Thursday, June 7, 2012

DiSC Assessment
Moderator: Stephanie Levinson, Elmhurst College
Presenter: Peggy Killian

To get where you’re going, you need to know where you are. The landscape may be confusing and the route unclear. You might have stumbled from your intended path. When that happens, what you need most is to get your bearings and set a new course.

That’s where DiSC personal self-assessment comes in. You choose the destination, and we’ll help you reach it. Would your organization benefit from improved communication and increased productivity? Could your teams work together more effectively? Do your staff members value differences? Do they manage their time well? Are they as innovative as you’d like them to be? Whatever your objectives, self-assessment can help you get there. The research-based profiles and programs are designed to help people navigate uncertain terrain, overcome obstacles, and chart a course for success. We look forward helping you explore your profile.

Leadership versus Management: Identifying Your Role
Moderator: Nate Bargar, Illinois State University
Presenters: Rob Springall, Bucknell University; Sacha Thieme, DePaul University

The terms leadership and management are often used interchangeably in professional settings, while in reality leadership and management have very different meanings. To be a great manager you must understand what it takes to also be a great leader. This understanding is especially important for middle managers. During this session, we will discuss this topic as well as various issues within leadership and management that admission professionals will encounter, explore strategies for navigating these issues, as well as share best practices when it comes to being a self-advocate and communicating your needs, goals and achievements. This session will also help you better understand your role within your organization and clarify how you can best use your strengths identified from the DiSC assessment on your journey to middle management.

A Frank Discussion with Deans and Directors
Moderator: Julie Nelson, Xavier University
Panelists: Carlene Klaas, DePaul University; W. Kent Barnds, Augustana College; Todd Burrell, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Stephanie Levenson, Elmhurst College.

This is your opportunity to spend time with a panel of Deans and Directors from various institutions and ask them what you want to know about the qualities they look for in developing middle managers, how you can advance your career, and how to ensure you are squeezing the most out of your current role. These individuals will also share best practices for middle managers, help you understand why you may not be getting promoted, and share tips of how to manage up to guarantee your personal and professional development is maximized.

Friday, June 8, 2012

Enrollment Management – What is it?
Moderator: Chris Kawakita, Illinois Wesleyan University
Presenter: Tony Bankston, Illinois Wesleyan University

Enrollment Management. In the world of college admission you hear about it every day. As a middle manager or a potential middle manager you may have a pretty good idea what it all means, but you’ve always wanted to know more. Where did enrollment management start? Why did it start? What do I need to know about it? Am I an enrollment manager? What role do I play in the process? This session will answer these questions and more to give you a better understanding of enrollment management and what it is that enrollment managers do.

Taking the Next Step
Moderator: Anne Kremer, DePaul University
Presenters: Carin Smith, Lawrence University; Debbi Little, Penn State University

As an aspiring middle manager, it is essential to think strategically when navigating your career path. Hear from seasoned professionals about strategies and steps you can take to achieve your professional goals, how to take advantage of opportunities to round out your experience, and what it means to champion your work. As you look toward new opportunities, these presenters will share best practices for networking, learning how to ask the right questions, and ways to reinvent yourself making you an even more attractive candidate for future roles. There will also be time for reflection on behalf of participants that will include time for future goal setting.

Resumes and Interviews
Moderator: Anne Kremer, DePaul University
Presenters: Lori Greene, Loyola University Chicago; Aaron Meis, Xavier University

During this session participants will discuss resume building, future interview tips and will discuss skill sets required for various positions/titles within organizational structures. Presenters will provide insight to help you better distinguish yourself from other candidates within applicant pools and what to expect in the interview process.