#CLDE18 Recommended Sessions for Students

 

By the #CLDE18 Student Interns

In preparing for #CLDE18, we hope that you’ve taken the opportunity to read through the 2018 Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement program and plan what sessions you would like to attend. In order to make your planning a bit easier, we wanted to share with you some of the sessions that we are most excited to be part of.

We recommend that all students attend the Student Pre-Con on Wednesday. If you can’t make it, no worries. We will be meeting up every evening throughout the conference, so there will be plenty of opportunities to connect with other students.

Here are the student intern recommendations for #CLDE18 sessions that you should attend:

Vera’s Pick:

“Reacting to Democracy”:  Immersive Civic Learning through Historical Role-Playing Games

Day:          Wednesday, June 6
Time:         9:00 am – Noon
Location:   Madrid

What better way to engage students in civic learning than games?  This immersive role-playing experience will give students a chance to “walk in others’ shoes” and arguing their characters’ perspectives. This practice will engage students intellectually and emotionally, which opens up students’ horizons that would help increase their understanding of multitudes of viewpoints.

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Hannah’s Pick:

Diverse Campus Democracies: Non-Partisan Civic Engagement at the Center of Inclusivity

Day:                Saturday, June 9

Time:               11:00 am -12:30 pm

Location:         Garden 1

As a student leader, I ask myself every day how I can help make my campus community more inclusive. This session provides tangible methods on how institutions can create inclusive campus climates through non-partisan civic engagement efforts. From residence hall directors, graduate students, program managers, and researchers, the presenters in this session come from a variety of different perspectives. I can’t wait to learn from and hopefully implement some of these best practices.

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Collin’s Pick:

Crafting a New Civic Story

Day:                Friday, June 8

Time:               4pm-5:30pm

Location:         Salon 1

I’m pretty biased on this one since some of my greatest mentors are leading this session! I think one of the best parts about my undergraduate experience, without really being aware, is how engrossed my campus is into civic life. Changing the civic ethos must involve everyone on campus — including students. I’m looking forward to sharing a part of UMBC’s story, our BreakingGround initiative, and the conversations thereafter!

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Special Shout Out:

The Student Government Activist: Facilitating Real Democratic Engagement

Day:                Friday, June 8

Time:               8am-9am

Location:         Salon 8

Wake up bright and early for this session with two of our own, Hannah and Collin! We will be discussing our experiences as leaders in student government, and also exploring how student governments can do real work on our campuses and in or community to make meaningful change.

We can’t wait to see you at #CLDE18. Want to get connected with other students? Follow us: @CLDEstudents.

CLDE18: Book Your Hotel Room by Tomorrow!

Attending the 2018 Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Meeting (#CLDE18) organized by ADP, TDC, and NASPA from June 6-9, 2018 in Anaheim, California? Don’t forget to book your accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Orange County by TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 15th for our low, group rates!

Book Your Hotel Room by May 15 | Hyatt Regency Orange County
The CLDE 2017 meeting will take place at the Hyatt Regency Orange County (11999 Harbor Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92840). The special conference rate is $169 for a standard room plus applicable state and local taxes. To obtain this rate, you must book your room by Tuesday, May 15, 2017. You can reserve your room online here. 

We look forward to seeing you in Anaheim in June!

CLDE 2018: Book Your Hotel Room by Tues. 5/15

Attending the 2018 Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Meeting (#CLDE18) organized by ADP, TDC, and NASPA from June 6-9, 2018 in Anaheim, California? Don’t forget to book your accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Orange County by Tuesday, May 15th for our low, group rates!

Book Your Hotel Room by May 15 | Hyatt Regency Orange County
The CLDE 2017 meeting will take place at the Hyatt Regency Orange County (11999 Harbor Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92840). The special conference rate is $169 for a standard room plus applicable state and local taxes. To obtain this rate, you must book your room by Tuesday, May 15, 2017. You can reserve your room online here. 

We look forward to seeing you in Anaheim in June!

10 Things Students Should Know Before Attending #CLDE18

By the #CLDE18 Student Interns

In order to make the most of your #CLDE18 experience as a #CLDEStudents, check out these ten things to do before arriving in Anaheim.

