learning Objective 2: Identify any areas of under performance, seek to gain agreement from the staff member for improvement in performance, identify performance improvement strategies. Utilize formal procedures accurately. Learning Objective 3: Understand and apply the art of appraisal/review procedure to the standards and deadlines agreed upon by the supervisor and the employee.

11/2 11:15am-12:15pm

Superb Supervision: What to Do & Say to Lead, Motivate, & Bring Out the Best in Staff Presented By: Michael Brandwein Location: Mission I This fast-paced, skill-packed session demonstrates practical and powerful techniques you can use immediately to be an outstanding leader of team members, whether they are part-time or full-time staff. Bring staff to their highest levels of performance. Identify simple but important things you can do every day to provide more credible and useful support, which is the most important things supervisors must do. Increase trust and build positive relationships with those you lead to maximize service to the people you serve. Boost motivation by helping people achieve personal and personal goals. Apply Michael's Reverse Engineering technique to figure out what superb leaders do and say to be the best leaders of work teams. Creative Juices: Develop, Create, Plan, and Engage in Your Marketing Concepts Presented By: Dusan Stancic, UC Riverside Location: Mission II This session is meant to inspire and replenish your creative juices. To give insight into the marketing process and to provide some basics in creating a marketing plan and in organizing a marketing team to help communicate your department's message to your target audience. We'll go over videos, photography, social media, and more. Learning Objective 1: Replenish their creative well and begin applying tactics and ideas into their own environment. Learning Objective 2: Learn how to create a Marketing Plan and how to organize your time to successfully execute the plan. Learning Objective 3: Learn about new techniques and methods, and gain confidence in communicating with your target audience. Top to Bottom: Adding iPads/Tablets to Your Rec! Presented By: Brad Montgomery, SDSU Location: Mission III Top to Bottom means just that; we will cover everything you need to know about implementing iPads and tablets into your facility. From software/hardware that is available, to questions that will undoubtedly pop up along the way, we will provide you a road map to paperless bliss. Learning Objective 1: Identify benefits and challenges of implementing iPad/tablet usage in a campus recreation setting. Learning Objective 2: Understand the diverse software/hardware options that exist today. Learning Objective 3: Experience new and unique ways iPads/tablets are being used at various NIRSA Institutions. Blank Slate-Designing a Personal Training Program from Underground to Skies the Limit Presented By: Michelle Leachman, UC Santa Barbara & Arthur Hockwald, UNLV Location: Mariner Point “Blank Slate," teaches students & facility management how to create a personal training program utilizing minimal start up materials, while making a lasting impact & creating a better retention rate within Campus Rec. Education

• n how supervisors/coordinators & management can bring PT cert programs in with a lasting impact.

Learning Objective 1: How to design a Personal Training Program with zero equipment, trainers and clientele, while growing revenue for program continuation. Learning Objective 2: Outreach for grant funding and corporate sponsorship of equipment. How to decide what equipment is necessary and will serve as a tool for community utilization. Learning Objective 3: How to educate and certify new Personal Trainers and grow a new program in revenue. Seek to Sea More: How Regular Evaluation Develops Student Employees Presented By: Steve Kinsey, UNLV; Latoya Burdiss, UNLV; Sarah Repman, UNLV & Jannelvy Martinez, UNLV Location: Crown Point Do students benefit from evaluations? Do millennials? What is the best way to evaluate students? How does evaluation contribute to student success after they transition into a career? This session will answer these questions and more, including how to effectively grow and provide feedback to a generation of students unlike any seen before. Learning Objective 1: Presentation attendees will be able to articulate the benefits of regular evaluations to both students and programs. Learning Objective 2: Presentation attendees will be able to understand the complementary strength of completing student self and supervisor evaluations. 35 Strategies that Make Staff Feel Valued and Build a Culture of Staff Retention Presented By: Shelbi Long, Cal Poly Pomona & Damajaha' Netherly Location: Belmont For many Campus Recreation departments, it is an ongoing challenge to retain great student staff and minimize staff turnover. This session will explore the motivating factors that positively affect staff retention and focus on creative ideas to make your staff feel valued, appreciated, and recognized. Learning Objective 1: Articulate the impact of staff retention on a positive work environment. Learning Objective 2: Identify at least 5 new strategies to build a culture of staff retention.

