2024 WASEA Conference
"Passport to SEA: Student Employment in Action"
Location: Whitefish, Montana
*NO CANCELLATION REFUNDS AFTER: APRIL 12, 2024*
Ins and Outs of Student Employment
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
**May 6th (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) & May 7, 2024 (8:00 am - 12:00 pm)**
FREE REGISTRATION
*Sponsored by: WASEA*
Ins and Outs of Student Employment
SEE Training has been cancelled by NSEA. Therefore, it will not be offered at the conference this year. However, WASEA will be offering a supplemental workshop in its place for FREE.
Click Here to Register for FREE - Ins and Outs of Student Employment!!
1/2 Day WASEA Pre-Conference
**May 7, 2024 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm**
Regular Open Registration - open until filled:
$150 registration cost
Presenters:
Alta Cilicia Northcutt - is the Director of Student Life and Welcome Services at Cabrillo College. She has worked with students in community colleges for decades and employs a large percentage of the student workers at Cabrillo College
Samantha Folb - is a Human Resource professional, consultant, and trainer currently serving as the Director of Training, Compliance, and Employee Relations at the West Valley-Mission Community College District
Evaluating for Success: Strategies for Crafting Effective, Equity-Minded Evaluations for Student Workers
Description: This dynamic workshop is designed to empower supervisors with the skills to conduct fair and effective evaluations for student workers. Learn how to design inclusive evaluation frameworks, set clear expectations, provide constructive feedback, and navigate common challenges. Facilitated by experienced educators and HR professionals with expertise in student development and equity-centered practices, this workshop offers a supportive environment for participants to share insights, ask questions, and collaborate with peers. Whether you're a seasoned supervisor or new to evaluating student workers, this session will provide practical strategies and actionable insights to elevate your evaluation practices and empower student workers to thrive in their roles.
Click Here to Register for the 1/2 Day WASEA 2024 Pre-Conference!!
Passport to SEA: Student Employment in Action!
**May 8-10, 2024**
date extended - Early Bird Registration until April 5, 2024:
$695.00 registration cost
Regular Open Registration - open until filled:
$795.00 (member registration cost)
$895.00 (non-member registration cost)
Click Here to Register for the WASEA 2024 Conference!!
Click here to Book Your Stay!
Group ID is: WASEA24
Group PASSWORD is: WHITEFISH
Rooms start at $139 per night for conference attendees
*space is limited - don't wait to book your room*
*Rooms MUST be reserved by April 19 2024, to obtain the group rate*
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)
LOCATION
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake is situated between Whitefish Lake and the Viking Creek Wetland Preserve, just minutes from the heart of downtown Whitefish.
Our location provides the feel of being near nature and the convenience of being close to all the recreational, shopping, dining, and nightlife opportunities Whitefish has to offer. The Whitefish pedestrian and bicycle trail system is just outside our doors for guests wishing to walk or bike to local restaurants, bars, craft breweries, and distilleries. Shuttle service delivers guests to downtown Whitefish to our sister property, The Firebrand Hotel, to Whitefish Lake Golf Club for a golf outing, and, during ski season, to the Whitefish Mountain Resort.
BY ROAD
- 20 minutes northwest of Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)
- 30 minutes west of Glacier National Park
- 1 hour south of Canada via Port of Roosville
- 2.5 hours north of US Interstate 90 and Missoula
BY RAIL Amtrak’s Empire Builder stops in downtown Whitefish, connecting Seattle and Portland to the west with Minneapolis and Chicago to the east. www.amtrak.com
BY AIR Whitefish is one of the most accessible mountain towns in North America. Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) is only 11 miles from town with direct, year-round flights on major airlines from Seattle, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Denver, and Las Vegas, and seasonal direct flights from Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Oakland, Dallas, and Portland.
AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE PROVIDED The Lodge at Whitefish Lake provides transportation for guests traveling via Whitefish Amtrak depot and the Glacier Park International Airport. Please schedule with the front desk at least 24 hours in advance for timely service.
DRAFT: WASEA 2024 CONFERENCE AGENDA
Monday, May 6, 2024:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Ins and Outs of Student Employment (lunch provided) *registration required* (FREE cost)
Tuesday, May 7, 2024:
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Ins and Outs of Student Employment (lunch provided) *registration required* (FREE cost)
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pre-Conference (afternoon snack provided)
* separate registration required* ($150 registration cost)
Title: Evaluating for Success: Strategies for Crafting Effective, Equity-Minded Evaluations for Student Workers
Description: This dynamic workshop is designed to empower supervisors with the skills to conduct fair and effective evaluations for student workers. Learn how to design inclusive evaluation frameworks, set clear expectations, provide constructive feedback, and navigate common challenges. Facilitated by experienced educators and HR professionals with expertise in student development and equity-centered practices, this workshop offers a supportive environment for participants to share insights, ask questions, and collaborate with peers. Whether you're a seasoned supervisor or new to evaluating student workers, this session will provide you with practical strategies and actionable insights to elevate your evaluation practices and empower student workers to thrive in their roles.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024:
8:00 am - 9:00 am BREAKFAST
9:00 am - 9:15 am Welcome
9:15 am - 10:30 am Non-Profit Organization Highlight: Dream Adaptative
10:30 am - 10:45 am BREAK
10:45 am - 11:45 am Session 1: Creating Community for International Student Workers
Presenters: Samantha Folb and Alta Northcutt
Description: Due to visa restrictions, on campus work is often the only employment option available for international students. For many, this is their first time working in the US, or even their first job ever. Join us for an engaging discussion on practical solutions for creating a sense of inclusion and belonging for this important group of student workers!
