2007 Symposium Agenda & Materials

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





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