WACES 2024 Regional Conference
The Western Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors is excited to welcome you to Tucson, Arizona for our bi-annual regional conference, Thursday, October 24th - Saturday, October 26th, 2024.
***Pre-conference will be held Thursday, October 24th from 10am - 3pm and will feature four intensive interactive workshops. Be sure to add "Pre-Conference" to your registration***
Pre-conference workshops:
- "Conversation with the Coreys" featuring Dr. Gerald Corey and Marianne Corey
- "The ACES Climate Change Competencies: An Introduction and Invitation to Join the Conversation" featuring Dr. Ryan Reese, Dr. Debbie Sturm, and Dr. Pit Kolodinsky
- "AI Integration in Counselor Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Best Practices" featuring Dr. Donna Sheperis and Dr. Carl Sheperis
Early Bird Registration closed on July 15th, 2024
Hotel Information:
El Conquistador (Our hotel block is full)
10000 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85704
(If you need to reserve accessible rooms, or if you have any questions about the hotel facility, please contact Naomy at 520-544-1114 or Naomy.Pardo@hilton.com)
If you need to book a hotel, we recommend Fairfield Inn and Suites
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/tusor-fairfield-inn-and-suites-tucson-north-oro-valley/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0
Conference Agenda at-a-glance (subject to change):
Thursday, October 24th
Pre-conference 9am - 3pm (add-on required)
- 9:00am - 10:00am Pre-conference check-in and networking
- 10:00am - 12:00pm Pre-conference Session #1 "Conversation with the Coreys" featuring Dr. Gerald Corey and Marianne Corey
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch break (on your own)
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm Preconference Sessions #2 or #3
- 3:00pm - 5:00pm Conference Check-in
- 5:30pm - 7:00pm President's Opening Reception (sponsored by CACREP)
- 7:00pm Special Presentation "Carlos Montezuma: Changing is Not Vanishing" - Oro Valley room
Friday, October 25th
- 8:00am - 5:00pm Education Sessions
- 8:00am - 10:00am Round Table Sessions
- 9:00am - 4:00pm Exhibit Hall
- 10:00am - 11:30am Keynote Session: "Counseling Practices from an Indigenous Perspective: Insights and Strategies for Personal Growth" feat. Dr. Alberta Arviso
- 11:30am - 2:00pm Poster Sessions
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm Graduate Student Lounge
- 1:00pm - 2:00pm Graduate Student Panel
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm Round Table Sessions
- 3:00pm - 4:00pm Career Connection Job Fair
- 5:00pm DEIA Creative Showcase
- 6:30pm DEIA Reception
Saturday, October 26th
- 8:00am - 5:00pm Education Sessions
- 9:00am - 4:00pm Exhibit Hall
- 9:00am - 12:00pm Round Table Sessions
- 10:00am - 12:00pm Poster Sessions
- 12:00pm - 1:30pm Business Lunch and Award Presentation (registration add-on required)
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm Round Table Sessions
- 5:00pm Conference concludes
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