Staff Professional Development Days will be held May 20th from 8:15am - 12:15pm and May 21st from 11:30am- 4:00pm in Peninsula II and the Founders Room in the Northern Center.
This development experience will include both general and concurrent sessions, and the content is based on the feedback we received from NMU staff.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
General sessions will be held in Peninsula II in the NMU Northern Center. | |
8:15 - 8:25 a.m. Peninsula II | Welcome / Program Introduction |
8:25 - 9:15 a.m. Peninsula II | General Session: Resilience at Work A discussion of the multiple factors that protect staff resilience, especially during times of change. Opportunities for staff and supervisors alike to practice ways to build their personal resilience to support themselves and their teams. Tips and resources provided. |
9:25 - 10:15 a.m. | Concurrent Session 1: Presenters: Dr. Jes Thompson and Anna Solberg |
9:25 - 10:15 a.m. | Concurrent Session 1: Presenters: Brenda Bickler, Robin Buyarski, Anna Herriman, and Kimberly Hongisto |
10:25 - 11:15 a.m. | Concurrent Session 2: Presenter: Dr. Shawnrece Butler |
10:25 - 11:15 a.m. | Concurrent Session 2: Presenters: Mike Forester and Sarah O’Neill |
11:25 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Concurrent Session 3: Presenters: Katie Buhrmann and Chris Lewis |
11:25 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Concurrent Session 3: Presenters: Rhea Dever and Renee Sheen |
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
General sessions will be held in Peninsula II in the NMU Northern Center. | |
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Peninsula II | Light Lunch / Welcome |
12:40 - 1:30 p.m. | Concurrent Session 1: Presenter: Dr. Shawnrece Butler |
12:40 - 1:30 p.m. | Concurrent Session 1: Presenters: Robin Buyarksi and Anna Herriman |
1:40 - 2:30 p.m. | Concurrent Session 2: Presenters: Dr. Jes Thompson and Anna Solberg |
1:40 - 2:30 p.m. | Concurrent Session 2: Presenters: Mike Forester and Sarah O’Neill |
2:40 - 3:40 p.m. Peninsula II | General Session: Presenter: Scott Smith |
3:40 - 4:00 p.m. | Wrap Up |
In order to help us plan appropriately for the event, please register for the sessions you plan to attend by completing this registration form. Please register by Friday, May 9 if you plan to attend any of the sessions (even if it is just one).