2026 NASPA Utah Drive-In Conference
May 14th, 2026 • Salt Lake City, Utah
05
Days
06
Hours
50
Minutes
09
Seconds
2026 Program Book
Schedule At-a-Glance
Morning
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast | STC 201 - Oak Room |
| 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM | Conference Opening & Welcome | STC 201 - Oak Room |
| 9:20 AM - 10:10 AM | Keynote Address: Navigating New Realities in Higher Education: Adapting to Organizational Changes and Maintaining a Focus on Student Support Amidst Evolving Landscapes. Dr. Jessica Darnell Brazell-Brayboy |
STC 201 - Oak Room |
| 10:20 AM - 11:05 AM | Breakout Sessions: Block I |
Various Locations |
| | From Volume to Value: A Better Together Approach to Redesigning Career Fairs Sharifa Harrigan-SLCC |
STC 207 & 213 Queen Ann I & II |
| | Better Together: A Candid Discussion with Utah's Vice Presidents Moderator: Rachel Aho, University of Utah Panelists: Lori McDonald, University of Utah, Kris Winter, Utah State University, Jared Tippets, Southern Utah University, Cody Branch, Snow College, Ali Threet, Weber State University |
STC 130C/A |
| | Fostering a Conflict - Positive Work Culture Michael Blake- SUU |
STC 023 (Den 1) |
| | Building Campus Partnerships with Financial Aid: A Bridge to Student Success Jodi Chowen, Ensign College Sarah Christoffersen, Ensign College |
STC 025 (Den 2) |
Mid-Day
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:15 AM - 12:05 PM | Breakout Sessions: Block II | Various Locations |
| | Better Together: Cultivating Student Wellbeing Through Community and Food Recovery R. Giselle Bandley- USU |
STC 207 & 213 Queen Ann I & II |
| | Better Together: How a Cross Campus Behavioral Intervention Team Strengthens Student Care Moderator: Jose Rodriguez Hernandez-Director of Student Support & Assistant Dean of Students, SLCC Panelists: Jody Katz-Director, Accessibility and Disability Services,SLCC Anastasia Morgan- General Counsel, SLCC Andy Campbell- Deputy Director for Public Safety, SLCC |
STC 130C/A |
| | From Idea to Impact: A Collaborative Framework for Workforce-Aligned Program Development Tino Diaz & Joel Greenup- WGU |
STC 023 (Den 1) |
| | Curiosity Creates Connection: Building Stronger Partnerships Together McKade Christensen- UVU |
STC 025 (Den 2) |
| 12:20 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch (Knowledge Communities will be held during this time) | STC 201 - Oak Room |
Afternoon
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1:50 PM - 2:35 PM | Breakout Sessions: Block III | Various Locations |
| | The Darkside of Mentorship: Research and Tips to Adequately Support Staff for Meaningful Mentorship Ammon Hoike Harris - SUU |
STC 207 & 213 Queen Ann I & II |
| | Student Affairs Professionals' Experiences with Anti-DEI Legislation in Utah Chris Linder, University of Utah, Paul Rubin, University of Utah, Cassie Zamora Cathcart, University of Utah, Tanasia Valdez, University of Utah |
STC 130C/A |
| | Yes, and... Spencer Bitner- USU |
STC 023 (Den 1) |
| | SLCC Student Success Pipeline: Engaging students from access to post-graduation Josh Samson, SLCC Bridge Coordinator, Lisa Molina, SLCC High School PACE Program, Erin Stirling, SLCC Studnet Success Program Director |
STC 025 (Den 2) |
| 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | Closing Remarks and NASPA Drawing | STC 201 - Oak Room |
