SACRAO Winter 2020 / Spring 2021 Newsletter

WINTER 2020 / SPRING 2021 | SPECIAL EDITION

SACRAO NEWSLETTER 2021 SACRAO Goodwill Virtual Conference

A SNEAK PEEK INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Letter from SACRAO President Steve McLeod

GREETINGS, DEAR COLLEAGUES IN SACRAO! Welcome to the SACRAO Goodwill Conference We are excited to have you join us at the first-ever Virtual SACRAO Conference!

Since we are not charging SACRAO members for this conference, we have named it

10 Tips for Attending a Virtual Conference

the "SACRAO Goodwill Conference." We are certain that it will be the best virtual conference that SACRAO has ever produced!

We encourage you to register and also encourage your support staff to register and

Conference Schedule and Speakers

attend as well. Often you are not able to bring your entire office with you, but this year you can! I am delighted to preside over the "Goodwill Conference," and hope that it will bless you as well as the rest of our members in a difficult time.

Honorary Membership and Distinguished Service Award Corporate Partners

The "Agenda at a Glance" and detailed conference schedule is available online and within this newsletter. The Executive Committee has worked tirelessly under difficult circumstances to bring this conference to you.

Thank you for all that you have done for SACRAO. It is an honor to serve you. We hope that you enjoy the conference.

Sincerely, Steve McLeod SACRAO President

10 TIPS FOR ATTENDING A VIRTUAL CONFERENCE Adapted from https://www.cvent.com/en/blog/events/10-tips-attending-virtual-conference

Learn how to use the tool

be watched at your convenience. When

TIPS FOR THIS YEAR'S SACRAO VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

building your schedule, pay attention to

Your virtual conference will be hosted online with a tool you may or may not have used before. To make the most

which session has to be watched live and which are adjustable. Consider blocking our your calendar with "live" or "on-demand" appointments.

of your time, take a few moments before the conference begins to play around the event hub. Find out how to

Keep your family in the loop

Limits on attendance for plenaries, town hall, and business meeting - 500 participants

access sessions, check your audio, and work out any glitches. Your experience is in your control.

This work from home life means that most of us are never truly alone. By this point, you've worked out some

Blocking off your calendar

Session limits - 300 participants

kind of schedule to separate work time and family time, so keep to that schedule during your virtual

Work never stops, but when you are

conference. attending a virtual conference it should take a backseat - even if only for an hour or two at a time. Don't throw away the time you have to learn

Build in snack and meal breaks

and grow! Make sure your co-workers understand you'll be busy and make an effort not to check email while you're in sessions.

Plan out your breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Even figure out your coffee breaks. While an in-person event would have built-in breaks with coffee

Schedule your time based on

set up in the hallways and snacks, your

live and on-demand

virtual conference food and beverage break is your responsibility. For a fun treat, consider getting a coffee

Virtual conferences come with a variety of content - some to be viewed in real-time and some that can

delivered during a break to keep you caffeinated.

Due to technical limitations, if you are interested in attending, please make sure you arrive on time to participate in the sessions.

Adapted from https://www.cvent.com/en/blog/events/10-tips-attending-virtual-conference

Go old school

Set up appointments and network

Take notes on paper! Keep your attention on the screen, but your

Virtual conferences aren't just for

fingers off of the mouse and

learning - they're for connecting!

keyboard. Keep the screen dedicated

Networking is alive and well, even at a

to sessions.

distance. Set up 1:1 appointments before the event with colleagues and

Attend with others

make new connections. Attend happy hours or breakout sessions with other

Conferences are better when you

attendees.

attend them with friends. Any coworkers attending the same virtual

Set up time to review and

conference? Make plans to catch up

re-watch

and discuss plenary sessions after the fact or message them throughout about points you found interesting.

This interaction can keep you

Incorporate stand and stretch breaks in between sessions and get a snack.

engaged with the content.

