Through idea sharing, curiosity, and a desire to improve skills and strategies in achieving transformational campuses, attendees bring their experience and expertise from various functional areas, including but not limited to: student activities, residential life, career development, multicultural affairs, community service, athletics, and other areas that offer leadership development.

Details

Location: Keuka College
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Theme: Personal & Professional Well-being (and how it connects to Engagement)

How to Get Here

Where to Stay

For individuals who wish to travel to Keuka the night before, rooms will be available on-campus (select during NYLEC registration. The rate is $68 per night - Single Room provided. You will select which night you need a room for as well.

If you’d prefer a hotel stay, here are some options:

How to Get Involved

Program Proposals CLOSED!

Proposal submissions have closed. This year, our theme is Personal and Professional Wellbeing, and how that can work with engagement! We can’t wait to learn from all of our wonderful presenters!

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Becca Barile
A dynamic educator, facilitator, and social justice champion, Dr. Becca Barile has over two decades in academia, both in student affairs and the classroom, a driving force in creating change and communities of belonging. In addition to serving as Vice President of Campus Life at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Becca's courses in emotional intelligence, queer studies, communication studies, and belonging showcase her unique, facilitative style, all backed by a doctorate in organizational leadership. Bringing her lived experience to her work, her research focuses on gender-based belonging in the workplace. She's held previous positions at Ithaca College, SUNY Cortland, and Keuka College.

Dr. Heather Maldonado
Heather D. Maldonado is currently serving as the Interim Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Vice President for Student Development at Keuka College. In these roles, she provides leadership for College-wide retention strategy and diversity, equity, & inclusion efforts, as well as providing oversight of curriculum, experiential education, global education, academic student support services - including the Higher Education Opportunity Program and Title III grant activities - athletics and recreation, student life, campus safety, client and conference services, and institutional research functional areas. Dr. Maldonado previously held the role of Assistant Provost for Academic Success, which followed her positions of Assistant Dean of University College and Assistant Director of Residence Life, at Buffalo State University, where she was deeply involved in shared governance on campus and with the State University of New York’s University Faculty Senate. She has prior experience in professional Student Affairs roles at Rutgers College and PennWest Clarion. She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses, pursues scholarly interests related to college attainment, leadership, and gender, and regularly volunteers as a peer reviewer for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Dr. Maldonado holds degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo (Ph.D., Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education), The Ohio State University (M.A., Higher Education & Student Affairs), and the State University of New York College at Geneseo (B.A., Political Science).

Schedule at a Glance

8:30 am - Registration, Dahlstrom Student Center

8:30 am - Breakfast, Geiser Dining Hall

10:00 am - Opening Keynote, Hawkins Lounge

11:15 am - Educational Session Block #1, Hegeman Hall

12:15 pm - Lunch, Geiser Dining Hall

1:30 pm - Educational Session Block #2 Hegeman Hall

2:30 pm - Educational Session Block #3, Hegeman Hall

3:30 pm - Closing Keynote, Hawkins Lounge

Registration

Register Here

CSPA Member (Professional, Graduate Student) $50
CSPA Non-Member (Professional) $95
CSPA Non-Member (Graduate Student) $75
CSPA Non-Member (Undergraduate Student) $50

EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE 5TH!

Meet the 2024 NYLEC Planning Team

2024 NYLEC Chair

Frank Parsons | Area Coordinator, SUNY Geneseo

Marketing & Logistics, Vice Chair

Laura Dulski | Director of Campus Life, Keuka College
Leah Degraw | Area Coordinator, Keuka College

Programming and Educational Sessions, Vice Chair

Megan Lennon | Associate Chief Student Affairs Officer, Amherst College
Ashlee Downing-Duke | Senior Associate Director of Campus Activities and Residential Engagement, St. Lawrence University

Conference Hospitality & Presenter Gifts, Vice Chair

Dayna Campbell | Director of the Office of Student Involvement, Colgate University
Alaces Jewel Sarmiento | Assistant Director of Residential Programming, SUNY Polytechnic

FAQs

+ Are meals included in my registration?

Yes, lunch will be provided for all attendees.

+ What COVID-19 prevention meaasures will be in place?

We will be following all local andd state guidelines. Attendees may choose to wear face coverings if they wish. For more info about COVID-19 in Utica, NY, visit the Oneida County Department of Health.

+ I've never been to NYLEC, what can I expect?

Expect to be able to engage with people in the higher education feild from across the state. NYLEC is an opportunity to make in-person professional connections. There will be a variety of engagement opportunites including: networking lunch, breakout session, and round-table discussions.

+ I have more questions, who do I contact?

Questions about NYLEC can be directed to the Professional Development team at prodev@cspanys.org.