Wednesday

Title: Sink or Swim-Navigating a New Reporting Structure
Speakers: Tyre Bush, Amber Cloke, Ericka Lehman
Description: It is without a doubt that change can be challenging in any aspect. We know it’s even more challenging with organizational changes in our work life. In 2023, SUNY Corning Community College’s Workforce Education and Academic Pathways division was awarded the Bill McClure Award for their outstanding professional development leadership service to CEANY and their College and Community. This team was awarded professional development funding to aid in team building activities to create and establish a new foundation with their new Executive Director.
Over the course of the past ten months, SUNY CCC’s Workforce Team has endured a long-term disability leave from their new Executive Director and has since shifted under new leadership in the Academic Affairs division within the College. After many shifts and changes to their department, the Workforce Team has chosen to utilize their funds in a positive, professional, and team developing manner - join this session to find out how they did it and how they’ve taken these challenges and used them to their advantage - to better both their division and the College as a whole.

Title: Developing New Apprenticeship Trade Titles in Partnership with DYSDOL
Speakers: Sarah Wilson-Sparrow, Lauren Lankau, Michelle Kraines
Description: Apprenticeship trade titles can be limited, outmoded or maybe there is a federal trade but no state trade title. SUNY Schenectady's Apprenticeship team has learned methodologies in a "trial by fire" fashion. We wish to share what we have learned and encourage fellow colleagues to continue this journey with us

Title: Considering Adult Learners
Speakers: Karen Archibee, Sarah Wehrle
Description: SUNY Oswego has been evaluating their adult and online demographic, and analyzing how to best recruit and support these students. Just recently, Prior Learning Assessment has been formalized and a course has been created. We will discuss the important data regarding this group, how we’ve established new policy, and marketed to our population

Title: Pursuit of Wellness at Work and How to Avoid Burnout
Speakers: Alissa Levine, Jessica Cinelli  
Description: Do you think about whether your workday can be more fulfilling and less stressful? It is possible! Join us for an informative, fun and interactive session to learn about incorporating approaches into your workday that will prevent burnout

Title: Merging Adult Literacy
Speakers: Doris Colson
Description: Enthusiasts of adult education with a focus on English Language Learning, Adult Literacy and Adult Basic education desire to delve into methods for captivating learners within their own communities. With the current immigration crisis at hand, more professional support is needed for the educators who tackle these distinct, local obstacles, and promote the advancement of educational opportunities. What are the ways in which higher education institutions and government can partner to achieve these goals?

Title: Where are the Jobs in Cybersecurity? 
Speakers: Carolyn Nobles, Chandana Mahadeswaraswamy
Description: We will share creative strategies to create impactful opportunities for a diverse group to explore and enter the cybersecurity field. By leveraging industry partnerships and educational collaborations, we aim to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to succeed in this rapidly growing sector

Thursday

Title: Grant Writing for Successful Project Implementation
Speaker: Patricia Williams
Description: How does a successful grant application become a successful project? This workshop will guide participants through the aspects of a grant application that can make or break the project once funded. Creation of clear, measurable goals with compelling objectives will be discussed and practiced in this interactive session

Title: Higher Education Designed for Nontraditional Student
Speaker: Jill Pippin
Description: Dr. Jill Pippin, Dean for Extended Learning, will share results from this case study of the factors that attract students to apply, enroll, and persist in a degree program and supports designed intentionally for adults. Findings have implications for professional practice and decision making at institutions that have units devoted to adult learning or would like to establish them

Title: Seamless Pathway to Career Success
Speaker: Lori Conkling
Description: Join our interactive design jam to collaboratively build integrated career pathways models that align education with workforce needs. Engage with peers, share insights, and develop actionable strategies to implement on your campus for seamless transitions from education to employment.

Title: The Best Ways to Champion your Credit for Prior Learning Program
Speakers: Scott Campbell, Ellen Gambino
Description: The overall goal of this session is to encourage deans and directors to be more active in implementing credit for prior learning (CPL) policy at their institutions. We will discuss how attendees can become CPL champions and leaders, how to help faculty feel ownership, and to demystify some of the common CPL misconceptions (awarding CPL takes money and credit away from colleges, etc). This session seeks to illuminate the current work taking place in the SUNY system and emphasize best practices, as well as identify  CAEL resources (member benefits, products, services) that can support them. We will share some of the work we have implemented at colleges across the country, as well as dive deeper into the work being accomplished in New York. 

Title: Making Presentations that Stick
Speakers: Danielle Whyte, Ralph Dickenson, Alfred Paulino
Description: Learn the art of making presentations that stick! Discover key strategies to make an engaging and dynamic program presentation be it for program renewal, a project, and/or presenting data.

Title: Elevating Inclusion
Speaker: Meghan Martin
Description: This presentation delves into essential strategies related to making content more accessible. Explore the significance of accessible design, from ensuring compatibility with assistive technologies to optimizing content for diverse user needs. Learn practical tips and guidelines with tools used in everyday workflow to empower your organization in championing accessibility for all.

Thursday, Continued

Title: Getting Adult Students Across the Finish Line
Speakers: Gregg Karl, Kathleen Martel, Wende Lescynski
Description: Designing skilled-trades programs to meet workforce demands isn’t enough in today’s society. You need to support underserved student populations with adult-centered instruction and support. JCC has seen success hiring industry specific instructional designers and providing adult learners access to personalized wraparound services from enrollment to successful completion

Title: Enhancing your Social Health
Speaker: Khadijah Frederick
Description: Discover how to enhance your social health by recognizing your life's vision, focusing on key priorities, and leveraging support systems. This workshop offers activities to help you navigate community interdependence, find your strengths, and live a purpose-driven life. Join us to transform your daily experiences and achieve your goals

Title: Building Tomorrow’s Diverse Workforce through Apprenticeships
Speakers: Franca Armstrong, Brandy Solomon, Patricia Dowse 
Description: Mohawk Valley Community College, The University of Rochester Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities and The Manufacturers Association of New York (MACNY) have partnered to develop Advance 2 Apprenticeship, a pre-apprenticeship program which supports people with intellectual and or developmental disabilities to explore the field of manufacturing. Participants learn soft and technical skills to prepare them to enter careers in advanced manufacturing and pave the way toward entering apprenticeship opportunities.

Title: It's Everybody's Job: Unlocking Collaborative Enrollment Processes
Speakers: Carol Meyer, Dan Murphy
Description: How can enrollment practices be invigorated? What can be learned by focused experimentation and analysis? You will learn from the work of the Enrollment Management Committee, whose members come from twelve adult education/workforce development centers across New York. We will share lessons gleaned and lasting changes resulting from this work