A benefit of virtual conferences is that sessions are often available ondemand, whether during the conference or right after. If there was a session you want to re-watch or

Stand and stretch

quickly review again, you can! Set aside time each day of the

Don't feel confined to your chair. Build

conference or on the final day to

in breaks between sessions to take a

review your notes and make the most

short walk or stand and stretch. And, if

of the content you absorbed.

you aren't on video during a session that hits in the middle of the afternoon, don't be afraid to stand.

Activity, even something as small as standing or walking in place, can wake you up and get you refocused on the content at hand.

PLENARY SPEAKERS Monday, February 22 8:30-9:30 AM CST Higher Education During the Pandemic Doug Shapiro

is executive director of the

National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, which advances student access and success through data and insights from the nation’s largest student-level longitudinal dataset of college enrollment and degree information. The Center publishes reports on enrollment, persistence, transfer, and completion, while also providing data and measurement services for schools and researchers. Shapiro has led the Center for ten years, prior to which he held positions as director of institutional research at The New School (NY) and vice president for research and policy at the Minnesota Private College Council. He holds an M.A. in mathematics and a Ph.D. in education from the University of Michigan.

Tuesday, February 23 10:00-11:00 AM CST Engaging Diversity Lance Bennett

is the Director of Diversity

Admissions at the Kellogg School of Management. Lance has responsibility for diversity admissions across all MBA programs.

Lance serves on Kellogg’s Inclusion Coalition and was Co-President of Kellogg’s African-American Employee Resource Group. He facilitates diversity workshops within and outside of the Kellogg community.

Prior to his role at Kellogg, Lance led diversity admissions for the Wake Forest School of Business and spent over 20 years at Wachovia Corporation where he held several managerial roles. In 2003 Lance was certified as an internal Diversity Consultant, facilitating diversity workshops across the bank’s footprint and consulting on diversity initiatives with senior leadership. Lance is known for his passion for diversity and inclusion and his ability to build and foster relationships across a wide spectrum of identity groups.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021

DAY 1

(ALL SESSIONS CENTRAL STANDARD TIME)

Recruiting, Retaining & Graduating Adult/Stop-Out/First-Generation

8:00 - 8:30 AM Opening Session and Welcome 8:30 - 9:30 AM Plenary - Higher Education

Mindfulness - Recorded Session

Students: Finding Advocates & Meeting the Challenge One word: COVID. This past year has been stressful and chaotic to say the

11:00 - 11:45 AM

least. Come hear a senior enrollment

Forums

management leader discuss the use of mindfulness in her daily work and the

Registrar's 4-Year College Forum

During the Pandemic

work of her division. The session will also include a time of mindfulness

Admissions 4-Year College Forum

reflection.

Admissions 2-Year College Forum

Recruiting, Retaining, &

9:30 - 10:00 AM Break with Corporate Partners

10:00 - 10:45 AM Concurrent Sessions Virtual Recruitment Events: Utilizing Technology, Motivating Staff, Encouraging Students, Building

Registrar's 2-Year College Forum

Recruitment Forum

Students: Finding Advocates

12:00 - 1:00 PM Town Hall Meeting

A panel discussion from first-hand experience in recruiting, advising, and

1:15 - 2:00 PM Corporate Partner Presentation 1

graduation adult and stop-out students. Members of the panel have extensive experience in guiding adult

Mindfulness - Recorded Session

Corporate Partner Presentation 2

and stop-out students back into the university setting and navigating the

Caring for Your EM Team, Through the Pandemic and Beyond

Out/First Generation & Meeting the Challenge

Connections and Making Virtual Events Work for You

Graduating Adult/Stop-

2:00 - 2:45 PM

roadblocks that are unique to this group of students. The discussion will

Corporate Partner Presentation 3 involve a review of the adult/drop-out

Maximizing Technology: How Arkansas Tech University Utilizes a Virtual

Corporate Partner Presentation 4

questions.

