Join your colleagues for a week of professional development and networking opportunities.
Due to limited seating for the Tuesday concurrent sessions and the Wednesday teaching and learning sessions, pre-registration is required. Register by Friday, August 4, to reserve your spot!
Register Now5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Business Conference Center
North Side of Quad
Pick up your registration materials. Browse table displays and speak with representatives from campus departments and offices.
9:30-11:00 a.m. | Tritico Theatre | General Faculty / Staff Meeting Expand Presenters: Dr. Daryl Burckel, President; Dr. Chip LeMieux, Provost; and EAB Representative, Keynote Speaker. Attendance is encouraged, since the meeting will not be live-streamed. Pre-registration is not required. 10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | The Eatery at Rowdy’s (Cafeteria) | Complimentary Lunch for Faculty and Staff Expand Show your McNeese ID card or McNeese Week name tag to receive a free lunch. 1:00-2:15 p.m. | Locations TBA | Concurrent Session 1 Expand Connecting the Dots to InclusionMarketing, Communications and Recruiting
In this session, hear about new recruiting and brand messaging; find out more about the retooling of the website and how it fits into the marketing strategy; discover new channels of communication launching this fall and what information MarCom needs from you in order to help promote your programs and services; gain a better understanding of the prospective student’s campus tour experience; and learn about what prospective students are seeking from faculty members during the recruiting process.Pick up your registration materials and grab a coffee and light refreshments.
9:00-9:50 a.m. | Locations TBA | Teaching and Learning Session 1 Expand Disruption for Inclusion in the ClassroomEmerging Adults: Who Are They and What Do We Do With Them?
Emerging adulthood (Arnett, 2000) is the name of a new developmental stage covering the transition from adolescence to adulthood (ages 18-29). Modern young adults are quite distinct from prior generations in several ways, and we now have over 20 years of data supporting emerging adulthood as a distinct stage of the human life span. We will discuss what we know about this new stage, multiple factors that contributed to it, and how to better understand and reach this important demographic.Teaming with the Cowboys
Still paying to Zoom? In Microsoft Teams (which is free to you), you can meet, chat, call, and collaborate with everyone you work with – all in one place. In this session, you’ll learn how to utilize MS Teams for document sharing, scheduling, meetings, and more.Talk Saves Lives
This session, created by the American Foundation for suicide Prevention, provides participants with a clear understanding of suicide as a leading cause of death in the United States, including the most up-to-date research on suicide prevention, and what they can do in their communities to save lives. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe.ChatGPT 101: Applications, Limitations, and Ethics
According to ChatGPT, this presentation allegedly “explores the evolving relationship between ChatGPT and higher education. It delves into the integration of AI-powered language models like ChatGPT into educational settings, discussing their potential benefits in personalized learning, academic assistance, and collaborative research, while also addressing ethical considerations and the role of human educators in this transformative landscape.”Presenters: Frazar Memorial Library Staff
Simple Strategies for Faculty to Boost First-Year and First-Generation Student SuccessTeaming with the Cowboys
Still paying to Zoom? In Microsoft Teams (which is free to you), you can meet, chat, call, and collaborate with everyone you work with – all in one place. In this session, you’ll learn how to utilize MS Teams for document sharing, scheduling, meetings, and more.Contact Stephanie Tarver at starver@mcneese.edu or 337-475-5508
I am a McNeese graduate with a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science and a concentration in Child and Family Studies. As a student, I competed on the rodeo team and served on the SGA board. I earned my master’s degree in 2022 from the University of South Dakota in Educational Administration and Leadership with a concentration in Adult and Higher Ed. I have over 13 years of experience in adult education and 20 years of educational experience.
My favorite part of being a Freshman Advisor is helping students navigate their new life routine as a college freshman by offering support with in-person office visits or by email to help students meet their goals. I always remind students of my favorite BB King quote – “Education is one thing no one can ever take away from you.” I believe that supporting students is vital to a student's success.
In my spare time, I raise registered American Brahman cattle, and I enjoy all the "country girl" things like hunting, fishing, growing a garden and cooking.