Sessions Schedule Information
Morning Keynote Speaker 8:00 a.m. Registration and Networking Breakfast Career Aspirations Workshop Dr. Jolene Koester, President of California 9:00 a.m. Opening and Morning Keynote Speaker What is the next step in your career? When is the right time for you State University, Northridge to move to your next position? How do you write an effective cover Dr. Jolene Koester, Dr. Jolene Koester began her appointment as letter and resume/CV? Earl Nightingale once said, the fourth president of California State University, President, California State University, Northridge “The biggest mistake you can make is to believe that you are working for somebody else …. The driving force of your career must come Northridge on July 1, 2000. Prior to her appointment, 10:15 a.m. Morning Break Out Sessions Dr. Koester served as provost and vice president from the individual. Remember: Jobs are owned by the company, for Academic Affairs at California State University, Session I Presidents’ Panel you own your career!” This workshop will prepare you to expertly maneuver through the search process, by rediscovering your moral Sacramento, a post she had held since 1993. Before President Janet Cunningham, her service as provost, she held other executive compass and developing an arsenal of tools, including strategies to positions in the academic affairs division at Northwestern Oklahoma State University create a winning cover letter and CV, to navigate the complexities Sacramento State, and was a faculty member there, President JoAnn Haysbert, Langston University of the interview process, to take control of the negotiation process, as a professor of communication studies, since 1980. She earned and to establish a successful transition. Based on the book that she a Bachelor’s of Arts from the University of Minnesota in 1970, a President Cindy Ross, Cameron University co-authored with Nancy Archer Martin titled Career Aspirations Master’s of Arts in communication arts from the University of Ms. Kim Cherry, Northeastern State University, & Expeditions: Advancing Your Career in Higher Education Wisconsin-Madison in 1971, and a Ph.D. in speech communication past interim president Administration, Dr. Jennifer Bloom will present this hands-on and from Minnesota in 1980. engaging workshop designed to help you successfully manage your Dr. Marlene Strathe, Oklahoma State University, career. The workshop will be at UCO on Thursday, November 20 As an active member of the community, Dr. Koester serves on the from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a concluding dinner. boards of directors for the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, the past interim president Registrations for this workshop will be limited to the first 30 paid Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley, the Valley Industry Session II Leadership for Women Administrators and Commerce Association, and the Southern California Biomedical registrants, with a cost of $125.00 per participant. Registration fee Council. She also is a board member of the Los Angeles World Affairs Dr. Cheryl Steele, University of Central Oklahoma will include attendance at the workshop, conference materials, and a Council and the Los Angeles Jobs and Economy Committee. Known Vice President Leadership Central group dinner following the workshop (annual conference registration nationally for her leadership in the area of higher education, she for Friday is NOT included and must be done separately). Register for serves on the Board of Directors for the American Association of State Session III Career Advancement the Career Aspirations Workshop at www.okwhe.org or contact Colleges and Universities and the American Council on Education’s Dr. Katharine Brooks, University of Texas at Austin Dr. Debbie Blanke at [email protected] or 405.225.9145. Commission on Women in Higher Education. In November 2007, Dr. Director of Career Services for the College of Liberal Arts Koester was named chair-elect American Association of State Colleges Graduate Students and Universities, and will serve as chair of the in 2008-09. Session IV Negotiation for Women in At the 2008 annual conference, graduate students are encouraged Dr. Koester has been recognized for her leadership in the community Leadership Roles to apply for a registration fee waiver to attend the meeting. This is a with the 2004 Pioneer Woman Award for Los Angeles City Council Dr. Allison Garrett, Oklahoma Christian University great opportunity to provide professional development opportunities District 12, presented by the Los Angeles Commission on the Status of Vice President of Academic Affairs for graduate students seeking a career in higher education. For more Women and the Los Angeles City Council; the Armand Arabian Leaders information and application materials, go to www.okwhe.org or in Public Service Award given by the Encino Chamber of Commerce in Session V Appreciative Advising contact Dr. Debbie Blanke at [email protected] or 405.225.9145. 