2025 Admin Professional Conference Agenda

Agenda

8 - 9 AM | Registration & Continental Breakfast

9 - 9:30 | Welcome and Greetings from the College

Dr. Greg Little | President, Midlands Technical College

9:30 - 11:00 | Keynote Address | The Multigenerational Workforce: Bridging the Gap Between Generations

Meagan Johnson | Generational Speaker

The workplace is NOT what it used to be... People are staying past their prime; the corporate ladder has crumbled and everyone's on their devices. The global marketplace has become a myriad of different generations. Your challenge is to figure out how to communicate successfully with the individual generations to achieve success, personal growth and enriched morale. Learn about the different generations and how their signposts shape their experience in the workplace.

11:00 - 11:15 | Refreshment Break

11:15 - 12:15 | Managing Workplace Burnout

Christina Isenhower | Corporate Consultant, First Sun EAP

Workplace burnout is real and consequential and it continues to increase, specifically in younger generations. Distinct from vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue, burnout is a sense of being overwhelmed and lack of purpose at work. Uncover the core causes, characteristics and sources of workplace burnout and explore the three types of burnout and strategies for managing them all. 

12:15 - 1:45 | Networking Lunch

Dr. Barrie Kirk | Provost, Midlands Technical College

1:45 - 2:45 | Mastering Conflict Resolution: Assertiveness as a Key Tool

Sharon Givens | Speaker

Learn essentials skills, strategies, and tools to successfully recognize, manage, and resolve conflicts in a way that promotes a positive workplace, strengthens team collaboration, and boosts organizational productivity. Learn practical conflict resolution techniques tailored for a professional environment, with a special focus on assertiveness. Gain insights into identifying underlying causes of conflicts, handling tough conversations, and using assertive communication methods to navigate and resolve disagreements effectively.

2:45 - 3:00 | Break

3:00 - 3:45 | Self-Care

Mark Sellers | Speaker

Self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health. This can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy. Learn how small acts of self-care in your daily life can have a big impact.

3:45 - 4:00 | Door Prizes 

Agenda subject to change without notice. 

The 2025 conference registration includes 6 contact hours of continuing education (0.6 CEUs) which will be reflected on the participant’s certificate of completion.

Requests for refunds must be received by phone at 803.732.0432 five business days in advance.