SAVE THE DATE

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We are excited to announce our in-person 2024 New York Leadership Engagement Conference (NYLEC) at Keuka College in Keuka Park, NY!

This one-day leadership conference provides the opportunity to connect, engage, and learn how to enhance leadership within themselves and at the institutions they serve. Mark your calendars for this exciting professional development opportunity!

 

Through idea sharing, curiosity, and a desire to improve skills and strategies in achieving transformational campuses, attendees bring their experience and expertise from various functional areas, including but not limited to: student activities, residential life, career development, multicultural affairs, community service, athletics, and other areas that offer leadership development.  

Details

  • Location: Keuka College

  • Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024

  • Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

  • Theme: Personal & Professional Well-being (and how it connects to Engagement)

How to Get Here

 
 
 

Located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, Keuka College is within a 6 hour drive from major regions/cities, such as:

  • Albany: 3.5 hour drive

  • Buffalo: 2 hour drive

  • Binghamton: 2 hour drive

  • Long Island (Central): 6 hour drive

  • New York City: 5 hour drive

  • Plattsburgh: 5 hour drive

  • Rochester: 1 hour drive

  • Syracuse: 1.5 hour drive

Where to Stay

For individuals who wish to travel to Keuka the night before, rooms will be available on-campus to rent (more information to come).

If you’d prefer a hotel stay, here are some options:

How to Get Involved

Please submit your program proposal for the upcoming New York Leadership Engagement Conference. This year, our theme is Personal and Professional Wellbeing, and how that can work with engagement! The proposals will be due by April 30th!

Keynote Speaker

Keynote speaker information will be coming soon!

Schedule at a Glance

  • 9:30am - 10:00am - Registration

  • 10:00am - 10:50am - Welcome & Keynote

  • 11:00am - 11:50am - Ed Session #1

  • 12:00pm - 1:15pm - Lunch (provided)

  • 1:25pm - 2:15pm - Ed Session #2

  • 2:25pm - 3:15pm - Ed Session #3

  • 3:25pm - 4:15 PM - Ed Session #4

  • 4:20pm - 4:30pm - Closing Remarks

Registration

  • CSPA Member (Professional, Graduate Student) $50

  • CSPA Non-Member (Professional) $95

  • CSPA Non-Member (Graduate Student) $75

  • CSPA Non-Member (Undergraduate Student) $50

Meet the 2024 NYLEC Planning Team

2024 NYLEC Chair

  • Frank Parsons | Area Coordinator, SUNY Geneseo

Marketing & Logistics, Vice Chair

  • Laura Dulski | Director of Campus Life, Keuka College

  • Leah Degraw | Area Coordinator, Keuka College

Programming and Educational Sessions, Vice Chair

  • Megan Lennon | Associate Chief Student Affairs Officer, Amherst College

  • Ashlee Downing-Duke | Senior Associate Director of Campus Activities and Residential Engagement, St. Lawrence University

Conference Hospitality & Presenter Gifts, Vice Chair

  • Dayna Campbell | Director of the Office of Student Involvement, Colgate University

  • Alaces Jewel Sarmiento | Assistant Director of Residential Programming, SUNY Polytechnic

FAQs

+ Are meals included in my registration?

Yes, lunch will be provided for all attendees.

+ What COVID-19 prevention meaasures will be in place?

We will be following all local andd state guidelines. Attendees may choose to wear face coverings if they wish. For more info about COVID-19 in Utica, NY, visit the Oneida County Department of Health.

+ I've never been to NYLEC, what can I expect?

Expect to be able to engage with people in the higher education feild from across the state. NYLEC is an opportunity to make in-person professional connections. There will be a variety of engagement opportunites including: networking lunch, breakout session, and round-table discussions.

+ I have more questions, who do I contact?

Questions about NYLEC can be directed to the Professional Development team at prodev@cspanys.org.