Assistant to Better Manage Staff Workload

national data as well as time for

2:45 - 3:30 PM Break with Corporate Partners

Transfer Articulation Panel Discussion

COVID 19 Vaccination and Higher Education

3:30 - 4:15 PM Admissions & Enrollment Practices for

Corporate Partner Presentation 5

Under-Represented Populations

currently the Chief Medical Office for

Corporate Partner Presentation 6 COVID 19 Vaccination and Higher Education

Courageous Allies

Dr. Roy E. Weiss, M.D., Ph.D., is

The University of Miami overseeing all aspects of the Academic Health

4:30 - 5:30 PM Networking / Fun Hour

System’s response to the pandemic as well as overseeing testing, tracking, tracing and vaccination of over

Virtual Game Night - Hosted by Parchment. Join

20,000 faculty, staff and students. in the fun and test your trivia knowledge, your artist skills, and win prizes.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021

DAY 2

(ALL SESSIONS CENTRAL STANDARD TIME)

11:00 - 11:45 AM

Engaging Diversity

Forums

8:30 - 9:15 AM Concurrent Sessions

We often work with and socialize with

Admissions Forum (All)

people of diverse backgrounds. It’s rare that those engagements consist

Finish What You Started (Part 2)

Registrar Forum (All)

of exploring our differences and how the many experiences of life impact us

The Professional Parent: Balancing Home and Work Life with Children,

12:00 - 1:00 PM Business Meeting

based on those differences. This session provides tools to help participants feel more comfortable

When Work is Around you 24/7

engaging difference. It helps us understand and explore privilege

Non-Traditional Populations/Virtual

(even when we don’t think we have

Communities for Online Students

any.) This session is built to increase our cultural competency in all aspects

Reviewing Business Processes for Continuous Process Improvement

The Professional Parent: Balancing Home and Work

Mindfulness - Recorded Session

Term Setup and Creation: Helpful

Life with Children, When Work is Around you 24/7

Tools that Exceed Baseline Functionality

Working, parenting, socializing, running errands, and then for most of

International in Higher Education/Student Concerns: Impacts of Federal Regulations & COVID

Managing Pandemic Pressures: Supporting Long-Term Enrollment Strategies

9:15 - 9:45 AM

Plenary - Engaging Diversity

personal.

International in Higher Education/Student Concerns: Impacts of Federal Regulations & COVID

us, working more… the coronavirus has significantly altered our daily routines

Please join this panel of higher

and the way we live our lives. For

education and international student

many people, this meant a sudden

support professionals for a discussion

shift to remote work environments as

of current issues related to the

campus officials stress the importance

acceptance and support of

of social distancing. The transitions

international students. Topics will vary

can be difficult and finding balance

depending upon attendee discussion,

within your life can become more

but are likely to include the challenges

complicated, especially as most us

surrounding the admission of

approach operating under these

international students, federal

conditions for almost one year. If

changes to the guidelines surrounding

COVID-19 has left you feeling burnt

travel for international students,

out, overworked, and stressed, this

COVID concerns for international

session will provide some ways you

travel for students, and the potential

can manage your work-from-home

impacts of administration changes in

environment to create a better work-

Washington, DC in January 2021.

Break with Corporate Partners

10:00 - 11:00 AM

of our lives: professional, social and

life balance.

HONORARY MEMBERSHIP AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Michele Forbes Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center - Law Registrar and Director of Student Academic Services Michele Forbes

receives both the distinguished

service award and honorary membership for her countless years of service to SACRAO. Michele retired from LSU Law Center in 2020 after 35 years.

She has served on many standing and program committees, including Auditing, Recognition and Awards, Resolutions, Nominations and Elections, Academic Calendars, Scheduling and Publications, International, Professional, and Graduate Admissions, and Local Arrangements.

She also served on the Executive Committee as VP for Program and Evaluation, VP for States/Regional and Membership, VP for Professional Development, VP for Records and Registration, and served as the newsletter editor in the early 90's.

Michele has been an active member of LACRAO, SACRAO, and AACRAO and contributed selflessly of her time and service to these organizations.

"Michele has always served without desire for praise or acknowledgment and always shied away from high profile EC positions. Nonetheless, without hardworking members like Michele, SACRAO wouldn't function!"

