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Thank you for helping to make this year's conference one of the best. Thank you for presenting, for attending and for being a part of this special yearly event. Save the date for next year's conference,
Friday, March 5, 2010.
The material here is for historic purposes only.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION ONLY THE MORNING OF THE CONFERENCE AFTER FEBRUARY 19
You may register onsite the day of the conference in the Michigan League, on the Concourse Level. Onsite registration will begin at 7:00 am. A $15.00 administrative charge will be added to the registration fee. Payments may be made by credit card, cash, check, or money order only. (UM P-Cards may not be used to pay for registration fees.). Please download the registration form, fill it out and bring it with you to the Concourse Level of the Michigan League on the morning of the conference.
On-site registration form in PDF format Please print out and bring this form with you the morning of the conference. On-site registration form in Word format
On-site Registration Fees (lunch not available)
UM Students, Pos-Docs Research Fellows & Retirees: $60.00
UM Staff, Faculty, Retirees and Alumni/ae: $75.00
Non-UM registrants excluding students: $90.00
New workshop topics include the following:
Cancer Prevention-What Women (and Men) Need to Know
How to Pay Off Your Mortages & Foreclosures
Leadership and the Intersection of Race, Class, & Gender in a New America
MFit Fitness Sampler (Zumba, Pilates, Laughter Yoga and Pilates)
Power and Influence in Group Dynamics
Transformational Leadership through Mentoring
Voice Habits: Using Your Voice for Effective Presentations
Registration Information
Registration for this event is open to all UM personnel and to the general public. Early registration is now CLOSED. However, you may register the morning of the conference at the Michigan League but there will be an additional administrative charge ($15.00) for onsite registration and lunch will not be available for onsite registrants. (There are several restaurants in the League that do serve lunch.) SEE FORMS IN THE SIDEBAR FOR ONSITE REGISTRATION.
2009 WCTF Conference Keynote Speaker: Dr. Howard G. Adams
Dr. Howard G. Adams is the founder and president of H.G. Adams and Associates, Inc., a consulting and training company that specializes in assisting colleges and universities in developing the academic, personal, career and professional skills of their students and staff. The company offers comprehensive workshops that provide practical techniques and strategies for planning, implementing, and monitoring academic, career, and life goal plans.
Dr. Adams was the Founding Director of the GEM National Institute on Mentoring, and served as the Executive Director of the National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc. from 1989-1991. He has served as a member of the U.S. Congressional Task Forces on Women, Minorities and the Handicapped in Science and Technology (1989-91).
Dr. Adams has also been the featured keynote speaker for more than 400 colleges and universities, and conducted seminars and training sessions for various Fortune 500 companies, governmental agencies and civic groups. With numerous publications to his credit, including the following Mentoring for Professional Development: A Mentor/Protégé Orientation Handbook (1998); The Mentorship Briefing Guide: Handbook for Establishing & Implementing A Mentoring Program (1998); Dr. Adams' most recent book is Get Up With Something On Your Mind: Lessons for Navigating Life (2004).
Dr. Adams began his secondary education with a Bachelor of Science from Norfolk State University, where he served as vice president for Student Affairs from 1974-1977. He went on to complete a MS from Virginia State University and earn a PhD from Syracuse University.
Conference Schedule
7:00-8:30 am Conference Registration (Michigan League - Concourse Level, Second Floor)
8:00-8:30 am Orientations for New Conference Attendees (Mendelssohn Theatre, Michigan League)
8:30-9:30 am Keynote Session, Mendelssohn Theatre, Michigan League
10:00 am-12:00 pm Workshops Session A (Modern Languages Building)
12:00 - 1:15 pm Lunch (Michigan League Ballroom)
1:30-3:30 pm Workshops Session B (Modern Languages Building)
Parking Information & Directions
Parking is available at Palmer Commons (choose Central Campus area map) .
Directions to Palmer Commons. (Choose Palmer Commons)
Online Registration
Payments may be made by shortcode, credit card, cash, check, or money order. Please note that UM P-Cards may not be used to pay for registration fees. Early registration ends on Thurday, February 19th, 2009.
Early registration fees (no lunch / lunch)
Early registration fees include all conference sessions and a sit down lunch:
UM Students, Pos-Docs Research Fellows & Retirees: $45.00 / $55.00
UM Staff, Faculty and Alumni/ae: $60.00 / $80.00
Non-UM registrants excluding students: $75.00 / $95.00
Online Registration is now closed. Please see below for on-site registration.
On-site Registration (February 27, 2009)
You may register onsite the day of the conference in the Michigan League, on the Concourse Level. Onsite registration will begin at 7:00 am. A $15.00 administrative charge will be added to the registration fee. Payments may be made by credit card, cash, check, or money order only. (UM P-Cards may not be used to pay for registration fees.). Please download the registration form, fill it out and bring it with you to the Concourse Level of the Michigan League on the morning of the conference.
On-site registration form in PDF format Please print out and bring this form with you the morning of the conference. On-site registration form in Word format
On-site Registration Fees (lunch not available)
UM Students, Pos-Docs Research Fellows & Retirees: $60.00
UM Staff, Faculty, Retirees and Alumni/ae: $75.00
Non-UM registrants excluding students: $90.00
Cancellations
Cancellations received by phone, fax or email prior to February 23 are entitled to a refund. Cancellations after February 23 will be refunded less a $50 handling charge. Those who do not appear at the conference, thereby canceling by default, are ineligible to receive a refund. For additional information, please contact Janice Reuben, WCTF Program Coordinator, at 734-764-6005 (Email: wctfadmin@umich.edu).
Sponsors
The University of Michigan sponsors of this event include the Office of the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, UM Human Resources and Affirmative Action, the UM Health System, the Center for the Education of Women and Borders Books and Music.
Please contact Janice Reuben, WCTF Program Coordinator by phone (734-764-6005) or via email at wctfadmin@umich.edu for additional information about the annual career conference and the Women of Color Task Force.
Workshops
Session A
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Online registration is now closed. You may register onsite the day of the conference
Download this pdf Registration Form
Onsite Registration Form Valid on 2/27
Download this Microsoft Word Registration Form
Onsite Registration Form Valid on 2/27
