Spring Conference Schedule draft 1.14.22.xlsx

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2	Opening Session	Unstoppable Resiliance	Shola Richards	03/22/22	9:00 AM	9:50 AM	Seana	Brittany	https://ucr.zoom.us/j/92186676036	https://www.crowdcast.io/e/opening-session/register?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	Link sent to speaker	Shola Richards is the CEO and Founder of Go Together GlobalTM, the best-selling author of Making Work Work, and Go Together, and he is a civility writer with a passionate worldwide following. His articles and extremely popular “Go Together Movement” email series have been read by readers in over 160 countries, and his work has been featured on the Today Show, CBS This Morning, Forbes, Black Enterprise, Complete Wellbeing India, Business Insider Australia, and in numerous other outlets all over the world who recognize him as an authority on workplace happiness and engagement. As a speaker, Shola has shared his transformative message with leading healthcare organizations, top universities, Silicon Valley, the motion picture industry, on the TEDx stage, and in his greatest honor to date, this past September, he was invited to testify in front of the Select Committee on Capitol Hill to share his expert recommendations on how to bring more civility to Congress. Last, but certainly not least, Shola is a father, husband, identical twin, and a self-professed “kindness extremist” who will not rest until bullying and incivility is extinct from the American workplace.
3	Roundtable: Communication in a virtual workspace- keeping teams connected and thriving	This is a roundtable discussion with some of our campus leaders on how they have successfully kept their teams connected and working successfully in a remote environment.	Denise Woods, AVC Health and Wellness John Stephen, AVC Human Resources Terri Eckman, Executive Director, Student Info Systems	03/22/22	10:00 AM	10:45 AM	Erika Leon	Militza Seehaver	https://ucr.zoom.us/j/93916184898?pwd=MmNpM3Bidk1SejlvUUJXS21FN2Jsdz09	https://www.crowdcast.io/e/roundtable-communication?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	Link sent to speaker	John Stephen Henderson: Most recently prior to Joining the Office of the President, Berkeley, John Stephen Henderson has served as the Director of Total Rewards at both Riverside and Berkeley. He has simultaneously also served as the Interim Associate Vice Chancellor & Chief Human Resources Officer at UCR. His other higher education experience includes serving as the Director of Total Compensation at The Ohio State University and he also served as the Assistant Director of Human Resources at the University of South Florida where he was responsible for a multi-disciplinary team covering Compensation, Benefits, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Employment, HRIS and Records Retention. John Stephen also has several years of HR experience in private sector organizations including Disney, Nestle, Charles Schwab, Toyota and others. Overall, he has more than 25 years in Human Resources with primary focus on Compensation and Benefits. As far back as he can remember, John Stephen has been an avid sports fan, both playing and watching. His first live professional basketball game was the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden and while everyone there was rooting for the Knicks, he immediately cheered for the underdog Cavs - and they won! Since that time he’s been a Cleveland sports fan (even the Browns). John Stephen played football, basketball and baseball through high school and continued on to play baseball through college. In addition to sports, John Stephen enjoys music (played Jazz clarinet), poetry (participated in several poetry slams), sky diving, the arts, live theatre as well as reading and discussing philosophy. Denise Woods: Dr. Denise Woods, Associate Vice Chancellor, Health, Well-being and Safety, has joined the organization as Healthy Campus Champion. Previously, she worked as UCLA's manager of the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health project through a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention grant. Dr. Woods served as director of Student Wellness and the Basic Needs Initiative at California State University, Office of the Chancellor, before coming to UCR in 2019 Teri Eckman is the Executive Director in the Student Information Systems and Campus Reporting Solutions in the Information Technology Solutions organization. She previously worked in Student Affairs and Enrollment Services and was the lead project manager for the Banner Student Information System implementation. She is passionate about people, workplace culture, and is an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. She spent most of her free time during the early days of the pandemic earning her Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis on Technology Management and recently launched ITS’s Women in Technology program. Her superpower is having 8 different conversations on 5 different platforms with the same person. You can reach her via email, LinkedIn, Teams, Slack, phone, and carrier pigeon.
