| keynote & breakout presentations
 A FEW OF THIS YEAR'S SPEAKERS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

Dr. David Yarlott
Dr. David Yarlott is a prominent figure in the Tribal College movement recently serving as the President of Little Big Horn College since July 2002 - 2024. He is a member of the Crow Tribe's Greasy Mouth Clan and has earned three degrees from Montana State University-Bozeman including his doctorate of education in 1999. Yarlott has held various leadership roles at Little Big Horn College, including academic dean, department head, and faculty member. He has also chaired the American Indian College Fund and served as the Board Chair for the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) for several years. Yarlott is known for his advocacy of education, particularly for American Indians, and his commitment to ethical leadership in higher education.  We are so grateful and honored to have him with us for this great Montana event!

​Jason Hewlett
  • Over the span of Jason’s career as a Business Owner, CEO, Consultant and President of multiple organizations, he has worked with corporations such as Delta Airlines, American Express, and FedEx to help businesses create a PROMISE CULTURE, energizing LEADERS to PERFORM at the highest level every day.  He is the voice of authority in helping your leaders IDENTIFY individual strengths, CLARIFY the purpose of every team member, MAGNIFY their performance in the workplace and at home. This is YOUR LEADERSHIP PROMISE! ​

Jason Gulya, Ph.D.
  • We are so excited to have Jason with us for our conference!   ​My life changed when ChatGPT was released in November of 2022. I came across the program, played with it, and immediately announced to my wife: "The most awful thing just happened. I saw the future of cheating." After hundreds and hundreds of hours with ChatGPT and other AI programs, I no longer think that.  I am optimistic that the correct use of AI can encourage more critical thinking, improve the accessibility of information, and personalize education.  This optimism has fueled my most recent work. I teach English and Writing at Berkeley College, a career-focused college. I also consult faculty, community colleges, universities, and school districts on how to incorporate AI into their classrooms and lives.

Sandra Bauman – CEO, Helena College

​Tina Boone - Montana School Counselor Associations (MSCA)

Joe Theil - Montana University System / OCHE

James Broscheit - MASFAA Past President

Ange DeWolf King - Montana University System / OCHE

Myltin Bighorn – Shades of Thorpe

Patrick Beckwith - Military . University of Montana

David Chehey – Boise HS Counselor / PNACAC Board

Ed Brown – Great Falls Chamber of Commerce

Steven Peterman – Rocky Mountain College

Mary Ellen Earnhardt - Montana Department of Labor & Industry (MDLI)

Education Panel Of Professionals:   
  • Sean Coleman - Rocky Mountain College Director of Admissions
  • Julie Ann Williams - UM Associate Director of Visitor Services & Admissions
  • Ali Smith -  Blackfeet Community College Director of Admissions
  • Charly Almer - MSU Admissions Counselor
  • Brandon Hammack - MSU Billings Admissions Counselor
  • Leslie Dickerson - Montana Technological University / Highlands College - Executive Director of Admissions and Enrollment 
  • Panel Host:  Kealy Dowd - MSU Billings Associate Director of Recruitment 

MPSEOC Board of Directors & Ex-Officio's: 
  • Katelyn Marsik - University of Providence
  • Chrissy Stokes - UM Western
  • Lindy Warden - Salish Kootenai College
  • Joey Ditonno - Chief Dull Knife College
  • Stephanie Cowen - MSUB City College
  • Kealy Dowd - MSU Billings
  • Michelle Flores -  University of Montana
  • Erica Milne - Dawson Community College
  • Anders Groseth - Montana State University
  • Austin Mapson - Rocky Mountain College
  • Mike Ouert - Montana State University 

​A special thank you to your partners & sponsors:  MUS / GEAR UP, American Indian College Fund, Office of Public Instruction, Reach Higher MT, Montana Department of Labor & Industry, MASFAA, MSCA, College Board, and all Montana Colleges

& Many More!  More details coming soon!

MPSEOC Summer Conference 
speaker & session overview

July 29-30, 2024  |  Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

Goals For The Conference

GOALS FOR THE CONFERENCE ARE SIMPLE!
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 |  To celebrated education & all the good work you do!

 |  To give you the opportunity to connect with your colleagues across the Montana and beyond.

 |  To provide information you can use in your daily working life and to offer professional development.


THE CONFERENCE OFFERS SOME EXCITING FEATURES


Nationally Renowned Keynote Speakers
We are bringing to the table so many inspiring and talented presenters from around the nation to share their wisdom with us!  Each year we work hard to bring the latest and greatest topics, presenters, and sessions to you.  We are so grateful to all the presenters who are coming together across the nation to make this event a success!
  
New Professional Institute
If you are just beginning your professional career, we invite you to attend this workshop. We will have seasoned professionals and admissions  veterans provide information about:  the MPSEOC organization, admissions, recruitment, travel tips, enrollment services in Montana, and overall trends in higher education.  This conference will offer many great opportunities to meet new and seasoned professionals across the state!  
  
