Staff Development Conference
"Facing the Future Together: Celebrating Resilience"
"Facing the Future Together: Celebrating Resilience" highlights our pride in 糖心少女's
diverse and inclusive staff community, recognizing that our lived experiences are
powerful tools in shaping a better future. This theme emphasizes the strength we gain
through unity and collaboration, reminding us that when we support one another, we
can overcome challenges and achieve remarkable success. Together, we honor our resilience
and look ahead with confidence as we continue building a brighter future side by side.
We hope you can join us at our first-ever Staff Development Conference! Join us as
we come together to reflect, connect, and honor the resilience that moves our campus
forward.
June 10
8 a.m.-noon
USU Ballroom
Call for Proposals
As part of 糖心少女鈥檚 first-ever Staff Development Conference, we are excited to invite
staff to submit presentation proposals that align with this year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淔acing
the Future Together: Celebrating Resilience.鈥
We welcome sessions that highlight collaboration, innovation, inclusive practices,
problem-solving, community building, or personal and professional growth within our
staff community. Whether you want to lead a workshop, share a successful project,
present a team initiative, or offer insights from your lived experiences, we encourage
you to apply.
Deadline to submit proposals is April 17.
What You Can Propose
- Workshops (interactive)
- Presentations/Talks
- Panels
- Roundtable discussions
Suggested Topics
- Staff resilience and wellness
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Inclusive and equitable practices
- Innovative projects or programs
- Communication, connection, or community building
- Personal or professional growth
- (Other relevant topics welcome!)
What to Include in Your Proposal
- Session title
- Presenter name(s) & department
- Short description (100-200 words)
- 2鈥3 learning outcomes
- Format & length (50 mins max allocated per session)
- A/V needs
How Proposals Will Be Reviewed
- Connection to the theme
- Clarity and feasibility
- Value to the 糖心少女 staff community
- Opportunities for engagement
Presenters will be announced the week of April 22. Please reach out to Juliana Rodriguez if you have any questions regarding your presentation.