Past Events
2024 UWHEN Annual Conference: Inclusive Women's Excellence
Date: April 5, 2024
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: Utah Valley University, 800 West University Parkway Orem, UT 84058
The annual Utah Women in Higher Education Network (UWHEN) State Leadership Conference invites all women employed in higher education, including staff, faculty, and administrators. This year, we gather to celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women from all walks of life. As we embark on this journey of growth and solidarity, we aim to foster meaningful connections, ignite transformative conversations, and equip each other with the tools and knowledge to thrive personally and professionally. Join us as we amplify voices.
PRESIDENT’S LUNCHEON
THE ART OF MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS
Monday, March 18, 2024
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
SLCC Jordan Campus: JSTC 233, 235, 237
Join us for President Huftalin’s final Luncheon with UWHEN to discuss the art of meaningful conversations. There are essential ingredients of great conversations, including honesty, brevity, clarity, and a healthy amount of listening. Step into the dialogue, connect, communicate, and most importantly, be prepared to be amazed.
For ADA accommodations please contact meredith.john@slcc.edu.
OVERCOMING IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
SLCC Taylorsville Redwood Campus AAB 135 and Zoom
Imposter syndrome is a behavioral health phenomenon that causes one to self-doubt their abilities despite competence, intellect, and efforts. Societal factors and stereotypes often cause women and minorities to experience feelings of imposter syndrome more frequently and profoundly. These feelings not only reinforce one’s negative self-beliefs, but also cause stress, impact relationships, and may adversely affect your career.
In this workshop, under the guidance of a mental health professional, you can gain an understanding of the causes of imposter syndrome, reflect on your own unique feelings of imposterism, learn techniques for overcoming feelings of inadequacy, and discover ways to support others around you.
Stop feeling like a fraud - start trusting your intelligence, skills, and the value you bring!
Adjunct Faculty are invited to participate and will need to register in the SLCC Registration System (FD67 UWHEN Event).
Note: Don’t forget your gently used donations for UWHEN’s clothing drive, benefiting the Career Services Boutique.
Light refreshments provided.
For ADA accommodations please contact meredith.john@slcc.edu.
You Don't Have to Do it All:
Maximizing your impact through collaborative work
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
SLCC Taylorsville Redwood Campus AAB 135 and Zoom
Do you struggle to delegate? Spend all your time on tasks you hate and not have enough time to make the most of your superpowers? Please join us as we learn about understanding our strengths and using the power of collaboration to be more successful as individuals and in teams.
Presented by Robbyn Scribner. Robbyn is a women's labor force expert, consultant, and career coach. She is a Co-Founder and Director of Outreach for Tech-Moms, a workforce reentry program that helps women transition into the tech industry. A prolific researcher and writer on women’s issues, Robbyn has published more than 50 reports, articles, or snapshots on a wide variety of topics, including labor force participation, the gender wage gap, male allies, workplace flexibility, and women’s careers. Robbyn holds Master’s and Bachelor degrees from Brigham Young University, and she is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. She has a special interest in researching and writing about women’s work life integration, highlighting the challenges women face in trying to balance work and family responsibilities.
Light refreshments provided.
For ADA accommodations please contact meredith.john@slcc.edu.
LEADERSHIP IN HIGHER ED AND BEYOND!
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
2:30-3:30 p.m.
SLCC Taylorsville Redwood Campus TB 225D-A/B and Zoom
Faculty and staff are invited to join us for an illuminating exploration of leadership within and beyond higher education. Melanie Hall, with her impressive leadership background at institutions like SLCC and Davis Technical College, now serves as the Director of Communications for the Utah Department of Commerce. Melanie will share her remarkable journey, shedding light on the similarities and differences in leadership within and outside of higher education. Get ready for a fun and engaging Q & A session. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the world of leadership with a true luminary!
Presented by Melanie Hall, Communications Director at the Utah Department of Commerce
Light refreshments provided.
For ADA accommodations please contact meredith.john@slcc.edu.
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS FOR NETWORKING AND MENTORING
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
3-4:30 p.m.
SLCC Taylorsville Redwood Campus TB 225D-A/B and Zoom
We often hear "You should seek out a mentor!" or "Networking is important for your career!", but how do we do that, and what do we really get out of networking and mentorship relationships. In this event we will expand your knowledge on how to create relationships with your colleagues that are mutually beneficial. Whether you see yourself more as a mentee or mentor we will identify areas where all of us already have expertise we can share and other areas where we can work with others to learn and grow professionally. We will be joined by entrepreneur, business owner, and mentor Tori Lima who will speak on her experience and expertise in building professional relationships. In addition, participants will engage in networking and on-the-spot mentoring activities and walk away with clear action steps to put what is learned in the workshop into practice in your career.
