November 21-24, 2024 | California State University, Dominguez Hills
6:00pm – 8:00pm
The 2024 Circle of Change Leadership Experience will begin with an electrifying welcome from our conference DJ, Emcee, and One College Nation.
One College Nation is a highly interactive and experiential leadership experience that will not only enable students to network with one another, build positive relationships, and engage in transformational conversations that lead to long lasting connections beyond the conference, but they will develop and practice skills that will enable them to become socially aware, culturally competent, appreciative of others, empathetic, effective communicators, and more empowered to create a culture of belonging within their campus community.
9:00am – 10:30am
The second day of the 2024 Circle of Change Leadership Experience will begin with a dynamic, engaging, and inspirational keynote presentation on leadership from Tish Norman.
This powerful keynote presentation will not only provide student participants with a set of foundational leadership skills that will enable them to lead more effectively within their campus community, but it will inspire, motivate, and encourage them to make a positive impact in their community, nation, and world as an emerging leader.
10:45am – 12:00pm
The first leadership empowerment block will consist of three leadership empowerment sessions focused on helping student leaders discover the leader from within and create a powerful vision grounded in purpose that will enable them to make a positive impact within their community, nation, and world.
Every student who attends these leadership empowerment sessions will not only become clearer about their values, strengths, passion, and cultural assets as an emerging leader, but they will learn how to use these discoveries to create a vision that is grounded in purpose.
12:00pm – 1:15pm
Lunch is special at the Circle of Change Leadership Experience because students and professionals will not only have the opportunity to network with others who have similar career aspirations at the conference, but they will be able to attain professional headshots, have their resumes reviewed, and win prizes.
1:15pm – 2:30pm
The second leadership empowerment block will consist of three leadership empowerment sessions focused on helping student leaders develop specific skills that will enable them to lead others within their organization more effectively as emerging leaders in the 21st Century.
Every student who attends these leadership empowerment sessions will not only learn how to lead diverse groups of people more effectively as an inclusive leader, but they will build their emotional intelligence, relationship building, and communication skills as an emerging leader.
2:45pm – 4:15pm
One College Nation is a highly interactive and experiential leadership experience that will not only enable students to network with one another, build positive relationships, and engage in transformational conversations that lead to long lasting relationships beyond the conference, but they will develop and practice relationship building skills that will enable them to become socially aware, culturally competent,
appreciative of others, empathetic, effective communicators, and more empowered to create a culture of belonging within their campus community.
4:15pm – 5:00pm
The inspirational closing session will not only consist of a time of self-reflection and evaluation, but the Circle of Change Leadership Team will provide prizes, scholarships, and an inspirational presentation to conclude the day.
Once the final session is complete, students and professionals will have ample time to experience the amazing attractions that are available in the City of Los Angeles.
5:00pm – 9:00pm
During this time, we hope that students and professionals not only experience all the incredible things that Southern California has to offer, but they engage in reflections, meaningful conversations, and team-bonding exercises with their group of student leaders.
9:00pm – 11:00pm
After experiencing the amazing attractions in Southern California with students and professionals, the Circle of Change Leadership Team hosts a special reception for advisors at the conference hotel. This is a time to connect, network with other advisors, and relax with the provided food and drinks.
9:00am – 10:20am
The third day of the 2024 Circle of Change Leadership Experience will begin with a dynamic, engaging, and inspirational keynote presentation on leadership and resilience from Kevin Bracy.
This powerful keynote presentation will not only help inspire, motivate, and transform the lives of every student, but it will provide them with specific skills that they can use to become more resilient as an emerging leader.
10:30am – 11:45am
The first career leadership development panel session will consist of highly successful professionals and leaders from top-tier companies and organizations throughout Southern California that have developed a successful career within sports/entertainment, business/marketing/human resources, and community engagement/social impact.
Student leaders who attend these sessions will not only be able to select the career panel session that aligns with their desired career aspirations, but they will learn, grow, network, ask questions, and discover the unwritten rules of leadership success within their different areas of expertise.
11:45am – 1:00pm
Lunch is special at the Circle of Change Leadership Experience because students and professionals will not only have the opportunity to network with others who have similar career aspirations at the conference, but they will be able to attain professional headshots, have their resumes reviewed, and win prizes.
1:00pm – 2:15pm
The second career leadership development panel session will consist of highly successful professionals and leaders from top-tier companies and organizations throughout Southern California that have developed a successful career within entertainment, health and wellness, and entrepreneurship.
Student leaders who attend these sessions will not only be able to select the career panel session that aligns with their desired career aspirations, but they learn, grow, network, ask questions, and discover the unwritten rules of leadership success within their different areas of expertise.
2:15am – 2:45pm
Lunch is special at the Circle of Change Leadership Experience because students and professionals will not only have the opportunity to network with others who have similar career aspirations at the conference, but they will be able to attain professional headshots, have their resumes reviewed, and win prizes.
2:45pm – 4:00pm
The third career leadership development panel session will consist of highly successful professionals and leaders from top-tier companies and organizations throughout Southern California that have developed a successful career within tech/entertainment, education, and financial services/real estate/investments.
Student leaders who attend these sessions will not only be able to select the career panel session that aligns more with their desired career aspirations, but they learn, grow, network, ask questions, and discover the unwritten rules of leadership success within their different areas of expertise.
4:15pm – 5:30pm
The Circle of Change Leadership Experience Awards and Scholarship Ceremony is a special experience at the conference each year because our leadership team not only provides financial scholarships to deserving students, but also awards for advisors and schools for the sacrifice that they make to ensure students have a transformational experience.
5:30pm – 9:30pm
During this time, we hope that students and professionals not only experience all the incredible things that Southern California has to offer, but they engage in reflection exercises, meaningful conversations, and team-bonding exercises with their group of student leaders as well.
9:00am – 10:00pm
For the first time ever, instead of closing the conference on Sunday, the Circle of Change Leadership Experience has created space for everyone that is able to attend Disneyland on the last day of the conference.
Tickets will be the responsibility of the college or university, but we have designated this day within our conference schedule to experience the fun, excitement, and magic that occurs for people at Disneyland each year.
We believe this will be a great excursion and opportunity for students to grow with another, have lots of fun, and experience Disneyland for the first time.
Awards and Scholarship Ceremony is a special experience at the conference each year because our leadership team not only provides financial scholarships to deserving students, but also awards for advisors and schools for the sacrifice that they make to ensure students have a transformational experience.