2002; and a “Woman Who Means Business” Award given by the San Dr. Jennifer L. Bloom, University of South Carolina Fernando Valley Business Journal, also in 2002. In 2003, Dr. Koester Appreciative Advising Discussion accepted a Star of the Valley Award from the Economic Alliance of the Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the At 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, there will be a free session San Fernando Valley on behalf of the University. Master’s Degree Program on Appreciative Advising by Dr. Jennifer Bloom. The session will Dr. Koester will provide OKWHE’s keynote address, titled “Reflections in Higher Education and Student Affairs last one hour and will be in the Heritage Room (#326) in the UCO on the Leadership Journey” where she will explore the intersection University Center. Anyone who advises students is welcome to attend. of personal values, beliefs about the ‘ideal” in university leadership and 11:45 a.m. Networking Activity and Lunch Dr. Bloom will present research from her recent book, The Appreciative challenges to achieving success and satisfaction in a leadership role. 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Break Out Sessions Advising Revolution where she will define the six phases of Appreciative Advising: Disarm, Discover, Dream, Design, Deliver, and Don’t Settle.” Special Guests (repeat of morning schedule) Sharing Information Chancellor Glen D. Johnson, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher 2:15 p.m. Afternoon Speaker Education Work-life Balance panel discussion At the 2008 annual conference, participants will have the opportunity to present research articles, publications, or poster presentations Dr. Joe Anna Hibler, incoming Regional University System of relating to women in higher education leadership. For more Oklahoma (RUSO) Board Chairperson and former president of 3:30 p.m. Conference concludes information, contact Dr. Erin Taylor at [email protected] or Southwestern Oklahoma State University 405.225.9163. Ms. Belva Howard, RUSO board member
a full schedule and locations are avail able at www.okwhe.org Registration Planning
Annual Conference Registration Oklahoma Women in Higher Education 2008 Planning Committee Roster $60.00 (cash or purchase order) due by November 7th. State Coordinator, OKWHE Dr. Kathryn Jones Dr. Debbie Blanke Executive Director Online registration available at Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs Higher Education Alumni Council of Oklahoma www.okwhe.org Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 5500 North Western, Suite 178 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Career Aspirations Registration Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405.325.1081 405.225.9145 [email protected] $125.00 (cash or purchase order) [email protected] due by November 7th. Dr. Marion Paden Dr. Marlene Strathe Vice President for Enrollment Online registration available at Provost & Senior Vice President and Student Services www.okwhe.org Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City Community College 101 Whitehurst 7777 South May Avenue For assistance, contact: Stillwater, OK 74078 Oklahoma City, OK 73159 405.682.7536 Traci Jones 405.744.5627 [email protected] [email protected] 405.225.9151 phone [email protected] email Dr. Janet Cunningham Dr. Joan Smith President Education Dean Northwestern Oklahoma State University University of Oklahoma Hotel Information 709 Oklahoma Boulevard Collings Hall, Room 100 Alva, OK 73717 Norman, OK 73019 Oklahoma Best Western 580.327.8400 405.325.1081 2700 East 2nd Street [email protected] [email protected] Women in Edmond, OK 73034 Dr. Kathryn Gage Dr. Jeanie Webb 405.216.0300 phone Vice President for Student Affairs Vice President of Student Affairs Higher 405.359.9287 fax University of Central Oklahoma Rose State College 100 N University Drive SSB209 www.bestwestern.com web Lillard Administration Building, AD 213 Midwest City, OK 73110 Education Edmond, OK 73034 405.733.7374 $78.00 per night for 2 Queen Beds 405.974.2361 [email protected] FALL CONFERENCE This location does not have an elevator and is a multiple story [email protected] building. If attendees are in need of handicapped accessible rooms, Ms. Sara Barnett University Relations Recruiter Women: please notify the front desk at the time of reservation. SandRidge Energy, Inc. Making A Difference, 1601 Northwest Expressway, Suite 1600 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Taking The Lead Hampton Inn 405.753.6015 300 Meline [email protected] November 21, 2008 Edmond, OK 73034 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 405.844.3037 phone University of Central Oklahoma 405.844.5120 fax Nigh University Center www.hamptoninn.com web $177.00 per night for 2 Queen Beds. Please call the hotel directly The OKWHE is a statewide organization, open to all women working in, and ask for the OK. Women in Higher Education for room teaching in, or studying higher education. The annual conference is an reservations. opportunity each fall to bring women together to discuss issues of higher education gender equity. We invite you to join us. www.okwhe.org
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