4	The power of building authentic relationships: networking, volunteering, affinity groups	Getting involved in a staff affinity group like Staff Assembly, LEAD, and BFASA can seem daunting, especially if you are new to campus. In this session, Julie Salgado and Ross French will share their stories of how they got involved in various groups, the challenges, the benefits and the rewards to help you get motivated to get involved.	Julie Salgado Ross French	03/22/22	10:00 AM	10:45 AM	Elisha Hankins	Kimberlie Hayden		https://www.crowdcast.io/e/the-power-of-building-2?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	Link sent to speaker	Julie Salgado serves as the Event Services Manager for the CHASS Facilities Management department. In this capacity, she assists with daily events as well as supports staff and students. She also runs the Front of House at the University Theater, supervising ushers, and ticket-takers. She has 23 years of service with UC Riverside and takes great pride in her work and loves working with such great people. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of California Riverside, and a master's degree in Management from the University of Redlands. She served on the UCR Staff Assembly Executive Board as the Director of Events, as Vice President, and as President. She currently serves as the Chair for LEAD. Ross French has worked at UCR since 2000 and currently serves as the digital communications manager at the UCR School of Medicine. Since graduating from UC Santa Barbara in 1992, he has spent the majority of his career working in higher education, with all but three-plus years of his 20-something-year career in the UC system. He was president of UCR Staff Assembly in 2018-19.
5	Let's Eat Grandma-session one	Please join us for a resume building workshop and an overview of recruitment best practices with Chris Villanueva from Let's Eat, Grandma	Chris Villanueva	03/22/22	11:00 AM	11:45 AM	Jeff Girod	Brittany Fraser		https://www.crowdcast.io/e/lets-eat-grandma--?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	Link sent to speaker	Chris Villanueva alongside his brother co-founded Let's Eat, Grandma, an online resume service that was ranked by The Balance as the best resume service of 2020-22. After graduating from Cornell University and excelling in the hospitality industry, Chris decided to apply his passion for people and service to one of the most stressful areas of life: the job hunt. As of this year, his company has helped 7,000+ paying clients with their resumes -- and hundreds of thousands more through their blog and the Career Warrior Podcast. Chris' goal is to improve modern-day job search, serve 8,000+ clients per day, and create a ripple effect across the U.S. economy – a ripple effect that will mean millions of satisfied employees and billions of dollars saved by companies with a better job-market fit. His philanthropy department also aims to help those underprivileged in society, so that the homeless and formerly incarcerated can reintegrate back into the workforce. For Chris and his company: It all starts with the resume.
6	Addressing Bullying in the workplace	This session will cover the topic of dealing with difficult situations that come up surrounding bullying in the workplace. We will discuss resources available and support for those being negatively impacted.	Alex Rollins, EOD Specialist	03/22/22	11:00 AM	11:45 AM	Michael Austin	Robert Stephens		https://www.crowdcast.io/e/addressing-bullying-in?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	ok	Alexandra Rollins is an organizational effectiveness consultant, with 8 years of experience in managing organizational changes for Fortune 500 companies. Alexandra has worked with Toyota, Mattel, Hyundai and most recently UCR. Alexandra focuses on helping organizations maximize their performance and works with them to achieve their vision. She develops and implements leadership strategies to improve productivity and efficiency, ultimately helping organizations become high-performing businesses. Her vast experience has given her the opportunity to work with and build lasting relationships with directors, managers executives. Alexandra holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside and a Master’s Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University. Alexandra volunteers her time as the head Adviser for UC Riverside’s Delta Gamma Chapter on campus. Alexandra is also a big Disney fan and enjoys spending her spare time at the happiest place on earth with her family.