10 Things Students Should Know Before Attending #CLDE18:

1. Where do I register? Registration information is located on the AASCU website. Make sure to also register for the Student Pre-conference Workshop happening on Wednesday (it’s free!). 
2. Where do I stay? The designated conference hotel is the Hyatt Regency Orange County. Make sure to book your room as a CLDE attendee! Note: the group rate expires May 15 and rooms are filling fast, so book soon!
3. How do I prepare? If there is a group of student, faculty, and staff coming from your institution, set up a meeting before traveling to #CLDE18. Have the agenda in front of you and create a plan on who is going to each session. You want to make sure that you are learning and sharing as much as possible to bring back to campus and your community, so try to and make sure that you are each going to different sessions!Create your profile in the conference mobile app once the login information is sent to you about a week before the conference – add a clear headshot photo and your social media accounts.
4. What do I wear? Dress professionally, but wear something you will feel comfortable and confident in! You’ll be doing a lot of walking, so plan your footwear accordingly. Most people you will run into at #CLDE18 will be wearing business casual. Also, pack layers; sometimes conference hotels can fluctuate with air conditioners so you’ll want to be prepared.
5. What do I bring to each session? Make sure to bring your notebook and a pen to your sessions so you can jot down everything you want to bring back to your institution. You will also be connecting with many people, so have your social media accounts ready to share. If you have business cards, be sure to bring them with you! It also might be a good idea to bring a water bottle and some snacks to have throughout the day.
6. Where do I eat? For lunch, we recommend getting a quick bite to eat. You will want to make sure to make it back in time for your afternoon sessions! Some quick options are: Tusca and the OC Brewhouse if you would like to stay inside of the hotel. Del Taco, Subway, Pizza Hut, and WaBa Grill are also nearby. Additionally, there are some great restaurants in the surrounding area that are easy to walk to, like Citrus Grove Deli, Joe’s Crab Shack, La Casa Garcia, MasalaCraft Indian Cuisine, Outback Steakhouse, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Sunspot – An American Grill.
7. Can I go to Disneyland? Yes! For all attendees of CLDE18, you can enjoy a discounted twilight entry to Disneyland or California Adventure Parks. We’ll send the discount link once you’re registered.
   
   The Hyatt Regency (meeting hotel) offers shuttle services to and from the Disney Parks every 30 minutes at $6/person, with the last pick-up half an hour after the park closes.
8. Where are some other places to visit? We recommend taking some time to explore Anaheim while you are not in sessions!  There are so many things to do, like shopping, music & nightlife, and arts and culture.
9. How do I connect with other students? We are so happy that you asked! First, make sure to follow @CLDEstudents on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. On our pages, we will be updating everyone about important information throughout the conference. Additionally, connect with the student interns on social media! You can find Hannah, Collin, and Vera on Twitter. Take lots of pictures and post in our social media Don’t forget to use the conference hashtag – #CLDE18.
10. What is the most important thing to remember? Take this opportunity to learn as much as you can and have fun!

Last Day for Early-Bird #CLDE18 Rates!

Don’t forget to register for the 2018 Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Meeting (#CLDE18) organized by ADP, TDC, and NASPA from June 6-9, 2018 in Anaheim, California.

Early-bird rates expire today, Tuesday, May 1 – Register Now!

The American Democracy Project (ADP), The Democracy Commitment (TDC), and NASPA are committed to advancing the civic engagement movement in higher education. Join us in Anaheim, California for our annual conference which brings together faculty, student affairs professionals, senior campus administrators, students and community partners. Together we will ensure that students graduate from our colleges and universities–both public and private–prepared to be the informed, engaged citizens that our communities and our democracy need.

Register Online | Early-bird Rates End Tuesday, May 1 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern
Registration fee includes all program sessions and materials; reception on Thursday; and breakfast on Friday and Saturday. Register Online by May 1 for our best rates. Please register early to help us best plan this conference! Individuals from AASCU/ADP/TDC member campuses or with individual membership to NASPA have the following registration rates: Individual: $525 early-bird / $595 regular; Team Member: $465 early-bird / $545 regular. Other registration rates include: Undergraduate Students & Full-Time Graduate Students: $395; Non-Members: $625 early-bird / $725 regular.

Book Your Hotel Room by May 15 | Hyatt Regency Orange County
The CLDE 2017 meeting will take place at the Hyatt Regency Orange County (11999 Harbor Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92840). The special conference rate is $169 for a standard room plus applicable state and local taxes. To obtain this rate, you must book your room by Tuesday, May 15, 2017. You can reserve your room online here. 

We look forward to seeing you in Anaheim in June!