Partners in Change Conference – 2016

Partners in Change 2016

University of Michigan – Dearborn, Fairlane Center

November 3-4, 2016

Michigan Campus Compact (MiCC) is excited for our fall conference, “Partners in Change!” The conference will be held November 3-4, 2016 at the University of Michigan-Dearborn Fairlane Center in Dearborn, Michigan. This year’s convening will blend two of MiCC’s signature events, the Active Leaders Student Conference and Civic Engagement Institute, facilitating a dynamic exchange of energy, ideas and knowledge. The conference will feature dynamic workshop sessions, innovative and outstanding keynote speakers, and valuable deep learning opportunities through colloquia. Please check back soon for workshop descriptions and more details!

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REGISTER HERE

Conference Registration Rates

Full conference:  Thursday and Friday
Presenter rate:  $125 (two presenters per session)
Early bird, member (by September 30):  $195
Regular Registration, member (by October 28): $235
On-site, member: $285
Student/National Service Member:  $60
Non-member: $50 additional to all registration levels

Friday Only
Presenter rate: $75 (two presenters per session)
Early bird, member (by September 30):  $140
Regular registration, member (by October 28): $170
On-site, member: $220
Student/National Service member:  $45
Non-member: $50 additional to all registration levels

Thursday Only (sessions may have limited attendance: first come, first serve)
Faculty/Staff: $75
Student/National Service Member: $30
Non-member: $50 additional to all registration levels

Thursday evening – Networking Reception, Courtyard Marriot
Complimentary for all confirmed participants (advanced registration required)

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This event is approaching quickly, make your reservations with the room block we’ve secured at Courtyard Dearborn, located at 5200 Mercury Drive in Dearborn, Michigan. Call 800-321-2211 and tell them you’d like reservations under the Michigan Campus Compact room block for November 3, 2016 and you will receive a fantastic rate ($99/king or $109/two double beds)!  If you’d rather not pick up the phone and would prefer to just click to make your reservations, you may do so here:

Book your room for Partners In Change.

Last day to book is October 13, 2016.

Conference Schedule

Thursday, November 3, 2016
11:00 am   Registration opens

12:00 pm   Welcome & Lunch Buffet

1:00           Colloquia (four 3-hour, in-depth learning experiences will be offered)

4:30           Colloquia adjourn

5- 6 p.m.    Networking Reception – Courtyard Marriot

Friday, November 4, 2016
8:00 am        Continental Breakfast & Registration

8:30           MiCC Member Meeting & Welcome

9:15           Morning Plenary: Facing Our Stories/Strengthening Our Communities:  The Power of Story Telling to Impact Community Change, J.R. Jamison and Kelsey Timmerman, The Facing Project

10:00         Workshop Block One (60 minute sessions)

11:00         Visit exhibitors and on-site service project for morning refreshments
11:30         Workshop Block Two (60 minute sessions)
12:45 pm   Luncheon Keynotes (select one on site – first come, first serve)

A – Dr. Emily Janke, If Believing is Seeing, What Stories are We Telling?

B – Breannah Alexander, Changing the Narrative: Checking Your Bias, Elevating Your Commitment and Holding Yourself Accountable

2:00           Workshop Block Three (60 minute sessions)

3:00          Visit exhibitors and on-site service project for afternoon refreshments

3:15          Closing Session:  Door Prizes and More!
3:30          Adjourn