Welcome Career Services Professionals! For 23 years, the HACCC Drive-in Conference has been educating and inspiring career service professionals in providing quality guidance to students entering both college and the world of work. Below you will find information about the previous conference agenda or recent updates. CEUs available. If you have any questions, you can always email us at haccc@haccc.org. Thank you for your interest in our conference. |
Now Accepting Conference Proposals
Date: July 26, 2019 Location: University of Houston-Victoria Accepted proposals will receive up to 2 complimentary registrations for their presenters. Please do not register for the conference until you are notified of your proposal submission status. Registration Opens Soon! |
2018 Conference Program
7:45-8:00 AM Registration in Houston Room
8:00 -9:15 AM Breakfast
8:30- 9:15 AM Welcome & Opening Keynote
Welcome, Berenice Rodriguez, HACCC President, University of Houston-Clear Lake
Featured Speaker: Nick B. Tran, Manager, Community and Veteran Affairs
Principal Organization: Schlumberger, Houston, TX
9:15-9:30 AM Break
9:30-10:30 AM SESSION 1 (Choose 1 of 2)
NORTH
Title: Using an inclusive lens to better serve a diverse student population *
Presenter: Niya Blair, Director, Center for Diversity and Inclusion
Principal Institution: University of Houston, Houston, TX
SOUTH
Title: Supporting college students on the Autism Spectrum *
Presenters: Elizabeth Hall, Doctoral Student- Ethical Leadership
Principal Institution: University of Saint Thomas, Houston, TX
10:30-10:45 AM Break
10:45-11:45 AM SESSION 2 (Choose 1 of 2)
NORTH
Title: The promotion of STEM fields within the Hispanic population and the generational disparities impacting success* Presenters: Caitlin Deis, STEM Career Counselor, Cynthia E. Olmedo, Assistant Director, Alumni Career Services
Principal Institution: University of Houston, Houston, TX
SOUTH
Title: Cultural responsiveness and career development: Bridging the cultural divide to promote student success * Presenters: Marnee Grant, National Director of Recruitment and Engagement, Tarah Moser, Manager of Recruitment,
Brittany Gibson, Director of Recruitment & Engagement, Texas & Louisiana
Principal Organization: Relay Teacher Pathways, Houston, TX
11:45-12:05 PM Networking in Houston Room
12:05-1:10 PM Lunch, Introduction, and Featured Speaker in Houston Room
Featured Speaker: José R. Pérez, Jr., Partner, Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Principal Organization: Foster LLP, Houston, TX
1:15-2:15 PM SESSION 3 (Choose 1 of 2)
NORTH
Title: A discussion of specific programming and collaboration to support pre and post-graduation employment*
Presenters: Ayo Ogunye, Career Counselor, Lauren Hermann, Career Counselor, University Career Services
Principal Institution: University of Houston, Houston, TX
SOUTH
Title: Hooked: Creative utilization of employer engagement to effectively reach specialized populations *
Presenters: Zach Wortzel, Career Development Specialist, Amanda Ware, Career Development Specialist,
Nicole Faulstich, Business Development Manager | C.T. Bauer College of Business
Principal Institution: University of Houston, Houston, TX
Accommodations: Any person needing an accommodation for disability in order to participate in this program should contact Monica Thompson at mthomps3@central.uh.edu at least one week prior to the event to arrange for the accommodations. Questions? Contact HACCC at 713-525-3803 or HACCC@HACCC.org
7:45-8:00 AM Registration in Houston Room
8:00 -9:15 AM Breakfast
8:30- 9:15 AM Welcome & Opening Keynote
Welcome, Berenice Rodriguez, HACCC President, University of Houston-Clear Lake
Featured Speaker: Nick B. Tran, Manager, Community and Veteran Affairs
Principal Organization: Schlumberger, Houston, TX
9:15-9:30 AM Break
9:30-10:30 AM SESSION 1 (Choose 1 of 2)
NORTH
Title: Using an inclusive lens to better serve a diverse student population *
Presenter: Niya Blair, Director, Center for Diversity and Inclusion
Principal Institution: University of Houston, Houston, TX
SOUTH
Title: Supporting college students on the Autism Spectrum *
Presenters: Elizabeth Hall, Doctoral Student- Ethical Leadership
Principal Institution: University of Saint Thomas, Houston, TX
10:30-10:45 AM Break
10:45-11:45 AM SESSION 2 (Choose 1 of 2)
NORTH
Title: The promotion of STEM fields within the Hispanic population and the generational disparities impacting success* Presenters: Caitlin Deis, STEM Career Counselor, Cynthia E. Olmedo, Assistant Director, Alumni Career Services
Principal Institution: University of Houston, Houston, TX
SOUTH
Title: Cultural responsiveness and career development: Bridging the cultural divide to promote student success * Presenters: Marnee Grant, National Director of Recruitment and Engagement, Tarah Moser, Manager of Recruitment,
Brittany Gibson, Director of Recruitment & Engagement, Texas & Louisiana
Principal Organization: Relay Teacher Pathways, Houston, TX
11:45-12:05 PM Networking in Houston Room
12:05-1:10 PM Lunch, Introduction, and Featured Speaker in Houston Room
Featured Speaker: José R. Pérez, Jr., Partner, Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Principal Organization: Foster LLP, Houston, TX
1:15-2:15 PM SESSION 3 (Choose 1 of 2)
NORTH
Title: A discussion of specific programming and collaboration to support pre and post-graduation employment*
Presenters: Ayo Ogunye, Career Counselor, Lauren Hermann, Career Counselor, University Career Services
Principal Institution: University of Houston, Houston, TX
SOUTH
Title: Hooked: Creative utilization of employer engagement to effectively reach specialized populations *
Presenters: Zach Wortzel, Career Development Specialist, Amanda Ware, Career Development Specialist,
Nicole Faulstich, Business Development Manager | C.T. Bauer College of Business
Principal Institution: University of Houston, Houston, TX
Accommodations: Any person needing an accommodation for disability in order to participate in this program should contact Monica Thompson at mthomps3@central.uh.edu at least one week prior to the event to arrange for the accommodations. Questions? Contact HACCC at 713-525-3803 or HACCC@HACCC.org
Questions?
If you have questions or want to know more about The Annual Drive in Conference, please let us know by emailing us at haccc@haccc.org or by calling 713.525.3803.
If you have questions or want to know more about The Annual Drive in Conference, please let us know by emailing us at haccc@haccc.org or by calling 713.525.3803.
