BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:clgimpactconference2026 X-WR-CALDESC:Event Calendar METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//Sched.com CLGImpactConference2026//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260820T081750Z DTSTART:20260826T150000Z DTEND:20260826T154500Z SUMMARY:Arrival\, Check-in & Warm-Up Networking DESCRIPTION:- Registration and QR check-in \;\n- Breakfast and coffee \;\n- Networking \; CATEGORIES:BREAK LOCATION:Room 209-211 Large Room SEQUENCE:0 UID:5a79ad535a73b1777b3f321caad23811 URL:http://clgimpactconference2026.sched.com/event/5a79ad535a73b1777b3f321caad23811 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260820T081750Z DTSTART:20260826T160000Z DTEND:20260826T163000Z SUMMARY:Mission Briefing & Welcome DESCRIPTION:- Welcome and theme overview \;\n- Leadership message on IMPACT  \;\n- Organizational Goals CATEGORIES:GENERAL LOCATION:Room 209-211 Large Room SEQUENCE:0 UID:693d14eb8eab766b584a741a56beea67 URL:http://clgimpactconference2026.sched.com/event/693d14eb8eab766b584a741a56beea67 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260820T081750Z DTSTART:20260826T163000Z DTEND:20260826T180000Z SUMMARY:Keynote Evan Weselake DESCRIPTION:The Vision to Stay the Course \;— How We See Change\, Overcome Fear\, and Build Success Together.In this session Evan will share stories from work and life highlighting key ideas on how we all face change\; and what we can do to help ourselves as well as each other. From how we see the change\, to what we celebrate\, what distracts us\, who and how we trust\, and ultimately staying focused so that we can strive towards the next great vision! CATEGORIES:GENERAL LOCATION:Room 209-211 Large Room SEQUENCE:0 UID:71e246768b6fc2f2973142e56a21adb6 URL:http://clgimpactconference2026.sched.com/event/71e246768b6fc2f2973142e56a21adb6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260820T081750Z DTSTART:20260826T180000Z DTEND:20260826T181500Z SUMMARY:Morning Break DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:BREAK LOCATION:Room 209-211 Large Room SEQUENCE:0 UID:2d5a150b9dc09216e2f5ab90f30f48b0 URL:http://clgimpactconference2026.sched.com/event/2d5a150b9dc09216e2f5ab90f30f48b0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260820T081750Z DTSTART:20260826T181500Z DTEND:20260826T190000Z SUMMARY:Leadership Panel: Stories That Shape Us – Finding Our Why Through Student Success DESCRIPTION:Leadership Panel: Stories That Shape Us – Finding Our Why Through Student Success\n\nJoin members of MaKami College's Executive Team for an engaging\, moderated leadership panel exploring the stories\, experiences\, and moments that remind us why our work matters. Through authentic conversation and audience participation\, we'll reflect on the challenges our students overcome and the role we play in helping them succeed.\n\nTogether\, we'll explore how setbacks can become powerful opportunities for growth—not only for our students\, but for ourselves as educators and leaders. Panelists will share meaningful stories from their own journeys\, discuss how MaKami's culture of compassion and support shapes the student experience\, and examine what keeps them inspired to continue serving our communities.\n\nAudience members will be invited to contribute by respond to real-life scenarios\, and reflect on the moments that have strengthened their sense of purpose\, or ask their own questions. Whether it's a student's breakthrough\, an unexpected challenge\, or a lesson learned through failure\, this session celebrates the impact we make when we choose to lean in\, support one another\, and stay committed to our shared mission.\n\nKey Takeaways:\nReframe student challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.Discover how storytelling strengthens our connection to purpose and one another.Reflect on the moments that shape MaKami's culture and inspire us to make a lasting impact.Leave with renewed motivation to support students—and each other—with empathy\, resilience\, and purpose.\n CATEGORIES:GENERAL LOCATION:Room 209-211 Large Room SEQUENCE:0 UID:4df4fdb046a8056e24eb00c1b6688494 URL:http://clgimpactconference2026.sched.com/event/4df4fdb046a8056e24eb00c1b6688494 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260820T081750Z DTSTART:20260826T190000Z DTEND:20260826T200000Z SUMMARY:Lunch DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:BREAK LOCATION:Room 209-211 Large Room SEQUENCE:0 UID:c0e8907fda74a92c137e4db16d633165 URL:http://clgimpactconference2026.sched.com/event/c0e8907fda74a92c137e4db16d633165 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260820T081750Z DTSTART:20260826T200000Z DTEND:20260826T202000Z SUMMARY:Re-Energizer & Welcome Back DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:GENERAL LOCATION:Room 209-211 Large Room SEQUENCE:0 UID:4d994745a6b529c0026aedda339ce960 URL:http://clgimpactconference2026.sched.com/event/4d994745a6b529c0026aedda339ce960 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260820T081750Z DTSTART:20260826T203000Z DTEND:20260826T213000Z SUMMARY:Find and Fight Your Time Pest DESCRIPTION:We hear the phrase "time management" so often that many people feel stressed or annoyed just hearing it - usually because it comes packaged as another generic lecture on how to do things better. This session takes a different approach: instead of prescribing one-size-fits-all advice\, it helps each participant identify their own specific "time pest" - the exact part of their system that's actually breaking down.Participants will first learn the five core areas that make up effective time management: goal setting\, prioritization\, managing interruptions\, action orientation\, and scheduling. They'll then complete a short self-assessment to pinpoint which of these areas is their real weak spot - often not the one they assumed. From there\, the session introduces targeted\, practical tools matched to each area\, so participants leave with strategies relevant to their actual struggle rather than a generic checklist.