Aaron Mayes

Learn from the man behind the lens! UNLV Photographer Aaron Mayes will show you how to frame a shot and other photography basics, important tips on how to take pictures using your smart phone, and what to look for to enhance your social media feed. This is a hands-on workshop so please bring your own camera and/or smart phone.

Aaron Mayes has been a photographer with UNLV Photo Services since 2003. Prior to joining the university, Aaron was a photographer with the Las Vegas Sun for nearly a decade, and started his journalism career as a writer/photographer with the Henderson Home News back in the early 1990s. Aaron's on-campus work can be seen across UNLV printed and web products, hanging in spaces around campus, and in local media. Please feel free to learn more or make social media connections at: about.me/aaronmayesphoto.

Amy Bush-Herzer

High-performing teams are committed to their goals and each other. Without a team commitment, extraordinary things are unlikely to be accomplished. If a team commitment is met, the laws of physics seem to change–new opportunities open, new ideas flourish, and virtually anything is possible. This commitment can start today... Are you ready?

Amy Bush-Herzer enters her sixth season as head coach of the UNLV women's golf program in 2015-16. Bush-Herzer graduated from New Mexico State in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in business administration with a specialization in professional golf management from a program that is sanctioned by the PGA. In 2007, Bush completed her master's degree in sports and leisure management from UNLV. Bush-Herzer has more than 12 years of experience as a golf professional, is a Class A member of the PGA of America, and has been honored with Mountain West Coach of the Year for the Women's Golf program.

Kathleen Grace Santor

How can you avoid the tight, achy neck and back that result from hours of computer work, desk work not to speak of gazing down at your phone while texting or reading emails? Over time the stress effects build up and begin to take a toll. Your personal wellness and self-care are essential to being up for the challenge of attaining top tier success with your team. Energy and enthusiasm allow you to be fully creative and productive during your work day. How can you stay energized, refreshed and feeling good throughout the day? This class is packed with practical, energy boosting, de-stressing techniques you can do at your desk or anywhere. You will learn:

• Desk de-stress exercises (no experience needed!) to prevent the eye strain and tight, achy neck and back or just give you a healthy "mini-workout" break at your desk
• Breathing exercises to help you decompress or de-stress
• Breathing exercises to boost energy quickly
• Simple meditation and relaxation methods to click your inner "refresh" button and boost clear, creative thinking

These are tried and true approaches that practiced for a few minutes daily will truly become an integral part of your personal and professional best practices!

Kathleen Grace Santor, M.Ed., Ed. S. is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Stress Management Educator in private practice in Henderson. She has an extensive background as a yoga teacher, trainer and practitioner. She is the Director of All About Yoga in Henderson Nevada. As a therapist Kathleen integrates her knowledge of yoga, mindful awareness and stress management with her counseling skills.

Judd Harbin, Ph.D.

In the movie Stargate, the character Dr. Daniel Jackson, an anthropologist, realized that knowing one’s destination was only part of what one needed to know to unlock the titular mysterious ancient device. For the device to open an Einstein-Rosen bridge (or “wormhole”) to another world, it needed both the destination and the point of origin. The pathway to Top Tier sets UNLV’s destination. We still need to know our point of origin. Assessment can help our division and our departments to document and verify where we are today. Then, we can identify what we need to do next and track our contributions toward the Top Tier. This session will include information about campus-wide assessment initiatives and what they tell us about where we are today. Equally important, the session will include discussion and activities to foster creativity and ideas about what the assessment findings mean for us and how Student Affairs programs and services are vital and integral to Top Tier aspirations. Knowledge of the movie or the television serials that it spawned is not necessary to understand this session. Knowledge of statistics, assessment methods, or research methodology is not necessary either. Just bring your sense of wonder and a keen interest or curiosity about exploring the impact of our work in Student Affairs.

Judd Harbin, Ph.D., has served as the Director of Campus Life Assessment at the UNLV since July 2014. Prior to UNLV, he worked at a flagship, land-grant, public university for 16 years during which it transitioned into the top tier. Over his career, his experience crosses several functional areas within student affairs including counseling center, health services, first year programs, family programs, service learning and community engagement, veterans services, adult learner services, international student services, federally funded TRIO (pre-college) programs, business operations, student activities, programming boards, student media, greek life, residence life, and of course, assessment.

Dr. Barbara Atkinson

Dr. Barbara Atkinson, Planning Dean for the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, will speak about the development of UNLV’s medical school and how that addition to our university will push UNLV to Top Tier. Using UNLV as a case study, Dr. Atkinson will share how the team has worked to create a successful strategy for the new medical school and its implementation. UNLV is creating a world-class center for medical education, patient care, and research that prepares Nevada’s doctors with the most innovative and technologically advanced forms of medical training while serving the health care needs of a diverse population through community partnerships. Kerkorian School of Medicine will be a strong force in helping UNLV achieve and maintain Top Tier status.

Dr. Barbara Atkinson is the planning dean for the School, and is an accomplished researcher, teacher and administrator in the fields of medicine and medical education. As planning dean, Dr. Atkinson will work with the UNLV campus to develop a vision for the school, oversee preliminary academic planning and fundraising, and establish a community advisory board to align regional needs with the school’s mission. She has been recognized nationally for her research, teaching and leadership. She is a life trustee and a past president of the American Board of Pathology, where she holds the distinction of being the first woman and the first cytopathologist to be elected as a trustee. She was elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences in 1997, and in 2010 was appointed by President Barack Obama to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues. She has held faculty appointments with the University of Kansas School of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Medical College of Pennsylvania (now Drexel University College of Medicine), MCP Hahnemann University, and Allegheny University of the Health Sciences. The University of Kansas Medical Center established the Barbara F. Atkinson Professorship in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in 2011. The professorship is in the field of cytopathology, a branch of pathology that studies and diagnoses disease at the cellular level.

Damon McCune

In this session you will learn about how to be successful with weight loss and being healthy when you are at your desk for 8 hours, as well as what diets are sustainable versus what is popular, how does weight loss change with age and how to read the nutrition labels when you go to the store. You will also be provided with resources on campus to be successful in your weight loss and healthy lifestyle goals.

Damon is the Coordinator of the UNLV Nutrition Center and a Registered Dietitian, who received his Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition Sciences. He then went on to complete his Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, both from UNLV. He is currently completing his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology with an emphasis on nutrition at UNLV. Damon is also serving as the dietitian to UNLV athletics and works closely with strength and conditioning coaches to help athletes achieve their optimal performance. Damon is currently serving as the President of the Southern Nevada Dietetic Association.

Patricia Claypool

Tai Chi is an ancient form of exercise (about 2,000 years old) that is known as a soft style of martial arts. Tai Chi combines fluid movements of the upper and lower body to produce a subtle and powerful full-body exercise. It is often taught today to strengthen and promote mind/body health and harmony. In this class you will learn a set of moves that compose the "24 Form" of the Yang Style, including techniques, postures and breath work. Participants may want to remove shoes for class, but work-out clothes are not needed.

Patricia Claypool trained in the martial arts of karate from 1968 to 1979. In 2002, she began training at the Lohan School of Shaolin in Yang Style Tai Chi Chaun, Chen Style Tai Chi, Bagua, multi-weapons use, and Chi Kung. Patricia is passionate about the mind body connection and teaching. She works with teachers, Parkinsons’ patients, stroke victims, and autistic children. Patricia has taught classes across the Las Vegas Valley at Las Vegas Athletic Club, Touro University, and Bilingual Behavior Services.

Kelsey Harmon Finnt

Learn about strategic planning in a new and creative way! This session will share information on what strategic planning is, how to make it fun and engaging for all levels, and how to create goals/objectives you will feel passionate about. Take a new approach and reach higher levels with your organization.

Kelsey has over 15 years in higher education and is the Associate Dean of Students and Executive Director for the ASUC Student Union at UC Berkeley. She is currently a member of ACCED-I, ACUI, NASPA, NACAS and is the past-president for NACAS West. Kelsey is passionate about and has been successful in creating exceptional services, programs, and facilities that foster the student experience all while generating revenue that contributes to the overall operations of the university.

Phillip Burns

Developing your personal style and an intentional strategy for effective networking often doesn’t come naturally. Some of us have a high comfort level in one setting (i.e. one-on-one meetings), and a high discomfort level in another (large group speaking or where there is a large power differential). This session is designed to assist any individual in the student affairs profession in discovering and developing their unique skills for effective interpersonal networking. Topics that will be discussed include:

• Basics of Interpersonal Networking
• Discovering Your Individual Strengths
• Using those Strengths for Effective Networking (personal and professional)
• Moving from an Introduction to Creating Partnerships and Productive Relationships
• Utilizing your Relationships in Strategic Planning to do your best (top tier!)
• Recognizing the Importance of Campus Inter-departmental Relationships
• Developing a Cadre of Reliable Colleagues when things must get done
• A Personal Example of Growing from a 5/hr a week LOA to an office of six.
• The Importance of Authenticity

Phillip Burns is the Director of the Office of Student Conduct at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He also serves as the Chair of the UNLV Behavioral Intervention Team within the Student of Concern program, as well as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator. He is in his 21^st year with UNLV, overseeing student conduct for the last 17 years. At UNLV, Phil has served on the Executive Board of the Faculty Senate, while representing the Division of Student Affairs on both Faculty Senate and the Administrative Faculty Committee. Phil has been active in his professional organization, the Association for Student Conduct Administration, since 2000. Phil received his Master of Arts degree in College Student Personnel & Higher Education from Bowling Green State University.

Scott Roberts

We have 29,000 kids, let’s go fishing! An amazing college experience increases philanthropy to a University. How do we help develop student loyalty? Which of our students will be our next $1 million donor? Join Scott Roberts, AVP for Development, in this educational and engaging session.

Scott Roberts joined the UNLV Foundation as the Associate Vice President for Development in 2010. Since that time, he has focused on building and developing a high-performing fundraising team. He works closely with the development officers and the academic deans to develop a comprehensive fundraising program for UNLV. Scott directs all academic and unit-based fundraising for the university and oversees a staff of 25. In 2015, UNLV raised $74.9 million to support the Institution’s priorities. Scott serves on the board of directors for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District VII, which supports alumni relations, communications, development, and marketing professionals at educational institutions in Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Northern Mariana Islands, and Utah. He received a bachelor's degree from the College of the Ozarks in 1999 and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2013.