2017 WACSS Spring Forum & Resource Fair

We invite you to join the Women’s Advisory Committee for Support Staff (WACSS) at its annual Spring Forum and Resource Fair as we explore ways to advance your career at MSU! This year's theme is "Leadership and Empowerment for Women Support Staff at MSU." You will learn skills to become a more effective and confident leader, how to embrace change and grow, what it means to be high performing, and how to balance work and life. You will also hear from MSU’s executive leaders as they share their top priorities and the future direction of MSU.

SCHEDULE

8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration & Networking

8:30 - 9:15 a.m. Plated Breakfast Served

9:15 - 9:45 a.m. Remarks from President Simon, Provost Youatt and EVPAS Udpa

9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Brenda Nelson,
Dining Services Complex Manager for East Neighborhood - RHS

10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Panel Discussion:
Brenda Nelson, RHS Dining Services Complex Manager
Sue Petrisin, MSU Alumni Association Associate Director
Jennifer Battle, IPF Strategic Initiatives Director
Shani Feyen, RCPD Ability Access Specialist & Professional Coach
Therese Nugent, WACSS Committee Vice-Chair

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Optional Resource Fair

Two Registration Options Available –

• In-person (click on the register button above)
• Online streamed live (please go to 2017-wacss-spring-forum-livestream.eventbrite.com to register for the online event)

Q & A – Please feel free to submit questions in advance for any of our speakers or panel members regarding the forum topic of women leadership and empowerment. Questions will also be taken live during the panel discussion. Questions submitted in advance will form the basis of topics covered at the forum so please submit your questions when you register.

Resource Fair – Approximately 50 vendors will be present to answer questions and provide information regarding benefits and resources available to you at the end of the forum.

Learn more!

• Visit us on the web at www.wacss.msu.edu
• Follow us on Facebook “MSU Women’s Advisory Committee Support Staff”

Questions regarding this event can be directed to Wendi Winston, Chair of the Spring Forum, at wacss@msu.edu.