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Student Success and Retention Conference 2025
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Wednesday, February 12
 

1:30pm PST

(Optional & Added Cost) Navigating Conflict with Confidence: De-Escalation Strategies for Student Services Professionals
Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:30pm - 4:00pm PST
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Why This Matters:
As the front line of support for students, you’re uniquely positioned to handle situations where emotions run high, whether it’s due to academic stress, personal challenges, or systemic frustrations. Your ability to respond effectively not only impacts the individual but also shapes the culture of trust and care within your institution. What to Expect:
In this session, we’ll explore practical tools and techniques to:
• Recognize signs of escalating conflict.
• Employ communication strategies that calm and re-center interactions with students and colleagues.
• Build resilience and self-awareness to manage stress during challenging moments.

Through discussion, role-play, and scenario analysis, we’ll equip you with skills to navigate these moments with confidence, fostering a safer and more supportive environment for all. Let’s dive in together, recognizing the power of small actions to transform difficult conversations into opportunities for connection and growth.
Speakers
RV

Ruth Vernotico

they, them, Central Oregon Community College
Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:30pm - 4:00pm PST
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Thursday, February 13
 

7:30am PST

 Check-in/Registration & Breakfast   
Thursday February 13, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am PST
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Thursday February 13, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am PST
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8:30am PST

 Welcome & Labor and Land Acknowledgement  
Thursday February 13, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am PST
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Thursday February 13, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am PST
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9:00am PST

 Opening Keynote Dr. Brad Phillips 
Thursday February 13, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am PST
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Thursday February 13, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am PST
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10:15am PST

 Q&A with Keynote 
Thursday February 13, 2025 10:15am - 10:30am PST
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Thursday February 13, 2025 10:15am - 10:30am PST
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10:30am PST

10:45am PST

 Session 1 Breakout Presentations
Thursday February 13, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm PST
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Thursday February 13, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm PST
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12:00pm PST

 Lunch   
Thursday February 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm PST
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Thursday February 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm PST
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1:15pm PST

 Session 2 Breakout Presentations
Thursday February 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
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Thursday February 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
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2:00pm PST

Break 
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:15pm PST
TBA
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:15pm PST
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2:15pm PST

Session 3 Breakout Presentations
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm PST
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Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm PST
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3:15pm PST

 Break
Thursday February 13, 2025 3:15pm - 3:30pm PST
TBA
Thursday February 13, 2025 3:15pm - 3:30pm PST
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3:30pm PST

 Keynote Speaker Saby Waraich 
Thursday February 13, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm PST
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Thursday February 13, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm PST
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4:30pm PST

 Cocktail Networking Session (beer/wine/appetizers) 
Thursday February 13, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm PST
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Thursday February 13, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm PST
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Friday, February 14
 

7:30am PST

 Breakfast   
Friday February 14, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am PST
TBA
Friday February 14, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am PST
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8:30am PST

 Session 4 Breakout Presentations
Friday February 14, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am PST
TBA
Friday February 14, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am PST
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9:15am PST

 Break 
Friday February 14, 2025 9:15am - 9:30am PST
TBA
Friday February 14, 2025 9:15am - 9:30am PST
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9:30am PST

 Session 5 Breakout Presentations
Friday February 14, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PST
TBA
Friday February 14, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PST
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10:30am PST

Break 
Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 10:45am PST
TBA
Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 10:45am PST
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10:45am PST

 Baskets & Awards 
Friday February 14, 2025 10:45am - 11:00am PST
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Friday February 14, 2025 10:45am - 11:00am PST
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11:00am PST

 Plenary Student Panel Session
Friday February 14, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PST
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Friday February 14, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PST
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11:45am PST

 Closing Remarks  
Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:00pm PST
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Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:00pm PST
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12:00pm PST

 End of Day 2 (lunch on own) 
Friday February 14, 2025 12:00pm - 12:00pm PST
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Friday February 14, 2025 12:00pm - 12:00pm PST
TBA
 
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