\n\nThe session closes with a workshop-style discussion where participants pair up\, share their diagnostic results\, and each commit to one concrete tool to try in the following week - turning individual insight into a shared\, actionable strategy.\n CATEGORIES:CULTIVATING LEADERSHIP & EXCELLENCE LOCATION:Breakout Room 3: 213 SEQUENCE:0 UID:84b778aaaee931754329ae5c7c2a6ab2 URL:http://clgimpactconference2026.sched.com/event/84b778aaaee931754329ae5c7c2a6ab2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260820T081750Z DTSTART:20260826T203000Z DTEND:20260826T213000Z SUMMARY:The Best Advice I Never Got: Leading Without a Manual DESCRIPTION:I never planned on a career in postsecondary education. I came into it from industry\, expecting to teach for a while at Bow Valley College and figured that would be that. Instead\, that "for a while" turned into a career that took me through some of the most unpredictable environments in the sector: from the classroom\, into organizational change at SAIT during a period reshaped by a major donor's vision for the school\, and eventually to Olds College\, where I found myself learning the ins and outs of an entirely new world\, horses included.\n \;\nThis session is a light\, honest walk through that path\, and what it taught me about flexibility\, learning\, and resilience when nobody hands you a manual for the job you're about to do. I'll share what it was like to keep starting over in institutions that were themselves in flux\, the moments I had to learn fast or fall behind\, and why the skill that mattered most wasn't expertise in any one place\, it was the willingness to stay a beginner again and again.\n\n CATEGORIES:CULTIVATING LEADERSHIP & EXCELLENCE LOCATION:Breakout Room 1: 208 SEQUENCE:0 UID:692835de4edc35e0a00f74775474dafb URL:http://clgimpactconference2026.sched.com/event/692835de4edc35e0a00f74775474dafb END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260820T081750Z DTSTART:20260826T203000Z DTEND:20260826T213000Z SUMMARY:Supporting student diversity - Understating and building cultural competency DESCRIPTION:The session will focus on exploration of culture\, cultural competency\,  \;and culturally responsive practices in working with diverse students. \;It will address questions such as: What is culture? How does it affect me and my work with students? \;\nLearning outcomes: \;understanding cultural competency pillars: awareness\, knowledge\, and skill \;increasing awareness about cultural competency as a necessary condition for culturally responsive practice with diverse students \;understanding the importance of continuing education and training in cultural competency\n CATEGORIES:STUDENT EXPERIENCE & SUPPORT: BREAKOUT LOCATION:Breakout Room 2: 212 SEQUENCE:0 UID:d782e1dca6d17fc54adfdf682d9da6eb URL:http://clgimpactconference2026.sched.com/event/d782e1dca6d17fc54adfdf682d9da6eb END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260820T081750Z DTSTART:20260826T213000Z DTEND:20260826T220000Z SUMMARY:Coffee Connections with a Founder & Afternoon Break DESCRIPTION:Join founder Luba Pavkovic for a coffee connections break! Ask her questions\, be in her presence\, and enjoy some refreshments together! CATEGORIES:BREAK LOCATION:Room 205 SEQUENCE:0 UID:a1c2c712fa711a5e545cbb67ea9c598b URL:http://clgimpactconference2026.sched.com/event/a1c2c712fa711a5e545cbb67ea9c598b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260820T081750Z DTSTART:20260826T213000Z DTEND:20260826T223000Z SUMMARY:Communicating with Clarity: Tools\, Tone\, and Trust at MaKami College DESCRIPTION:Effective communication is at the heart of a healthy\, collaborative\, and student-centred workplace. This course provides MaKami College staff with the knowledge\, tools\, and practical strategies needed to communicate clearly\, professionally\, and constructively across departments and campuses. Participants will gain an understanding of the College's communication ecosystem\, the role of the Communications team\, and the tools and processes that support effective internal communication.\nThe course explores best practices for using Outlook\, Teams\, SharePoint\, branded templates\, and communication request processes\, while helping staff choose the right communication methods for different audiences and situations. Participants will also learn how to responsibly use artificial intelligence tools to enhance productivity while protecting institutional data\, maintaining privacy\, and verifying information accuracy.