GACRAO’s Annual Meeting will be held on October 12-15, 2013 in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains at the Brasstown Valley Resort and Conference Center. This year’s conference will include keynote speaker Tracy Knofla on Sunday Evening, Plenary Speaker Jeff Kallay on Monday at Lunch, Breakout Sessions, Pre-Conference Workshops, and networking opportunities.

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Saturday, 12th October 2013

Sessions
15:00

G1.1A: GISEM Newcomers - Chimney Top

Clint Hobbs, Young Harris College

G1.1B: Second Year attendees - Keys Branch

Presenter: Kelly Vickers, Toccoa Falls College

16:15

G2.1: Budget Briefing and Overview of the TCSG - Chimney Top

Dr. Nichole Kennedy, Technical College System of Georgia

Sunday, 13th October 2013

Sessions
09:00

G3.1: Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way! - Chimney Top

Dr. Angela Evans, Kennesaw State University

10:00

G4.1: What does the customer really want? Developing a Customer- focused office. - Chimney Top

Melanie Mirande, Consultant

11:15

G5.1: Keeping the Conversation Going- Best Practices in Prospective Student Engagement (Lunch Served) - Salon IV

Jennifer Copeland, DemandEngine

13:00

G6.1: GISEM Roundtable - Chimney Top

Clint Hobbs, Young Harris College

W1.1: Thriving in Chaos - Cedar Knob A

Presenter: Tracy Knofla, Co-Founder High Impact Training and Keynote Speaker, Moderator: Cindy Peterson, Piedmont College

14:00

S1.1: Veterans Affairs - Trackrock

Frank Wills, Kennesaw State University, Michael Redd, Kennesaw State University, Moderator: Melody Kesler, University of Georgia

S1.2: New Professionals - Salon III

Dr. Angela Evans, Kennesaw State University, Dr. Nicole Kennedy, Technical College System of Georgia, Moderator: Romina Torres-Arana, Kennesaw State University

14:30

W2.1: Getting to know our P.E.E.R.Z. - Cedar Knob A

Dr. Tyra Wingo, Chattahoochee Technical College, Moderator: Cindy Peterson, Piedmont College

Monday, 14th October 2013

Sessions
09:15

M1.1: Admissions and the Law: What you need to know about ADA/Section 504, Title IX and OCR Regulations - Trackrock

Francine Shuman, Technical College System of Georgia, Moderator: Tyler Werrick, Georgia Regents University

M1.2: Encouraging Supervisors to Supervise -Creekside Pavilion

Tracy Knofla, Moderator: Wendy Stanley, Piedmont College

M1.3: A Voice to Be Heard: A Million Things I Would Like to Say - Keys Branch

Kathlyn Smith Burden, Southern Crescent Technical College, Moderator: Romina Torres-Arana, Kennesaw State University

M1.4: Degree Works and Complete College Georgia - Light at the end of the Degree Completion Tunnel - Johnson Branch

Lynn Miller, University System of Georgia, Board of Regents, Moderator: Amanda Wulle, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

M1.5: HOPE 101 - Chimney Top

Jill Rayner, University of North Georgia, Moderator: Amy Clines, Columbus State University

M1.6 Closing the Deal: The Professional Art of Sales - Cedar Knob A & B

Rebecca Tankersley, Georgia Institute of Technology, Moderator: Scott Argo, Georgia Regents University

M1.7: Current Trends & Topics from the eTranscript World & other related topics - Long Ridge

Melody S. Kesler, University of Georgia, Steven Stubbs, University of North Georgia, Dave Bargeron, Parchment, Moderator: Tarrah Mirus, Albany State University

10:15

M2.1: Professional Development in the Registrar's Office-Strategies and Tools - Long Ridge

Luis Ocasio, Georgia Institute of Technology, Moderator: Tarrah Mirus, Albany State University

M2.2: GATRACS- What Does this Mean to You and Your Potential Students? - Chimney Top

Daphene Blackmon, GATRACS, Moderator: Drenda Davis-Jackson, Albany Technical College

M2.3 How to Work Like a Cat…Walking With Confidence Through a Dog-Eat-Dog World - Trackrock

Donna Webb, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, David Jenkins, Georgia Southwestern State University, Moderator: Craig Womack, Georgia Institute of Technology

M2.4: Leveraging RETP as a Recruitment Tool - Keys Branch

Amy Clines, Columbus State University, Rick Clark, Georgia Institute of Technology, Moderator: Blake Coty, Andrew College

M2.5: Getting Your Way: Nine Easy Steps - Johnson Branch

Charlotte Dudley, Beulah Heights University, Moderator: Ben Ferguson, Gordon State College

M2.6: Communication and Conflict Resolution in the Modern Workplace - Cedar Knob A & B

Kaitlin Stannard, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Moderator: Melanie Finlayson, Darton State College

M2.7: Touch-Free Electronic Transcript Processing and Delivery is Here! - Creekside

Joe Roof, National Student Clearinghouse, Moderator: Donna Mitchell, University of Georgia

11:15

M3.1: Making Your University Brand Come Alive: Advice and Anecdotes from the University of West Georgia - Keys Branch

Justin Barlow, University of West Georgia, Maggie Worth, University of West Georgia

M3.2: The Nuts and Bolts of Gender Change Laws by State - Chimney Top

Melody S. Kesler, University of Georgia, Moderator: Dr. Todd Jones, Georgia Highlands College

M3.3: Time Management for Project Management - Johnson Branch

Nicole de Vries, Columbus State University, Moderator: Matthew Mashburn, Young Harris College

M3.4: Making "Military Outreach" More than just a Buzzword - Trackrock

Mark Eister, Georgia Perimeter College, Moderator: Wendi Hicks, Middle Georgia State College

M3.5: Is My Team Made of Brick or Quicksand? - Cedar Knob A & B

Gail Campbell, University of West Georgia, Ketty Ballard, University of West Georgia, Moderator: Thomas Meunier, West Georgia Technical College

M3.6: It's A Small World After All- International Recruitment - Creekside

Luxi Zhang, Brenau University, Redenna Poole, Brenau University, Moderator: Aerial Merritt, College of Coastal Georgia

M3.7: Student Schedule Planner with Proven Track Record Improves Registration, Academic Advising and Enrollment Services - Long Ridge

Haley Zitnitsky, College Scheduler, Moderator: Sherrie Jennings, Georgia Regents University

14:30

M4.1: Scholarship Day on a Budget- One Public Institution's Approach to Facilitating a Comprehensive Scholarship Day and Award Packages on a Limited Budget - Cedar Knob A & B

Ketty Ballard, University of West Georgia, Tim Reilly, University of West Georgia, Moderator: Justin Barlow, University of West Georgia

M4.2: Motivating Student Workers: How to Maximize Your Student Staff - Chimney Top

Rebecca Tankersley, Georgia Institute of Technology, Moderator: Mary Aderhold, West Georgia Technical College

M4.3: Run For the Hills: It's Time for Registration - Creekside

Tammy Gibson, Young Harris College, Debbie Roach, Young Harris College, Moderator: Kelly Vickers, Toccoa Falls College

M4.4: Reverse Transfer- a Hot Topic in Articulation and The College Completion Agenda - Trackrock

Tracey Jamison, University System of Maryland, Moderator: Melody Kesler, University of Georgia

M4.5: Update on the State Authorization Process for Distance Education - Johnson Branch

Jon Sizemore, University System of Georgia, Moderator: Luxi Zhang, Brenau University

M4.6: Connecting with Students Using Interactive Communications (Not Optional with Today’s Students) - Long Ridge

Bob Harth, DSI, Moderator: Brenda Boonstra, Piedmont College

M4.7: Leading the Way in Transcript Processing Innovation & Customer Service - Keys Branch

Joshua Hoagland, Credentials Solutions, Moderator: Blake Coty, Andrew College

15:45

M5.1: Getting Students Over the Hill with New Student Orientation - Johnson Branch

