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CCCSAA Professional Development Conference 2025

June 25 - June 27, 2025

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Empowering Excellence:
Navigating the Waves of Student Success

Conference Registration Deadline and Fees

Regular Registration
Full payment must be received on or before Friday, May 2, 2025, to be eligible for membership discount​
- Members: $500**
- Non-Members: $600

Late Registration after Friday, May 2, 2025
Payments received after Friday, May 2, 2025, may not be eligible for membership discount
- Members: $550
- Non-Members: $650

**While CCCSAA is committed to making every effort to accommodate your needs, please understand that we may not be able to fulfill all requests. However, your satisfaction is our priority. Kindly reach out to events@cccsaa.org with any accommodations required to enhance your experience, and we'll do our best to ensure it's excellent!

About the Conference

Program Description
This professional development conference is designed to enhance the competencies of individuals who are serving or aspire to serve as change agents, educators, and practitioners in the realm of social justice. Aligned with the theme of "Empowering Excellence: Navigating the Waves of Student Success," the program engages participants at all levels of social and cultural awareness, offering a dynamic blend of theoretical frameworks and interactive activities to foster deep learning.

Participants will dive into a development lab crafted to equip them with the tools to lead impactful dialogues and sessions within their organizations. The content is tailored to meet the specific needs of attendees at the California Community College Student Affairs Association Professional Development Conference, ensuring that everyone is empowered to ride the wave and shape the future of student success.

Conference Focus Topics

  1. Advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice within your role
  2. Conflict Resolution: Navigating institutional culture and politics
  3. Enhancing health, well-being, and the quality of life for you and others
  4. Meeting the needs and supporting the work you do
  5. Professional development and growth for me
  6. Thriving in your role: Strategies for addressing the challenges of your position

Conference Details
This three-day conference focuses on building individual member leadership and technical skills and professional collaborative connections. Participants are required to attend the entire training program if they wish to in order to receive the certificate of completion from CCCSAA. Lunch on Thursday is included in the conference registration. In-room and lobby WiFi is complimentary and may not be available in meeting spaces.

Professional Development and Training
Conference Schedule at a Glance

We are looking for Conference Sessions to Inspire, Motivate, and Share Knowledge with your Colleagues.
Email Events Chair for more information.

611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Front Desk: (831) 425-7100

Reservation Information
Book your hotel room at the Host Conference Hotel website. The last day to make reservations at the special rate is by Friday, May 30, 2025. Due to limited hotel rooms and low costs, the Hotel reservation link will be emailed once registration has been confirmed.
Check-in: Wednesday, June 24, 2025
Check-out: Friday, June 26, 2025
Room Rates: $195 standard, $259 suite
*If you are wanting to come up to three days earlier or stay three days later, discount price may still be eligible via contacting the Hotel directly or emailing the Events Chair.

Resort Fee 
There will be NO destination or resort fee. The Resort Fee includes: high speed Wi-Fi, in room coffee, local phone calls, use of the business center, and access to the pool, hot tub and fitness center. Visit the hotel website for additional amenities.

Complimentary self-parking for overnight guests.
$10 parking for day commuters or $28 for valet parking services.

If you need any further information, please email CCCSAA Events Chair, Dr. Nicky Damania at events@cccsaa.org

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