AFTERNOON CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1:20 P.M.- 3:20 P.M.

LOOKING FOR MONEY IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES: HOW TO SEARCH FOR GRANT FUNDING AND BUILD A PROPOSAL

This introductory grant workshop focuses on how to locate grant opportunities on the internet to assist individuals in funding projects. Grant resources and steps on putting together a strong proposal will also be discussed. This session is geared to women who have limited experience in writing grant proposals and minimal exposure to looking for funding for their ideas.

BECOMING DEBT-FREE AND FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT

Michael J. Evans and Penny Gomez, Primerica Financial Services (a member of Citigroup)

Learn “how money works” to properly assess your current financial situation. Obtain a complimentary Financial Needs Analysis that is a customized plan for your goals and dreams. The fundamentals of wealth development will also be covered.  

FAD DIETS: PREPARING FOR LIFE'S JOURNEY

Andrea Rudser, ATC, RD, Department of Clinical Nutrition, UIMC Nutrition and Wellness Center

Attendees will learn the science/rational of popular fad diets. Learn to use key identifiers of fad diets. Be able to identify why a diet might be beneficial.

FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR TODAY'S WOMAN

Kevin Lyles, Primerica Financial Services (a member of Citigroup)

This workshop explains the six essential strategies for reaching financial success in cash management, risk management, investment strategies, retirement strategies, and estate strategies. Also covered are financial strategies to avoid unfortunate circumstances that many women may face, including divorce and widowhood. FREE Financial Needs Analysis for all attendees.

MOTIVATION THROUGH COMMITTEE ORIENTATION

Stefan D.P. Howard, III, Chair Council of Councils State of Illinois

This workshop will examine how the Chancellor's Committees function and have impacted women in the University system. How leadership qualities are “honed” and “cultured” through committee work, and how it affects your professional and personal development will also be covered. Participants will also learn how the committees can be used as a mechanism to help implement various activities within the university, be it educational, promotional, or simply universal within the context of the University.

REDUCING YOUR POTENTIAL FOR BURNOUT

Barbara Distler, Counseling Center

Learn about the causes and forms of burnout along with risk factors. Discuss why women are at risk and distinguish burnout from stress. Participants will identify their own signals for burnout and learn practical steps for reducing or preventing burnout.

MANAGE CHANGE OR PERISH!

Donna C. Bryant, President, B2B Strategic Solutions, Inc. & Kelly Evans, Owner, PR360 

Are you an employee or business owner? A manager or individual contributor? To remain competitive and maintain your sanity, you have to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Participants in this fun and interactive workshop will learn methods to control how we react and respond to change…and survive!

SKILLS OF POWER

Freida Curry, Center for Urban Business, Small Business Development Center

It's difficult to become a leader if you have no power! Skills of Power is a dynamic, motivating and interactive workshop that will provide the fundamental tools that women need in order to develop and strengthen themselves as leaders in their professional and personal lives. Tools for mastering the 6 Skills of Power will also be covered: vision, perspective/attitude, effective listening, negotiation, asking powerful questions, and making powerful choices.

WHO ARE YOU?

Rose Green Thomas, BWPI, Inc.

This interactive workshop will explore how self-identity leads you to where you are in life experiences and steers you where you want to go. Exercises will target improving self-worth, renewing the spirit, and reviewing lessons learned on the elements of success.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IS THIS WORLD FOR YOU?

Donna J. Knutson, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor and Kathy Tecza, Executive Assistant for the Vice Chancellor for Research

Technology advances have changed the role of the Executive Assistant drastically in the last ten years. If you have been thinking of a career in this field come hear two University employees talk about the role and the qualifications that are needed.