2023 Executive Assistants Workshop (EAW)
General Info
The Annual Executive Assistants Workshop (EAW) is a much-anticipated event where executive assistants from community college districts around the State have the opportunity to connect with one another, exchange best practice ideas, and increase their ability to address key issues applicable to their unique leadership role at their District. All executive assistants, especially those who assist governing boards and chief executive officers, are invited to attend the Annual EAW.
The Executive Assistants Workshop (EAW) is held each year just prior to the League’s Annual Trustees Conference, typically at the end of April or early May. The two-day workshop is held on Thursday and Friday (with an optional dinner on your own on Thursday evening).
The workshop is attended by Executive Assistants (EAs) who report to Chancellors, Superintendent/Presidents, and/or the District Governing Boards. Often EAs supporting District Legal Counsel, Vice Chancellors, and Vice Presidents also attend the Annual EAW.
Registration for the Annual Executive Assistants Workshop is separate from the Trustees Conference.
Capacity has been reached for this workshop. To be added to the waitlist, please email Sadie Brown at sadie@ccleague.org.
Program Topics
Thursday, May 4, 2023 (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) & Friday, May 5, 2023 (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
The 2023 EAW session titles include the following: (Note: These titles are subject to change)
- BoardDocs Tips & Tricks -- a bonus pre-EAW session
- Brown Act Update - including the latest teleconference amendment
- Remote Work Issues
- Cultural Competence Parts 1 & 2
- Ethics for Executive Assistants - What You Need to Know to Keep Your Trustees Out of Trouble
- New EEO Regulations - How They Will Affect Board Hiring
- Pressing Legislative Matters for EAs to Know
- Board Governance Issues and Parliamentary Procedure
- How to Work with Your District's Lawyers
- Exercising Gratitude in the Workplace
- Hot Topics – Idea Exchange
Note: Some of the above topics will be offered as concurrent sessions.
All workshop sessions will take place at the Monterey Plaza Hotel in Monterey.
For questions about the program contact Dr. Jane B. Wright, Director of Policy and Procedure Services, at jwright@ccleague.org.
Registration
Capacity has been reached for this workshop. To be added to the waitlist, please email Sadie Brown at sadie@ccleague.org.
Executive Assistants Workshop Registration Fee: $375
Registration Cancellation Policy
All refund requests must be made in writing. To request a refund for your registration, email Sadie Brown at sadie@ccleague.org. A $50 processing fee will be charged for all refunds, per registrant. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after the designated deadline.
Payment Policy
Full payment for conference registrations and memberships are due by credit card at the time of registration. Payment via check will not be an available option. If you have any questions, please contact Sadie Brown at sadie@ccleague.org.
NOTE: Registration for the Annual Executive Assistants Workshop is separate from the Trustees Conference.
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. EAW Morning Check-in
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. Bonus Pre-EAW BoardDocs Technical Training
9:45 - 10:15 a.m. EAW Check-in
10:15 - 11:05 a.m. Welcome, Agenda Review, Logistics, and League Resources
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- “Brown Act and the Role of the Board”– Eileen O’Hare-Anderson, LCW
- “Cultural Sensitivity in the Workplace (Part 1)”– Ashlee B. Reece & Jacqueline D. Hang, AALRR
12:40 - 1:35 p.m. Lunch, sponsored by AALRR
1:45 - 3:00 p.m.
- “Ethics for Executive Assistants – What You Need to Know to Keep Your Trustees Out of Trouble” – Amy Brandt and Yesenia Z. Carrillo, LCW
- “Cultural Sensitivity in the Workplace (Part 2)”– Ashlee B. Reece & Jacqueline D. Hang, AALRR
3:00 - 3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
- “New EEO Regulations and How They Will Effect Board and Other Executive-Level Hiring” – Alysha Stein-Manes, LCW
- “Key Elements to Address in Meeting Minutes” – Mike Ambrose, AALRR
4:30 p.m. Explore Cannery Row by Gathering in Small Groups for Dinner on Your Own
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023 (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
- “Remote Work Issues” – Yesenia Z. Carrillo, LCW
- “Assembling Your Legislative Toolkit: Key Resources & Info for EAs” – Nune Garipian, Community College League
3:15 - 4:30 p.m. “Hot Topics – Idea Exchange”
Open Table Discussions:
- Board Retreats
- Bd Orientation Handbook
- Desk Manual
- Onboarding a New CEO
- Open Topic – Any Issue
Hotel & Travel
The contracted guest room block at the Monterey Plaza Hotel is currently sold out. Click here for other hotel properties within close proximity to the conference hotel.
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