7	How to be an Inclusive Communicator	In this session we will discuss best practices and tips on how to approach communication with enables as many as possible to be included in your interactions with different types of communications.	Wes Mallette, Athletics Director	03/22/22	11:00 AM	11:45 AM	Lela Dennis	Frank Figueroa		https://www.crowdcast.io/e/how-to-be-an-inclusive?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	Link sent to speaker	Wes Mallette is a 25+ year intercollegiate athletics, professional sports and corporate executive with an expansive track record of success in building successful brands, managing organizational reputations, and running athletics departments and sports organizations. Extensive background and proven success (with definitive metrics) in issues and crisis management, organizational turnarounds, revenue generation, strategic communications and brand marketing, DEI, reputation management, staff and leadership development, and building strong, caring and listening cultures that yield tremendous results.
8	HOLD- Staff Lunch Hour			03/22/22	12:00 PM	1:00 PM
9	Focusing on Your Circle of Influence	In his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey distinguishes between our Circle of Concern (things we care about but can’t control) and our Circle of Influence (things we care about and can impact). In this session we will explore how to focus on your Circle of Influence.	Seana Nunez, EOD Specialist	03/22/22	1:00 PM	1:45 PM	Militza Seehaver	Alisha French		https://www.crowdcast.io/e/franklin-covey---circle?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	ok	Seana has over 10 years of experience in training, facilitation, and organizational development. She works with staff across all levels at UC Riverside, and with leaders across the UC System as the program coordinator, assessor, and facilitator for the UC Management Skills Assessment Program. She's been with UC Riverside for 14 years.
10	Highlander Mentor Connection	Highlander Mentor Connection (HMC) provides UCR staff with professional development through peer-to-peer mentorship. This program is open to all UCR staff, serving in the role of either a mentor or mentee.	Isidra - Host Brittany Fraser- Events Specialist, CHASS Erika Leon- HRBP, CHASS	03/22/22	1:00 PM	1:45 PM		Katrice Calloway		https://www.crowdcast.io/e/highlander-mentor?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	ok	Brittany Fraser is a UCR Alumna. She is currently the Conference and Events Coordinator for CHASS Facilities Management. She also serves as Chair-Elect for LEAD and Director of Administration for Staff Assembly. She began by working for CHASS Facilities Management as a student worker during her full 4.5 years as an undergraduate. Through working here, she found her passion for event coordination despite being a science major. Unable to switch majors, she graduated with a degree in Cellular, Molecular, and Development Biology in December of 2018. She then pursued her passion for events by becoming a part of the CHASS Facilities Management team a few months after graduating. She has an immense passion for advising and leading her student staff as well as those around her. She has pursued many professional development opportunities including being UC People Management Certified as well as taking many courses in various event management topics. Isidra Villalobos Martinez is a Financial Administrative Officer for the Division of Undergraduate Medical Education within the School of Medicine. She is responsible for budget and administrative oversight for Undergraduate Medical Education and Student Affairs. Prior to her role with SOM, Isidra provided budget oversight for the Chancellor’s Organization and the UC Mexico Initiative as a member of the Strategic Executive Administrative Team within the Provost’s Organization. Isidra has served as an Organizational Excellence Ambassador and as a Collaborative Leadership Facilitator. Isidra was one of the first 100 staff members to earn the OE Bronze Level Certificate and was also a finalist for Staff Assembly Outstanding Staff Award in 2016. She is a huge advocate for staff professional development and believe in giving back to campus. Isidra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and three daughters. Erika Leon is the Human Resource Business Partner for the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. In this role, she supports close to 200 staff, providing support and leadership for all staff functions including hiring, employee and leadership development, career progression, employee relations, and retention. Erika also services as the Director of Professional Development for UCR’s Staff Assembly for the 2021/2022 year. Erika has a passion for supporting staff and helping to navigate their professional journeys. In her 18 years in the HR field, Erika has found purpose in advocating for staff and using her voice to speak for those that may not speak up for themselves. Erika specializes in employee relations, problem-solving, and helping to grow and cultivate strong leaders and staff. She has a passion for building relations with her colleagues that reinforces her commitment and dedication as an HR professional. Building trust with those that do not trust easily is a strength. She accomplishes this by working with employees through challenging situations and finding the win/win scenario whenever possible.
