2025: Wonder WHEMN Embrace Your Crown, Lead with Purpose
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Morning Sessions (8:00-11:30 a.m.): Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts
- Track 1: Empowered Leadership in Higher Education, The Inn at Ole Miss
- Track 2: Innovative Change-Makers, Student Union Ballroom
- Evening Events: Sandy and John Black Pavilion
Friday, February 28, 2025
- All events: Sandy and John Black Pavilion
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| Thursday, February 27th | ||
| 8:00 AM |
Registration and Breakfast Refreshments Conference Participants Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, University of Mississippi 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
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| 9:00 AM |
Erica Avent, University of Mississippi Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, University of Mississippi 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM |
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| 9:15 AM |
Opening Keynote Address: LeMia Jenkins LeMia Jenkins Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, University of Mississippi 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM |
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| 10:00 AM |
Networking Break and Door Prizes Conference Participants Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, University of Mississippi 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
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| 10:15 AM |
Morning Motivation: Erin and Ben Napier Erin Napier Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, University of Mississippi 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM |
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| 11:00 AM |
Networking Break, Door Prizes and Announcements Conference Participants Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, University of Mississippi 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM |
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| 11:15 AM |
Travel time to designated locations for Track 1 or Track 2 Conference Participants Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, University of Mississippi 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 11:30 AM |
Track 1: Networking Luncheon, Leading with Purpose Table Discussions Conference Participants The Inn at Ole Miss 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
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| 11:30 AM |
Track 2: Networking Luncheon, Leading with Purpose Table Discussions Conference Participants Student Union Ballroom 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
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| 12:45 PM |
Track 1: Panel Discussion: Navigating Workplace Politics with Confidence Andrea Jekabsons, University of Mississippi The Inn at Ole Miss 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM |
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| 12:45 PM |
Track 2: Panel Discussion: Strategies for Career Advancement in Higher Education Tonyalle Rush, Northwest Community College Student Union Ballroom 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM |
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| 1:45 PM |
Track 1: Workshop: Using Data and Analytics to Drive Decision-Making Almesha Campbell, Jackson State University The Inn at Ole Miss 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM |
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| 1:45 PM |
Track 2: Workshop, Mastering Productivity: Time Management and Administrative Tools for Success Mary Jane Collins, University of Southern Mississippi Student Union Ballroom 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM |
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| 2:45 PM |
Track 1: Refreshments, Door Prizes and Announcements Conference Participants The Inn at Ole Miss 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 2:45 PM |
Track 2: Refreshments, Door Prizes and Announcements Conference Participants Student Union Ballroom 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 3:15 PM |
Track 1: Panel Discussion, Leadership, Mentorship, and Sponsorship: Empowering Women in Higher Ed Natalia Norwood, University of Mississippi The Inn at Ole Miss 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM |
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| 3:15 PM |
Track 2: Workshop: Leveraging AI and Technology for Education and Transformation Erin Garrett, University of Mississippi Student Union Ballroom 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM |
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| 4:15 PM |
Track 1: Door Prizes and Announcements Conference Participants The Inn at Ole Miss 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM |
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| 4:15 PM |
Track 2: Door Prizes and Announcements Conference Participants Student Union Ballroom 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM |
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| 4:30 PM |
Conference Participants 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
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| 7:00 PM |
Conference Participants All American Club, Sandy and John Black Pavilion, University of Mississippi 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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| 8:00 PM |
Women’s Basketball Game, Ole Miss vs. South Carolina Conference Participants Sandy and John Black Pavilion, University of Mississippi 8:00 PM |
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| Friday, February 28th | ||
| 7:30 AM |
Conference Participants Sandy and John Black Pavilion, University of Mississippi 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM |
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| 8:15 AM |
Erica Avent, University of Mississippi Sandy and John Black Pavilion, University of Mississippi 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM |
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| 8:30 AM |
Workshop, Smart Brevity: Communicating with Impact Amanda L. Sams, University of Mississippi Sandy and John Black Pavilion, University of Mississippi 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM |
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| 9:15 AM |
Closing Keynote Address by Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson (Dr. PBJ) Patrice Buckner Jackson, EduCare Training and Consulting, LLC Sandy and John Black Pavilion, University of Mississippi 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM |
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| 10:15 AM |
Networking Break, Door Prizes and Announcements Conference Participants Sandy and John Black Pavilion, University of Mississippi 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM |
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| 10:30 AM |
Panel Session, Finding Harmony: Is Achieving Work-Life Balance Possible? Patrice Buckner Jackson, EduCare Training and Consulting, LLC Sandy and John Black Pavilion, University of Mississippi 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 11:30 AM |
Closing Remarks by Provost Noel Wilkin and Awards Presentation Noel E. Wilkin, University of Mississippi Sandy and John Black Pavilion, University of Mississippi 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
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| 12:00 PM |
Conference Adjourns (Grab-and-Go Lunches Available) Erica Avent, University of Mississippi Sandy and John Black Pavilion, University of Mississippi 12:00 PM |
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