Faculty / Student Events
Faculty Events
Take part in PCMA's Annual Meeting events for Faculty. Collaborate with your peers and share strategies for success. Discover valuable tools and resources for use in the classroom. Current faculty members and those involved in higher education should plan to attend these educational events.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
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Monday, January 14, 2008
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1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Faculty SIG
| Professional Development |
Professional Education |
The SIGs are designed for attendees with similar interests to identify common challenges, discuss best practices and share possible solutions in an informal, comfortable environment.
Each SIG will address the following questions:
- What are our greatest challenges?
- What are the reasons for those challenges?
- What’s the impact on ourselves/our organizations?
- What’s our vision for solving these challenges?
Each group will assign a note taker to capture responses to each question. Comments will be transcribed and circulated after the meeting.
PCMA Student Union
The PCMA Student Union Program provides a unique opportunity for those studying in post-secondary educational programs to learn how to best position themselves for success in the meetings industry. This program encourages students to enhance their networking, communication, and leadership skills while building relationships with leaders in the industry.
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Sunday, January 13, 2008
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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Student Luncheon
1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Student Career Options Explored
| Professional Development |
Professional Education |
Are you trying to determine in which area of the industry you should specialize? Do you know what career you want to pursue, but would like an insider's view of your choice? This session offers PCMA student members the opportunity to ask questions and learn from industry professionals. PCMA members from a variety of hospitality industry segments will share insights and experiences with PCMA student members in small group discussions. Come prepared with questions about different jobs, and take advantage of this opportunity to determine the right career for you!
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Apply proven questioning techniques.
Discern the issues on the minds of peers and industry practitioners.
Develop an understanding of the various career paths within the Meetings and Events Industry.
FACILITATORS:
Joan Eisenstodt, Chief Strategist, Eisenstodt Assocs., LLC
William Host, CMP, CMP, Assistant Professor, Roosevelt University
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m
The Art of Networking
| Communication |
Professional Education |
Combined with a beverage break, this hands-on session will allow you to practice the business and social networking skills needed to skillfully and professionally make new contacts in all business settings including the PCMA Annual Meeting. From holding a beverage, shaking hands, and conversing with different professionals, become comfortable presenting yourself and colleagues to others.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Build confidence in speaking with others such as senior-level professionals, potential employers, hiring managers, and peers.
Portray verbal and nonverbal communication appropriate for professional networking.
Deliver a personalized 30-second elevator speech about yourself at a networking reception.
FACILITATORS:
Joan Eisenstodt, Chief Strategist, Eisenstodt Assocs., LLC
William Host, CMP, CMP, Assistant Professor, Roosevelt University
Monday, January 14, 2008
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10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Student SIG
| Professional Development |
Professional Education |
The SIGs are designed for attendees with similar interests to identify common challenges, discuss best practices and share possible solutions in an informal, comfortable environment.
Each SIG will address the following questions:
What are our greatest challenges?
What are the reasons for those challenges?
What’s the impact on ourselves/our organizations?
What’s our vision for solving these challenges?
Each group will assign a note taker to capture responses to each question. Comments will be transcribed and circulated after the meeting.
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Student Career Tips from the Pros!
| Professional Development |
Professional Education |
Do you know how to market yourself effectively to get an interview with a quality employer? Or which qualities make one candidate superior to another? This session will walk you through the transition from student to professional and provide tools and resources necessary to make the change. Each step of the interview process is as important as the next: obtain tips on writing a winning résumé, how to present yourself in an interview, and the art of follow up. Walk away with the means and confidence to get the job of your dreams!
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
SPEAKER:
Deborah Hall, Hall & Associates, Ltd.
4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Student Career Networking Reception
New this year! Don’t miss this informal networking opportunity to meet with employers in the industry who have open entry level positions and internships. Students will meet potential employers, other PCMA member organizations, and college and university faculty.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
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10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
PCMA Education Foundation Student Planner of the Year Session
Student Leadership: From University to Servant Leadership
| Leadership |
Essential Education |
Created by PCMA Student Planner of the Year Astrid E. Schrier, Temple University
Are you committed to an organization's philosophy and would like to assist in achieving their goals? Do you feel like you have a lot to offer but are unsure how to lead the charge? Robert K. Greenleaf wrote extensively on a new kind of leadership model that puts serving others, including employees, customers, volunteers, and community as the number one priority. Through interactive exercises and discussions, participants will explore "servant- leadership" as described by Greenleaf, examine the characteristics of Servant-Leaders, and have an opportunity to assess their own servant-leader abilities. Discover how to achieve results in line with an organization's values and integrity, when you become a leader that emphasizes trust, empathy and the ethical use of power.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Identify the meaning of servant leadership and how it can apply to your organization and the meetings industry.
Determine leadership opportunities in your student chapter.
Re-design your student chapter using the ideals of servant leadership.
SPEAKER:
Jan Levy, Executive Director, Leadership Tomorrow
Astrid was the recipient of the Student Planner of the Year Award made possible by the PCMA Education Foundation. The award is available every spring and its recipient is chosen based on academic record, faculty recommendation, and résumé. To be chosen for the award the student must submit a proposal for this session. For more information, please contact students@pcma.org.
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Student Career Fair
NEW this year! Be among the first to engage in this pilot program. Students are exclusively invited to attend this career fair featuring a limited number of PCMA members, including Experient, GES, and Starwood who have internships and entry level positions available. Bring copies of your résumé!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
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