MPSEOC’s Future Goals
As the future of Montana Higher Education changes, it is MPSEOC’s goal to try and adjust to these new trends to better help our member institutions and Montana students.  This conference will offer an opportunity to share feedback and vision for MPSEOC’s future goals.  
  
General Sessions & Workshops
We have designated certain topics to be appropriate for all professional levels. These sessions will give you an opportunity to learn more about subjects that impact everyone’s professional life.  It is at this annual event that you will hear the latest news and trends from some phenomenal professionals in their field.  You do not want to miss this year’s Conference! 
 
Social & Networking Opportunities 
What a unique last few years it has been, and we really tried hard to create an event that was based on your feedback!  Our members shared that it was a priority this year to really have a chance to reconnect in-person.  We are working hard to bring some fun social and networking opportunities to this conference like never before!  You do not want to miss this chance to reconnect with your friends and colleagues.  

Social Evening & Dinner
We are excited to offer a special night at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort!  This will include plenty of time to relax, have a nice dinner, socialize, and share some laughs together.  We look forward to sharing this special time together!
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​​|  REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  
  • Friday, July 21, 2023 ​
​|  HOTEL ROOM BLOCK OPEN UNTIL:
  • Monday,  July 10, 2023 ​- Extended through July 17.

| keynote presentations

| FEATURED SPEAKERS, PRESENTERS, & REPRESENTATIVES

THIS CONFERENCE OFFERS GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT!
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mandy smoker broaddus


​|  EXPERIENCE 

LINKEDIN:    Mandy Smoker Broaddus | LinkedIn

We are so excited to have Mandy with us for our conference!   ​

Mandy Smoker Broaddus is a member of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation in northeastern Montana. She has worked over 20 years in Native American education.  Mandy has received any awards over the years.  To name a few, she is the recipient of the National Indian Educator of the Year award by the National Indian Education Association. She has been presented an Honorary Doctorate for the Acclaimed Native Poet, Iconic Set Designer from the University of Montana, and many more.  We are so fortuntate to have Mandy with us for this gathering!

Mandy has held many important positions and roles across Montana and beyond.  She is also a managing consultant helping ensure native & culturally responsive education.  Mandy is motivated in her work to seek greater justice, equity, inclusivity, and cultural responsiveness in schools and classrooms. She is passionate about furthering educational self-determination, effective Tribal consultation, incorporating accurate and authentic content about American Indians and Alaska Natives in curriculum, building systems that support the whole child and their families, and language revitalization efforts.
Over her 20 years in education, Mandy has served in the K–12, Tribal college, and state education department levels. Mandy was the director of Indian education for the state of Montana for 10 years. She currently serves on the National Advisory Council on Indian Education.

Mandy's Education Background
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  • American Indian Studies, University of California, Los Angeles graduate school
  • English, University of Colorado graduate school
  • Education/English, Pepperdine University
  • Fine Arts/Creative Writing, University of Montana

Press & Articles
Montana’s Co-Poet Laureate: Mandy Smoker Broaddus (montanapress.net) 
Mandy Smoker Broaddus | Education Northwest
​What Culturally Responsive Teaching Looks Like: A Native Educator Explains (edweek.org)
​UM to Present Honorary Doctorates to Acclaimed Native Poet, Iconic Set Designer
​Celebrate Native American Educators: Mandy Smoker Broaddus (dcmp.org)


|  EXAMPLE PRESENTATIONS
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  • Her Montana story & educational journey
  • Native & culturally responsive/sustaining education
  • Tribal consultation
  • Equitable learning systems
  • Trauma-informed learning environments

Jasmine c. williams

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​|  EXPERIENCE 

Web:  Speaker Jasmine Williams (jasminecwilliams.com)
Instagram:  Jasmine C. Williams (@msjasminecwilliams) • Instagram photos and videos 
Press Coverage:  Press | Speaker Jasmine Williams (jasminecwilliams.com)

Jasmine has received speaker of the year award this last year, and we are excited to have her at our conference!

​After an unexpected loss her freshman year of college, Jasmine Williams hit rock bottom. Now as an Adversity + Resilience Speaker, she teaches audiences how failure and adversity can help them grow. Using her firsthand experiences, Jasmine helps audiences support classmates and colleagues through grief, anxiety, and other difficult experiences.

​After 6 years as a speaker, Jasmine became a public speaking coach to teach others how to deliver a polished message with confidence. She graduated from High Point University with her B.A. in Communication and a minor in Psychology. In addition to her work as a speaker, Jasmine is a communications consultant for federal agencies.

​You can find me teaching audiences across the country how to thrive through the plot twists in life.  I started speaking to help audiences learn to incorporate my adversity and resilience strategies in their own lives.  Along the way, I noticed many of the people I spoke to were holding themselves back from dream opportunities due to their fear of speaking up and owning their own voice. The rest, as they say, is history.

