ABSAP Conference Agenda
20th Annual ABSAP Conference
July 11-14, 2022
All events will be held at the Tepper School of Business (unless otherwise noted).
4765 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Monday, July 11
6 to 8 p.m.
Pre-Conference Reception hosted by the ABSAP Council
The Oaklander Hotel
5130 Bigelow Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Kick off this year’s conference experience by joining the group for an informal reception in the Williams Room at The Oaklander Hotel. Say hello to past friends and meet new connections. Enjoy your first evening in Pittsburgh over light cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
Tuesday, July 12
7:30 to 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast
9 to 10 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
10 to 11 a.m.
Strategic and Successful Programs
11 to 11:15 a.m.
Break
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 pm.
The Future of Events: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Lunch (breakout tables by role)
1:15 to 2:15 p.m.
The Future of Regional Clubs: Build, Revive or Scrap?
2:15 to 3 p.m.
Tours of the Tepper School
3 to 3:15 p.m.
Break
3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Laurie Weingart, Richard M. and Margaret S. Cyert Professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory
Co-author of: “The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women’s Dead-End Work”
4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Building Community: One Year Masters Programs, Online MBA, and COVID Classes
5:45 p.m. until shuttle pick up
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Dinner at Carnegie Science Center
8:30 p.m.
Shuttle departs Carnegie Science Center for Hotel
Wednesday, July 13
7:30 to 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast
9 to 9:45 a.m.
ABSAP: Inside Edition
9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Engaging & Collaborating With Career Services
10:45 to 11 a.m.
Break
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Planning for the Unexpected: Logistical Nightmares and Emergency Preparedness
12 to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and ABSAP Awards
1:45 to 2:15 p.m.
Group Photo & Break: Wear Your Best School Colors!
2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Professional Development: How to Grow and Develop My Skills
3:45 to 4:45 p.m.
SAPY Awards: Drinks and Refreshments
Free evening to explore the ‘Burgh.
Thursday, July 14
7:30 to 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast
9 to 10 a.m.
The Road from Student to Alumni: How to Engage Our Various Student Degree Cohorts During Transition
10 to 11 a.m.
Practical Tips and Tricks
11 to 11:15 a.m.
Break
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Farewell and Top Takeaways (Highs and Lows)
12 to 12:30 p.m.
Lunch To-Go