2024 Wisdom with WACUBO Virtual Series

Speakers

Earn Up to 3 CPEs!

Wisdom with WACUBO offers three one-hour virtual sessions covering an array of hot topics in higher education! You are invited to join your WACUBO colleagues for one session or the full workshop series. The theme for this year's series is communication. Register for one session or sign up at a discounted rate for the full series to enhance your communication skills and strategies.

August 15 | 12:15 PM–1:15 PM PT | A Tale of Two Re-Sets: Two Team Developments For Review
August 21 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM PT | Navigating Upwards: Mastering Communication and Pitching in the Workplace
August 22 | 10:00 AM-11:00 AM PT | Communication for Connection: Keys to Building Positive Workplace Relationships

These sessions will be recorded and sent out to all registrants. CPE will only be provided to live attendees and cannot be provided by viewing the recording.

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Pricing

Registration Rates
Attendee Type	One Session	Full Series
Member	$49	$99
Non-Member	$149	$199

Registration is now closed.

Terms, Conditions, and Policies

Cancellation Policy:

Refunds are not available in the event you are unable to attend one of the workshops included in this series. If you have any questions, please contact the office at [email protected].

Nonpayment Policy:

I understand that full payment of the web series registration fees is required before the start of the first workshop. If full payment has not been remitted on or before Friday, August 9, 2024, the meeting details will not be sent to the attendee. Once payment has been received, meeting details will be released. If you have any questions, please contact the office at [email protected] or by phone at (206) 209-5267.

Technical Failure Policy:

I understand that if there is a technical failure at the registrant's home or workplace that prevents access to the live event, the registrant is not eligible for a refund. It is the responsibility of the registrant to confirm system requirements and test their computers before the start of the event. If a technical failure is the fault of the service provider and the session is not able to be broadcast as planned after two hours, WACUBO reserves the right to reschedule the session. If the registrant cannot attend the rescheduled session live, they will be provided with the recording after the session's conclusion, or they may request a prorated refund.

Recording Acknowledgement:

I understand that each virtual session may be recorded, including chat transcripts. Video recorded during the event may be used for promotional purposes, advertising, and other print and online materials at the sole discretion of WACUBO. All registered attendees must consent to this if they plan to attend the live sessions.

Code of Conduct:

WACUBO events are community events intended for education, networking, and collaboration. We value the participation of everyone and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Accordingly, all attendees are expected to show respect and courtesy to other attendees throughout all events hosted in the WACUBO space. To make clear what is expected, all attendees, speakers, Business Partners, organizers, and volunteers at any virtual event are required to conform to the following Code of Conduct. Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event. In registering for and/or participating in this event, you consent to comply with the following Code of Conduct.

Examples of encouraged behavior that contributes to a positive environment include:

Using welcoming and inclusive language
Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
Focusing on what is best for everyone at the event
Showing empathy towards other participants

We do not tolerate the following:

Spam (verbally or in chats), including saying or re-posting the same word/content repeatedly in order to disrupt the conversation
Harassment, bullying, and intimidation
Harassment and bullying are defined as:

Negative comments about race/ethnicity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, physical appearance, citizenship, or other protected categories
Intimidation or threats, including sharing images or text especially to threaten
Unwelcome sexual attention, including sharing images or text especially to sexually harass
Threatening or other endangerment of minors or any persons
Any activity meant to convey or cultivate hostility
Ad hominem insults or other attacks
Encouraging the above behavior

Session Descriptions

This workshop will take place in the Pacific Time Zone.

A Tale of Two Re-Sets: Two Team Developments For Review	August 15, 2024
Field of Study: Professional Development	Program Level: Overview	1 CPE
Time: 12:15 PM–1:15 PM Pacific Time
Speaker: Diane Fennig, Senior Consultant, Gallagher Executive Search and Leadership Advisors
Description Somehow, everyone agrees, that these past few years have made an impact on how and where we work. We must continue to re-norm after the changes of 2020 along with vocalizing and internalizing the new directions and strategies. Retention is key to staff success. Experienced managers have confided that this has been a very difficult season in their leadership journey as they cannot un-ring the bell. In this interactive session, two team development ideas will be detailed with customizable materials shared. The first, Operators Manual, will help you to re-norm your groups and re-introduce your teammates to each other. The second will focus attention on the individual players within your teams and their contributions in Stay Interview prompts to be used this fall. There will be time reserved for Q&A as well as other ideas shared for starting dialog. If it is time for you to re-frame some of your team development work with a focus on retention, join us this August for this conversation.
Learning Objectives By the end of this session, participants will: Strategize for staff retention planning Customize two potential staff development ideas for their teams Apply activities from Stay Interview prompts and Operators Manual to identify retention areas of improvement

Navigating Upwards: Mastering Communication and Pitching in the Workplace	August 21, 2024
Field of Study: Communications and Marketing	Program Level: Basic	1 CPE
Time: 11:00 AM –12:00 PM Pacific Time
Speaker: Brittani Brown, Associate Vice President of Administration, California State University San Marcos
Description This course equips you with the necessary skills, insights, and strategies to effectively manage upwards and ensure your ideas gain traction. Discover how to facilitate your manager’s tasks while effectively articulating your ideas and team requirements.
Learning Objectives By the end of this session, participants will: Identify and craft compelling pitches to ensure ideas gain traction Apply ‘managing up’ skills to navigate organizational hierarchies Execute the ‘email flip’ for effective communication

Communication for Connection: Keys to Building Positive Workplace Relationships	August 22, 2024
Field of Study: Communications and Marketing	Program Level: Overview	1 CPE
Time: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Pacific Time
Speakers: Andrea King, Senior Manager of Systemwide Learning & Development, CSU Chancellor's Office and Sheila Owens, Senior Director of Systemwide Learning & Development, CSU Chancellor's Office
Description This session explores active listening, communication best practices, and the impact of empathy and sympathy in professional interactions.
Learning Objectives By the end of this session, participants will: Identify key tenets of active listening Examine the value of “connecting questions” for empathetic dialogue Explore challenges and workarounds for building positive workplace relationships You will leave equipped with practical tools to create a positive and inclusive work environment.

Contact

Queen King, California State University, Los Angeles, [email protected]
Erik Reinold, University of Arizona, [email protected]
Donna Horn, Seattle University, [email protected]

CPE Credits - Group Internet

The Western Association of College and University Business Officers (WACUBO) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.