11	Managing Generations	This session will focus on best practices on managing staff and student workers throughout different generations	Paul Richardson, Director CHASS Facilities	03/22/22	1:00 PM	1:45 PM	Julie Salgado	Veronica Ramirez	n	https://www.crowdcast.io/e/managing-generations?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	link sent to speaker	Paul has been with UC Riverside 25 years, starting in 1996. He came from the private sector, working for performing arts centers, hospitality and building management companies. He owned a private theatrical production company in Southern California and has worked with hundreds of national and international performing acts. Paul has extensive experience in property management and design. He is the past Vice President of the Inland Empire Chapter of the International Facilities Management Association. At UCR he has been involved in the creation of UCArts in downtown Riverside as a main consultant for the construction and programming, and the campus Arts and Interdisciplinary buildings. Currently he is the Director of Facilities for UCR College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. He oversees CHASS Facilities Management and manages space, projects, and event support.
12	Building an Adaptable and Productive Team	This session will discuss how to build trust, empower your staff, and support them to be their most productive self	Tanya Wine, Academic Resource Manager CHASS	03/22/22	2:00 PM	2:45 PM	Cristina Otegui	Michael Molinar	N	https://www.crowdcast.io/e/building-an-adaptable?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	Link sent to speaker	Tanya Wine has worked in Higher Education for the past 27 years. She began her career as a work-study student while finishing her undergraduate degree, working in the College of Business and Public Administration at Cal State San Bernardino. Since moving to UCR, she has worked in the Bourns College of Engineering, the Graduate Division, and the Anderson Graduate School of Management before coming to CHASS, where she currently serves as the Academic Resources Manager and Interim Divisional FAO for the Multidisciplinary Unit and Performing Arts Departments as part of the Dean’s office Finance Team.
13	The 1-Hour Personal Brand Plan	You have a superpower! Your personality has advantages that can help you stand out and win. The problem is that if YOU don't know them, no one else will either! This training will make it easy for you to help others understand how you are different and what you do best, so they can see how you best add value. Feel more confident going into your next Performance Appraisal! This training includes pre-work. Registration closes on March 15.	Melanie Ramiro, CHASS Marketing Specialist	03/22/22	2:00 PM	2:45 PM	Erika Leon	Michael Molinar		https://www.crowdcast.io/e/the-1-hour-personal?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	ok	Melanie is the Performing Arts Marketing Specialist for the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Staff Assembly Executive Board, and has been Co-Chair of the UCR Healthy Campus Marketing and Communications subcommittee since 2018. Prior to joining CHASS, Melanie served for five years as the UCR Library’s Communications Specialist. Before coming to UCR, Melanie worked in the special events and entertainment industry as a speakers’ agent, talent buyer, show director, and event coordinator for an award-winning company.
14	Redefining a safe workplace: How to create a true psychologically Safe workplace for all	Psychological safety is the belief that you won't be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes. ... “When you have psychological safety in the workplace, people feel comfortable being themselves. In this session we will discuss how to create and support an environment of psychological safety.	Alexandra Marie Rollins, EOD specialist	03/22/22	2:00 PM	2:45 PM	Jeff Girod	Amy Gu		https://www.crowdcast.io/e/redefining-a-truly?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	placeholder invite sent	Alexandra Rollins is an organizational effectiveness consultant, with 8 years of experience in managing organizational changes for Fortune 500 companies. Alexandra has worked with Toyota, Mattel, Hyundai and most recently UCR. Alexandra focuses on helping organizations maximize their performance and works with them to achieve their vision. She develops and implements leadership strategies to improve productivity and efficiency, ultimately helping organizations become high-performing businesses. Her vast experience has given her the opportunity to work with and build lasting relationships with directors, managers executives. Alexandra holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside and a Master’s Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University. Alexandra volunteers her time as the head Adviser for UC Riverside’s Delta Gamma Chapter on campus. Alexandra is also a big Disney fan and enjoys spending her spare time at the happiest place on earth with her family.
