About 150 University System of Georgia educators from the Peach State will be staying over tonight and spending tourism dollars in the Garden City. The annual USG staff council is held at Augusta University’s campus this year.
The theme for this professional development conference is, THE VISION – Setting a Course for the Future.
“This conference will feature speakers and information sessions designed to build key staff skills to support the strategic plan of the USG: student success, responsible stewardship, economic competitiveness, and community impact,” said Angel Lovett, Chair, Augusta University Staff Council Associate Director of Philanthropy.
Speakers include AU President, Dr. Brooks Keel, Dr. Mark Thompson, current Dean Hull College of Business, Dr. Sonny Perdue, Chancellor, USG, and many others listed below.
TUESDAY
| 12:00 – 12:15 pm
JSAC – Ballroom |
Welcome:
Dr. Brooks Keel, President, Augusta University |
| 12:15 – 1:00 pm
JSAC Ballroom |
Ice Breaker |
| Breakout Sessions | |
| 1:15 – 2:00 pm
JSAC Ballroom |
Critical Thinking
Dr. Mark Thompson, Dean Hull College of Business |
| 1:15 – 2:00 pm
JSAC Hardy Room |
Change Management
Mr. Jack Evans, Director of Organizational Change Management & Strategic Initiatives |
| 2:15 – 3:00 pm
JSAC Ballroom |
We Love it Here! – Building a Successful Workplace Culture
Ms. Rebecca Carroll, VP of Human Resources Ms. Sharri Peck, Director of Compensation Classification & Information Systems HR |
| 2:15 – 3:00 pm
JSAC Hardy Room |
Leadership
Dr. Garrett Green, Chief Diversity Officer |
| 3:15 – 4:00 pm
JSAC Ballroom |
Only One Life to Live: Let’s Live it Well!
Dr. Scott Wallace, Associate Vice President & Dean of Students |
| 3:15 – 4:00 pm
JSAC Hardy Room |
Cyber Security Vital to the Workplace
Dr. Heather Roszkowski, Assistant Vice President, Cyber Defense & Enterprise Chief Information Security Officer |
| 4:15 – 5:00 pm
JSAC Ballroom |
A Roadmap to Collaborating and Compromising with Challenging Personalities
Ms. Leadra Collins, City of Augusta Public Information Officer |
WEDNESDAY
| 9:00 – 10:00 am
JSAC Ballroom |
Good Better Best
Dr. Sonny Perdue Chancellor, University System of Georgia |
| 10:00 – 11:00 am
JSAC Ballroom |
Ignite the Spark – Motivation for Success
Dr. Russell Keen, EVP for Administration & Chief of Staff to the President |
| 11:00 – 11:45 am
JSAC Ballroom |
Civility
Mr. Brennen Francois, Chief Diversity Officer, WellStar MCG Health |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm
JSAC Ballroom |
Lunch
Staff Council Panel Discussion
|
| 1:00 – 1:15 pm
JSAC Ballroom |
Augusta University Staff Council Remarks
Ms. Angel Lovett, Chair Mr. Rich Rogers, Vice-Chair |
| 1:30 – 2:30 pm
JSAC Ballroom |
USG Staff Council Business Meeting
Mr. Scott Taylor, USG Staff Council Chair |
