The Way Up Conference 2024: Knowledge, Growth, and Perseverance on The Way Up: Full Schedule

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7:30am CST

Continental Breakfast

Friday November 8, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am CST

Friday November 8, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am CST
General Session: Coral Ballroom ABC Hyatt Regency Hotel & Conference Center, Coralville, IA 52241

General Session

8:30am CST

Welcome & Announcements

Friday November 8, 2024 8:30am - 8:45am CST

General Session: Coral Ballroom ABC

Friday November 8, 2024 8:30am - 8:45am CST
General Session: Coral Ballroom ABC Hyatt Regency Hotel & Conference Center, Coralville, IA 52241

General Session

11:30am CST

Lunch with Closing Speaker - Person-First Leadership: Women as Organizational Change Agents

Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 1:30pm CST

General Session: Coral Ballroom ABC

When leaders focus first on people, they become agents of change who challenge an institution’s tendencies to maintain the status quo. Dr. Yazedjian will leave attendees with actionable strategies (knowledge) that will build their skill sets (growth) and give them the confidence (perseverance) to transform the communities in which they work.

Speakers

Dr. Ani Yazedjian

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Illinois State University

Yazedjian is an accomplished scholar, with 60 publications and 170 invited and peer-reviewed presentations. Her primary research areas have focused on relationship education, adolescent ethnic identity development, college student adjustment and achievement, and evidence-based practice... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 1:30pm CST
General Session: Coral Ballroom ABC Hyatt Regency Hotel & Conference Center, Coralville, IA 52241

General Session