Materials
Brochure
Press Release 1 -- Press Release 2
PSA 1 -- PSA 2
Poem by Athena Kildegaard
Charles Kyte presentation
Quiz -- Answers
Tuesday, June 5th
| 10:00 am | Registration and Networking. Oyate Hall, Student Center. |
| 11:00 | Welcome. Cow Palace, Imholte Hall UMM Chancellor Jacquie Johnson, Morris Mayor Sheldon Giese, Athena Kildegaard with opening poem. |
| 11:30 | Keynote address by Charlie Kyte, Minnesota Association of School Administrators. Cow Palace, Imholte Hall |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch. Oyate Hall, Student Center. |
| 1:30 | Roundtable Conversations |
| 3:15 | Roundtable Conversations |
| 4:45 | Reception. Science Atrium. |
| 6:00 | Dinner - on your on in the great city of Morris! |
| 7:30 | Evening Entertainment- Peter Ostroushko and Sam Miltcich 7:30 pm, Edson Auditorium Ticket prices: General $8, Senior/Student $4 Conference registration includes ticket |
Wednesday, June 6th
| 8:00 am | Breakfast. Oyate Hall, Student Center. |
| 8:30 | Keynote address by Joe Graba, Hamline University. Oyate Hall, Student Center. |
| 9:15 | Community/School Showcases, Poster Sessions, & Networking. Oyate Hall and Science Atrium. |
| 10:00 | Legislative Panel. Cow Palace, Imholte Hall Rep. Bud Heidgerken, Sen. Gary Kubly, Rep. Paul Marquart, Rep. Bud Nornes, Rep. Tom Rukavina, Rep. Torrey Westrom |
| 11:30 | Wrap-up and Next Steps. Cow Palace, Imholte Hall |
ROUNDTABLE CONVERSATIONS
(CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS)
Conversations will provide a highly interactive experience and have three
thematic elements surrounding the roles and interdependent relationships, along with
the challenges and opportunities for improving schools and communities.
Engagement and Partnerships - Reciprocal nature between schools and communities: Role of Schools in Community Improvement; Role of Communities in School Improvement; Engaging Public, Private and Academic Sectors
1. Building Bridges - School / Community Partnerships
2. Making and Maintaining Connections - Former Students and Residents
3. Funding for Schools and Projects - Community Referendums and Support
4. Food and Schools - Economics, Health and Wellness
Issues and Opportunity - Building on our Assets
5. Economics and Entrepreneurism - Going, Going, Local
6. Energy Efficiencies - Going, Going, Green
7. Opportunities with Downsizing - Going, Going, Growing!
Aspiration and Hope - Changing Context and Changing Attitudes, Our lifestyle and Ways of Thinking; Re-engaging students who are disconnected from learning; when the school is an anchor institution
8. Student Involvement in Communities - The Power of Youth
9. New Neighbors & All Generations - Education for Changing Demographics
10. Today's Schools in Today's Communities - Changing Roles, New Models