Conference Program - CASE

Especially for those new to advancementAdvancement 101: Pre-Conference Workshop forNewcomers to the Field of AdvancementSATURDAYNoon-5:15 p.m.Michigan Room — Level 2Pre-registration requiredWe will begin the day with lunch.The afternoon will be pepperedwith informative sessions, groupdiscussions, games, ice breakersand Q & A. We will also awardour CASE V NewcomersFellowships for 2007.12:45-1:30 p.m.Who is in Charge in Higher Education?Superior Room — Level 2S A T U R D A YJust who is in charge back at home in our institutions? The president, the board, the faculty ...the advancement staff? Well, probably not the advancement staff, at least not directly! However,the others listed do play significant roles in the idea of “shared governance” on campus. Fromfirst-hand experiences, a current university president and former higher education leadershipprofessor will share insights that will help explain how decisions get made and implemented inacademia. Gain valuable facts, tidbits and scholarly experience from a professional.— Michael Schwartz, President, Cleveland State University1:45-3:15 p.m.Newcomers Forum: The Nuts and Bolts of AdvancementMichigan Room — Level 2Newcomers will gain insight from a group of advancement professionals on the value ofunderstanding and embracing the profession as a whole. This interactive session will allow you,as advancement leaders of tomorrow, to explore the intricate and sometimes challengingrelationships between the various disciplines. The goals are twofold: 1) to provide an introductionto advancement where all questions are welcome and dialogue is encouraged and 2) to develop abasic understanding of how professionals in our field should work together to create aprogressive, relevant and successful advancement organization today and for the future.— Lindsey H. Loftus, Vice President, Institutional Advancement, Northeastern Ohio UniversitiesColleges of Medicine and Pharmacy— Janie Spencer, Executive Director, University of Wisconsin La Crosse Alumni Association— Michael Worley , Major Gifts Officer, East Carolina University3:15-3:45 p.m. Connect with conference committee and board membersRemember to turn cell phones offas you enter sessions.3:45-4:15 p.m.Making the Most of Your CASE ContactsMichigan Room — Level 2This very practical session will be led by one of our very top CASE volunteers who will share herthoughts, tips and observations regarding the establishment of a network of CASE contacts thatwill serve you throughout this conference and well beyond. This CASE network will allow you togrow as an advancement professional through the maze of issues, dilemmas and opportunities.Many CASE contacts become lifelong friends offering touchstones of reality and encouragementover a range of time from months to decades!— Cassie McVeety , Vice President for University Relations, Portland State University4:15-5:15 p.m.Network = Net Worth: How Your CASE Contacts can Shape Your SuccessMichigan Room — Level 2As they say, it’s not just about what you know, but also who you know. Get insider information onthe best professional resources and means to network in the profession. Whether it is in personor online, professional networking is invaluable to a successful career. Get advice from seasonedprofessionals and learn about online resources, professional publications and organizations thatadvancement veterans say they can’t live without. By workshop’s end, you’ll know how to bestutilize membership in CASE and make the most out of the CASE V conference experience.— Abe Geiger, Director of Marketing, Affinity Circles2007 CASE V Conference 17 www.casefive.org