11/2 2:00pm-3:00pm

Designing and Building a Safer Sports Floor - Increasing Shock Absorption and Resiliency While Decreasing Vibration Presented By: Steve Hayes Location: Mission I Learn about significant advancements in the materials used to construct sports floor systems. Attendees of this program will gain valuable insight for sports floor renovations as well as new construction. Administrators, risk managers, facility managers as well as architects will find this program extremely valuable. Learning Objective 1: Gain the knowledge to evaluate an existing sports surface and determine what type of system/components it is/has. Learning Objective 2: Understand what measurements are important when selecting a new sports playing surface. Learning Objective 3: Learn how new technology is improving the performance of sports surfaces. Work Hard. Be Humble. Presented By: Kaila Lavin, CSU Northridge & Sandra Salute, CSU Northridge Location: Mission II Has one of your student employees ever been surprised with what the “professional work world" is like once they leave your organization? This session will outline an approach to progressive professional development that allows supervisors to better prepare students for professional positions after they graduate. Learning Objective 1: Participants will learn what progressive development is and what steps are involved in utilizing this approach to prepare student staff for success. Learning Objective 2: Participants will be given tools and resources to provide progressive development opportunities to those they supervise. Telling our Story- Bringing your Department’s Gathered Data to Life Presented By: Kyle Urban, UCLA & Joshua Hamilton, University of Arizona Location: Mission III In today's world of Higher Education, Recreation programs are being asked more loudly than ever to justify their existence and cost on campus. In this presentation, we seek to highlight ways in which your department can take your current program, define its presence and impact on campus, and share that information with stakeholders on your campus. Learning Objective 1: Participants will learn how to gather and utilize pertinent data to better explain their program operation. Learning Objective 2: Participants will understand methods employed by other universities to share gathered data within their campus community and with outside groups. Learning Objective 3: Participants will create a strategic plan for proper data gathering and dissemination of information to all proper parties involved.

Maximizing Programs for your Climbing Wall Presented By: Melissa Robertson, Central Washington University Location: Mariner Point Join us to discuss ways to increase programs and participation for your climbing wall. Topics will include programs for different populations such as youth, adults, recreational climbers, as well as the "one time" user. We will also be discussing ways to increase program retention with seasoned climbers as well as eliminating the intimation factor. Learning Objective 1: Discover new ways to promote your climbing program. Learning Objective 2: Design programs for a variety of targeted audiences. Learning Objective 3: Understand the differences between the instructional programs and the "Disney world experience." Fusion Facilities: Are They Really Worth It? Presented By: Kate Smith, CSU Sacramento Location: Belmont The term “Fusion Facility" has been used to describe the concept of combining multiple campus services in one building but what are the actual benefits of this growing trend? Discover how facility design and collaborative programming can contribute to student success by building healthy campus communities. Learning Objective 1: Understand how a healthy campus community, physical space, and student success are related. Learning Objective 2: Learn the pros and cons of “Fusion Facilities" and gauge their value. Learning Objective 3: Identify key facility features and programming components that contribute towards building a healthy campus community.

11/2 3:30pm-4:30pm

Lend Your Expertise to NIRSA’s Strategic Planning Process Presented By: Leah Hall Dorothy, Oregon State University; Kevin Marbury, University of Oregon & Pam Su, San Francisco State University Location: Mission I Join Strategic Plan Task Force Members and NIRSA Board representatives in an environmental scanning discussion that will inform the next strategic plan for NIRSA. Initial scanning results about the collegiate recreation environment, desired outcomes, and potential roles for the association will be shared. Attendees will have an

