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VWHE Annual Conference - Workshop Descriptions
Join us as we explore the interlocking systems of race, racism and privilege and how they operate in Vermont. This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to engage in facilitated conversations with others about what race, racism and privilege look like in our organizations and how we can challenge these structural inequities in our own institutions. (Please note: This workshop will be a complement to last year’s “Everything You Wanted to Know About Structural Racism….” You don’t need to have been at last year’s workshop to attend this one. However, if you did attend last year’s workshop, while there will be some repetition/review, there will also be a lot more time for dialogue .) Patricia Shine, LICSW, is Assistant Professor of Human Services at Lyndon State College. She has taught courses focused on issues of racism and privilege at the undergraduate and graduate level for the past 11 years and has facilitated local and statewide workshops on racism and privilege throughout New England for over 16 years. Asset-Based Community Development Afternoon Workshop Asset-Based Community Development connects existing, but often unrecognized, resources in new ways. This ABCD presentation is an engaging and fun exercise in thinking outside the box. Participants will be learning new ways to view their organizations, articulate assets, and connect the dots, and get moving and talking with fellow workshop participants. ABCD can then be taken back to the office, community, or organization as a practical tool for generating new connections, energy, and progress. Michelle Barber is the Service-Learning Coordinator of the Norwich University Service-Learning (NUSL) Program. She connects faculty, students, and non-profits, striving to bridge the gap between campus and community life. In her free time, she serves on the Northfield Boys & Girls Club Advisory Council, spins records on Saturday mornings on 88.3 WNUB, and does whatever she can to find time to read and hike. Michelle has been doing ABCD training for four years and is available to work with campuses, offices/programs, and community groups. Emerging Media/Virtual Technologies – The Chance to Revolutionize Education Morning Workshop Demonstrating Second Life, the social, psychological, and pedagogical aspects of implementing virtual worlds to deliver the next generation of high-quality educational systems will be discussed. For the first time in history, technology can revolutionize education, but it will not be without pitfalls. Virtual worlds/reality will consume all of us within the next five years. What is it? What is needed to make this emerging media a virtual blessing rather than a virtual nightmare? John P. Rogate Full-time faculty member since January, 2000. In the time at Champlain College, was Program Director of the Computer Networking Program, and Created, implemented, and Directed the Game Programming major. Currently the Program Director for the Master’s of Science Degree in Managing Innovation in Information Technology. Prior to working at Champlain College, worked as an Engineer for Digital Equipment Corporation, and was also a Senior Consultant for DEC sales with responsibility for all of New England. Also owned Vermont Technology Exchange Company which made the Top 100+ Businesses in Vermont. Recently created a new company: Creative Twists Designs (www.creativetwists.com). Recently earned an Educational Specialist Degree from Nova Southeastern University (EdS), and currently completing PhD in Educational Technology. Dissertation interests pertain to the use of avatars in Serious Games involving the use of Virtual Worlds. How Flying Monkeys Mess Up a Decision, and What to Do About Them Afternoon Workshop Healthy decision making and risk taking skills are essential for a happy career and bountiful living. Yet too often, these skills become fraught with emotions, reluctance, and fear, and generate a lack of confidence for future crossroads. It seems the more we accumulate, the more we agonize over risks and decisions that might jeopardize our gains. This workshop is designed to quiet our “monkey minds,” which are so active when these challenges come. We’ll practice getting the process out of our heads for a more objective look, and hopefully quiet some of the fears about making bad decisions and taking irretrievable risks. Barbara Morrow, M.Ed., has worked in higher education, economic development, human services and other nonprofits for way over 30 years. Rather than giving her a leg to stand on, these rich experiences have presented more questions than ever, and many surprising answers. And a fair amount of amusement. She is currently the development and alumni director at Sterling College, and has an occasional consulting business to nonprofits – Equilibrium. Influence without Authority Afternoon Workshop What are you responsible for these days?
