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11:00 p.m. – 11:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions I

Session Topic	Location
Academic Advising Manual - Jessica Foley Master Advisors: Bob Biega, Math Faculty; Cindy Baker, Political Science Faculty; Jean Jackson, Biology Faculty As we all know, academic advising is more than lifting an advising hold. With changes to degree requirements and increased advisor accountability, advisors need resources to advise students towards the appropriate courses, progr a.m.s and towards becoming more successful students. The Academic Advising Manual has been updated to help us be better equipped for advising our students.	M120
AdvisorTrac Training - Ben Worth Learn how to use this essential advising software.	N119
BlackBoard Student Services Call Center - Palisa Rushin-Williams The new 24/7/365 student services center will launch at BCTC in March 2013. This session will provide an overview of the features and functionalities. Phase one will begin with implementation of the service center in the financial aid office, student billing and distance learning.	M115
Fun Session: Elemental Yoga - Christina Gerdes, owner Open Heart Yoga www.oh - yoga.com A vinyasa (flow) class that introduces yoga postures and principles designed to bring strength, flexibility, openness, and awareness of breath into the body. Classic asana (postures), as well as modifications, are introduced to give the beginner and advanced student many options in the develo p.m.ent of a personal practice. Suitable for all levels of yoga student. *If possible, participants are encouraged to bring a mat with them. There will be some extra mats made available for people to borrow.	M128
Fun Session: How to Live a Maximized Life- Justin Pearce 3 simple changes you can make to transform your health! Gain energy, lose inflamation, and get in the best shape of your life. Drs. Justin and Shannon Pearce are certified chiropractors. They have traveled all over the country learning the newest and most efffective information about natural health care. As part of the Maximized Living program, the doctors are the official team chiropractors for USA Judo, weightlifting, wrestling, and para-volleyball and had the pleasure of watching many of their athletes bring home metals for the USA! Their health center in Lexington focuses on teaching families how to make sustainable changes and build healing from the inside-out. http://www.maximizedliving.com/Story.aspx	M121
Leading to Thrive in a Culture of Change - Wendy Bolt, Greg Feeney (Session limited to 25 participants) Anything new? Seriously, are you kidding me? Feel like you are swimming against current, barely able to keep your head above water? This session focuses on taking a personal approach in leading others to get the best out of what change offers. Principles discussed are based on the work of Michael Fullan and relate to all college areas and activities. The purpose of this presentation is to do more than help you handle change; it is to give you the opportunity to flourish as change continues to present itself in all its various aspects.	M119
Let’s Bounce: A Lifestyle Modification for Dealing with Change - Charlene Walker This workshop will introduce and reinforce common sense approaches of dealing with stress that will help you achieve a balance that is healthy and sensible. Remember, life is not about how fast you run, or how high you climb, but how well you bounce."	A214
PeopleSoft Employee Self - Service – Change Where You Are In Control! - Jane Goatley If you are interested in learning more about self - service options in PeopleSoft for your human resources needs and information, join Jane and her staff for this hands - on informational session. The session will be conducted in a computer lab and will have training and "how to" tips for accessing, updating, and capturing your human resources information with you in the driver's seat. You will also learn shortcuts and quick links for resources such as benefits and retirement.	A109
Times are a changing - Daniel Sulfridge (Session limited to 25 participants) Productive ways in which to cope with change.	A204
Trends in Job Markets and Higher Education: What Do They Mean for BCTC? - Mary Forbes Review of recent data and projections with an emphasis on community colleges and the Bluegrass region.	M122C
TTALKS – Thinking Together about Alignment, Learning, Knowledge, and Strategies - Dr. Augusta Julian (Session limited to 20 participants) TTALKS are designed to provide a forum for discussion with the president on college ideas and issues. This session will focus on suggestions for action steps to be included in the revision to the strategic plan this year.	M116
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch served outside Conference Center, Seating available inside Conference Center Potato and Salad Bar provided by McAlister’s Deli
12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Rock On: Photography Exhibit, BCTC Gallery The new gallery at Leestown Campus presents the works of Don Aters, renowned rock and roll photographer. See never printed before works of John Lennon, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Garcia and many more. Don has traveled the U.S. taking photographs for 40 years at such festivals as The Summer of Love and Woodstock.

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