Featured Guest Speaker: Tori Lima, Franchisee, Express Employment Professionals
Light refreshments provided.
For ADA accommodations please contact carol.odeleye@slcc.edu.
*Adjunct Faculty: For compensation, please register for this event with registration code FD41 in the SLCC Registration System as well.
HIGHER ED BURNOUT
Rekindling the Flame through Belonging, Play, and Purpose
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
2:30-4 p.m.
SLCC Taylorsville Redwood Campus TB 225D-A/B and Zoom
Faculty and staff are invited to delve into the resilience factors that influence burnout prevention and build the skills to counteract workplace fatigue through Belonging, Play and Purpose. The World Health Organization recently defined work burnout as a result of chronic workplace stress, which leads to exhaustion and impacts our engagement and effectiveness at work. This session will normalize talking about burnout without normalizing the culture that causes it.
Presented by Christina McWhinnie, Certified Health Education Specialist
Light refreshments provided.
For ADA accommodations please contact Carol.Odeleye@slcc.edu.
President's Luncheon:
Amplifying Your Voice - How to Speak Up and Be Heard
Thursday, March 30, 2023
12 p.m.-2 p.m.
SLCC Jordan Campus: JSTC 233
Have you ever been at a loss for words, felt unheard, or had a hard time speaking up? We are taught to read and write, but not how to speak up to be heard. In this luncheon, President Huftalin and the UWHEN community and allies will come together to explore ways to amplify your voice.*
Presented by President Deneece G. Huftalin, PhD
Lunch will be provided.
For ADA accommodations please contact Carol.Odeleye@slcc.edu.
*Adjunct Faculty: For compensation, please register for this event with registration code FD39 in the SLCC Registration System as well.
Creating an Inclusive Culture: Workshop on Understanding Bias & Microaggressions
Monday, December 5, 2022, 2:30-4 p.m.
SLCC Taylorsville Redwood Campus, TB 225D-A/B
Virtual via Zoom
As more women and other underrepresented groups enter leadership roles in higher education, it is important for us to discuss what an inclusive culture looks and feels like. In this workshop, we will address this by exploring bias and microaggressions, how to recognize them in ourselves and in social situations, and how to respond with curiosity and compassion when microaggressions occur.
Presented by Dr. Liz Bond Rogers and Anjali Pai
SLCC Faculty & Staff Professional Development Directors
Light refreshements provided.
For ADA accommodations please contact carol.odeleye@slcc.edu.
SLCC Women Network & Connect
Thursday, April 14, 2022
3-4 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Join the UWHEN SLCC Chapter Board of Directors to network and connect with your fellow women at SLCC. At this event we will introduce the current board members, participate in networking activities, and share opportunities to get more involved with SLCC's UWHEN Chapter. Last day to apply for the UWHEN SLCC board online Friday, April 15.
President’s Luncheon 2022
Leadership & The Power of Trust
Wednesday, April 6 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Jordan Student Center
3441 W 9000 West Jordan
Room 233
The Utah Women In Higher Education Network (UWHEN) SLCC Board invites all SLCC employees to RSVP and attend this annual in-person. UWHEN has adopted the American Council on Education Women’s Network (ACE). The Women’s Network mission is to advance women’s leadership on higher education campuses.
Due to space this in-person event allows for 100 attendees. A preassembled catered lunch will be offered. Registration deadline: 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2022.
2022-23 Board Members Applications Now Open
Panel Speakers
Gina Alfred
President, Staff Association
Gina is the Student Affairs Coordinator for Campus and Site Services, North Region, at the Westpointe and Airport Centers. In addition, she currently serves as Co-Chair of SLCC’s Utah Reintegration Project (URP). Gina has a Bachelor of Religion in Biblical and Theological Studies from Liberty University, and is certified in Leading with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion from the University of Utah. As an avid champion and cheerleader for individuals from underrepresented societies, Gina makes it her priority to ensure that equal and equitable practices are harvested in their favor. As President of Staff Association, Gina is pleased to have the privilege of serving all of her SLCC co-laborers!
