Annual Conference

May 6 - 8, 2019

Atlanta, Georgia

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Name It, Claim It, Aim It - Strengths Assessment

This interactive professional development session will allow participants an opportunity for self-discovery utilizing the CliftonStrengths Assessment. Moreover, participants will learn how to put their strengths to work as policy administrators.

Brenda Meyer, Director of Policy and Staff Enhancement NorthWest Arkansas Community College As a certified Clifton Strengths Coach, Brenda has taken hundreds of campus and community members through the strengths discovery process to help individuals “do what they do best every day” and facilitate more productive, efficient teams.

Participation in this professional development activity requires completing a pre-conference assessment. When you register, please indicate “yes” or “no” in relation to your participation in this session. A link to the assessment will be sent three weeks prior to the conference.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Strategies for the Strong

The work of policy development and implementation can be demanding and difficult, filled with the challenges that come with working with people and their divergent expectations. In this type of work the stress can weaken you over time and may negatively impact your ability to stay strong and healthy for the long haul. In this session you will learn practical strategies to manage the stress reactions that may accompany this work. You will also explore practices for building resilience in the most important areas of your life – physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual.

Timothy Denney, MS, Principal Trainer and Consultant Level 5 Services, Crookston, Minn.

A graduate of Biola University in the far-distant past and more recently Fresno State University, Denney has worked as a vocational rehabilitation counselor, training director and administrative staff member at Northwestern Mental Health in Crookston, Minn. Other jobs include directing a non-profit organization, ministry professional, rock climbing instructor, wilderness guide, and personal security professional. Started by Denney in 2016, Level 5 Services is a premium provider of training, facilitation, and consultation services in the upper Midwest region. Level 5 Services serves the health

care, social service, law enforcement, faith-based, and education sectors with high-quality products and services.

NETWORKING EVENT

Looking for a fun night out to unwind and get to know fellow ACUPA members? Join the party at Ormsby’s!

This classic neighborhood tavern in Atlanta’s west-side provides a warm, welcoming, and comfortable gathering spot with an extensive craft beer selection and an exceptional pub menu. Enjoy connecting with colleagues while engaging in a friendly game of backgammon, bocce, darts, pool, or shuffleboard.

Transportation and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided. This event is included in the conference registration fee. Guests are welcome to attend with the purchase of an additional networking ticket.

REGISTRATION

Refunds: To request a refund or substitution, send written notification to Jen Rogers at jen.rogers@UND.edu.

Refund requests will be honored if received by April 1, 2019 and are subject to a cancellation fee. No

refunds will be made after this date for any reason. Substitutions are permitted at any time for an

additional fee.

Event ACUPA Members Non-Members

Early Registration (on or before March 25, 2019) $550 $750

Regular Registration (after March 25, 2019) $650 $750

Single Day Pass $275 $275

Half-day Pass $180 $180

Networking Event (non-registered guests only) $75 $75

Substitution of Non-member for member $100 n/a

Cancellation $50 $50

HOTEL INFORMATION

Embassy Suites Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park

267 Marietta Street Atlanta, GA 30313 (404) 223-2300

Group Rate: $148 | Promotion Code: ACU

For reservations, call 1-800-362-2779. The cut-off date for booking at this rate is April 15 at 4 p.m.

The Embassy Suites is within walking distance to many local attractions including the Georgia Aquarium, the

Georgia World Congress Center, the CNN Center, the World of Coca Cola Museum, The National Center for

Civil and Human Rights, the Martin Luther King National Historic Site, the Carter Presidential Center, and the

College Football Hall of Fame. If you want to venture further, shop the day away at Atlanta Market Center or

Underground Atlanta. If relaxing is your thing, spend time in the hotel’s rooftop heated pool, Jacuzzi, and

state-of-the-art fitness center.

Getting Around Atlanta

The hotel is conveniently located eight miles from the Atlanta airport, close to downtown, and within

walking distance to many Atlanta attractions. No matter how you choose to see the sights, access to public

transportation, taxis, and car share services is convenient and easy.

Parking

Valet parking only. Day parking: $12 (up to 3 hours) and $20 (3-8 hours). No in and out privileges. Overnight

parking: $32 (8-24 hours). In and out privileges available for overnight guests only. Rates are subject to

change without notice.

Questions? Contact Jen Rogers at jen.rogers@UND.edu .

PROGRAM

Monday, May 6

Tuesday, May 7

Wednesday, May 8

8:30 a.m. Session 1

Professional Development Name It, Claim It, Aim It—Strengths Assessment Brenda Meyer, NorthWest Arkansas Community College

12:00 p.m. Keynote Address Strategies for the Strong Tim Denney, Level 5 Services

1:30 p.m. Session 2

Choose Your Own Policy Peter Newman, University of California San Diego Jessica Teets, Purdue University

3:15 p.m. Session 3

Best-life Policy Development for Campus Communities Tim Denney, Level 5 Services

5:30 p.m. Networking Event Ormsby’s

8:00 a.m. Session 4

What Have We Been Missing? Adding Equity Review to Our Policy Process Michele Gross, University of Minnesota

9:45 a.m. Session 5

Policy Writing Boot Camp Michele Gross, University of Minnesota Joshua Adams, Cornell University

11:00 a.m. Session 6

Rebuilding Trust in the Policy-Making Process Teresa Toney, Maricopa County Community Colleges Barbara Basel, Maricopa County Community Colleges

2:00 p.m. Session 7

Policy Management System: What We Gained and What We Lost Melanie Woodard, UT Southwestern Medical Center

3:45 p.m. Session 8

Reconciling Your Course Catalog, Policy Library, and Website Brenda Meyer, NorthWest Arkansas Community College

4:25 p.m. Session 9

Policy is a Team Sport! Dr. Marcy Huey, University of Alabama Jennifer Clark, University of Alabama

8:00 a.m. Session 10

Clery Act Compliance: Finding Good in the Bad and Ugly Dr. Eric S. Plummer, University of North Dakota Jennifer Rogers, University of North Dakota

9:15 a.m. Session 11

Policy Potpourri - What Else is On Your Mind? Joshua Adams, Cornell University Donna Meeks, Old Dominion University