• pportunity to reflect and respond with what resonates, what is missing, and what is surprising. Bring your own

ideas and aspirations for NIRSA's impact on collegiate recreation and student success. Implicit Bias and its Role in Workplace Hiring Practices Presented By: Courtney Kraemer, UC Santa Barbara & Isabelle Rodriguez, UC Santa Barbara Location: Mission II Implicit bias refers to the attitudes of stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. How does implicit bias interfere with the hiring process of student and professional staff in recreation? In this presentation, participants will identify their own implicit bias, review research on the effects of implicit bias on hiring practices, and identify strategies to mitigate implicit bias in future hiring efforts. Learning Objective 1: Participants will gain and understanding of implicit bias and its impact on the workplace. Learning Objective 2: Participants will identify at least two strategies to reduce implicit bias in the workplace. Building a Better Sport Club Program Presented By: Mike Dominguez, UC Davis; Brian Smith, UCLA; Kyle Urban, UCLA & Kendall Ross, CSU Chico Location: Mission III Interested in making your Sport Club Program even better? Sweet Sassy Molassy, of course you are. By attending

• ur presentation you'll become the best Sport Club Coordinator at your school! We will cover topics such as

Concussions, Operations and Organization of a Sport Club Program, Officer Development, Funding, Coaches, and MORE! Learning Objective 1: Understand the basics of operating a well run Sport Club Program. Learning Objective 2: Learn new ideas for officer development, compliance, fundraising, operations, coaches, and more! Learning Objective 3: To share ideas with fellow Sport Club professionals to take back to your campus. Implementing Policy with Purpose Presented By: Jarrell Garcia, UC Santa Barbara & Gabriel Escobedo, UC Santa Barbara Location: Mariner Point Implementing policy is easy; but intentionally implementing policy to create the desired culture is hard. This presentation will focus on the process of reviewing policies, identifying issues, determining outcome, developing policy, implementing policy, and reviewing policies in order to create an effective program culture. Learning Objective 1:

The ability strategically plan, implement and evaluate program policy. Learning Objective 2: An understanding of how policies and procedures affect program culture. Purposeful Leadership in a Warp Drive World Presented By: David Pearson, California Baptist University Location: Crown Point Higher education is immersed in an age of assessment, necessitating the ability to define strategies and objectives very clearly. This session will help you build purpose into your leadership so you can navigate a world that is changing faster than at any time in history. You will be engaged and you will leave with immediate proficiency. Learning Objective 1: Define leadership and construct one's personalized "elevator definition" of leadership. Learning Objective 2: Identify strategies for effectively leading professional and student staff. Learning Objective 3: Assess leadership functions to promote positive goal attainment. Committing to Inclusivity: Creative Inclusive Facilities and Cultures on Every Level Presented By: Jenny Delgado, Cannon Design & Lindy Fenex, UC Riverside Location: Belmont While inclusivity has always been inherently important to recreation departments focused on offering spaces and

• pportunities for all students to engage and thrive, there are new ways to better connect with undeserved campus
• populations. This presentation explores how facility design, programming and more can bring campus rec to every

student. Learning Objective 1: Learn how facility design and organization can inherently promote or discourage inclusion in your campus recreation center with key takeaways for implementation. Learning Objective 2: Learn how modifying programs or introducing new programs entirely can further enhance inclusivity in your recreation program. Learning Objective 3: Learn how recreation centers can become beacons for inclusivity on college campuses.

11/3 8:30am-9:30am

If You Build It, They Will Lead: The Impact of a Student Led Sport Club Council Presented By: Erin Farrar, UNLV & Steve Kinsey, UNLV Location: Mission I This interactive session will showcase how the creation and development of how a Sport Clubs Council (SCC) re- energized the Sport Clubs Program, established standards of participation, determined funding allocation, addressed issues of risk and liability, and instituted levels of accountability. Learning Objective 1: Participants will understand how one university created a Sport Club Council focusing on student leadership. Learning Objective 2: Participants will have the knowledge and tools to implement similar practices at their respective institutions. Learning Objective 3: Participants will be provided assessment data demonstrating the positive impact on student leaders. Transferable Skills in Group Exercise: You Can Take it With You Presented By: Leah Bank, CSU Bakersfield Location: Mission II This session provides an analysis of the roles of leaders and followers with respect to teaching a group fitness class. Not only are fitness skills crucial, but character traits also come into play. The goal of this session is to recognize teaching skills and characteristics, and apply them to other areas of life. Learning Objective 1: Identify the qualities of leaders versus followers, and how both can act as positive aspects for fitness instructors. Attendees will analyze qualities using a short video clip. Learning Objective 2: Examine the difference between fitness skills and personality traits in determining the success of a group fitness instructor. Learning Objective 3: Apply the skills and qualities discussed previously to areas of life outside of the fitness facility, including professional development, networking, continued education, and employment. Campus Recreation Centers: Out With the Old, In With the New Presented By: Deja'Nay Gilliam, Washington State University & Angie Isernio, Washington State University Location: Mission III The traditional collegiate recreation center design is going out of style. "Campus Recreation Centers: Out With the Old, In With the New," is a 60-minute educational session that will address the growing popularity of expanding collegiate recreation centers to address more aspects of student life. Learning Objective 1: As a result of attending this presentation, participants will be provided examples addressing the benefits of expanding recreation centers to encompass additional aspects of student life. Learning Objective 2: As a result of attending this presentation, participants will be given ideas on how to implement inclusive programming and provide amenities for a diverse student population. Learning Objective 3: As a result of attending this presentation, participants will be educated on the benefits and challenges of implementing this type of facility on their campuses.

