Utah Tech University
Friday, March 15, 2024 – Sunday, March 17, 2024
Registration & Pricing
| Type / Deadline | Early Bird Registration Thursday, February 15, 2024 | Regular Registration Thursday, February 29, 2024 | Late Registration Thursday, March 7, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $165.00 | $190.00 | $240.00 |
| Member (Professional / Graduate Student) | $165.00 | $190.00 | $240.00 |
| Non-Member (Professional / Graduate Student) | $345.00 | $370.00 | $420.00 |
| Associate Member | $250.00 | $290.00 | $365.00 |
Hotel Information
Hampton Inn & Suites St. George SunRiver
1250 Sun River Pwky, St. George, UT 84790
Rate: $189.99 per night + taxes and fees
Booking Link
By Phone: 435-656-9900
Cut-Off Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Distance from Campus: 7.8 miles
Parking: Free
Breakfast Included: Included
Schedule of Events
Friday, March 15
| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Check In |
| 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Opening Ceremony |
| 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Ed Session 1 |
| 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Affinity Spaces |
| 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm | State Meetings |
| 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Socials |
Saturday, March 16
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Check In/Coffee & Convos |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Ed Session 2 |
| 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Keynote |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Ed Session 3 |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:30 pm – 1:45 pm | Ed Session 4 |
| 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Wellness Break |
| 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Ed Session 5 |
| 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Pro Staff Region Meeting/Case Study/Swag Swap |
| 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Break |
| 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Closing |
| 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Socials |
Call for Programs
Submitting a program for a Regional Conference is a quick and simple process. You don’t need to be an expert to be a conference presenter, just have a program or idea you would like to share with the NODA community. While undergraduate students are welcome (and encouraged) to present at a NODA Regional Conference, we ask a professional or graduate student member be responsible for submitting the session proposal.
Submit a proposal for:
- Educational Session – Showcase current research, best practices, and/or professional techniques which advance the field of orientation, transition, and retention or enhance our professional careers.
- Roundtable – Organized conversation with one or more moderators. Moderators provide a contextual overview to the topic and then facilitate dialogue between participants.
- Skills Based Sessions – Highlight the skills and tools that don’t always get to shine in the OTR arena. Skill based sessions are practical demonstrations of everyday skills OTR professionals may need.
NODA recognizes the time constraints many of our members are under and has reduced the amount of information required to submit a program. We hope to make the submission process less onerous and more accessible for anyone interested in presenting.
Program submissions will be reviewed in two groups.
- Proposals submitted by Friday, December 15, 2023 will have a decision in early January.
- Proposals submitted by Friday, January 12, 2024 will have a decision by early February.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a program, the strength of any Regional Conference begins with educational session submissions from our members.
Learn more about the process and submit a session at z.umn.edu/932h.
Call for Reviewers
Reviewers are needed to assist in the blind review process for Regional Conference educational session submissions as well as regional awards. Reviewers will provide feedback to the NODA staff and Regional Conference Planning Team to assist in the select process. The time commitment to review is nominal, with reviews happening in January and early February. To sign-up to be a reviewer, complete the interest form here or visit the NODA Submission Center and select the Educational Programs & Awards Reviewer Volunteer Form.
Award Nominations
Applications and nominations are now open for the award categories listed below. All award submissions are due Wednesday, January 31, 2024 by 11:59 PM CST. Recipients will be honored during upcoming Regional Conferences. Regional award winners will advance for consideration for the 2024 Annual Conference awards. Award submission forms can be found at forms.nodaweb.org/award/browse.
Open Awards
- Innovative Program Award
- Outstanding New OTR Professional Award
- Outstanding OTR Professional Award
- Outstanding Student Leader Award
Award Reviewers Needed!
Award reviewers are needed for the 2024 Regional Awards cycle. If you would like to assist in the review process, please complete this form. This opportunity is open to all NODA members.
Planning Committee
Conference Host
Mark Bagwell
Utah Tech University
Regional Coordinator
Nathan Cheesman
New Mexico State University
Desh Gaskins
University of Utah
Undergraduate Experience
Laurel Jefferies
Utah Tech University
Graduate & Processional Experience
Cassidy Huntsman
University of Utah
Awards
DePaul Straub
Colorado School of Mines
Ed Sessions
Nicolette Manning
Fort Lewis College
Ed Sessions