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Presentation Attendance Instructions
Presentation Attendance Instructions
All students will start the day in Wille Hall for the Panel of Professionals.
Next, students will have their choice of which presentations to attend in Sessions 2, 3, and 4. Presentations are first come, first serve. Each Presentation room has a maximum capacity of participants, once that maximum is reached, students/teachers will be asked to join another Presentation.
We advise attendees to review the session descriptions and presenters and plan ahead so you know where you want to go prior to the conference.
Panel of Professionals
Panel of Professionals
Session 1, All students attend!
Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center 10 am
Q & A with important public servants in our community. Panel questions:
How would you describe your professional role in our community?
What job preparation has helped you most, in terms of education and skills?
What aspects of your role do you find most challenging?
What aspects of your role do you find most rewarding?
Any words of wisdom for the youth in the room?
Session 2
Barber Library Room 001
What do you want to see for Central Oregon's future?
What do you want to see for Central Oregon's future?
Envision Bend, Matt Muchna
Envision Bend, Matt Muchna
Learn more about the community's Vision Action Plan for the coming 5 years and share your ideas to make Central Oregon a safer, more inclusive, and affordable place to live.
Learn more about the community's Vision Action Plan for the coming 5 years and share your ideas to make Central Oregon a safer, more inclusive, and affordable place to live.
Session 2
Mazama, Room 122
Exploring the County Jail: Building Community Through Public Service
Exploring the County Jail: Building Community Through Public Service
Captain Shults and Lieutenant Jernigan, Corrections Department, Deschutes County Sheriff's Office
Let’s explore the inner workings of the Deschutes County Adult Jail and its important role in our community.
Let’s explore the inner workings of the Deschutes County Adult Jail and its important role in our community.
Session 2
Cascades Hall, Room 102
Leading with Purpose: Understanding Your Leadership Style & Impact
Leading with Purpose: Understanding Your Leadership Style & Impact
Cameron Broome, Oregon Association of Student Councils
Cameron Broome, Oregon Association of Student Councils
Effective leadership starts with self-awareness. In this workshop, participants will explore their unique leadership styles, how these influence their interactions with others, and the role they play in teamwork, civic engagement, and meaningful discourse. By understanding how their leadership style shapes their impact, participants will leave equipped with strategies to collaborate effectively, engage in constructive conversations, and drive positive change in their communities.
Effective leadership starts with self-awareness. In this workshop, participants will explore their unique leadership styles, how these influence their interactions with others, and the role they play in teamwork, civic engagement, and meaningful discourse. By understanding how their leadership style shapes their impact, participants will leave equipped with strategies to collaborate effectively, engage in constructive conversations, and drive positive change in their communities.
Session 2
Cascades Hall, Room 246
States' Rights
States' Rights
Judy Stiegler, Former state legislator, attorney, instructor of political science
Judy Stiegler, Former state legislator, attorney, instructor of political science
The continual tug-of-war throughout US history between the national and state governments. Where are we today.
The continual tug-of-war throughout US history between the national and state governments. Where are we today.
Session 3
Barber Library, Room 001
Jury Selection: Will you be selected?
Jury Selection: Will you be selected?
Judge Monica Marlow
Judge Monica Marlow
Students will participate by responding to questions asked by the judge during this mock jury selection. Two students will be in the role of prosecuting attorney and defense attorney, listening to the answers of students, and at the end of the session will reveal who they would have chosen to be on the jury.
Students will participate by responding to questions asked by the judge during this mock jury selection. Two students will be in the role of prosecuting attorney and defense attorney, listening to the answers of students, and at the end of the session will reveal who they would have chosen to be on the jury.
Session 3
Mazama, Room 122
Federal Land Agencies: How They Work and How They’re Supposed to Work,
Federal Land Agencies: How They Work and How They’re Supposed to Work,
Jerry Freilich, Retired Research Coordinator for National Park Service
Jerry Freilich, Retired Research Coordinator for National Park Service
Congress established a number of agencies to manage lands and wildlife resources, including the US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management and the US Forest Service. Each of these have specific duties to serve the American people. We will explore founding principles of each of these agencies and the realities of how they operate.
Congress established a number of agencies to manage lands and wildlife resources, including the US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management and the US Forest Service. Each of these have specific duties to serve the American people. We will explore founding principles of each of these agencies and the realities of how they operate.
Session 3
Cascades Hall, Room 102
Immigration Law: Separating Fact from Fiction
Immigration Law: Separating Fact from Fiction
Michaela Guthrie, Three Sisters Law
Michaela Guthrie, Three Sisters Law
Will give an overview of Immigration Law, realities of the complexities of the system, and break down common myths and misconceptions.
Will give an overview of Immigration Law, realities of the complexities of the system, and break down common myths and misconceptions.
Session 3
Cascades Hall, Room 246
How does The Constitution Apply to Youth,
How does The Constitution Apply to Youth,
Retired Attorney Jim Noel
Retired Attorney Jim Noel
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Session 4
Barber Library, Room 001
Rights and Responsibilities: Crafting a More Perfect Union
Roxie Supplee, COCC Assistant Professor and Criminal Justice Program Director
Explore your Miranda Rights in this fun, hands-on class! Students will design their own “Tote Bags of Rights and Responsibilities,” learning about the constitutional protections we all share and the role we play in making our justice system fair. Join us to craft and connect with the Constitution!
Session 4
Mazama, Room 122
Representation and Gender: Women in Our Democracy, League of Women Voters
Representation and Gender: Women in Our Democracy, League of Women Voters
Becca Phelps, Vote Run Lead Action and Mandy Peoples, League of Women Voters
Becca Phelps, Vote Run Lead Action and Mandy Peoples, League of Women Voters
What progress is happening in terms of gender parity in US representation, what obstacles remain, and why it matters to everyone in a democracy.
What progress is happening in terms of gender parity in US representation, what obstacles remain, and why it matters to everyone in a democracy.
Session 4
Cascades Hall, Room 102
Democracy & Stabilization of Regions in Distress (the Balkans, the Sahel, and Afghanistan),
Democracy & Stabilization of Regions in Distress (the Balkans, the Sahel, and Afghanistan),
Josh Burgess, Retired US Airforce and Executive Director of Civics Bend
Josh Burgess, Retired US Airforce and Executive Director of Civics Bend
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Session 4
Cascades Hall, Room 246
AI and the Future of Work: Skills vs. Degrees
AI and the Future of Work: Skills vs. Degrees
John Graham Jr., Executive Director - Center for Business, Industry and Professional Development (CBIPD) at COCC
John Graham Jr., Executive Director - Center for Business, Industry and Professional Development (CBIPD) at COCC
The job market is changing, and skills matter more than degrees. Learn how AI and technology are creating new career opportunities and what industries need most. Whether you choose college or not, discover how to build the right skills for a successful future!
The job market is changing, and skills matter more than degrees. Learn how AI and technology are creating new career opportunities and what industries need most. Whether you choose college or not, discover how to build the right skills for a successful future!
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