\nThrough practical examples and workplace scenarios\, staff will strengthen their skills in active listening\, constructive dialogue\, conflict resolution\, inquiry-based communication\, and crisis response. The course emphasizes curiosity\, collaboration\, and accountability\, empowering employees to build stronger relationships\, reduce misunderstandings\, and contribute to a culture of trust and respect across the College.\n\n CATEGORIES:CULTIVATING LEADERSHIP & EXCELLENCE LOCATION:Breakout Room 3: 213 SEQUENCE:0 UID:7f36c26b8b8438e21831c6261b8cd01a URL:http://clgimpactconference2026.sched.com/event/7f36c26b8b8438e21831c6261b8cd01a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260820T081750Z DTSTART:20260826T213000Z DTEND:20260826T223000Z SUMMARY:Inclusion and Belonging in Education Understanding the SOGIESC and 2SLGBTQIA+ Experience DESCRIPTION:Creating inclusive learning environments is essential to student success\, well-being\, and engagement. This workshop explores the experiences of individuals with diverse \;Sexual Orientations\, Gender Identities and Expressions\, and Sex Characteristics (SOGEISC)\, \;with a focus on understanding the diverse identities represented within the \;2SLGBTQIA+ \;community. Participants will examine the impact of inclusive and non-inclusive educational practices on learners\, educators\, and campus communities.\nThrough discussion\, reflection\, and practical examples\, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the barriers that 2SLGBTQIA+ students and staff may face\, including discrimination\, microaggressions\, invisibility\, and systemic inequities. The workshop will also explore the importance of language\, pronouns\, allyship\, and culturally responsive practices that foster safety\, respect\, and belonging.\nParticipants will leave with actionable strategies to create more welcoming and affirming educational environments\, strengthen inclusive communication\, and support equity-centered teaching and leadership practices. Whether working directly with students or supporting institutional initiatives\, attendees will build the knowledge and confidence needed to contribute to a learning culture where everyone feels seen\, valued\, and empowered to succeed.\n\n CATEGORIES:STUDENT EXPERIENCE & SUPPORT: BREAKOUT LOCATION:Breakout Room 2: 212 SEQUENCE:0 UID:18f44c614b4e265fd78108239505cf88 URL:http://clgimpactconference2026.sched.com/event/18f44c614b4e265fd78108239505cf88 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260820T081750Z DTSTART:20260826T213000Z DTEND:20260826T223000Z SUMMARY:Before We Automate: Building the Human Systems That AI Will Inherit DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence is arriving in post-secondary institutions faster than the human systems designed to support it. Research consistently shows that equitable AI integration requires more than access to tools — it demands inclusive governance\, sustained faculty and staff development\, student AI literacy\, transparent accountability structures\, and meaningful stakeholder participation. Yet emerging Canadian evidence reveals that readiness is partial\, fragmented\, and uneven: personnel are often uncertain whether institution-wide policies even exist\, faculty report governance and relational concerns\, and marginalized student groups face persistent barriers to equitable access (Shahin\, 2026\; Woodworth & Ballantyne\, 2025\; Lin et al.\, 2024).\nThis session argues that the most strategic investment post-secondary institutions can make right now is not in AI tools — it is in the social infrastructure those tools will inherit. AI does not create equity or accountability\; it reflects and amplifies whatever systems already exist. If our human systems are fragmented or unsustainable\, AI will scale those gaps\, not close them.\nDrawing on a synthesis of over 30 peer-reviewed studies\, this session introduces the RISE Framework — a practical model for building institutional social sustainability across four dimensions: Relational trust\, Institutional integrity\, Social equity\, and Ethical readiness. Participants will leave with a concrete action plan for strengthening institutions human systems before — and alongside — AI adoption.\n\n CATEGORIES:TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION: BREAKOUT LOCATION:Breakout Room 1: 208 SEQUENCE:0 UID:47f4a0f7ee0d3d6f9af6fb6ef16fb3bf URL:http://clgimpactconference2026.sched.com/event/47f4a0f7ee0d3d6f9af6fb6ef16fb3bf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260820T081750Z DTSTART:20260826T230000Z DTEND:20260826T233000Z SUMMARY:Mixer: Network & Celebrate DESCRIPTION:\n- Casual networking \;\n- Prize draws and social wrap-up \;\n- \;Feature mocktail \; CATEGORIES:BREAK LOCATION:Room 209-211 Large Room SEQUENCE:0 UID:c280d38f2ffabd634ff5fe9e0539b1be URL:http://clgimpactconference2026.sched.com/event/c280d38f2ffabd634ff5fe9e0539b1be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260820T081750Z DTSTART:20260826T233000Z DTEND:20260827T000000Z SUMMARY:Crew Huddle & Close DESCRIPTION:- Reflection: Start / Stop / Continue \;\n- Commitment to action \;\n- Closing remarks CATEGORIES:GENERAL LOCATION:Room 209-211 Large Room SEQUENCE:0 UID:709bb27130ff13dc66d34becf6d432a3 URL:http://clgimpactconference2026.sched.com/event/709bb27130ff13dc66d34becf6d432a3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR