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Supporting Our Community Together
We are excited to be offering the annual MN AHEAD conference! This year's conference is being held at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota on Tuesday, June 9th from 8:00am to 4:45pm and Wednesday, June 10th from 8:00am to 3:30pm. We will be meeting in the Kagin Ballroom, located at the Kagin Commons on the second floor. Please note that this conference is hosted in person.
The morning of Tuesday, June 9th is a pre-conference which will be hosted by our Equity Committee and is included with registration.
Please note: This year's seminar will be not be offered virtually.
REGISTRATION and LOGISTICS
REGISTRATION and LOGISTICS
Registration Deadline is end of day May 23, 2026
Registration Deadline is end of day May 23, 2026
Payment Options: (1) pay directly via paypal.me/MNAHEAD or (2) request invoice on registration form (which will be sent to the member's email address from PayPal).
Payment Options: (1) pay directly via paypal.me/MNAHEAD or (2) request invoice on registration form (which will be sent to the member's email address from PayPal).
Start Date: Tuesday, June 09, 2026
End Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Hotel information: Courtyard by Marriott St. Paul Downtown for 148.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book: Monday, May 04, 2026
Parking
Parking
Parking has a few different locaions! Be sure to checkout the interactive map linked below. There is street parking near Kagin located on Summit Ave and S Macalester Street.
WHAT TO EXPECT
WHAT TO EXPECT
Sustaining our Community Together
Sustaining our Community Together
The MN AHEAD Seminar Series will be a 2-day event, June 9th and 10th at Macalester College in Kagin Commons. The first half of the 9th is dedicated to a pre-conference hosted by our equity committee.
SCHEDULE SNAPSHOT
SCHEDULE SNAPSHOT
(Detailed informaion available on the "Program" page)
(Detailed informaion available on the "Program" page)
Tuesday June 9, 2026
Tuesday June 9, 2026
8:00am-12:00 Equity Pre-conference
8:00am-12:00 Equity Pre-conference
1:15-4:45 conference programming
1:15-4:45 conference programming
Pre-conference- Equity Committee
Pre-conference- Equity Committee
The equity commitee will be providing membership with a pre-conference. This will include workshops, community and collaborative time together. The workshops that will be provided are:
Reframing Students Autonomy
Atlantic Article discussion
Indigenous Wellness Model (Mino-bimaadiziwin)
Professor at St. Cloud State University, College Counseling and Student Development Masters program
Provides coaching, specializing in Womxn of Color who are navigating the layered complexities of identity, leadership, and liberation within and beyond acadamia.
Is known for engaging speaking through storytelling, scholarly insight and inviting audiances to deeply reflect.
Centers fostering inner healing and collective liberation
Legal Crystal Ball- Judith Risch
Legal Crystal Ball- Judith Risch
Judith will be providing a pratical, up-to-date look at enforcment trends from the US Department of Educaions Office for Civil Rights, updates on Section 504 regulations and Title II regulations.
Networking/Happy Hour Event Sponsored byt Everway
Networking/Happy Hour Event Sponsored byt Everway
June 9: 5:30pm-7:30pm
After a full day of ideas, insights, and inspiration, keep the momentum going with a relaxed networking happy hour hosted by Everway. Enjoy complimentary drinks and light bites while connecting with fellow attendees, swapping perspectives, and unwinding in a casual, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to spark new collaborations or simply recharge, this is the place to be. We’d love to see you there!
Where:
253 Kellogg Blvd
St. Paul, MN 55102
Right next door to the host hotel for the conference: The Courtyard by Marriott St. Paul Downtown
Time:
5:30-7:30pm (at the conclusion of the conference day)
Parking:
Free valet parking is available on non-event days. Pull into the entrance of the Courtyard by Marriott and let the valet know you're going to The Eagle Street. You'll receive a 2-hour parking voucher.
Wednesday June 10, 2026
Wednesday June 10, 2026
8:00am-3:30pm
8:00am-3:30pm
Breakfast with the board
Breakfast with the board
Join the board for a haearty hot breakfast! We will discuss the state of MN AHEAD including recaps of the year, finances, and introducing our newly elected members of the board.
Morning Connectsions
Morning Connectsions
Take time to connect with colleages across the state! Go for a walk, grab a coffee, stay in the ballroom or whatever your heart desires.
MN NAMI- Introduction to Trauma Informed Pratices
MN NAMI- Introduction to Trauma Informed Pratices
Learn about the ins and outs that trauma has on individuals and how we can best support them in our work.
Breakout sessions
Breakout sessions
Options include:
Making Math Accessible
Hot Topics
Opening Opportunities with your Development Office
University of Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Exams- University of Minnesota DRC Testing & Access Assistance Unit
University of Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Exams- University of Minnesota DRC Testing & Access Assistance Unit
Hear from the U of M challenges and opportunities that the testing center has expereinced in the 2025-26 academic year. This will center dialogue and idea sharing related to cultivating a more inclusive and sustainable operation in testing centers across MN
Mini-AHEAD talks
Mini-AHEAD talks
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