11:45 am - 2:00 pm LUNCH
(on your own - shuttle service provided for free if leaving lodge)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Session 2: On-campus Food Pantry Best Practices
Presenter: Thomas Bailey - ECMC
Description: Hunger and food insecurities touch millions of Americans. College campuses are especially hard hit. As a college education becomes less affordable, more students are forced to look for alternative basic needs resources. In this session, we will share best practices on how to successfully set up and maintain a campus pantry, develop resources, add wrap-around services and track report on your efforts.
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm BREAK
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Session 3: Elevating Career Readiness - Transforming Student
Employees into Career-Ready Aggies
Presenter: Brianne Midgley
In the dynamic landscape of higher education, the demand for career-ready graduates has never been higher. This presentation delves into the core principles of Career Ready Aggies, a program at Utah State University that emphasizes the cultivation of critical and transferrable skills that employers actively seek. Drawing inspiration from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), renowned for its leadership in career education, we will explore how Utah State University has aligned its approach with NACE's eight competencies framework. Central to our discussion is the implementation of a Canvas course where the Career Ready Aggies program is facilitated. Through meticulous structuring and strategic planning, we have crafted a program that empowers student employees to confidently connect their experiences and articulate their transferrable skills to future employers. Join us to discuss the insights gained from piloting this innovative program!
4:30 pm... DINNER
(on your own - shuttle service provided for free if leaving lodge)
Thursday, May 9, 2024:
8:00 am - 9:00 am BREAKFAST
9:00 am - 9:15 am Welcome
9:15 am - 10:30 am Session 4: Poverty and Homelessness - A Touch of Reality
Presenter: Thomas Bailey - ECMC
Description: Lean about the precariousness of students living on the edge and ways to make a difference. In this interactive session, participants walk a day in the life of a astudent facing the most difficult of financial situations.
10:30 am - 10:45 am BREAK
10:45 am - 11:45 am Session 5: TBA
11:45 am - 2:00 pm LUNCH
(on your own - shuttle service provided for free if leaving lodge)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Session 6: Honoring Our Student Workforce - Maximizing Impact with
Limited Resources
Presenter: Brianne Midgley
Description: This presentation highlights the indispensable role played by student employees in the functioning of our university. Despite limited budgets and resources, we recognize the necessity of acknowledging their efforts, as our institution simply could not thrive without their dedication and hard work. Through strategic partnerships and innovative approaches, we have leveraged every available resource to maximize the impact of Student Employment Appreciation Week. From collaborative initiatives with local businesses to creative social media campaigns, we have curated a week-long celebration that resonates with our student workforce. Join us to learn one university’s model and brainstorm ideas for you to take back to your institution!
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm BREAK
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Session 6: Wellness
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm DINNER
(On the Pavillon - Raffles & Prizes) - *No Cost - included in conference registration cost)
Friday, May 10, 2024:
8:00 am - 8:30 am GRAB & GO BREAKFAST
8:30 am - 9:30 am Session 7: FAB Life!
Presenter: Thomas Bailey - ECMC
Description: The FAB Life game is a financial literacy simulation intended to teach students basic financial education concepts in an interactive way. Students are given life scenarios including occupations, income and family status. They are then tasked with budgeting for life's necessities including housing, transportation, food, clothing, childcare and more at stations set up around the room. Wild cards, like car repairs and unexpected health issues, add to the realistic aspect of planning for everyday life. Students complete the game by stating within their assigned budgets. At the end of the session, we bring it all together by recapping the highlights. Students are inspired with an appreciation for the true costs of life.
9:30 am - 9:45 am BREAK
9:45 am - 10:45 am Session 8: Driving Change-Internship Success Stories and
Collaboration Strategies - Impactship Program
Presenters: Lilbeth Rodriguez, Shawn Fawcett, Pavel Consuegra (San Diego College District & San Diego Mesa College)
Description: This workshop provides attendees with insights and inspiration from the San Diego Community College District's success stories, particularly in garnering leadership support and employer partnerships for San Diego Mesa College’s Mesa Impactship Program (MIP). Participants will also learn about innovative approaches in the Learning Aligned Employment Program (LAEP). The presentation equips attendees with practical tools to enhance collaboration in campus-based internship programs, aimed at reducing equity gaps in employment outcomes and fostering inclusivity for all students, ultimately promoting greater success in the workforce.
10:45 am - 11:00 am CLOSING - Tanisha Bahar, WASEA President
11:00 am - 12:00 pm HOTEL CHECKOUT
Thank you to everyone attending, making this an amazing WASEA 2024 conference. See you at the next!!
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Board of Directors Recap/Meeting
(closed session meeting for Board Members ONLY)
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