2023 CEIA Academy Agenda

Registration/Dinner Mixer

This is a casual mix and mingle of attendees and facilitators.

• Cash bar available (can use card or charge to room)
• If you have non-Academy registered travel companion(s) that will be accompanying you, please contact Peggy to purchase a companion pass for them to attend at Peggy@ceiainc.org

Breakfast

• Each hotel room includes one complimentary hot breakfast buffet per day.

• If you have non-Academy registered travel companion(s) that will need a breakfast pass(es), contact the hotel no later than 5/31/23 to purchase additional breakfast passes at a negotiated discount rate of $15 (a $40 value)! 1-800-950-8245 or reservations@manorvail.com

Welcome / Housekeeping Items / Introductions

Appreciating Our Present by Knowing Our Past

Facilitator: Peggy Harrier

A historical perspective of cooperative education and internships, benchmarking key events and contributions. We will provide insight into where we started, what happened and where we are today

Basecamp:  Setting a Course for Your Climb

Facilitator: Molly Thompson

We will focus on basic components of a good work-integrated learning program. The presentation will cover the elements of program structure and its relationship to the overall organization. Information will be shared about generating innovative ideas, understanding finances, and data management that will most effectively promote your programs to your stakeholders.

Gaining support is essential to the success of your program. This requires a thoughtful, strategic approach every day. This session will explore proven concepts and techniques designed to build the collaboration, partnerships and relationships needed to have others engage and invest in your climb to the peaks. Your program is important to you and your students. Now make it an essential part of your institution, including the faculty. The climb is the journey.

Calibrating Your Compass:  Curriculum or Program/Workshop Development

While your ascent route will vary from institution to institution, we will go over the common gear necessary for developing a good foundation.

If you are faculty, focused on teaching work-integrated learning courses, you will attend the Calibrating Your Compass: Curriculum Development breakout session facilitated by Rich Robles.

The Curriculum Development session will go over sample syllabi, discuss the pendulum swing between credit-bearing and non-credit/zero-credit courses, and best approaches for anchoring student participants and site supervisors. This session will cover technical climbing in enrolling student participants in paid vs. unpaid experiences, course prerequisites, etc.

If you are staff, focused on facilitating student and employer connections for work- integrated learning opportunities, you will attend the Calibrating Your Compass: Program/Workshop Development breakout session facilitated by Andrew Harper.

For the Curriculum Development session, you will go over best approaches for identifying gaps in needed programming, anchoring student participants and the institutional colleague student engagement referral process. We will also talk about the tension of engaging alumni and employers as external subject matter expert speakers. 

Group Dining Excursion (pay your own way)

Up The Creek is family owned and has been operating since 1988. They pride themselves in serving fresh ingredients sourced from local and sustainable sources whenever possible. They are located on the banks of Gore Creek with the only creek side patio. Check out their menu online at https://vailupthecreek.com/home

• We will meet in the lobby and make the ~10 minute walk together.
• If you have non-Academy registered travel companion(s) that plan to accompany you to the group dinner OR if you will not be attending the group dinner OR you would prefer to drive to the restaurant and will not have a vehicle on property, do email Peggy Harrier before 5/31/23 at Peggy@ceiainc.org to arrange accommodations.

Breakfast

• Each hotel room includes one complimentary hot breakfast buffet per day.

• If you have non-Academy registered travel companion(s) that will need a breakfast pass(es), contact the hotel no later than 5/31/23 to purchase additional breakfast passes at a negotiated discount rate of $15 (a $40 value)! 1-800-950-8245 or reservations@manorvail.com

Making the Trek: Employer Relationships & Development

Facilitator: Tracey Dowling

You cannot reach the peak if you are not prepared and equipped for your first ascent. More importantly, you cannot do it alone. With shared best practices, you will be able to develop a plan to create and implement an employer development and relations approach that will work on your campus for your student stakeholders.

View from the Peak: Lean on the Experts

Facilitator: Molly Thompson

Visionary thought is the spark that triggers innovation and creates positive change. Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned professional, distinguish yourself from the pack by leveraging your professional network through CEIA. This seminar will help you learn when to reach out for techniques and moves to navigate the inevitable hazards that will block your planned route.