Alumni Day
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!
2008 ALUMNI DAY
Saturday, October 11, 2008
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Pleasant Hill campus PROGRAM
The Alumni Day 2008 brochure includes a registration form for the event. The brochure has been mailed to all alumni, but can be downloaded by clicking here.
For more information about Alumni Day or to share feedback, please contact Anne Marie Taylor at 925.969.3491 or amtaylor@jfku.edu
Breakout Sessions CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS IN DISASTER INTERVENTION
Sandra Mattar, PsyD, Associate Professor Doctoral Psychology
Graduate School of Professional Psychology The threat of disasters is an ever-present reality, and the way we respond to the immediate aftermath is crucial in the psychosocial recovery from trauma. Understanding the cultural factors that affect how people respond to trauma is imperative to help an increasingly diverse population. We will explore the impact of disasters on marginalized communities, the most effective ways of intervention, as well as systemic barriers and psychosocial needs that impede progress to improve culturally-sensitive care provision. CE Credit pending approval.
EASY ROSES FOR A BUSY LIFE
Martine Ham, MBA and Paula Szloboda, RN, MA, MBA, Core Faculty/Holistic Health Education
School of Holistic Studies As a consulting Rosarian with the American Rose Society, Martine will describe garden techniques that will help you start or expand the beauty in your life with roses. Paula will describe the history and future vision of our new JFKU Garden. Perfect care techniques will keep the work to a minimum while the simple pleasure of flowers will blossom... literally. Actual "JFK" rose bushes will be planted during class and a garden meditation walk will follow the Breakout Sessions.
WONDER: ITS ANCIENT EVOLUTIONARY ROOTS AND VITAL ROLE IN THE PRESENT
Bill Garrett, PhD, Core Faculty, Philosophy and Religion
School of Education and Liberal Arts Humans can live without wonder, but we cannot thrive without wonder. Professor Garrett's heartfelt contention is that wonder is grounded in our evolutionary development; we were, literally, born to wonder. Born to wonder - but we can be socialized out of it. This session will discuss how understanding the roots of wonder can help prevent its loss. Interactive question/answer format.
GLOBAL TRENDS IN WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Chuck Piazza, PhD, Associate Professor
School of Management To remain competitive, organizations are adapting to the global economy with novel approaches to workforce management and development. For managers, staff and employees who aim to be on the cutting-edge of broad-based trends, this session will focus on key challenges. Issues include new organizational structures, modified workplace arrangements and relationships, work-life balance, legal concerns and considerations, workforce diversity, intercultural communication, and "career" as a changing notion.
THE ART OF NEGOTIATION & SETTLEMENT
Justice Daniel Michael Hanlon, Retired California Court of Appeal Justice
Sponsored by the School of Law Justice Hanlon will cover the strategies for successful negotiation to settle legal disputes in a variety of forums and stages. Among the topics discussed will be the realistic assessment of an attorney's own case, timing, client control and disclosure. Justice Hanlon has presided over both the trial and appellate courts and now is actively involved private mediation. By all accounts he has been known for his intelligence, industry and good sense. MCLE Credit pending approval.
PATHWAYS TO CONSULTING
Norma Martínez-Rubin, MPH, MBA, CHES, Principal, Evaluation Focused Consulting
Barbara Chan, CPCC, CMC®, Executive Coach/Management Consultant From employee to self-employed, theoretician to active counsel... a consultant's work context is self-directed and certainly never dull. Combine your quest for work flexibility, mental stimulation, and a service orientation and you're on the verge of your pathway to consulting. Learn how to pursue that quest and develop your expertise in the field of consulting.
