Registration Desk Hours | Center Lounge

WACUBO Annual Golf Tournament | Oak Creek Golf Club

Pre-Conference Workshop | Safari
Eligible for 3 Business Management & Organization CPE Credits

Breakfast is from 8-9:00 AM.

Debrief Lunch is 12-1:00 PM.

Jean Vock, Matt Crawford, Kyle Sauvageau, Nicole Salazar, Ruth Johnston, Matt Skinner, and Lars Kontz

Career Coaching with Carina Celesia Moore | Explorer

Concurrent Sessions A

CS1: What you should know about DEI! | Magic Kingdom 1
Eligible for 1.5 Behavioral Ethics CPE Credits

Jay Budner and Stephanie D. Brown

CS2: Increase Engagement by Focusing on Strengths | Magic Kingdom 3
Eligible for 1.5 Personnel/Human Resources CPE Credits

 Amy Shuman

CS3: LSS vs AI – The Process Improvement Battle of the Century! | Magic Kingdom 2
Eligible for 1.5 Information Technology CPE Credits

Antonio Nava

CS4: Innovation in Student Housing: Creative Solutions for a Critical Need | Magic Kingdom 4
Eligible for 1.5 Specialized Knowledge CPE Credits

Meghan Gutekunst, Dr. Hemlata Jhaveri, and Rebecca Moses

CS5: Challenges for Community Colleges: Roundtable Hosted by the Community College Constituent Committee Roundtable | Monorail
Eligible for 1.5 Specialized Knowledge CPE Credits

Linda Cordier, Debbie Baker, Wendy Davis, Leda Johnson, Darren Marshall, David Tamanaha, and Sandy Valdez

CS6: Challenges for Small Colleges and Universities: Roundtable Hosted by the Small Institutions Constituent Committee / Small Institutions Constituent Committee Roundtable | Castle
Eligible for 1.5 Personnel/Human Resources CPE Credits

Lynn Valenter, Lori Seager, Ian Higgins, and Heather Heersink

CS7: It is a hostage situation! What do you do when your systems are locked out or your data is stolen? Cyber and Data Security on Comprehensive, Doctoral, and Research Campuses (CDRIC) | Adventure
Eligible for 1.5 Information Technology CPE Credits

Linda Kosten, Jeff Ratje, Jennifer Radke, Erin Hutchinson, Eric Hartman, CISM, and Christian Schreiber

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

WACUBO Mentoring Program | Mississippi

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

Sunday Special: A Conversation with NACUBO President Kara D. Freeman | Disneyland Grand Ballroom
Eligible for 1 Specialized Knowledge CPE Credits

Kara Freeman, NACUBO President

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM 

Business Partner Showcase | Exhibit Hall

Sponsored by Gallagher

6:30 PM – 7:00 PM 

New to WACUBO | Rose Court Garden

First-time annual conference attendees are invited to meet other first-time attendees and our WACUBO Board members. Learn how to make the most of your annual conference experience and get the chance to win an original Disney drawing!

Sponsored by Alliant Insurance Services

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM 

Opening Reception | Adventure Lawn

Get ready for our opening night event, California Dreaming, and dress the part in your favorite California Beach/Casual attire. Catch up with friends or make new ones over dinner and drinks under the stars. Join friends in the photo booth or have your picture taken with Mickey and friends. 

Sponsored by Moss Adams

9:15 PM – 11:00 PM 

World of Color Viewing | California Adventure Park

To finish off this magical night, join us as we head to Disney California Adventure Park to see the exhilarating nighttime extravaganza, World of Color- ONE.

Please note: Conference Attendee name badge or guest name badge and a wristband are required. This evening's event is included in your conference registration.

A group escort will leave the Rose Court Garden at 9:30 PM promptly. It will take approximately 15 minutes to walk to the seating area inside California Adventure Park. Viewing begins at 10:15 PM. You must have a wristband, and you must enter the Park as part of the escorted group. The show concludes at 10:40 PM.

