The Western Region Council on Black American Affairs (WRCBAA) is an affiliate of the National Council on Black American Affairs (NCBAA) evolved over 30 years ago during a time of great social, political, cultural and educational change in the United States. In 1968, an ad hoc Black Caucus was organized during the annual convention of the American Association of Junior and Community Colleges, now the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) to address the changing needs of African Americans in higher education.

The Black Caucus became the NCBAA, the first of the affiliate councils of the AACC. The WRCBAA represents the interests of African American student, faculty, administrators and staff in community colleges in the western states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington. The WRCBAA serves as a collaborative voice, promoting the academic success of African American/Black students and the development and advancement of faculty, staff and administrators.

Registration Form

First Name Last Name College:

Other College
e-mail address: Phone Number:

Please select your employee group:

MCBAA, WRCBAA, or NCBAA Members:

$50.00 - PSA,M&O, College Safety, Classified

Non- Members:

$115.00 - PSA,M&O, College Safety, Classified


MCBAA Black Tie Scholarship Fundraiser:
Tickets for this annual scholarship fundraising event are $55 each. Number of tickets requested:

Please send payment to:
WRCBAA
P.O. Box 11853
Tempe, AZ 85284
Please make check payable to: WRCBAA
Attention: William Crawford III

Hotel Information

Mesa Marriott
200 North Centennial Way
Mesa, AZ 85201 USA
Phone: 480.898.8300 I 800.228.9290
Fax: 480.964.9279

WRCBAA Hotel Rate $109.00

Attendees may call Marriott Reservations toll-free at (888) 236-2427 and ask for "WRCBAA" or go to:

http://www.marriott.com/phxmm
group code: wrcwrca

The group is set up so the attendees may call-in individually to make their reservations.The deadline to make reservations is October 16, 2008 at 12-noon AZ Time. After that time, reservations requests will be taken on a space-available
and rate-available basis.

2008 Workshop Tracks

Track 1
MCBAA Leadership Academy
Track 2
Employee/Guests
Track 3
Students

Conference Schedule


Workshop Day 1 - Friday, November 7, 2008

8:00 to
9:00 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 am –
10:15 am
Room: Theater Outback

Opening Ceremony
Masters of Ceremony: William Crawford, VP Student Affairs Chandler-Gilbert CC
Maricopa Welcome: Dr. Shouan Pan, President- Mesa Community College
Keynote Address: Dr. Henry Shannon, Superintendent & President of Chaffey College
10:30 to
11:45 a.m.

Track 1

The African-American Leadership Challenge: Wisdom, Strength & Resilience

Panel of Maricopa Leaders discussing their leadership journeys and experiences

Track 2

The African-American Leadership Challenge: Wisdom, Strength & Resilience

Panel of Maricopa Leaders discussing their leadership journeys and experiences

Track 3

Oh, the Places You Will Go When You Make a Good Impression!

Designed to help students gain
communication,networking and problem-solving
skills that will aid them in making a
remarkable impression.

12:00 to
1:30 pm
Luncheon Speakers:
Dr. Mark Robinson,
Vice Chancellor of Student Development, City College of San Francisco
Co-founder of A2MEND: African American Male Education Network and Development
1:45 to
3:00 pm

Track 1

MCBAA Orientation

Discovering and Developing
Your Strengths.

StrengthsQuest Assessment
and Presentation

Track 2

The NCBAA Foster Youth Success Initiative

Update on national successful initiatives regarding Foster Youth.

 

Track 3

A Conversation with Drs. Robinson and Duke: Black Males & College Success.

Discussion with African American
Males about how to
succeed in college.

The Deans Session on Black
Females & College Success

Discussion with Black female
 deans on how to succeed in college.
3:15 to
4 :30 pm

Track 1

MCBAA Orientation

Personality Pathway: Understanding Yourself through the Meyers-Briggs Inventory.

Assessment and Presentation utilizing the Meyers-Briggs Inventory

Person Mission Statement

Track 2

“Bridging the Gap” to achievement for Black males

Drs. Robinson and Duke will share data and information that impact the success of African American males in college as well as their successful A2MEND Program.

 

Track 3

Hip-Hop, Education and Social Change: Are You Keepin’ It Real.

Exploration of the history of the “Hip-Hop” movement and its impact on education and social change.


6:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception

Workshop Day 2 - Saturday, November 8, 2008

8:00-9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
9:00 to
10:30 a.m.

Track 1

Student Panel on College Success

Panel of African American students discussing their college experiences including successes and barriers. They will provide us with information that will assist us in our work with students.

Track 2

Student Panel on College Success

Panel of African American students discussing their college experiences including successes and barriers. They will provide us with information that will assist us in our work with students.

 

Track 3

Student Panel on College Success

Panel of African American students discussing their college experiences including successes and barriers. They will provide us with information that will assist us in our work with students.
10:45 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.

Track 1

Sistah's Leadership Roundtable: Where We Stand, Where We are Going

Voices of African American women participants on their lives, roles, and experiences.

Brother's Leadership Rountable: Where We Stand, Where We are Going. Voices of African American women participants on their lives, roles, and experiences.

Track 2

Sistah's Leadership Roundtable: Where We Stand, Where We are Going

Voices of African American women participants on their lives, roles, and experiences.

Brother's Leadership Rountable: Where We Stand, Where We are Going.
Voices of African American women participants on their lives, roles, and experiences.

Track 3

Show Me The Money: Gaining Financial Literacy on Your Pathway to Success

Students will engage in activities that will help them to better understand and utilize their knowledge about finances and financial aid as a means to be successful in college and life.

12:00 to
12:30 pm
Evaluation
7:00 pm-11pm
MCBAA Black Tie Fundraiser
The Listeners Group (Mentorship Program)

The Listeners Group program is made up of more senior professionals who will serve as mentors and offer one-hour mentoring/coaching appointments to discuss a variety of professional development topics. The Listeners Group is for those just starting out in the field, contemplating their next professional move, or taking on new challenges in their current position, talking with a mentor can help focus and clarify your thinking.

Are you interested in serving in The Listeners Group (Mentorship Program) Yes No

Would you like to be a:

How it Works

Senior professionals (mentor) will be matched up with a mentee based on the short survey both completed. The mentor will receive information about the mentee when they pick up their registration packet. The mentor will have the responsibility for making the initial contact with the mentee and setting up a time to meet.

We encourage you to participate.

Registration for The Listeners Group (Mentorship Program)

First Name Last Name

Title/Position

Contact Phone Number (cell or hotel phone):
Number of Years in Higher Education:

Specific Area of Interest:

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