You Want Me to Talk About What!?: Engaging in Difficult Conversations Made Easier Presented By: Marc Falkenstein, University of the Pacific Location: Regatta Pavilion Do you get anxious, nervous and scared when presented with engaging difficult conversation with a colleague, staff, member or participant? Don't worry; you are not alone! This presentation will provide you with tools, techniques, skills and practical experience to better prepare you to engage in and successfully deliver difficult conversations! Learning Objective 1: As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to recognize and identify when to engage in difficult conversations. Learning Objective 2: As a result of attending this session, participants will learn how to utilize communication strategies to effectively conduct difficult conversations. Learning Objective 3: As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to articulate areas for development and/or plan for growth through these conversations. Planning an Inclusive Rec Expo: Celebrate the Diversity of Recreation Presented By: Amanda Deml, University of Oregon Location: Belmont In this presentation participants will gain tools, tips, and resources to implement inclusive programming on their

• campus. Learn how the University of Oregon launched their inaugural Inclusive Recreation Expo and what

resources and partners were essential. Time will also be dedicated for small group discussion and idea sharing. Learning Objective 1: Participants will learn how the University of Oregon PE & REC Department conducted their inaugural inclusive programming event and share tips for success. Learning Objective 2: Participants will learn who valuable partners on campus and in the community are to help establish inclusive programming. Learning Objective 3: Participants will receive multiple program and event ideas for inclusive programming from across the country.

11/3 9:45am-10:45am

The Road to Graduation is Through Recreation Presented By: Kaila Lavin, CSU Northridge; Jimmy Francis, CSU Northridge & Mark Zakrzewski, SDSU Location: Mission I Are you being asked to justify what we do? Luckily more research is being done to show a correlation between usage of recreation centers and academics. Further research is being done also to correlate recreation center usage and wellness. In this session, research results will be shared in regards to these ties. Learning Objective 1: Participants will learn about recreation center usage and ties to academic success and overall wellness. Learning Objective 2: Participants will be given tools and resources to take back to their respective institutions to implement similar research projects. Embodying the 8 Dimensions of Wellness Presented By: Dana Satoro, University of Arizona & Hayley Halkovic, University of Arizona Location: Mission II Wellness is a common buzzword at collegiate recreation departments and campuses. Learn about the 8 dimensions of wellness and how they tie into diverse populations that are utilized through programming to create a community of wellness. In this program, participants will analyze and design wellness programs for their institutional needs. Learning Objective 1: As a result of attending this session, Campus Recreation Professionals will be able to analyze their own Department's health and wellness programming in depth to fit the dimensions of wellness. Learning Objective 2: Campus Recreation Professionals will be able to develop a program to target the diverse population needs at their institution by creating a strategic wellness plan. Learning Objective 3: Campus Recreation Professionals will be able to design wellness program initiatives for future semesters based on assessment. "Haka" Legacy: Developing Good Leaders Presented By: Beth Glazer, UCLA & Samantha Zaghloul, UCLA Location: Mission III Leadership is as good as the legacy it leaves behind. A professional staff's legacy is the students and student staff's legacy is staff culture. Our presentation aims to open a dialogue about identity, purpose and leadership from James Kerr's book "Legacy" while sharing research-based strategies for leadership and staff culture development. Learning Objective 1: Students and staff will be able to utilize the book and/ or resource "Legacy" to develop strong student staff leadership specifically based on relevant research-based models. Learning Objective 2: Professional Staff will be able given the tools to incorporate programmatic practices based on the book's theories including authentic leadership. Learning Objective 3: Students and Staff will gain relationship building skills through personal reflection, strategically enacting change and using story-telling to develop staff culture which increases sustainability.