Sponsored by Follett

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM 

7:00 AM – 8:15 AM

7:30 AM – 8:15 AM 

Business Partner Showcase Breakfast | Exhibit Hall

Attendees are invited to grab breakfast and coffee in the Showcase and to meet our Business Partners.

Sponsored by Compass/Chartwells/SSC

8:30 AM – 9:00  AM

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM 

Keynote Session | Disneyland Grand Ballroom
Eligible for 1.5 Personal Development CPE Credits

Leadership, Empowerment, and Resilience in Higher Education: Reflections on the Past Sixty Years

Freeman A. Hrabowski, III

Sponsored by TIAA

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 

Business Partner Showcase Refreshment Break | Exhibit Hall

Concurrent Sessions B

CS8: Leading through Transition: Inspiring Those Around You When the World Won't Stop Changing | Magic Kingdom 3
Eligible for 1.5 Personal Development CPE Credits

Sara Reed and Megan Glide Villasenor

CS9: A Year in the Life of Strategic Financial Planning | Magic Kingdom 2
Eligible for 1.5 Finance CPE Credits

Ruth Johnston and David Maddox

CS10: Friendly AI or Terminator: Introducing AI into UCI’s Digital Transformation Culture | Magic Kingdom 1
Eligible for 1.5 Information Technology CPE Credits

Patricia Morales, Darren Endo, Bryan Jue, Courtney Sidler, and Huma Madinawala

CS11: Protecting Minors in the College Setting: The $2B Blindspot | Magic Kingdom 4
Eligible for 1.5 Specialized Knowledge CPE Credits

Ashley Cheri, Ed.D, Christopher Richmond, J.D, James Bourgeois, J.D, and Patricia Realo Anderson, MPA

BP1: Delivering a Boulder Plan: Building a connected budget planning solution at the University of Colorado Boulder | Monorail
Eligible for 1.5 Finance CPE Credits

Edward "Teddy" Niedermaier, Susan Nasher, Mela Fezzey

Sponsored by True Ed Consulting

BP2: Cryptocurrency in Higher Education: Recent Updates and Best Practices | Castle
Eligible for 1.5 Personal Development CPE Credits

Ali Chalak and Michael Dymond

Sponsored by Moss Adams

BP3: New Evidence on Gaps, Opportunities and Challenges in a Diverse America
Eligible for 1.5 Finance CPE Credits

Shelly-Ann Eweka

Sponsored by TIAA

WACUBO Lunch | Disneyland Grand Ballroom

All attendees are invited to lunch as we recognize the many dedicated WACUBO volunteers who begin planning 18 months in advance to provide a premier Annual Conference experience. This includes the Host Committee, the Program Committee, the Business Partner Steering Committee, and the WACUBO Board.

Business Partner Showcase Dessert | Exhibit Hall

Attendees are invited for dessert and to meet our Business Partners.

Sponsored by KPMG

Concurrent Sessions C

BP4: Focusing on the Analytical, Not the Transactional | Magic Kingdom 3
Eligible for 1.5 Information Technology CPE Credits

Harold Hewitt, Daniel Peterson, and Michael Nicolescu

Sponsored by Synario

BP5: Clean-Energy Tax Incentives for Colleges and Universities | Castle
Eligible for 1.5 Taxes CPE Credits

Brittany Elliser, Anu Varadharajan, Jessica Libby, and Fred Morris

Sponsored by KPMG, Los Angeles

BP6: Bringing a Campus Brand to Life: How to Plan, Design, and Reinvent the Store Experience | Adventure
Eligible for 1.5 Business Management & Organization CPE Credits

General Session | Disneyland Grand Ballroom
Eligible for 1.5 Behavioral Ethics CPE Credits

From Equity Talk to Equity Walk: Translating Intent into Practice

Tia Brown McNair

Business Partner Showcase Wine & Cheese Reception with Poster Presentations | Exhibit Hall

Attendees are invited for a Wine & Cheese Reception and to meet our Business Partners.