​I’ve worked with clients ranging from Harvard, MIT, and the University of Alabama to Stanford Health and federal agencies.
I bring a decade of communications experience, including a B.A. in Communication + work with major media and communications companies.



| EXAMPLE PRESENTATIONS

​​Stop Half-Assin’ It! Thriving Through ALL the Plot Twists

​​Just a Little Spark: This is Not a Drill​
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  • Student Experience
  • Orientation/First Year Experience
  • Leadership Development & Professional Development
  • Personal Growth Organizations or Clubs
  • Community Colleges​
  • Mental Health & Wellness

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EVAN AUSTIN



​|  EXPERIENCE 

WEB:  Evan Austin
Instagram:  Evan Austin (@e_a_swim) • Instagram photos and videos

We are so excited to have Evan with us for our conference!  Evan is a 3-time Paralympic Swimmer, Team USA Captain, attended Indiana State University for his Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Sport Management, and is a proud member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. The now Gold and Bronze medalist is on the coaching staff of the Purdue University Swimming and Diving team as a Volunteer Assistant.

​Evan connects with audiences by discussing the struggles he faced growing up with a physical impairment and the resilience he had to have to become a Paralympic Gold medalist. His keynote is constructed to show audiences that there are many roadblocks and deterrents on one’s path to success. Evan leads listeners on an emotional roller coaster as he illustrates, through his own personal experiences, some of the toughest failures and greatest successes a human can go through in a lifetime.

Evan is also highlighted for his humor and spirit!  Whether he is speaking to campus organizations, student-athletes or a ballroom full of people who just want to hear an inspiring story, Evan delivers an experience that leaves audience members filled with hope, a new perspective on not judging a book by its cover, and renewed belief in the ideal that hard work can make up for many things. Through his story-telling, Evan hopes audiences leave his program understanding that failure can be turned into fuel, that goals don’t just change but also evolve, and that in the end the process of pursuing a lifelong goal is in fact the greatest prize. ​


|  EXAMPLE PRESENTATIONS
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​The Wait of Gold: Sacrifice, Failure, and Resilience in the Lifelong Pursuit of Excellence

Stay In Your Lane!: Exploring the Best (and Worst) Advice I’ve Ever Received​​
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  • Leadership Development
  • First-Year Experience
  • New Member Orientation


jason gulya



​|  EXPERIENCE 

LINKEDIN:   Jason Gulya, Ph.D. | LinkedIn

We are so excited to have Jason with us for our conference!   Jason Gulya, Ph.D.  (He/Him)  
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​My life changed when ChatGPT was released in November of 2022. I came across the program, played with it, and immediately announced to my wife: "The most awful thing just happened. I saw the future of cheating." After hundreds and hundreds of hours with ChatGPT and other AI programs, I no longer think that.  I am optimistic that the correct use of AI can encourage more critical thinking, improve the accessibility of information, and personalize education.

This optimism has fueled my most recent work. I teach English and Writing at Berkeley College, a career-focused college. I also consult faculty, community colleges, universities, and school districts on how to incorporate AI into their classrooms and lives.


|  EXAMPLE PRESENTATIONS
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Sharing My Experiments With AI & Impacts on Education, Marketing, & Beyond
I help educators create AI-enhanced, human-centered learning experiences
AI + Education Coach
Professor | Learning Expert
Host of the "EdUp AI "Podcast
ChatGPT Coach

& many more speakers / Topics

the latest technology for marketing, recruitment, & education
MASFAA & FINANCIAL AID UPDATES
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SYSTEMS
COLLEGE & CAREER OUTLOOK
MONTANA STUDENT DATA & OUTLOOK
MONTANA TRIBAL COLLEGE TEAM
GEAR UP & THE MONTANA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND
annual mpseoc membership meeting
new professionals training & resources
middle management supports
director's gathering continued
partner resources & relationship building
dinner social & more!

  • THIS CONFERENCE OFFERS GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT!
  • NETWORKING & RELATIONSHIP BUILDING ACROSS MONTANA & BEYOND
  • UNDERSTANDING & CONNECTING WITH TODAY'S STUDENTS
  • ADMISSIONS BEST PRACTICES & ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
  • RECRUITMENT, MARKETING, & SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS
  • ​​MOTIVATION, TEAM WORKING SKILLS, & NETWORKING
  • MENTAL HEALTH - WORK / LIFE BALANCE
  • NEW PROFESSIONALS INSTITUTE
  • MONTANA TRIBAL COLLEGE TEAM & NATIVE AMERICAN / INDIGENOUS STUDENT RELATIONS
  • MONTANA CAREERS, SEARCH TOOLS, & FUTURE OUTLOOK
  • TRAVEL TIPS, HIGH SCHOOL VISITS, ORIENTATIONS & CAMPUS VISIT PROGRAMS
  • HELPING STUDENTS & FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL AID
  • EDUCATION PARTNER RELATIONS  |  A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:  MONTANA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, MONTANA GEAR UP, OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION,  REACH HIGHER MONTANA, MONTANA YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP, AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND, MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY, & MONTANA COLLEGES.
  • CONFERENCE SOCIAL, RESOURCES, NETWORKING SESSIONS, & MUCH MORE!


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