Candida Mumford
Senior Director of Planning & Implementation
Candida Mumford has worked at SLCC for almost 10 years in a variety of leadership roles. She is temporarily serving as the Co-interim Associate Vice President of Student Success, in addition to her regular position as the Senior Director of Planning and Implementation in Student Affairs. Candida is also pursuing a doctoral degree in community college leadership from Northern Illinois University. She has a Master’s degree in social work and is a licensed clinical social worker. In her free time Candida likes spending time with her dog, Thor; RVing; and binge-watching shows on Netflix.
Rachel Lewis
Assistant Provost of Curriculum & Academic Systems
Rachel Divine Lewis is a technology-savvy, systems-focused professional who has built a successful 20+ year career in the Utah System of Higher Education. As the Assistant Provost at Salt Lake Community College, she leads teams, processes, and technologies related to curricular and transfer activities. Rachel strives to build effective teams who work together to address new ways to better serve SLCC students, faculty, and staff. Rachel has worked in Student Affairs as an Academic Advisor and leader in Transfer and Program Advising, in Academic Affairs in Curriculum, Catalog, and Articulation, and as a coordinator for policy and assessment. Rachel earned a Bachelor of Arts dual degree in history and French from Utah State University and a Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Western Governor’s University. When Rachel is not in the office you can find her cheering for USU Aggie football and hockey, exploring Utah’s mountains and red rocks on horseback with her spouse and dog, or relaxing with a good book away from it all.
Nancy Michalko
Executive Director, Development and foundation
Ms. Michalko serves as the lead for development at Salt Lake Community College, an 11-campus institution that serves approximately 60,000 students. In that capacity, she provides leadership in the Division of Institutional Advancement, managing a portfolio that includes fund raising, alumni relations, and several volunteer boards. She chairs the first ever comprehensive campaign on behalf of Salt Lake Community College and the strategic initiative for college sustainability. Prior to joining SLCC, Ms. Michalko served the past 30 years in the development field with assignments as the Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Westminster College, and the Associate VP for Institutional Advancement for the State University of New York at Buffalo. She served at Ruffalo, Cody and Associates, a national fund-raising consulting firm, Yale University, School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and West Virginia University. Ms. Michalko earned her bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Communication. She has served in speaking and leadership roles at Utah Society of Fund-Raising Professionals and CASE.
Trina Polta, Moderator
As a Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) alumna, Trina Polta creates engaging, meaningful, and creative marketing content as the college's Events Marketing Manager. Before returning to SLCC for a skills upgrade in three areas of study (film, photography and multimedia), Trina received her BFA degree from San Francisco State University. Prior to joining SLCC in 2014, she produced video content in small and large television news markets, and created short and long form pieces for a video production house in Salt Lake City. Trina is the Utah Women in Higher Education Network (UWHEN) SLCC President 2021-22, and is a member of the UWHEN State board marketing sub-committee, SLCC’s Employees of Color Coalition (ECC), American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC), and Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
UWHEN at SLCC: Past, Present, & Future
Friday, April 1, 2022 1:30—2:15p.m.
Taylorsville Redwood Campus, Student Center Room 223
The Utah Women in Higher Education Network (UWHEN) SLCC chapter was formed to fulfill the vision of creating an environment of collective empowerment for all women working in higher education at Salt Lake Community College and partnering institutions. This panel of past, present, and futureUWHEN SLCC chapter presidents will explore how and why the chapter was formed, how it has worked to support and empower women at SLCC, and where the chapter hopes to go in the future.
Trina Polta
President 2021-22
As a Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) alumna, Trina Poltacreates engaging, meaningful, and creative marketing content as the college's Events Marketing Manager. Before returning to SLCC for a skills upgrade in three areas of study (film, photography and multimedia), Trina received her BFA degree from San Francisco State University. Prior to joining SLCC in 2014, she produced video content in small and large television news marketsand created short and long form pieces for a video production house in Salt Lake City. Trina is a member of the SLCC chapter of Utah Women in Higher Education (UWHEN), SLCC Ethnic Minority Employee Coalition (EMEC), American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC), and Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). If you are looking for an employee engagement group, Trina challenges you to attend a UWHEN event because there is nothing better than connecting with a circle of diverse professionals who have fun while uplifting others. She quickly learned, after participating in UWHEN hosted events on mentorship, work/life balance and leadership, that this is a great employee benefit! Trina’s completed the American Association of Women in Community Colleges LEADERS Institute, that promotes the development of women's
leadership skills and qualities at every level in community college education and administration. Trina is encouraging colleagues near and far to go for their dreams.