15	Successfully Managing Students	This session will focus on tips and best practices in providing a successful working relationship with student employees	Frances Caron, Asst Director, SRC	03/22/22	2:00 PM	245PM	Paige Mejia	Alisha French		https://www.crowdcast.io/e/successfully-managing?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	Link sent to speaker	Frances has worked as a higher education professional for over 12 years. She has overseen a total of ten (10) facilities in her professional career, staff ranging from 20-150+, facility design and maintenance, staff training and development, and a vast array of programming and special events. Frances was named to the most powerful people in her industry for 2022. She has spoken at numerous conferences and workshops across the country, contributed to numerous publications, and sat on multiple committees for various organizations. In addition, Frances works as a part-time faculty member at California State University, Long Beach.
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17	Keynote Day Two	Finding your Voice	Provost Elizabeth Watkins	03/23/22	9:00 AM	9:45 AM	Agam Patel	Brittany	https://ucr.zoom.us/j/98111926753	https://www.crowdcast.io/e/keynote-3?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	Link sent to speaker	Elizabeth Watkins became Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor at UC Riverside on May 1, 2021. As Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, Watkins is the chief academic and operating officer for the campus, providing leadership to the entire academic enterprise, managing day-to-day operations of the university, overseeing resource allocation, and serving as a member of the campus leadership team. In the Chancellor’s absence, the Provost serves as the chief executive officer of the University of California, Riverside. Watkins came to UCR from UCSF, where she served as the Dean of the Graduate Division, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, and Professor of History of Health Sciences. Her accomplishments at UCSF included the growth of an endowment fund for PhD students in the basic sciences from $50 million to $100 million, the development of a cost-of-living supplement program to provide students an annual supplement to defray the high cost of Bay Area housing, and the successful ten-year WASC re-accreditation of the university. She co-led the Coalition for Next Generation Life Science, a group of more than 50 research institutions committed to transparency about graduate career outcomes to help students and postdocs to make informed career decisions and improve graduate education and postdoctoral training. Prior to her appointment as Dean and Vice Chancellor, Watkins was Director of Graduate Studies for the master’s and PhD programs in History of Health Sciences at UCSF, having helped to restart those graduate degree programs in 2005. She also served on numerous campus and system-wide Academic Senate committees. Familiar with the UC system, Watkins was drawn to the role of Provost at UC Riverside because of its breadth of academic disciplines and its mission of educating at multiple levels including undergraduates, graduate students in both research and professional fields, and an extension school for lifelong learning. UCR’s national leadership in social mobility, its world-class faculty research, and its unyielding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion add compelling dimensions to the role. Watkins earned a BA in Biology and a PhD in History of Science at Harvard University. She is the author or co-editor of five books and numerous articles on the histories of birth control, sex hormones, pharmaceuticals, stress, and aging. Her work has been funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the NIH/National Library of Medicine, the National Academy of Education, the National Science Foundation, and the University of California President’s Research Fellowship in the Humanities. Born and raised in Rhode Island, Watkins moved to San Francisco in 2004, after living in Concord and Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She and her husband now live in Riverside. She has two grown daughters and one brand-new grandson.
18	Healthy Conflict Engagement in a Remote/Hybrid Work Environment	In this session we will discuss some of the challenges of remote/hybrid environment, including the means of communication (focusing on some of the perils of email communication), maintaining connection, and dealing with scheduling conflict.	Andrew Larratt-Smith, Ombuds	03/23/22	10:00 AM	10:45 AM	Daphne Hawkins	Erika Leon		https://www.crowdcast.io/e/healthy-conflict?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	Link sent to speaker	Andrew has been the UC Riverside Ombuds since 2011. Andrew has been active in the field of alternative dispute resolution since 2004, mediating conflicts first in Boston and then in Southern California, and briefly interned in the UCLA Ombuds Office prior to coming to UCR. Over the years, Andrew has worked in a wide range of functions within higher education. He serves as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine School of Law, lecturing on the Ombuds role. His previous higher education experience includes campus ministry, network administration, housing services, and academic program administration. Andrew holds a Juris Doctor* from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, with a specialization in Critical Race Studies, a Master of Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine School of Law, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Yale. He is a member of the International Ombudsman Association, where he serves as an instructor of the Foundations of Organizational Ombuds course. He is also a member of the California Bar* (inactive). Andrew is a proud Canadian and a board game enthusiast.