Sponsored by Bank of America

Dinner on Your Own

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

7:00 AM 

Career Coaching with Carina Celesia Moore | Explorer

7:30 AM – 8:15 AM 

Business Partner Showcase Breakfast | Exhibit Hall

8:30 AM – 9:45 AM  

Keynote Session | Disneyland Grand Ballroom
Eligible for 1.5 Personal Development CPE Credits

Find Your Passion and Make It Your Mission

Maria Elena Salinas

Business Partner Showcase Refreshment Break | Exhibit Hall

Concurrent Sessions D

CS16: Women in Senior Leadership Roles: The Transformational Leader! | Magic Kingdom 2
Eligible for 1.5 Personal Development CPE Credits

Dr. Giselle Flores Martin

CS18: Building Your Innovation Model for The Age of AI Magic Kingdom 1
Eligible for 1.5 Information Technology - Technical CPE Credits

CS19: Has Anyone Called the Lawyers? Why developing relationships of trust with legal counsel matter to an effective and efficient business operation | Monorail
Eligible for 1.5 Business Management & Organization CPE Credits

Andrea Cortinas, J.D., Lisa Loo, and Priscilla Castillo

WACUBO Member Appreciation Lunch | Disneyland Grand Ballroom

During today's luncheon, we will showcase our some of our local culture with mesmerizing performances by Las Colibrí or The Hummingbirds, who have a passion for music, beauty, and girl power. These women are flying into new territory as one of the most unique ensembles of its genre by returning to the all-string instrumentation of the early 20th-century mariachi tradition and the colorful, feminine costumes of the Mexican cinematic divas of the 40s and 50s.

Also performing is, KISHIN DAIKO with the dynamic, powerful, and heart-stopping sounds of taiko (Japanese percussive-style drumming). The group’s performances embody the translation of Kishin, which is energy, spirit, and heart. Kishin Daiko’s music consists of traditional and adaptations of traditional Japanese taiko pieces, along with original compositions by contemporary musicians and Kishin members.

Showcase Break and Grand Prize Drawing | Exhibit Hall

Attendees are invited to meet our Business Partners. The winners of Business Partner raffles will be announced including the Grand Prize Drawing.

Concurrent Sessions E

Break

General Session: What is Happening on Campuses Today: The First Amendment & Fundamentals of Free Expression | Disneyland Grand Ballroom
Eligible for 1 Regulatory Ethics CPE Credits

Michelle Deutchman

General Session | Disneyland Grand Ballroom

Master Sergeant Cedric King

WACUBO President's Toast | Rose Court Garden

All attendees are invited to join WACUBO President Guadalupe Valencia for a toast as we celebrate her presidency and welcome the new WACUBO President for 2024-25 Michael Clune.

Sponsored by SageView

WACUBO After Dark | Adventure Lawn

Connect with your colleagues at a fun-filled after-party with the high-energy Lucky Devils Band, dancing, an after-dinner bar, and fun desserts!

Sponsored by Synario

7:30 AM – 12:00 PM 

7:45 AM – 8:45 AM 

 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM

General Session | Disneyland Grand Ballroom
Eligible for 1 Specialized Knowledge CPE Credits

Deb Wallace, Matt Unterman, Risk Strasser, Chris Martin, Harold Hewitt, Morgan Olsen, and Leslie Brunelli 

Sponsored by Grant Thornton

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM

Break 

10:00 AM – 11:15 AM 

Keynote Session | Disneyland Grand Ballroom
Eligible for 1.5 Personal Development CPE Credits

Expanding Your Range: Why Stepping Outside Your Lane is Essential in Times of Change

David Epstein

Sponsored by Follett

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM

Closing Remarks | Disneyland Grand Ballroom

Followed by a book signing by David Epstein at 11:30 AM