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2019 SoACE Employer Relations Summit – Tampa Bound!

February 26, 2019 by 0 Comments

Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Tampa Bay Rays – we look forward to joining the Major Leagues for the fifth annual SoACE Employer Relations Summit! While in Tampa, Florida on June 19-21, we will be Bridging The Gaps throughout the Employer Relations Summit. Find more information on the theme, registration, conference proposals, and hotel below.

Theme

“Bridge the Gap” means to connect two things or to make the difference between them smaller. Within our roles in career services, we are consistently making efforts to bridge the gaps in many areas. Thanks to our Summit Chair, Dia Buchanan, for highlighting a few areas:

  • Career Center Capacity & Employer Expectations
  • Employee Needs & Employer Expectations
  • Skills Required & Skills Needed
  • Talent & Opportunity
  • Academia & Industry
  • Staff Potential & Staff Performance

Registration Information

Registration Rates: SoACE Members: $225.00 & Non-Members: $275.00

Registration Fees Include: Networking Roundtables and Reception (Wednesday), Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Keynote Speaker, Breakout Sessions (Thursday), and Site Visit (Friday).

Register Today!

 

Call for Proposals (Deadline: March 15)

The Professional Development Committee and the Employer Relations Knowledge Group invite you to submit a proposal for the 2019 Employer Relations Summit! Our mission is to craft a program that addresses topics pertinent to the needs of career services professionals specializing in employer relations from the career services AND employer perspective.

 

Session Formats

Sessions for the summit can be in one of two formats:

Breakout sessions: These one-hour sessions should offer an in-depth exploration of the chosen topic. The purpose of the one-hour session length is to allow time for participants to actively participate through group work, development of plans, or other relevant tangible takeaways. Breakout sessions will take place Thursday, June 20.

Networking roundtables: These mini-networking sessions take place during a 90-minute block on Wednesday, June 19. Roundtable sessions let participants dip quickly into multiple topics in an open environment for idea sharing, benchmarking and guided discussion. Roundtable hosts/moderators should be prepared to facilitate discussion and have talking points already established, but not make a formal presentation. Hosts should also be prepared to collect contact information and compile notes to send out to attendees after the conference.

Submit a program proposal today! – Deadline March 15

 

Hotel Information

The Summit will be held at The Westshore Grand Hotel. SoACE attendees will receive a group rate of $145.00 plus applicable taxes. This block will be open through May 31, subject to availability.

The Westshore Grand Hotel
4860 West Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33609

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Reserve your room today!

 

Transportation

The hotel provides complimentary airport transportation/shuttle.

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We look forward to Bridging The Gaps together in beautiful Tampa, FL at the 2019 SoACE Employer Relations Summit! If you haven’t attended an Employer Relations Summit in the past, check out the video from our Summit in Charlotte, NC last year.

Questions? Reach out to the Summit Committee Co-Chairs Dia Buchanan or Kim Satz.

SoACE Updates

Board Election Results

January 15, 2019 by 0 Comments

Congratulations to our newly elected SoACE board members who will begin their roles on July 1, 2019:

  • President-Elect: Erica Lake, University of South Carolina
  • Director – Communications and Marketing: Holly Williams, Clemson University
  • Director – Professional Development: Jill Boatright, Loyola University New Orleans
  • Director – Member Services: Danny Pape, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • Director – Targeted Knowledge Groups: Alicia Smyth, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

We appreciate those board members who are continuing on the board through June 30, 2020:

  • President: Charlie Wilder, Mississippi State University
  • Past President: Mark Colvenbach, The University of Tampa
  • Director – Finance: Kelly Lerch, Enterprise Holdings
  • Director – Diversity & Inclusion: Cheryl Hicks, Wake Forest University
  • Director – College Knowledge Groups: Emmanuela Stanislaus, Florida International University

Many thanks for the countless hours of service by the board members who will be leaving the board, effective June 30, 2019:

  • Past President: Ray Rogers, St. Edward’s University
  • Director – Professional Development: V’Rhaniku Haynes, University of Central Florida
  • Director – Member Services: Elizabeth Boggs, Stetson University

Thank you to everyone who participated in the election!

Letters from the President

Letter from the President: Mark Colvenbach

November 16, 2018 by 0 Comments

The holiday season is a wonderful time to reflect on family, friends and the many blessings from the past year. It also marks the countdown to the Annual SoACE Conference taking place this December in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference committee has put a tremendous program together full of best practice breakout sessions, engaging keynotes and numerous opportunities to network with new and old friends. The coinciding social events will showcase the great city of Atlanta and provide a platform to continue the dialogue that is sure to ensue throughout the conference. We look forward to seeing so many of our members soon.

As the Fall semester winds down and Spring planning begins, I want to challenge SoACE members to try something new…even if it’s just a slight variation on something from the recent past.  It’s critical for our professional mission to continually seek new and diverse opportunities to meet the ever-changing needs of our students and key stakeholders. By engaging colleagues at the conference and throughout the year, you create an opportunity to find that extra “nugget” that may take your program to the next level. As a member, you have 24/7 access to like-minded professionals via the Knowledge Groups (KGs), frequent webinars, resources to serve diverse student populations and more.

At many of our organizations, the time is now for our profession to take that next step. Career Services and Talent Management are at an all-time high on the priority lists of many leaders. The more we embrace our critical roles, the more success it will ultimately lead to for our students; especially as career readiness and competency development envelops campuses and the world of work. I am confident SoACE, in strong collaboration with our state associations and consortia, is positioned to deliver the relevant content and best practice sharing that will help you achieve your ultimate success. Your SoACE “Family” wishes you all the best this holiday season and beyond.

Happy Holidays,

Mark