
Complete Schedule
On May 29, 2025 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm the first UNI Professional Development Conference was held in the Schindler Education Center. Conference Theme: The Six Degrees of T.C. - Our theme is the Six Degrees of T.C., comparable to the six degrees of Kevin Bacon/six degrees of separation. This theme was selected to emphasize the importance of connections within our institution and, if you're looking for collaboration, you can easily find someone to assist in fewer than six acquaintance links apart. Throughout the conference we will have opportunities to connect and collaborate in addition to learning and celebrating the completion of the academic year together. Conference Schedule - See the Conference Program for more information.
- 8:30-9:00 am -- Check-In & Refreshments
- 9:00-9:15 am -- Welcome & Conference Overview
- 9:15-10:15 am -- Keynote Speaker
- 10:30-11:30 am -- Breakout Session I
- 11:30-12:30 pm -- Lunch
- 12:30-1:30 pm -- Breakout Session II
- 1:30-2:00 pm -- Snack Break & Bingo
- 2:00-3:00 pm -- Breakout Session III
- 3:05-3:20 pm -- Closing Remarks
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2025 | ||
Thursday, May 29th | ||
9:15 AM |
Creating Connections That Last [keynote] Robert Smith Jr., University of Northern Iowa 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM |
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10:30 AM |
Bolman & Deal’s Four Frame Module to Leadership / Leadership & Management Kenneth Hayes, University of Northern Iowa 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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10:30 AM |
Community Engagement & You / Human Interactions Julianne Gassman, University of Northern Iowa 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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10:30 AM |
Integrating Movement Into the Work Day Routine / Health & Wellness Kristy Leen, University of Northern Iowa 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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10:30 AM |
The Heart of Leadership / Leadership & Management Russell Guay, University of Northern Iowa 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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10:30 AM |
UNI Athletics - Campus/Community Collaboration / Human Interactions Scott Peace, University of Northern Iowa 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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10:30 AM |
What’s Possible with Salesforce? / Innovation & Technology Alisa Weeks, University of Northern Iowa 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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12:30 PM |
Chaos to Clarity: Using Calendly to Optimize Scheduling / Professional Resources Olivia Umbaugh, University of Northern Iowa 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
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12:30 PM |
Lifelong Learning & Student Success: Textbook Access at UNI / Innovation & Technology Anne Marie Guber, University of Northern Iowa 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
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12:30 PM |
RISE Ritual Method: 4 Steps to Transform Yourself and Your Team / Leadership & Management Danielle McGeough, University of Northern Iowa 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
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12:30 PM |
Transforming Student Engagement Through Social Media / Innovation & Technology Andy Saigh, University of Northern Iowa 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
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12:30 PM |
Why Meditation Works: Ancient Traditions & Modern Science / Health & Wellness John Burnight, University of Northern Iowa 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
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2:00 PM |
Balanced Eating at UNI: Navigating Campus Dining & Cooking Demo / Health & Wellness Stacey Runde, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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2:00 PM |
Creative Ways to Drive Fundraising This Year / Professional Resources Ryan Randall, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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2:00 PM |
Empathy as a Tool for Engagement / Human Interactions Alysa Mozak, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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2:00 PM |
Gratitude with Attitude / Human Interactions Connie Hansen, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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2:00 PM |
Qualtrics 101: Mastering the Basics for Success! / Innovation & Technology Megan Voght-Kostner, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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2:00 PM |
The Generational Forest / Leadership & Management Nikki Harken, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |