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Online registration is now closed. If you have any questions, please call 848-932-1961 or email volunteer@winants.rutgers.edu.

About the RUAA Alumni Leaders Conference

Annually, the Alumni Leaders Conference brings to campus alumni leaders spanning dozens of clubs, associations, geographies, professions, and interests to communicate, collaborate, brainstorm, and share. The schedule of events offers volunteer leaders a chance to meet with their peers, interact with current Rutgers student leaders, and gain leadership skills to assist them in carrying out their volunteer roles. Participants learn ways to attract and retain new volunteers interested in their organization, explore new ideas on leadership, advance their valuable partnership with the RUAA, and network with university leaders and fellow alumni around their common goals and Rutgers pride.

Who Should Attend?
RUAA Board of Directors, at-large members of the Alumni Leaders Council, actively engaged leaders of all 123 chartered alumni organizations, RUAA committee members, and any alumni interested and passionate about getting more involved are encouraged to attend.

Cost and What is Included
The conference registration fee is $50. This cost includes all meals, conference materials, best-practice workshops, networking with university leaders, expert leadership training, keynote address, REAL Awards and cocktail reception, VIP pregame tailgate, and more throughout the conference's two days of scheduled events (see below for current schedule).

Special Guest: Keynote Speaker Eric LeGrand

A highlight of the conference is the Rutgers Excellence in Alumni Leadership Awards reception. You will not want to miss this high-end cocktail reception at Rutgers' magnificent Atrium at the Life Sciences building, where we will honor and network with Rutgers' most outstanding alumni volunteers!

The Homecoming Football Game: Rutgers vs. Kent State kicks off on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. One complimentary ticket per conference attendee available upon request when you register. One additional guest ticket may be purchased for $40.

Key Benefits of Attending

• Meet, learn, and network with fellow alumni leaders, student leaders, and university leaders
• Examine leadership challenges and best practice tips in interactive group settings
• Get an insider's view of your alma mater and renew your connection with Rutgers
• Learn about valuable resources available to you and share information and best practices

Questions?
Please contact Dana Shapiro, Assistant Director of Alumni Volunteer Services, at dshapiro@winants.rutgers.edu or 848-932-1968.
OR
Yvette Choma-Martinez, Senior Director of Alumni Volunteer Engagement, at ychoma@winants.rutgers.edu or 848-932-1960.

Accommodations
A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt New Brunswick. For additional information, pricing, and reservations please contact Maureen Schafer at maureen.schafer@hyatt.com or at 732-867-2257. Book early with Maureen for the best room rate available.

Schedule

Friday
October 26, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Livingston Campus, Piscataway, NJ

• 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. - Check-in, Breakfast, and Welcome Remarks 
  Livingston Hall, Livingston Student Center
• 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.  - Leadership Skills to Create Direction Within Your Organization
  Livingston Hall, Livingston Student Center
  In this hands-on session led by Mary Powers Nikola NCAS ’75, GSE ’97, director of leadership and organizational development at the Rutgers Center for Management and Development, and Emil Sadloch, master trainer and owner at Sadloch Development Associates, you will participate in interactive vision and mission-setting exercises and build skills to manage interpersonal differences in group settings. The program also will include an exciting opportunity to influence the future direction of the RUAA.
  
• 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. - University Leaders Networking Luncheon
  The Livingston Club, Livingston Dining Commons
  The popular Livingston Club is the culinary destination du jour for a luncheon hosted by Rutgers’ senior administrators. Converse about Rutgers’ past, present, and future with these university leaders as well as student leaders, and then hear an update from RUAA Board of Directors chair Christine Tiritilli DC’92.
• 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Where Do We Go From Here? Web 2.0 Services & Solutions 
  Livingston Hall, Livingston Student Center
  Information seeking and sharing through social media and  collaborative channels are at an all-time high. School of Communication and Information professor Chirag Shah will lead a discussion of emerging trends that leverage the Web 2.0 services and solutions, such as YouTube, Twitter, Yahoo! Answers, and Wikipedia. Attendees will take away an outline of hot issues and exciting opportunities in this area.
• 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. - What the Higher Education Reorganization Means for Rutgers
  Livingston Hall, Livingston Student Center
  Changes, challenges, and opportunities are happening at Rutgers as a result of the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act. Gerald C. Harvey RC ’72, vice chair of the Rutgers Board of Governors, will host a conversation about this important topic and the impact at Rutgers. Harvey also will lead a discussion about the Building Our Future Bond Act.
  
• 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. - From the Trenches: Alumni Leaders Suggest Tips, Tools & Tactics
  Livingston Hall, Livingston Student Center
  Hear what works—and what doesn’t—from three volunteers who are eager to share best-practice ideas with you. SCJAA president Ioannis Athanasopoulos NCAS ’06, SCJ’07, NLAW ’10 will talk about partnering with the RUAA at Reunion to raise awareness and engage alumni. Rutgers Club of Southern California president Alan Davis RC’68 will share event-planning success stories and tips on dividing responsibilities. Class of 1962 president Barry Pavlec RC’62 will
  showcase the e-communications strategy he developed in partnership with the RUAA to welcome back a record number of classmates for their 50th reunion.
  
• 5:30 p.m. - Rutgers Excellence in Alumni Leadership Awards 
  The Atrium at Life Sciences, Busch Campus (Parking available in Lots 54 and 55 on Busch Campus) 
  Time to celebrate! The social event of the conference is a lively cocktail reception and awards ceremony honoring Rutgers’ outstanding volunteers. Be inspired by their loyal service to alma mater while enjoying live entertainment, delectable hors d’oeuvres, and signature drinks.

Saturday
October 27, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Busch Campus, Piscataway

• 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. - Closing Breakfast 
  Meet at Winants Hall on College Avenue, Shuttle to Rutgers Visitor Center, Busch Campus
• 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. - A Day in the Life of a Rutgers Student-Athlete
  Rutgers Visitor Center, Busch Campus
  Each day is a balancing act—classes, workouts, homework, social life, practices, extracurriculars, and competitions are just part of their rigorous schedules. But they wouldn’t have it any other way, and they’re here to tell you why. Senior Nicole Romano of the women’s gymnastics team and senior Adam Bergo of the men’s track and field team talk about what it’s like to be a Division I student-athlete.
  
• 11:00 to 11:15 a.m. - Greetings from President Robert L. Barchi
  Rutgers Visitor Center, Busch Campus
  President Robert L. Barchi takes the leadership helm at Rutgers during a time of great opportunity. He will discuss the goals of his five-year strategic plan that includes building one cohesive Rutgers University across all campuses, elevating Rutgers’ national identity, ambitious fundraising, and active alumni participation. Read more about President Barchi here. 
  
• 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Keynote Address: Eric LeGrand Inspires, Motivates, and Leads
  Rutgers Visitor Center, Busch Campus
  Eric LeGrand is an icon in the Rutgers community and nationally for his inspirational story of perseverance in the face of grueling challenges. Hear firsthand why “bELieve” is a philosophy fit for any person in any situation as LeGrand talks about finding your inner strength, having faith, and never settling for anything less than your personal best. Read more about Eric LeGrand here. 
  
• 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Rutgers Alumni Leaders Homecoming Tailgate at the Block R Party
  Athlete's Glen, Busch Campus
  You’ll be in the center of the action at the Rutgers Homecoming festival, a spirited pregame tailgate experience right outside the stadium. Enjoy food, drinks, music, and more in the exclusive conference tent, plus all the excitement of the Block R Party.
  
• 3:30 p.m. - Kickoff - Rutgers vs. Kent State Homecoming Football Game
  High Point Solutions Stadium, Busch Campus
  RU ! Rah! Rah! The Rutgers Scarlet Knights take on the Kent State Golden Flashes (Mid-American Conference) in gridiron action at the recently expanded stadium.