2024 Conference
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The 2024 Michigan Pre-College and Youth Outreach 16th Annual Conference will be taking place in-person and livestreamed on October 29, 2024 at The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI!
The 2024 Michigan Pre-College and Youth Outreach 16th Annual Conference will be taking place in-person and livestreamed on October 29, 2024 at The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI!
The 2024 conference will take place at the University of Michigan Student Union. Please park at the Maynard Parking Structure and follow the PCC signs to the Student Union. The conference will occur on Tuesday, October 29, from 8:00 to 4:30 PM. A hot breakfast will be served at 8:00 AM with welcome remarks. The first session of speakers will begin at 9:00 AM, followed by the Keynote Speaker at 10:10 AM. At the conference, the check-in desk will open at 8:00 AM and remain open throughout the event for any assistance or queries you may have.
The conference Steering Committee comprises 13 different educational institutions and organizations around the state of Michigan, with the University of Michigan serving as this year’s location host.
Are you curious about what makes a strong proposal? Join the Steering committee on Zoom on May 16th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST to learn more. This session will be recorded and shared in our following message. RSVP Here.
This track focuses on strategies and initiatives to foster belonging among pre-college students, especially those from historically marginalized backgrounds (first-generation, LGBTQIA+, foster, rural, urban, multilingual, out-of-state, international, and more). Sessions may cover topics such as creating inclusive campus environments, building student organizations and affinity groups, implementing mentorship programs, addressing implicit bias, promoting cultural competence among staff, and leveraging student support services to enhance belongingness.
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This track empowers pre-college and college students to take ownership of their educational journey and career aspirations. Sessions may explore strategies for self-advocacy, goal setting, career exploration, and leadership development. Additionally, sessions may address the role of technology and digital platforms in supporting student agency and autonomy.
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This track supports professional development and skill enhancement for university staff engaged in pre-college outreach efforts. Sessions may cover leadership and career development, effective communication strategies, data-driven outreach planning, building partnerships with K-12 schools and community organizations, evaluation and data visualization, and navigating challenges in outreach work.
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This track focuses on proactive strategies for developing and maintaining trust with pre-college students, their families, and their schools before they arrive on a college campus. Sessions may address effective communication techniques, cultural competence in engaging diverse stakeholders, building rapport and empathy, and navigating challenging conversations.
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GREG HARDEN HAS AND WILL ALWAYS BE ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN MY LIFE. -TOM BRADY, 7-TIME SUPER BOWL CHAMPION QB, 5-TIME SUPER BOWL MVP
Greg Harden, M.S.W., is a life coach, motivational speaker, and executive consultant who is best known for his work with 7-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady, Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl MVP Desmond Howard, and 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps. Harden began work as a student-athlete counselor in 1986 when Michigan’s legendary football coach Bo Schembechler brought him in after hearing of the work Harden was doing in the local community, helping people deal with the challenges of everyday life and work as a clinical therapist. He meets with hundreds of athletes yearly, including some of the greatest athletes and coaches of all time in their respective sports, like Jalen Rose, Olympians Emily Brunemann, Jeff Porter, and Olympic legend Michael Phelps. Michael Phelps’ swimming coach, Bob Bowman, credits Harden for helping him to communicate better with Phelps. Bowman said of Harden: “He’s a miracle worker. He made me a better coach and a better person.” Besides sports, Harden has provided performance coaching to corporate executives and community leaders. He has trained hundreds of managers and administrators on ‘managing troubled employees’. Harden has this phrase framed on his office desk: “Control the controllables.” It’s no use railing against the system or circumstance, Harden says. You can only change what’s within. How you control your emotions, reactions and responses to systems and circumstances is what you must master first. “My real obsession is to convince individuals that they have to determine for themselves what sort of man they are and what sort of woman they want to be. The goal is to make people experts on themselves.”
Make your commitment to enhancing access to higher education well-known. We invite you to sponsor this year’s conference. We will host over 250 leaders from various higher education and community institutions across the state of Michigan and the nation.
To request an invoice to pay for sponsorship, please email Marissa Taylor (mnrivas@umich.edu) to have an invoice generated for you. If you or your organization have any questions, please contact Marissa Taylor (mnrivas@umich.edu) Thank you for your time and consideration.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
NOTE: all session blocks include 2 invited speakers and 5-6 proposal presentations as concurrent options for attendees
Conference admission also includes access to the optional Monday night networking reception on October 28 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. This event will consist of free food, drinks, live music, and networking opportunities with the conference Steering Committee and leaders from the University of Michigan.
More details will be shared here shortly.