Cal Caucus Posts Agenda, Opens Registration for 50th Annual Meeting

Registration is now open for the 2023 California Caucus of College and University Ombuds. Set for November 5-8 at the Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove, the theme will be “Diving Deep: 50 Years of Ombuds Exploration.” The event will celebrate the rich history of Cal Caucus and the Ombuds profession, delve into the depths of effective Ombuds work, explore how Ombuds contribute to healthy and diverse organizational ecosystems, and support each other both personally and professionally.

Here is the current agenda:

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Conference Registration and Room Check-in

Welcome Reception and Conference Kick-Off Dinner

Monday, November 6, 2023

Breakfast

Opening Remarks

Opening Mini-Circles

Sessions

• The Role of the Individual in Building, Maintaining and Defining Trust, Presenters: Joan Waters and Johnny Armijo II

• Visitor Agency in social Dilemmas: Sorting through identity, rules and situations recognition, Presenters: Jim Wohl

Lunch

Sessions

• 50th Cal Caucus Escape Room, Presenters David G. Schwartz and Jim Levy

• The Complicity of Diplomats, Presenters: Andrew Larratt-Smith and Dawn Osborne-Adams

Awards Presentation

Dinner & Dance Party

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Breakfast

Announcements

Sessions

• Diving Deeper into Fairness Practices: The Canadian Connection, Presenters: Natalie Sharpe and Remonia Stoddard

• Mariner, Wedding Guest, or Albatross? The Ombuds and Samuel Taylor Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Presenter: David Schwartz

• Gaining Understanding of Systems Approach and Organizational Change, Presenter: Kathie Greenwood

Resource Share

Group Photo

Lunch

Caucus and Small Group Discussions

Dinner

Gift Exchange

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Breakfast

Announcements

Sessions

• The Court Jester: The 21st Century Ombuds in a 14th Century Medieval Fiefdom, Presenter: Reese Ramos

• GRPI: A Framework for Group Conflict, Presenter: Lindsey Ensor

Closing Circles and Caucus Conclusion

Cal Caucus Debrief and Planning Meeting

Cal Caucus Annual Business Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

(Cal Caucus.)

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