19	Managing the people side of change	Change can be difficult. This session will focus on how to deal with the anxieties of change and navigating the unknown. We will discuss tips on reducing the anxiety and resistance of our teams in order to successfully navigating change.	Alex Rollins, EOD Specialist	03/23/22	10:00 AM	10:45 AM	Seana Nunez	Elisha Hankins		https://www.crowdcast.io/e/managing-the-people-side?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	ok	Alexandra Rollins is an organizational effectiveness consultant, with 8 years of experience in managing organizational changes for Fortune 500 companies. Alexandra has worked with Toyota, Mattel, Hyundai and most recently UCR. Alexandra focuses on helping organizations maximize their performance and works with them to achieve their vision. She develops and implements leadership strategies to improve productivity and efficiency, ultimately helping organizations become high-performing businesses. Her vast experience has given her the opportunity to work with and build lasting relationships with directors, managers executives. Alexandra holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside and a Master’s Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University. Alexandra volunteers her time as the head Adviser for UC Riverside’s Delta Gamma Chapter on campus. Alexandra is also a big Disney fan and enjoys spending her spare time at the happiest place on earth with her family.
20	Moving from Peer to Leader	Moving into a position of leadership, particularly if you will be leading people that were your peers, can be a challenging task. This session will focus on relationship dynamics, dealing with team changes, and building strong communication with your new team.	Crystal Petrini, FAO CHASS	03/23/22	10:00 AM	10:45 AM	Julie Salgado	Kimberlie Hayden		https://www.crowdcast.io/e/moving-from-peer-to?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	Link sent to speaker	Crystal Petrini is the Financial and Administrative Officer for the departments of English and Philosophy at the UC Riverside and has been serving the UC system since 2013. Crystal received her MBA in Global Business from the University of Redlands and holds dual BAs in Political Science: International Relations and Spanish from UC Santa Barbara. She most recently served as the President of UC Riverside’s Staff Assembly during the 2019-2020 academic year and currently serves as Chair of the Council of UC Staff Assemblies. Crystal is passionate about supporting and encouraging staff through building strong working relationships, improving policies and processes, and incorporating healthy habits into the fabric of work life so that every individual can most effectively serve their campus community.
21	Building succession planning and successful teams	Succession planning is a strategy for identifying and developing future leaders for positions at all levels. In this session we will discuss identifying and nurturing talent to support succession planning within your teams.	Brian Haynes, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs	03/23/22	11:00 AM	11:45 AM	Lela Dennis	Amy Gu	https://ucr.zoom.us/j/98328828717?pwd=QzRHbndTR0pYdGl2Y2ZrUE9RdEh0dz09	https://www.crowdcast.io/e/building-succession?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	Link sent to speaker	Brian Haynes, Ph.D., currently serves as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of California, Riverside, an appointment he has held since August of 2018. He currently oversees and leads a division of staff and administrators in programs that support student engagement and success. Haynes has spent his entire career in higher education supporting diverse students with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. This includes serving at Ohio University, Gettysburg College, East Carolina University, the Florida Board of Regents (now Board of Governors), Florida International University, Clayton State University and California State University, San Bernardino. Throughout his career, Haynes has served as a champion for countless individuals aspiring to achieve a college degree. He is a tireless advocate for underserved community access and success in higher education and regularly mentors and serves as a role model for college students. He has been actively involved in numerous higher education related professional associations including past service on the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) Foundation Board of Directors and as an Advisory Board Member on the Student Affairs Today Publication. He has also previously served as NASPA Region III Public Policy Representative and was the ACPA Chair of the Standing Committee on Multicultural Affairs. In 2017, Haynes received the prestigious NASPA Pillar of the Profession Award given annually to distinguished individuals who have served as leaders, teachers, and scholars in student affairs and the higher education community. He is also a recipient of the Operational Excellence Award from Florida International University and the Division of Student Affairs Outstanding Community Contribution Award from East Carolina University. His community involvement includes past and present service on numerous advisory boards that support the local community and the Inland Empire region. In 2018, Dr. Haynes received the Tom Bradley Community Service & Distinguished Citizen Award from Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated and was the recipient of the Excellence in Educational Administration Award from Inland Valley News. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Haynes earned a bachelor’s degree in history from The Ohio State University and a master’s degree and doctorate in higher education from Ohio University. He and his partner Jacquelyn are the proud parents of Faith (16) and Joshua (12).
