Staff Professional Development Conference

Wednesday, June 27, 2018, 8:15 a.m. – 12:00pm
Thursday, June 28, 2018, 8:15 a.m. – 12:00pm

Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center

Conference Schedule Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Time Description
8:15 a.m. Staff Sign –In and Networking
8:30 a.m. Welcome and Kickoff
8:35 a.m. Session 1 – Diversity: A 50,000-Foot Overview
9:15 a.m. Session 2 - The Art of Questioning
10:00 a.m. Networking break
10:15 a.m. Session 3 – How Fluent Are You in the Language of Cultural Competency?
11:15 a.m. Session 4 – To Understand Others, We Must First Understand Ourselves: Seasons of Diversity
12:00 p.m. Closing Remarks
12:00 p.m. Lunch in Thomson for all first day attendees


Conference Schedule Thursday, June 28, 2018

Time Description
8:15 a.m. Staff Sign –In and Networking
8:25 a.m. Welcome from Staff Conference
8:30 a.m. Session 1 – Why I Love Winthrop
8:45 a.m. Session 2 - The Student Enrollment Experience
10:15 a.m. Networking break
10:30 a.m. Session 3 – Women, Diversity and the Glass Ceiling
11:15 a.m. Session 4 – Are you puzzled about Winthrop’s History?
12:00 Closing Remarks
* To learn more about the presenters and each session click below.

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2018
Wednesday, June 27th
8:15 AM

Staff sign-in and networking opportunity

All Attendees

Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center

8:15 AM

8:30 AM

Welcome from Staff Conference

Maria D’Agostino, Winthrop University

Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center

8:30 AM

8:35 AM

Diversity: A 50,000-Foot Overview

Winthrop University Diversity Council
Zan Jones, Winthrop University

Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center

8:35 AM

Under the leadership of President Dan Mahony, the university’s Winthrop Plan includes a strong commitment to a diverse learning experience both in and out of the classroom as well as diversity in the make-up of faculty, staff, and leadership.

Learn how the university is doing just that and what diversity actually means in this session led by members of the Diversity Council.

9:15 AM

The Art of Questioning

Sherika Montgomery, Winthrop University

Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center

9:15 AM

10:00 AM

Networking Break

All Attendees

Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center

10:00 AM

10:15 AM

How Fluent Are You in the Language of Cultural Competency?

Shelley Hamill, Winthrop University
Howard Seidler, Winthrop University
Ana Subotic, Winthrop University
Kristen Kull, Winthrop University

Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center

10:15 AM

Do you truly know how to relate and talk to others from different backgrounds, experiences, and more? In this modern, evolving world, it’s more important than ever to be fluent in “cultural competency.” In this panel discussion, Admissions’ Ani Subotic, faculty members Kristen Kull and Shelley Hamill, and Residence Life’s Howard Seidler will share their experiences, answer audience questions, and challenge any previously held misconceptions and stereotypes you may have.

11:15 AM

To Understand Others, We Must First Understand Ourselves: Seasons of Diversity

Sherell Fuller, Winthrop University

Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center

11:15 AM

12:00 PM

Closing Remarks

All Attendees

Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center

12:00 PM

Thursday, June 28th
8:15 AM

Staff sign-in and networking opportunity

All Attendees

Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center

8:15 AM

8:25 AM

Welcome from Staff Conference

Wes Love, Winthrop University

Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center

8:25 AM

8:30 AM

Why I Love Winthrop

April Hershey, Winthrop University

Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center

8:30 AM

Feeling a little down? Get pumped up with his rah-rah session from long-time Winthrop employee (and alumna!) April Hershey about why your Winthrop connection matters.

8:40 AM

The Student Enrollment Experience

EAB Enrollment Management Services and Marketing

Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center

8:40 AM

While many universities have spent considerable time improving communications with prospective students, most universities haven’t focused specifically on the experience those communications create for prospects. By being more intentional about the cultivation of the application and matriculation experience, universities can strategically differentiate from competitors.

This presentation is grounded in innovative approaches from the business to consumer world that are translated for higher education. Institutions will learn strategic frameworks for enhancing the enrollment experience and best practices on tailoring yield management for Gen Z, first-generation, and beyond.

10:15 AM

Networking Break

All Attendees

Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center

10:15 AM

10:30 AM

Women, Diversity and the Glass Ceiling

Karen M. Kedrowski, Winthrop University

Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center

10:30 AM

Get a quick overview of glass ceilings and “walls,” current legislative options, and the benefits of diversity in the workplace.

11:15 AM

Are you puzzled about Winthrop’s History?

Patricia Riley, Winthrop University

Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center

11:15 AM

The conference will conclude with this fast-paced and fun activity that will test your Winthrop knowledge and task you and your coworkers to work together like never before!

12:00 PM

Closing Remarks

All Attendees

Richardson Ballroom – DiGiorgio Campus Center

12:00 PM