Friday, Feb. 20, 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.

This exciting all-day program will cover topics such as healthy lifestyles, self-esteem, balancing personal and professional life and round table discussions with Dallas-area collegiate women student leaders.

9:00 AM GALAXY HALLWAY

9:30 AM GALAXY ROOM (SU 2.602)

Sannah Bitar, Student Chair of the Women’s Leadership Conference Donna Rogers, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

9:50 AM

College Women Student Leaders Speak Out SOM 2.106 Manager at 22 SOM 1.117 Values, Cultures, and Conflict: Managing Conflict and Effective Problem Solving in any Cultural Context SOM 1.212 Moderated by UT Dallas student leaders UT Dallas students and student leaders from area universities discuss life as a female student leader. Cristen Hixson, Director of Student Media, UT Dallas This discussion speaks to lessons learned in the workplace surrounded by male peers and older employees. Cristen Casey, Director of International Student Services Anne Caldwell, Assistant Director of International Student Services During this session, you will have the opportunity to evaluate your intercultural conflict style using the practical “four-quadrant intercultural conflict style model” developed by Dr. Mitchell Hammer.

11:00 AM

College Women Student Leaders Speak Out SOM 2.106 Healthy Relationships SOM 1.117 Negotiation, Fairness and Partnership in Leadership SOM 1.212 Moderated by UT Dallas student leaders UT Dallas students and student leaders from area universities discuss life as a female student leader. Dr. Susan Sugerman President of Girls to Women Information will be provided about developing healthy, safe relationships that lead to positive personal growth.  Potential dangers, including relationship violence, and how to avoid difficult situations will also be addressed. Dr. Sarah Feuerbacher UT Dallas Behavioral and Brain Sciences This presentation will discuss the importance of professional relationships and partnerships, offer suggestions for effective negotiation strategies, and facilitate discussion.

12:15 PM GALAXY ROOM (SU 2.602)

Tracy Kornet, KTVT Channel 11 Dallas "I Want What She's Having"

1:30 PM

College Women Student Leaders Speak Out SOM 2.106 Presentation by Shaunna Black SOM 1.212 Stress Management SOM 1.117 Moderated by UT Dallas student leaders UT Dallas students and student leaders from area universities discuss life as a female student leader. Shaunna Black, President and CEO of Shaunna Black Consulting Shaunna Black will share her personal philosophy of leadership based on her career of 30 years in leading and working with highly successful organizations, teams and individuals. Dr. Susan Sugerman President of Girls to Women How do our bodies handle stress? This presentation will review the sources of stress and strategies for helping women cope with the mountains and molehills of life.

2:30 PM GALAXY ROOM HALLWAY

2:45 PM GALAXY ROOM (SU 2.602)

Featuring Dr. Kim Aaron, Shaunna Black, Delores Elder-Jones,and Amy Troutman

3:30 PM GALAXY ROOM (SU 2.602)

Briana Lemos, Assistant Director of Greek Life Programs at UT Dallas