Check-in

Welcome

Ice Breaker | Networking Activity

Session 1: Chair Yoga - Vivi Meder - LRCC

Chair yoga is the practice of modified yoga poses so they can be done while seated in a chair--These modifications make yoga accessible for everyone. In addition to a good stretch, chair yoga participants can also enjoy other health benefits of yoga, including improved muscle tone, better breathing habits, stress reduction, better sleep, and an improved sense of well-being.

Break

Session 2: Developing Your Personal Mission Statement - Brad Barnett - NASFAA/JMU

Have you really thought about what's most important to you in life? What do you value? What's your purpose? What do you hope to accomplish? And how do your day-to-day habits move you closer or further from these goals? This is larger than just looking through the lens of your work. Instead, this is about you as a person. Developing a personal mission statement can help keep you on track, and motivate you, towards having a more fulfilled and purposeful life.

Lunch

Session 3: Making Your Voice Heard - Sherika Charity - NVCC

How to reach your students, faculty/staff, and community for the FAFSA Simplification and advocating for resources for your office.

Break

Session 4: Skill Building: Why De-Escalation is a Critical Skill- Sgt. Brian Higgins- LRCC

De-escalation is a communication technique designed to reduce conflict, anger and the potential for future aggression or violence. Emotionally charged situations can escalate quickly, but well-informed and trained can help prevent this from happening.

Closing | Survey Info