Schedule

Join us for a day of expert-led sessions focused on student wellness, resilience, and inclusive housing practices.

All times listed are Eastern Time (US).

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

• Noon – Opening Speaker
  • Dr. Drea Letamendi: Self-Compassion in Leadership
• 1 p.m. – Educational Session 1
  • Breakout 1
    • From Surviving to Thriving Building Resilient Residential Communities in Uncertain Times – Caprice Risby, Leadership Coordinator, California State, San Bernardino
  • Breakout 2
    • Not just us versus them: Creating Generations of Students Capable of Discourse, Dialogue, and Disagreement  – Dr. J. Cody Nielsen, Assistant Professor and HESA Coordinator, Western Michigan University
• 2 p.m. – Educational Session 2
  • Breakout 1
    • Caring for the Whole Person: Wellness, Residential Education, and Student Staff Development – Sean Watson, Associate Director, Residential Life and Housing Services, University of Rochester
  • Breakout 2
    • Autism and Inclusive Housing Practices – Lauren Bauer, Mental Health Clinician (LCSW) and Interim Assistant Director of Training, and Dr. Brittany Rivero, Assistant Director of Clinical Operations, University of Delaware
• 3 p.m. – Educational Session 3
  • Breakout 1
    • Supporting International Students in Housing and Residence Life – Dr. Gudrun Nyunt, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of the Higher Education & Student Affairs Program, Northern Illinois University
  • Breakout 2
    • The Intersection of Student Housing Challenges & Technology – Samuel N. Jones, Associate Vice President for Campus Life, Sacramento State and Roberto Valentin, Manager of Community Relations, StarRez Inc. 
• 4 p.m. – Closing Panel
  • Student Voices: Supporting Well-Being Amidst Change – Facilitated by Dr. Luis Inoa, Associate Dean of the College, Student Living & Wellness, Vassar College