Schedule Overview
Friday, Feb. 7
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Delegation arrival and check-in
12 - 4:30 p.m.
Florida State University Campus Tours (Hotel Lobby)
4:30 - 5 p.m.
Shuttles from Aloft to Westcott Plaza
5 - 6 p.m.
Symposium Opening (Westcott Plaza)
5:45 - 7:30 p.m.
Welcome Dinner (Dodd Hall)
7:30 - 9:45 p.m.
ACC Amazing Race with FSU Campus Recreation (Landis Green)
9:45 - 10 p.m.
Pizza Social (Landis Green/Strozier)
10 - 10:30 p.m.
Shuttles to hotel
Saturday, Feb. 8
7:30 - 8:15 a.m.
Shuttles depart Aloft
7:45 - 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast (Student Union Ballroom E)
8:30 - 8:40 a.m.
Welcome (Student Union Ballroom E)
8:45 - 9:20 a.m.
Opening Keynote: Leadership Takes Courage
Doby & Fred Flowers (Student Union Ballroom E)
Breakout Sessions
Individual
Sessions in this track are focused on individual leader skill building, increasing self-awareness and building leader identity.
Groups
Sessions in this track are focused on individual leader skill building, increasing self-awareness and building leader identity.
Community
Sessions in this track consider the impact of leadership experiences on social issues and communities that matter to students in an effort to promote positive, sustainable change.
Advisors
Our leadership learning is never done—sessions for advisors aim to promote Leadership Educator Identity, share HIPs, and renew the importance of relationships in leading others.
Who We Are Matters
Lauren White
Room 2212
Who we are, the experiences we have had, and the context in which we operate are always at play in our leadership approaches.
Ethical Leadership
Dr. Vivechkanand Chunoo
Room 2213
Explore the moral principles that define ethical leadership, from honesty and transparency to fairness and accountability.
Leadership Toolkit
Dr. Joi Phillips & Dr. Rob Liddell
Room 2214
Every good leader needs a good toolkit. Explore this "greatest hits album" of leadership theory in a way that is digestible, functional and approachable.
Recentering Positive Relationships in Leadership Work
Dr. Zduy Chu
Senate Chambers
Learn and share about ways to avoid burnout, remain grounded, and maintain positive relationships with students.
FSU Student Leaders Panel
Moderator: Zyon Fleming
Room 2213
A distinguished group of student leaders share insights on their personal leadership development and offer advice to those seeking leadership roles.
Leadership for Liberation
Johnnie Allen Jr.
Room 2214
Explore transformative approaches to student leadership engagement grounded in the principles of liberation and equity.
Leading Towards What End?
LaShawn Gordon
Room 2212
Learn more about leading for community change, social action, and how a collective approach strengthens leadership
Exploring Your Leadership Educator Identity
Dr. Sally R. Watkins
Senate Chambers
Find space to explore leadership educator identity and interact with other professionals engaged in leadership education.
Leadership Resilience
Dr. Karen Oehme
Room 2214
Learn from an expert on student resilience about ways to manage stress, distinguish role and self, and actually enjoy your leadership experience.
Navigating Conflict
Dr. Brandon Bowden
Room 2212
Learn about the complexities of conflict, viewpoint diversity, and how to seek interest convergence.
Panel: Powered by Empathy
Moderator: Wisley Dorce
Room 2213
How can possibility thinking, collaboration, cross-discipline approaches, and teamwork help to strengthen thecreativity, flexibility, and overall impact of your leadership?
Program PechaKucha
David Peters
Senate Chambers
ACC advisors share their "best" program through a fast-paced and engaging PechaKucha presentation.
12:30 - 1:20 p.m.
Lunch (Student Union Ballroom E)
1:20 - 2:35 p.m.
Let's Balance: SGA Budget Game (Student Union Ballroom E)
2:35 - 2:50 p.m.
Non-Activity Period
2:50 - 4 p.m.
Social Issue Group Overview & Working Time (Union Meeting Rooms)
4 - 5:30 p.m.
Return to Hotel
5:45 - 7:30 p.m.
Dinner & Delegation Meetings (Dunlap Succes Center)
7:30 - 10 p.m.
Activity Options (Paint-a-Pot, Movie, E-sports, Bowling, Billiards)
Sunday, Feb. 9
7:30 - 8:15 a.m.
Shuttles depart Aloft or walk to Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship
8 - 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Closing Keynote: "Accelerating through Alignment"
Dr. Laura Osteen
9:30-9:45 a.m.
2026 Preview
9:30-9:45 a.m.
Social Issue Group Poster Presentation
11:15-11:30 a.m.
Symposium Closing