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8-5pm: Pre-Conference Workshops (Link)

*Half day and full day workshops are available - Check full agenda for specific times once available

9am: Virtual Conference Begins

9-9:30 am: Welcome from CAEL

10-10:50 am: Workshop Series

11-11:50 am: Workshop Series

1-1:50 pm: Workshop Series

2-2:50 pm: Keynote Session

3-3:50 pm: Workshop Series

5:30-6:30 pm: Member Appreciation Reception (Invite & In-person Only)

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8-9 am: Newcomer Session

9-10:30 am: Opening Keynote

11-11:50 am: Workshop Series

12-1:30 pm: Knowledge Hub Opens & Networking Luncheon

1:40-2:30 pm: Workshop Series

3-4 pm: General Session

4-5 pm: Networking Roundtable Series

5-6 pm: Welcome Reception

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8-10am: Knowledge Hub & Networking Roundtable Series

10-10:50 am: General Session

11:10-12 pm: Workshop Series

12-1:30 pm: Keynote Awards Luncheon

1:40-2:30 pm: Workshop Series

2:40-3:30 pm: Workshop Series

4-5 pm: EdTalks and WorkforceTalks

6-7 pm: President’s Reception (Invite & In-person Only)

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9-10 am: Workshop Series

10:15-11:05 am: Workshop Series

11:15-12:30 pm: Closing Keynote & Rally

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Carlo Bertolini

Director, Marketing and Communications, CAEL

Elizabeth Brandes

Vice President, Marketing and Communications, CAEL

Joyce Brandon

Raymond James Financial, co-owner of Elegant Creations Weddings & Events

Patrick Brown

Director of Adult Student Attainment, Michigan College Access Network

Jillian Jackson

Director of Solutions, CAEL

Sara Leiste

Director, Student-Directed Learning, Metropolitan State University

William McKinney

Senior Director, Higher Education Initiatives, CAEL

Charlotte Nitardy

Advisor & Coordinator, Metropolitan State University

Tracy Robinson

Executive Director, Center for Regional Economic Enrichment, University of Memphis

Mohona Siddique

Director of Initiatives, CAEL

Stephen E. Sussman, Ph.D., MPA

Professor, Public Administration, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL

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Carlo Bertolini

Elizabeth Brandes

Joyce Brandon

Patrick Brown

Jillian Jackson

Sara Leiste

William McKinney

Charlotte Nitardy

Advisor & Coordinator, Metropolitan State University

Tracy Robinson

Mohona Siddique

Stephen E. Sussman, Ph.D., MPA

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