PSO & YOU: Connecting to the Purpose

Public Service and Outreach 2023 Staff Professional Development Conference

The Public Service and Outreach Staff Professional Development Annual Conference kicks off at 8:30 on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. This event offers staff the opportunity to celebrate all the good service that PSO does across the state and a unique chance to network and build relationships across divisions. There are sessions throughout the day to inspire professional passion, enjoy a delicious lunch, and develop new skills through exciting and inviting professional learning lectures and activities.

Event Schedule:

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Check-in at the conference registration desk with coffee and networking
9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Welcome and Keynote Session
10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
Break with networking and activities
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Morning Breakout Session Options
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Luncheon
1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Afternoon Breakout Session Options
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
General Session: Campus Policing Through the Community
3:45 – 4:00 p.m.
Closing Session

Professional Development Sessions
A preview of the sessions is available below as you plan for September 19. During registration, participants will select both a morning and afternoon breakout session to attend while the keynote and general sessions will automatically add to the schedule.

Keynote Session (9:00 – 10:15 a.m.)

  • Connecting to the purpose, Victor K. Wilson, UGA vice president for student affairs

Morning Breakout Session Options* (10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)

Afternoon Breakout Session Options* (1:15 – 2:30 p.m.)

General Session (2:45 – 3:45 p.m.)

  • Campus policing through the community, Sgt. Bobby Humphries and Sgt. Rusty Williams, UGA Police Department

*The session schedule is subject to change; the session locations will be posted on the on-site Georgia Center kiosks.

Event Date:

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Cost:
The cost of the conference is supported by the Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, not by the individual.

Session Changes:
To alter your session selection or cancel your registration on or before September 13, 2023, log into the PSO Registration System with your login information. Then, you can alter, update, and cancel your registration.

Hotel:
You can reserve a hotel room using room group code 95809 until September 1, 2023. After that date, please call the Georgia Center to request an available hotel room under the group rate.

Note: reserving a hotel room does not register you for the conference. Please use the red box titled REGISTER ONLINE to register for the conference.

To change or cancel your hotel reservation, call (800) 884-1381 or (706) 542-2134.

Parking:
Limited parking is available in the South Campus Parking Deck, adjacent to the Georgia Center ($10 a day). Contact your business manager for parking passes. Parking deck rates are set by UGA Transportation & Parking Services.

Continuing Education Information:
The University of Georgia awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to those attending professional development sessions. A UGA CEU transcript is available at any time upon written request. For questions regarding CEUs or transcripts, please contact questions@georgiacenter.uga.edu.

Conference App:
Approximately one week before the conference, you will receive an email to download the interactive conference app. In the app, you will find your agenda for the day with updated locations and fun interactive games and competitions that you can start immediately.

Program Contact Information:
Program Contact:
Laura Raiford
(706) 705-2780
Laura.Raiford@georgiacenter.uga.edu

Registration Contact:
(706) 542-3537
questions@georgiacenter.uga.edu

Special Needs:
If you require special services, email Laura Raiford by September 1, 2023.

Dietary restrictions should be indicated during the registration process.


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