With the increasing utilization of teams and functional experts in the
workplace many of us are held accountable for outcomes that we have
little to no authority over. Participants will discuss the effects of
imbalance of responsibility and authority and recognize options for
gaining influence over desired outcomes. We’ll examine the concepts of
trust and respect and their relationship to individual power and
authority. The Journey for Inclusion Morning Workshop Two professional women of color will
present how they prepare and adjust and encourage others to pursue
working in non-diverse academic environments. They will share how they
conqueror barriers to excel in higher education. They will also share
some of the obstacles faced as women of color and how to overcome those
obstacles. How to make a difference in non-diverse environments and
finding opportunities in non-diverse environments. These women will also
share how they made the adjustment from inner-city to adjusting
successfully to rural Vermont, and finally, how to recruit and attract
other women of color, students, and staff to your institution. Leadership Panel Morning Workshop Come hear from a panel of presidents and senior women leaders on their perspectives on their journey through higher education and the lessons they have learned. Question, listen, laugh and share as we collectively re-envision leadership to better shape our organizations, communities, nation and world. Women in Leadership: Finding Your Voice to Greatness Full Day Workshop Participants will be provided with effective leadership strategies to create their own strategic leadership platform and use their leadership voice more intentionally. Workshop participants will reflect on a developmental model by engaging in exploration through dialogue, group work, and self-reflection. The presentation will include: characteristics of effective leaders, challenges faced by women leaders, impact of identity development on career choice and practice, developing a strategic leadership platform. Participants will also be provided with a comprehensive packet of resources, articles, and references. Angela Batista is the Director of
Diversity and Inclusion at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. A
successful educator with twenty years of experience in both higher
education and K-12 settings, Angela earned a Doctorate in educational
leadership from Nova Southeastern University, a Masters degree in
Counseling from the University of Vermont and a Bachelor of Arts in
English Education from Brooklyn College. At Champlain College, Angela
works closely with the Champlain College management team and other
colleagues from across campus to build community and to foster a campus
climate that respects and values diversity among students, faculty and
staff. Angela is the leader in the college’s efforts to promote its
diversity initiative and driving the strategic diversity planning
process. Angela has worked to address issues of multiculturalism,
cross-cultural communication and inclusion throughout most of her career
and is passionate about social justice issues. She promotes inclusion,
access, involvement and engagement through her participation in many
campus committees, including the President’s Diversity Task Force, the
College Council, the Faculty Senate Committee on Multicultural Issues
and the Staff Council. Retirement Planning for Women: Addressing Special Considerations Morning and Afternoon Workshops It is never too early to start planning
for retirement. Women have special needs when it comes to leaving the
workforce. We live, on average, seven years longer than men, making
smart planning even more critical. Many women take time off to bear and
raise children, which translates to working approximately 12 years less
than men and has a big impact on savings. Most important, on average
women earn about 23% less in the workplace than do their male
counterparts. Join us for this informative workshop to learn about your
options and how to avoid common pitfalls. Turbulent Waters: What Lies Ahead for Colleges when Demographics, Economics, and Changing Enrollment Trends Rock our Boats? Morning Workshop Interactive presentation in which issues
are presented and then discussed by the audience. Examples include
demographic issues: declining numbers in VT, increasing numbers of
immigrants (nationally); financial issues: student loan changes,
economic challenges for our prospective families; and enrollment issues:
communicating with prospective students in their virtual environments,
difficulties in predicting class sizes (wait lists, multiple
applications and multiple deposits), merit aid versus helping the
disadvantaged, meeting financial needs of returning students, etc.
Participants will be encouraged to share how these and other issues have
impacted their colleges and brainstorm potential solutions. Working Together: The Shared Experience of Veteran and New Staff Achieving Success Afternoon Workshop With over 16 years of Residential Life experience it is easy to get set in my ways and with the arrival of Tricia to Landmark College shortly after her college graduation it began a collaborative relationship where mutually we have learned from each others experiences and used our knowledge to support our work in the residence halls. Together we have created training programs for the Resident Assistants and served on committees supporting the mission of the college. This session will offer clear advice for nurturing these working relationships as well as an opportunity to reflect on the different stages in our careers in higher education and the need to continually learn and develop our skills. We will specifically cover our work with student with learning disabilities and our combined work with them both in the residence halls and in the athletic field. Ellen A. Wood I started my journey in the field of higher education while a student at Lyndon State College as a Resident Assistant for three years. After graduating from LSC in 1992, I went to work for Landmark College as a Resident Dean and have been here ever since then. In my years of working at Landmark College I have taken on many roles as an academic advisor, tutor and classroom teacher all the while maintaining my connection within the field of residential life. Currently, my official title is Associate Professor and Resident Dean and I am a teacher in the Communications Department, Physical Education Department as well as run upper classmen residence halls. I am also a mother to three wonderful children ranging in ages from 15 to 9 as well as my husband is also a Resident Dean and Assistant Professor at Landmark College. Tricia Griffin I am a proud
graduate from Fitchburg State College. I spent 4 years as a resident
assistant working under campus living when I was a student. I graduated
with duel degree in Human Services and Special Education. Right out of
college I went to work at Landmark College as a Resident Dean. My work
at Landmark College for the past 3 years has giving me so much
transferable skills. My main work is with students transitioning and
student residential issues. I have had the pleasure to work under
residential life, student activities, women’s sports, and women’s group
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