Designing Staff Training with Transfer in Mind Presented By: Gregory Reinhardt, University of Utah & Laura Skold, University of Utah Location: Belmont This presentation synthesizes research on Learning Transfer Theory to guide implementation of transferable skills in student staff training. This session is target for students in a supervisory role, graduate assistants, or professional staff members who design and facilitate student staff training. Learning Objective 1: As a result of attending this session a participant will gain knowledge to design staff training that promotes transferable skills. Learning Objective 2: Participants will gain background knowledge on Learning Transfer Theory. Learning Objective 3: Participants will gain knowledge of developing post-training evaluation tools. Student Development SPLIT (Scheduling Peer Linked Interpersonal Time): How To Connect Students & Strengthen Teams Presented By: Barbara Zackowski, University of San Diego & Jeffrey Cirillo, University of San Diego Location: Regatta Pavilion Learn how to structure successful interpersonal communication with larger student teams to help everyone connect and contribute. The "3 for 30" communication plan includes 3 conversations between each staff member and an assigned mentor, scheduled at the beginning (goal-setting), middle (check-in/realignment) and end of semester (evaluation). Learning Objective 1: Participants will identify how to structure a successful communication plan for student staff. Learning Objective 2: Participants will recognize how to empower student leaders to mentor junior staff members. Learning Objective 3: Participants will learn how to help student employees connect with their team members through intentional interpersonal communication.

11/3 11:00am-12:00pm

Building Inclusive Recreation on Campus: The Challenges, the Growth, and the Reward Presented By: Michael Freeman, CSU Long Beach Location: Mission I The program is designed to give educators insight to the possible resources needed for starting an inclusive recreation program. This program is also designed to educate recreation professionals on the more popular trends within the area of inclusive recreation across the nation. Learning Objective 1: To lay the foundation of how a university might implement an inclusive/adapted recreation program within their recreation center. Learning Objective 2: Identify the social and financial challenges that an organization might face in developing inclusive recreation on campus. Learning Objective 3: Define the benefits and program implementation involved with inclusive programming. Score Big With Your Brand Strategy Presented By: Erin Merz, Portland State University Location: Mission II Move brand beyond a buzzword and get practical tips, tools and takeaways for creating winning brand strategies. Write your own playbook for success guided by rec-related examples, including Portland State's Play at Campus Rec campaign, REI, Patagonia and the Portland Timbers. Walk away with an actionable, comprehensive branding how-to. Learning Objective 1: Participants will be able to articulate and apply brand strategy best practices. Learning Objective 2: Participants will understand the difference between a brand and brand strategy. Learning Objective 3: Participants will receive a step-by-step approach for examining an organization's brand and how to improve it. SCIOA: A Model for Developing Student Officials Presented By: Matt Dunigan, UC Riverside & Andy Christopher, UC Irvine Location: Mission III Within this presentation we will cover the history of the Southern California Intramural Officials Association (SCIOA) and the future plans of the association. It is the associations hope that this platform will help other state/provinces within Region VI to develop similar associations for the officials. Learning Objective 1: Build a foundation to develop an officials association within their state/province geared to assist student officials growth. Learning Objective 2: Develop agendas for major sports (basketball/flag football) clinics w/ multi-educational tracks (Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced). Learning Objective 3: Assist in establishing a chair and cabinet members for the association.

Bring the Walls Down Within Your Recreation Department Presented By: Bernardo Tapia, Stanford University & Eric Stein, Stanford University Location: Belmont Breaking down the Silos! Come learn tools to break down the silos within your Rec Department through committees that engage staff across divisions in meaningful ways that enhance your workplace and come up with solutions for solving department wide issues. Learning Objective 1: Attendees will walk away with ideas on how engage employees from different areas in the same department on big pictures tasks in order to break down silos and create a positive work environment.