22	OPEN-Staff Lunch Hour			3/23/22	12:00 PM	1:00 PM
23	Your Development, Your Way: Professional Development Resources at Your Fingertips	We will discuss resources and tools available for you to utilize as an investment in your professional development. These tools can be used from any location, remote or hybrid.	Seana Nunez, EOD Specialist	03/23/22	1:00 PM	1:45 PM	Chanel Parish	Kimberlie Hayden			ok	Seana has over 10 years of experience in training, facilitation, and organizational development. She works with staff across all levels at UC Riverside, and with leaders across the UC System as the program coordinator, assessor, and facilitator for the UC Management Skills Assessment Program. She's been with UC Riverside for 14 years.
24	Managing Hybrid Teams	This session will focus on best practices for keeping your hybrid and remote teams connected and thriving	Aaron Bushong	03/23/22	1:00 PM	1:45 PM	Brianna Morales	Lesley Martinez		https://www.crowdcast.io/e/managing-hybrid-teams?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	Link sent to speaker	Our speaker today has worked on campus for over 23 years in progressively responsible positions in the Bourns College of Engineering, the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, and University Honors and is currently the Administrative Director of University Honors. He is a UCR alumnus, a former Staff Assembly President, and an award-winning speaker with Toastmasters International. He has been conducting workshops on public speaking, time management, goal setting, career advancement, professionalism, and financial management for faculty, staff, and students on campus for over 22 years. Today, he will share best practices for managing a hybrid team and for resolving the challenges associated with remote work. Please join me in welcoming Aaron Bushong.
25	Let's Eat, Grandma-session two	Please join us for this session on career development best practices with Chris Villanueva from Let's Eat, Grandma	Chris Villanueva	03/23/22	1:00 PM	1:45 PM	Jeff Girod	Brittany		https://www.crowdcast.io/e/lets-eat-grandma---2?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	link sent to speaker	Chris Villanueva alongside his brother co-founded Let's Eat, Grandma, an online resume service that was ranked by The Balance as the best resume service of 2020-22. After graduating from Cornell University and excelling in the hospitality industry, Chris decided to apply his passion for people and service to one of the most stressful areas of life: the job hunt. As of this year, his company has helped 7,000+ paying clients with their resumes -- and hundreds of thousands more through their blog and the Career Warrior Podcast. Chris' goal is to improve modern-day job search, serve 8,000+ clients per day, and create a ripple effect across the U.S. economy – a ripple effect that will mean millions of satisfied employees and billions of dollars saved by companies with a better job-market fit. His philanthropy department also aims to help those underprivileged in society, so that the homeless and formerly incarcerated can reintegrate back into the workforce. For Chris and his company: It all starts with the resume.
