2016 Organizational Development Consortium Conference

Since 2001, professional and organizational development experts from higher education have gathered to network and share best practices.  It is my pleasure to invite you to be a part of this gathering as we hold the 2016 Organizational Development Consortium (ODC) Conference on the campus of Colorado College in Colorado Springs, CO.

Our event focuses on the wonderful work being done in employee and team development throughout higher education.  Attendees present on their successes and discuss the real challenges that they face in serving faculty and staff at their institutions.  Past attendees have described the conference as a "breath of fresh air," "invaluable," and "a perfect opportunity to interact with colleagues who share the same focus."

Institutions currently registered to attend:  University of Arkansas, Colorado State University, North Carolina State University, Bucknell University, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Wake Technical Community College, University of Georgia, Macalaster College, Wake Forest University, Colorado School of Mines, University of San Diego, University of New Mexico, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver University, St. Olaf College, Pikes Peak Community College, Santa Clara University, Texas A&M University, Grinnell College, University of Arizona, Purdue University, Virginia Tech,  Baylor University, and many more!

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Registration Cost:

$170 (plus $10.34 in processing fees) - Earlybird (April 18 - July 8)

$200 (plus $11.99 in processing fees) - (July 8 - August 5)

The price of the of the conference registration includes:

-Sunday Social Hour

-Monday beverages/snacks and lunch

-Tuesday beverages/snacks and lunch

-Transportation to and from Antlers Hotel to conference location (Sunday night, Monday, and Tuesday)

-Presentation and conference materials

 Keynote Speaker:  Dr. Jill Tiefenthaler, President of Colorado College

Conference Sessions:

The Colorado 14ers People Development Program

• Greg Giesen, Manager of People Development, University of Denver
• Ken Pinnock, Director of People Development, University of Denver
• Shannon Seales, Learning & Development Consultant, University of Denver

Leading the Way:  Breaking New Ground in Leadership Development

• Mary Farias, Senior Employee and Organizational Development Consultant, University of New Mexico

Coaching and Organizational Inclusiveness

• Melissa Clodfelter, Director, Professional Development Center, Wake Forest University

Diversity and Inclusion in Professional Development

• Paul Buckley, Assistant Vice President/Director of the Butler Center, Colorado College

Reimagining HR Consulting:  An Intervention Model to Enhance Staff Engagement

• Jillian Gonzalez, Senior Employee and Organizational Development Consultant, University of New Mexico

The Perfect Partnership Storm:  Evaluating Leadership Development

• Allie Cox, Senior Professional Development Leader, University of Georgia
• Andy Lang, Director of the Office of Arts and Sciences Information Services, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

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