Sunday, October 28 – Tuesday, October 30, 2018
New Administrators Pre-Conference Saturday, October 27
| Award Submissions | Venue & Travel Information | Conference Agenda | Keynote Speakers | Pre-Conference Workshop | Networking Excursion | Sponsorship Opportunities |
Keynote Speakers
 Sukhwant JhajSukhwant Jhaj is the Vice Provost for Academic Innovation and Student Success at Portland State University (PSU) in Portland, Oregon. In this role, he provides vision and supports initiatives that directly advance undergraduate student success, innovation, and learning at PSU. As both an MBA and a Master of Architecture, Sukhwant approaches higher education challenges from a design thinking perspective. He oversees various university offices and programs, including the Office of the Registrar, Advising and Career Services, the Office of Academic Innovation, and the reTHINK PSU Initiative. |
 Finley CotroneDr. Cotrone is an Assistant Professor in Residence at the William Fr. Harrah College of Hospitality at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. With a PhD in Organizational Psychology, Dr. Cotrone’s research interests include emotional intelligence and regulation and her professional and teaching expertise is in areas of training & development, leadership & management, and service culture & delivery in the hospitality industry. She has industry experience in all aspects of training and leadership development including diversity leadership. |