Wayne Banks Southern Arkansas University Tech Registrar Wayne Banks

receives both the distinguished

service award and honorary membership for his dedication and years of service to SACRAO.

During his tenure with ArkACRAO, SACRAO, and AACRAO, Wayne received the Emerging Leader Award in 2017 from AACRAO.

Wayne has served on numerous committees, including Membership Relations, Nominations and Elections, Information Technology, Registration Techniques and Records Management, and Evaluations. Wayne served as the Nominations and Elections Committee chair for both SACRAO and AACRAO in 2017.

Wayne also served on the Executive Committee as VP for Program and Evaluation, VP for Records and Registration, and Member at Large Evaluations. Wayne also was president of ArkACRAO in 2008.

Wayne's contributions to higher education, ArkACRAO, SACRAO, and AACRAO are numerous and he will retire from Southern Arkansas University Tech in June 2021.

"Wayne Bank's contributions to higher education in ArkACRAO, AACRAO, and SACRAO are numerous.

Wayne has always put the best interest of students first and has been an enthusiastic and dedicated professional of higher education."

Louis D. Hunt, Jr., Ph.D. North Carolina State Univesity Senior Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Services Dr. Louis Hunt

receives both the distinguished

service award and honorary membership for his numerous years of service to SACRAO and higher education.

Louis served as President-Elect, President, and Past-President of SACRAO in 2016-2019. He has served on the Executive Committee as VP for Information Technology, VP for Admissions and Enrollment Management, and Member at Large Evaluations.

He was the recipient of the Margaret Ruthven Perry Distinguished Journalism Award in 2004.

Louis also served on additional committees, including Nominations and Elections, Systems Development, and Evaluations.

After 38 years of service, Louis is set to retire from North Carolina State University in June 2021.

"Louis has been an integral member of the SACRAO and NC State community. He has dedicated his time, expertise, and leadership to serve our organization, and we appreciate his many years in higher education."

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS

CLOSED CAPTIONING SPONSORS

NSC Opening and Plenary

Paradigm Town Hall

Parchment Plenary (Tuesday) and Business Meeting

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIPS

IEE Conference Gift Card Sponsor

Parchment Hosting Fun Hour on Monday Evening and Gift Card Sponsor

2020-2021 SACRAO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE STEVE MCLEOD - PRESIDENT Associate Dean, Harding School of Theology

KIMBERLY TAYLOR - PRESIDENT-ELECT University Registrar, University of Kentucky

GINNIFER CIE GEE - IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Associate Vice Provost in Career Engaged Learning, University of Texas at San Antonio

MELISSA HYATT - VICE PRESIDENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Associate University Registrar, Texas State University

KAREN BECKETT - VICE PRESIDENT STATE/REGIONALS AND MEMBERSHIP University Registrar, University of Miami

WAYNE BANKS - VICE PRESIDENT PROGRAM AND EVALUATION Registrar, Southern Arkansas University Tech

ANGELA BROCKELSBY - VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNICATION AND RECOGNITION Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Services, NC State University

JULIE TAYLOR - SECRETARY Director of Admissions, University of North Alabama

JONATHAN REECE - TREASURER University Registrar, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

CHRIS RIGGINS - LOCAL ARRANGEMENT CHAIR Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment, University of Central Arkansas

HOPE REYNOLDS - PAST LOCAL ARRANGEMENT CHAIR Senior Director of Enrollment Management and Assistant Registrar, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

BLAKE BEDSOLE - PROGRAM VP RECRUITMENT, ADMISSIONS, AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT VP of Enrollment Management, Arkansas Tech University

ED TROMBLEY - PROGRAM VP TOPICS IN HIGHER EDUCATION Registrar, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

TENNYSON SMITH - PROGRAM VP DISTINCT POPULATIONS AND PROGRAMS Director of Recruiting, Shelton State Community College

MEGAN MITCHELL - PROGRAM VP PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment, Austin Peay State University

CYNTHIA TERRY - PROGRAM VP RECORDS AND ACADEMIC SERVICES University Registrar, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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