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Professional Conference for Rackham Program Graduate Coordinators

Posted Monday, April 13th, 2009

Investing in Your Future: Successful Strategies to Excel in an Ever-changing Environment

On May 20, 2009 Rackham Graduate School is pleased to host the first annual Professional Conference for Graduate Coordinators. Have you ever attended conferences only to leave frustrated because the content did not apply to your specific role? This conference was conceptualized by your fellow colleagues to create a professional experience by providing workshops designed especially for you — student services professionals. Additionally, the Professional Conference for Graduate Coordinators offers an excellent networking opportunity with colleagues across Rackham programs. Participants will gain valuable skills and learn practical strategies to maintain or excel in the ever-changing and growing profession of graduate student services. We look forward to your participation!

Who Should Attend

This conference is for student services personnel in Rackham programs who work with or on behalf of graduate students.

Schedule

8:15-8:45 am

Continental Breakfast/Check-In

8:45-9:00 am

Welcome

9:00-9:45 am

Keynote Speaker

10:00-10:50 am

Session I

  • Embracing Change: Process and Policy
  • Creative Time Management: Innovative Ways to Reduce Workload Anxiety

11:00-11:50 am

Session II

  • Creating a Positive Work Team
  • Effective Technology Tools to Improve Service to Students: Understanding the Latest Technology

12:00-1:30 pm

Lunch (on your own)

1:30-3:30 pm

Mental Health Session

  • Helping Students in Need

Complete Your Registration Online