UCR Staff Conference
The UCR Staff Conference is a two-day event created by and for UC Riverside staff, co-hosted by UCR Staff Assembly, Leaders of Excellence and Distinction (LEAD) and Human Resources Employee and Organizational Development.
Our 2022 event will include three official tracks on workplace culture, leadership, and personal branding. The conference will take place virtually on Crowdcast on Tuesday, March 22 and Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
Additional resources for conference attendees include resume templates (and a chance to win a resume and cover letter makeover) from Let's Eat, Grandma, LinkedIn Learning, and My UC Career.
Staff Assembly is also sponsoring several days when UCR staff can have new headshots taken with a professional photographer. Sessions will be held on the lawn area in front of Rivera Library. Sign up using this link, and please arrive camera-ready at your session time. First come, first served.
Registration is now open for the 2022 Conference! Watch this tutorial video or review this tip sheet if you have trouble signing up.
2022 Conference Speakers
2022 Conference Schedule
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Opening session / keynote
Tuesday, March 22 at 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Keynote speaker Shola Richards will present "Unstoppable Resilience: The Keys to Staying Strong During Any Challenge."
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Keynote, UCR Provost
Wednesday, March 23 at 9:00 a.m.
Please join us for the second day opening keynote address with Provost Elizabeth Watkins, who will present on communicating up, finding your voice, and communicating with confidence. She will also address the importance of professional development for staff and opportunities to take advantage of here at UC Riverside.
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Leadership Track
Date Time Session Title Presenter March 22 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. How to be an Inclusive Communicator Wes Mallette
Athletics Director
March 22 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Managing Generations Paul Richardson
Director, CHASS Facilities
March 22 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Tanya Wine
Academic Resource Manager, CHASS
March 22 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Successfully Managing Students Frances Caron
Assistant Director, SRC
March 23 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Managing the People Side of Change Alex Rollins
EOD Specialist
March 23 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Moving from Peer to Leader Crystal Petrini
FAO CHASS
March 23 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Building Succession Planning and Successful Teams Brian Haynes
Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
March 23 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Managing Hybrid Teams Aaron Bushong
Administrative Director, University Honors
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Workplace Culture Track
Date Time Session Title Presenter March 22 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Roundtable: Communication in a Virtual Workspace - Keeping Teams Connected and Thriving Denise Woods, AVC, Health and Wellness
Josh Bright, Interim AVC, CIO
March 22 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Addressing Bullying in the Workplace Alex Rollins
EOD Specialist
March 22 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Franklin Covey: Circle of Concern Seana Nunez
EOD Specialist
March 22 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Redefining a Truly Psychologically Safe Workplace Andrea Hidalgo
Lab Manager, Department of Art
March 23 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Healthy Conflict Engagement in a Remote / Hybrid Work Environment Andrew Larratt-Smith
Ombuds
March 23 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Effectively Navigating Hybrid and Remote Meetings Brittany Fraser
Conference & Events Coordinator, CHASS
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Personal Branding Track
Date Time Session Title Presenter March 22 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. The Power of Building Authentic Relationships: Networking, Volunteering, Affinity Groups Julie Salgado
Ross French
March 22 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Resume Building & Recruitment Best Practices Chris Villanueva
Co-founder, Let's Eat Grandma
March 22 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Highlander Mentor Connection Isidra Martinez, Professional Development Chair, LEAD
Brittany Fraser, Event Specialist, CHASS
Erika Leon, HRBP, CHASS
March 22 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. The 1-Hour Personal Brand Plan: Creating Your Personal Narrative Melanie Ramiro
Performing Arts Marketing Specialist
March 23 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Making Time for You: Taking the Lead in Your Own Development While Remote Seana Nunez
EOD Specialist
March 23 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. I Will Survive: Sustaining Resilience in Your Job Search Chris Villanueva
Co-founder, Let's Eat Grandma
March 23 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Roundtable: Networking Opportunities on Campus Dennis McIver, University Honors Counselor
Amanda Gomes, Senior Associate Director of Development, CNAS
Denise Davis, Director, Government and Community Relations
Julie Salgado, Events Manager, CHASS
Registration is open until March 22. Some sessions have limited capacity, so don't wait to save your seat!