Beth Davis, Albany Technical College, Drenda Davis-Jackson, Albany Technical College, Luxi Zhang, Brenau University, Moderator: Jada Clement, Southern Cresent Technical Colleg

M5.2: Surviving Major Office Change - Creekside

Amy Clines, Columbus State University, Moderator: Donna Webb, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

M5.3: Re-Engineering the Application for Graduation and Degree Audit Process: Benefits and Challenges - Keys Branch

Wendy Merkousko-Georgia Institute of Technology, Moderator: Chanda DeFoor, Piedmont College

M5.4: Generation on a Tightrope: Understanding Today’s College Student - Cedar Knob A & B

Scott Argo, Georgia Regents University, Moderator: Katherine Sweeney, Georgia Regents University

M5.5: Achieving World Class Customer Service in the Registrar's Office - Trackrock

Moderator: Barbara Wilson, Brenau University, Luis Ocasio, Georgia Institute of Technology

M5.6: Beyond the Catalog - Rethinking Academic Content - Chimney Top

Nicole Arsenault, SmartCatalog, Moderator: Redenna Poole, Brenau University

M5.7: Georgia Student Finance Commission - Long Ridge

Presenter: Jonathon Stroble, GSFC, Moderator: CJ Cypress, Young Harris College

Tuesday, 15th October 2013

Sessions
08:30

T1.1: Bringing a Virtual Campus to Life: Recruiting and Enrolling Web Learners - Creekside

Dr. Elke M. Leeds, Kennesaw State University, Rifka Mayani, Kennesaw State University, Moderator: Tia Stroud, University of West Georgia

T1.2: Creating an Equitable Workplace for Your LGBQT Employee - Cedar Knob A & B

Dr. Rodney Parks, Elon University, Moderator: Kathlyn Burden, Southern Crescent Technical College

T1.3: What has PROBE Done for You Lately? - Chimney Top

Jennifer Copeland, Demand Engine, Bill Smith, PROBE, Moderator: Michael McCaffrey, University of North Georgia

T1.4: Banner Panel - Trackrock

Tarrah Mirus, Albany State University, Shannon Hink, Georgia Regents University, Moderator: Lynn Miller, University System of Georgia

T1.5: Admissions is Alive With the Sound of Student Leaders - Keys Branch

Allyson Dewell Bretch, University of West Georgia, Moderator: Erin Chadwick, Georgia Regents University

T1.6: Data to Web: What Can I XML Next? - Long Ridge

Nicole de Vries, Columbus State University, Moderator: Megan Taylor, Young Harris College

T1.7: Don't Panic!! Utilizing a Discrete, Effective Security Alert System at the University of Georgia - Johnson Branch

Donna Mitchell, University of Georgia, Melody Kesler, University of Georgia, Moderator: Becky Tankersley, Georgia Institute of Technology

09:30

T2.1: Taking Grade Changes Online at UGA - Cedar Knob A & B

Melody Kesler, University of Georgia, Moderator: Rodney Miller, Covenant College

T2.2: Maximizing the Efforts of Regional Recruiting - Regional Admissions Panel - Trackrock

Will Brown, Georgia College and State University, Erin Chadwick, Georgia Regents University, Taylor King, Columbus State University, Moderator: Libby Garrett, Samford University

T2.3: Simplify the Curriculum and Catalog Processes - Chimney Top

Gina Monaghan, Digital Architecture, Moderator: Audrey Ashworth, Young Harris College

T2.4: We Did It Our Way: Making Inclusion Work in Your Office - Creekside

Audrey Shinner, University of Georgia, Moderator: Jacinta Luster, Kennesaw State University

T2.5: GHC411 Ticketing Systems: An Enrollment Manager's Dream Come True - Keys Branch

Dr. Todd Jones, Georgia Highlands College, Moderator: Linda Wofford, Piedmont College

T2.6: What Can We Do To Ensure Successful Recruitment and Retention of Latino Students in Georgia? - Johnson Branch

Alba Cobos, Georgia Southern University, Moderator: Aerial Merritt, College of Coastal Georgia