2025 All-Staff Conference Schedule

This two-day event will be held in the College of Business Howard L. Hawks Hall.  The objective of the conference is to provide professional development, encourage cross-campus dialogue and provide support for the University staff at every level.  The conference is designed to foster engagement among participants, cultivating a supportive, inclusive and dynamic community where every individual can thrive.  Breakout sessions will feature staff presentations in a variety of areas. We are excited to announce that based on feedback, a virtual conference option will be available for those who are unable to attend in-person.

This year's conference will provide over 40 opportunities to engage and grow professional. 

Dates: Tuesday, July 22 - Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Location: Howard L. Hawks Hall
Presentation Themes:  Professional Development | Communication & Collaboration | Financial Wellness | University Operations & Resources | Technology and Innovation | Well-being & Community and Belonging | Leadership

Presentation TitleLocationTime 
Check InHoward L. Hawks Hall Lobby12:00 - 1:00PM
WelcomeAuditorium 21:00 - 1:15PM
Keynote AddressAuditorium 21:15 -1:45PM

 

 

Finding Your Way: Maps of Howard L. Hawks Hall

Day 1

Session 1 | 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Presentation TitleLocationPresenter NamePresentation Theme
Keynote Continuation Feedback Fluency: Mastering the Language of GrowthAuditorium 2Keri MesropovProfessional Development
Procure to Pay - Then and NowClassroom 018Doug CarlsonUniversity Operations & Resources
Everything You Need to Know about the Future Ready Cloud Collaboration Workspace Project!Classroom 020Kate McCown and Mikeala PetersenTechnology and Innovation
From Colleagues to Community: The Role and Impact of Staff CouncilsClassroom 032Erin Chambers, Jordan Ashmore, Jodi Mackin, Michael Sandvold and Mel SedlacekCommunication & Collaboration
Invisible to Impactful on LinkedInClassroom 202Mikki SandinProfessional Development
What Does Title VI Have To Do With Me? Cultivating a Culture of RespectClassroom 204Marc Pearce and Nathaly JimenezWell-being & Community and Belonging
Managing Difficult Conversations Part ONEClassroom 211Jody KellasCommunication & Collaboration
Successfully Collaborating with FacultyClassroom 223Jennifer PeeksMeaseCommunication & Collaboration
Local Food, Stronger Communities: Strengthening Lincoln’s Food FutureClassroom 227Anna OettingWell-being & Community and Belonging

Day 2

Session 3 | 9:00 AM -9:45 AM

Presentation TitleLocationPresenter NamePresentation Theme
Growing and Protecting Your Wealth with UBT & BBBClassroom 010Brittany Planos & Josh PlanosFinancial Wellness
The Americans with Disabilities Act; Communication and Accommodations Classroom 018Jill FlagelWell-being & Community and Belonging
Beyond the Stereotypes: Strength-based Strategies for Understanding and Engaging with Gen ZClassroom 032Lydia Coulson, Rob Russell, & Jordan HeimWell-being & Community and Belonging
The Woos - Winning Others Over  by Creating a Staff Development CommitteeClassroom 202Natalie Becerra, Zac Franzen & Alisa SmithCommunication & Collaboration
Collaboration and Project Management with Microsoft ToolsClassroom 204Ben LassTechnology and Innovation
How to be a boss at giving (and receiving) performance reviewsClassroom 215Todd ThornockLeadership
All about Archives: Preserving and Providing Access to Stories that MatterClassroom 223Melanie Griffin, Traci Robison and Sarah GloverUniversity Operations & Resources
Anticipate Instead of ProcrastinateClassroom 227Kyla GorjiProfessional Development
Rediscover Career Interests to Craft Professional SummaryClassroom 229Sai Sato Mumm and Allison DocterProfessional Development