The College Student Personnel Association Of New York State (CSPA-NY) is ecstatic to welcome the return of the New York Leadership Engagement Conference to Keuka College in Penn Yan, NY for the second year in a row!

Save the date of Thursday, June 12, 2025 to join us for this amazing opportunity to network and grow professionally!

 

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 12, 2025

  • Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

  • Theme: Leadership by Lake: Building Connections; Breaking Barriers

How to Get Here

 
 
 

Located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, Keuka College is within a 6 hour drive from major regions/cities, such as:

  • Albany: 3.5 hour drive

  • Buffalo: 2 hour drive

  • Binghamton: 2 hour drive

  • Long Island (Central): 6 hour drive

  • New York City: 5 hour drive

  • Plattsburgh: 5 hour drive

  • Rochester: 1 hour drive

  • Syracuse: 1.5 hour drive

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

Proposal submissions will open on February 25. This year, our theme is Leadership by Lake: Building Connections; Breaking Barriers!
Proposal Submission will close on April 15.
We can’t wait to learn from all of our wonderful presenters!

Keynote Speakers

TBD

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,

12:15 pm - Lunch, Geiser Dining Hall

1:30 pm - Educational Session Block #2

2:30 pm - Educational Session Block #3

3:30 pm - Closing Keynote, Hawkins Lounge

Registration

  • CSPA Member (Professional, Graduate Student) $50

  • CSPA Non-Member (Professional) $95

  • CSPA Non-Member (Graduate Student) $75

  • CSPA Non-Member (Undergraduate Student) $50

*On Campus Housing $68 per night

Meet the 2025 NYLEC Planning Team

2024 NYLEC Co-Chair
-Frank Parsons | Area Coordinator, SUNY Geneseo
-Katie La Vecchio | Area Coordinator, University at Buffalo

Marketing, Chair
-Leah Degraw | Assistant Director of Campus Life, Keuka College

Logistics Committee
-Garrett Stauffer (Chair) | Community Coordinator, Keuka College
-Jay Vollmer | Resident Director, Finger Lakes Community College

Programming and Educational Sessions, Chair
-David Gosper | Resident Director, Monroe Community College

Conference Hospitality Committee
-Dana Dicker (Chair) | Graduate Assistant, Monroe Community College
- Hannah Smith Williams | Associate Director of Residence Life, Hobart William Smith

Site Coordinator
-Laura Dulski | Director of Campus Life; Keuka College

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.