SPECIAL SESSIONS - CAREER COUNSELING/RESUMÉ CRITIQUE
11:00 am - 3:00 pm JFKU career counselors will be available at Alumni Day for private, half-hour sessions to assist you with job search techniques and career development trends. They also can provide a quick critique of your resumé. Please schedule a time in advance by emailing career@jfku.edu or calling the Career Center 925.969.3542.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Pleasant Hill campus PROGRAM
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | LUNCH BY SCHOOL SELF-GUIDED TOURS NETWORKING |
| 12:30 - 12:45 pm | WELCOME Steve Stargardter, President John F. Kennedy University |
| 12:45 - 1:30 pm | ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD PRESENTATIONS |
| 1:30- 3:00 pm | BREAKOUT SESSIONS |
| 11 am - 3 pm | SPECIAL SESSIONS - CAREER COUNSELING/RESUMÉ CRITIQUE |
Breakout Sessions CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS IN DISASTER INTERVENTION
Sandra Mattar, PsyD, Associate Professor Doctoral Psychology
Graduate School of Professional Psychology The threat of disasters is an ever-present reality, and the way we respond to the immediate aftermath is crucial in the psychosocial recovery from trauma. Understanding the cultural factors that affect how people respond to trauma is imperative to help an increasingly diverse population. We will explore the impact of disasters on marginalized communities, the most effective ways of intervention, as well as systemic barriers and psychosocial needs that impede progress to improve culturally-sensitive care provision. CE Credit pending approval.
EASY ROSES FOR A BUSY LIFE
Martine Ham, MBA and Paula Szloboda, RN, MA, MBA, Core Faculty/Holistic Health Education
School of Holistic Studies As a consulting Rosarian with the American Rose Society, Martine will describe garden techniques that will help you start or expand the beauty in your life with roses. Paula will describe the history and future vision of our new JFKU Garden. Perfect care techniques will keep the work to a minimum while the simple pleasure of flowers will blossom... literally. Actual "JFK" rose bushes will be planted during class and a garden meditation walk will follow the Breakout Sessions.
WONDER: ITS ANCIENT EVOLUTIONARY ROOTS AND VITAL ROLE IN THE PRESENT
Bill Garrett, PhD, Core Faculty, Philosophy and Religion
School of Education and Liberal Arts Humans can live without wonder, but we cannot thrive without wonder. Professor Garrett's heartfelt contention is that wonder is grounded in our evolutionary development; we were, literally, born to wonder. Born to wonder - but we can be socialized out of it. This session will discuss how understanding the roots of wonder can help prevent its loss. Interactive question/answer format.
GLOBAL TRENDS IN WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Chuck Piazza, PhD, Associate Professor
School of Management To remain competitive, organizations are adapting to the global economy with novel approaches to workforce management and development. For managers, staff and employees who aim to be on the cutting-edge of broad-based trends, this session will focus on key challenges. Issues include new organizational structures, modified workplace arrangements and relationships, work-life balance, legal concerns and considerations, workforce diversity, intercultural communication, and "career" as a changing notion.
THE ART OF NEGOTIATION & SETTLEMENT
Justice Daniel Michael Hanlon, Retired California Court of Appeal Justice
Sponsored by the School of Law Justice Hanlon will cover the strategies for successful negotiation to settle legal disputes in a variety of forums and stages. Among the topics discussed will be the realistic assessment of an attorney's own case, timing, client control and disclosure. Justice Hanlon has presided over both the trial and appellate courts and now is actively involved private mediation. By all accounts he has been known for his intelligence, industry and good sense. MCLE Credit pending approval.
PATHWAYS TO CONSULTING
Norma Martínez-Rubin, MPH, MBA, CHES, Principal, Evaluation Focused Consulting
Barbara Chan, CPCC, CMC®, Executive Coach/Management Consultant From employee to self-employed, theoretician to active counsel... a consultant's work context is self-directed and certainly never dull. Combine your quest for work flexibility, mental stimulation, and a service orientation and you're on the verge of your pathway to consulting. Learn how to pursue that quest and develop your expertise in the field of consulting.
SPECIAL SESSIONS - CAREER COUNSELING/RESUMÉ CRITIQUE
11:00 am - 3:00 pm JFKU career counselors will be available at Alumni Day for private, half-hour sessions to assist you with job search techniques and career development trends. They also can provide a quick critique of your resumé. Please schedule a time in advance by emailing career@jfku.edu or calling the Career Center 925.969.3542.