26	Effectively Navigating Hybrid and Remote Meetings		Brittany Fraser	03/23/22	2:00 PM	2:45 PM	Erika Leon	Lesley Martinez				Brittany Fraser is a UCR Alumna. She currently serves as the Conference and Events Coordinator for the University of California, Riverside in CHASS Facilities Management. Her main responsibilities include managing the Facilities Reservation System, managing 7 event spaces, coordinating over 940 events a year, as well as assisting with Facilities upkeep within the CHASS INT, Humanities, and Arts buildings. She manages a small team of 6 student staff members. She began by working for CHASS Facilities Management as a student worker herself during her full 4.5 years as an undergraduate. Through working here, she found her passion for event coordination despite being a science major. Unable to switch majors, she graduated with a degree in Cellular, Molecular, and Development Biology in December of 2018. She then pursued her passion for events by becoming a part of the CHASS Facilities Management team a few months after graduating. She has an immense passion for advising and leading her student staff as well as those around her. She now serves as a Wellness Ambassador for CHASS Facilities Management as well as the Vice Chair for LEAD and Director of Administration for Staff Assembly.
27	Roundtable- Networking Opportunities on campus	Networking helps us to develop and improve our skill sets and provides professional connections to help support our career development. In this session, we will discuss networking groups and opportunities on campus.	Dennis McIver-Host Amanda Gomes (confirmed), Denise Davis (confirmed) Paige McGee (TBD) Julie Salgado (confirmed)	03/23/22	2:00 PM	2:45 PM	Dennis McIver	Robert Stephens		https://www.crowdcast.io/e/roundtable---networking?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile	Link sent to speaker	Julie serves as the Event Services Manager for the CHASS Facilities Management department. In this capacity, she assists with daily events as well as supports staff and students. She also runs the Front of House at the University Theater, supervising ushers, and ticket-takers. She has 23 years of service with UC Riverside and takes great pride in her work and loves working with such great people. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of California Riverside, and a master's degree in Management from the University of Redlands. She served on the UCR Staff Assembly Executive Board as the Director of Events, as Vice President, and as President. She currently serves as the Chair for LEAD. Amanda Gomes currently serves as the Sr. Associate Director of Development in the College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences (CNAS). In this capacity, she is privileged to help build strategic partnerships to build support for students, vital programs, and research in CNAS. She has 23 years of service with UC Riverside and a major part of her success is due to the valuable network of stellar people she has collaborated with across campus. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Redlands. She has served on the UCR Staff Assembly Executive Board as the Director of Fundraising. She has completed and holds certificates in the Making Excellence Inclusive (MEI) and Building Core Supervisory Competencies (BCSC) programs. She recently held a 2-year term on the Advancement Employee Engagement Committee that is committed to enriching the staff experience in Advancement. Paige serves as the Sr. Contracts and Grants Analyst for the Department of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology under the EMN Administration unit. In this position, she assists faculty with pre and post award activities. She is a UCR alumni who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History and is pursuing a M.B.A with a concentration in Accounting from California Baptist University. In addition to the scholarly activities, is a participant in the inaugural LEAD certificate program. She is currently a mentor for the Blue, Gold, and Black mentorship program, and a mentee in the Highlander Mentor connection program. She served on the UCR Staff Assembly Executive Board as the Co-Director of Communications, two years as the Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFASA) Treasurer, and is the current Vice Chair for BFASA. Dennis: Dennis currently serves UCR’s Graduate Division as a Financial Services Analyst. He has 15 years of higher education experience which includes student advising, academic records, admissions, and athletic compliance. During his time at UCR, Dennis has been very active, having served as President of UCR’s Staff Assembly and Chair of UCR’s Black Faculty And Staff Association (BFASA). He was instrumental in the creation of number of on campus initiatives including the UCR Staff Conference and Highlander Mentor Connection. Dennis is also Co-Founder of the Black Leadership Alliance Council at the University of California (BLAC@UC). He currently also serves as Chair-Elect of the systemwide Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA). Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Dennis earned a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Maryland and master’s degrees from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and the University of Baltimore. He is also pursuing a PhD in Leadership Studies at California Baptist University.
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