Debra Glenn
President-Elect 2022-23
Debra Glenn is the Assistant Vice President for Business Services and Controller for Salt Lake Community College (SLCC). In this role, she is responsible for financial reporting, purchasing, payroll services, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cashier services, student loans, college investments and endowments, tax compliance, sponsored programs, fixed and trackable assets, auxiliary services, and other general accounting related services. She is also responsible for college financial policy and procedure development and revision. She leads a team of over 75 college professionals, staff, and service employees. Her leadership has resulted in improved timeliness and processes relative to financial reporting as well as leveraging of technology to implement efficient and effective business practices and related internal controls.
During her tenure at SLCC, Debra has also served as Senior Accountant and Accounting Manager over grants and restricted funds. Havingbeen part of the college’s business operations since 2014, she is able to provide a breadth of knowledge to the institution. Debra is currently part of College Senior Leadership and serves on various committees including the College’s Audit Committee, Investment Committee, Data Governance Council, and Analytics Strategy Committee. Since 2015, she has served as an accounting instructor in College’s School of Accounting.
Debra received her Master of Accounting (MAcc) from the University of Utah, is a licensed CPA, and sits on the Accounting Alumni Board at Utah Valley University (UVU). She is a board member for the Utah Region of the American Cancer Society and SLCC’s chapter of Utah Women in Higher Education Network (UWHEN), Utah’s affiliate to the American Council on Education Women’s Network.
Previous to her current position at SLCC, Debra worked as an auditor in public accounting for local and regional accounting firms as well as for the Office of the Utah State Auditor. As the first female Controller at SLCC, Debra is passionate about promoting leadership opportunities for women in higher education and the workforce.
Alison Arndt-Wild
President 2020-21
Alison Arndt-Wild is an Assistant Professor in the Journalism & Digital Media program in the Communication Department, as well as the Director of the Student Media Center at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC). This is her fourth year as a board member for the SLCC chapter of the Utah Women in Higher Education Network (UWHEN). She began her employment with SLCC in December of 2005 as a staff member in the now defunct Center for Media Innovation as a video producer. Through the years Alison has moved through the positions of production coordinator, Student Media Director and most recently to faculty in 2016. Alison most enjoys helping students achieve their goals and feel pride in seeing the media projects they make around campus. She also enjoys being involved on campus and has served on a number of committees and boards over the years. She is passionate about helping the SLCC UWHEN chapter achieve their mission to help women at SLCC network and find the leaders within themselves.
Celia Duarte
President 2018-19
Celia Duarte is the Associate Registrar for the Professional Development & SAT Student Record Management Office. She served as President for the SLCC chapter for Utah Women in Higher Education Network (UWHEN) and is a state board representative. She has worked at Salt Lake Community College for ten years and has enjoyed working with a great group of people. She works with various departments within the college and has learned to appreciate how each department assists students differently and guides them in the right path so they can reach their educational goals. Celia has been a member of UWHEN since 2014 and knows that her voice is important and that she too can help empower other women. In 2019, Celia was nominated to attend the AAWCC LEADERS Institute where she was able to develop better leadership qualities and connect with women leaders from all over the country. Celia enjoys networking with women leaders both here in Utah and from other institutions across the country. This helps her learn new ideas of how they manage their departments and has allowed her to connect with great mentors along the way. Celia looks forward to collaborating with other professional women within this organization and Higher Education. She is excited about sharing and hearing new ideas with her colleagues.
Maura Hahnenberger
President 2017-18
Maura Hahnenbergeris an Associate Professor in the Geosciences Department at Salt Lake Community College. At SLCC she teaches and advises in the Atmospheric Sciences and Geography programs in both face to face and online settings. Maura is the founder of the WaterGirls outreach program which provides middle school girls with field experiences conducting water science. She also serves on the boards of the Utah Chapter of the American Meteorological Society and the Earth Science Women's Network. Her research and teaching interests center around natural and human-caused environmental hazards including dust storms, air pollution, and hazardous weather. She received her B.S. and M.S. in Meteorology and Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Utah studying dust stormsin the eastern Great Basin of Utah. Maura joined UWHEN to help foster professional development opportunities for women in higher education
Demanding spaces: 4 ways to stake your claim
Thursday, October 21, 2021
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Format: Online (a zoom link will be provided prior to event)
SLCC UWHEN Chapter will be hosting a panel discussion of Utah women serving in local government here in Utah. The event is titled, “Demanding spaces: 4 ways of staking your claim”. Each panelist will share their personal experience of trail blazing and navigating spaces that have not always been welcome to women. Watch SLCC Today for more information on panelist and RSVP info.
UWHEN and PResident Deneece Huftaline Present a meditative pause
March 5, 2021
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
UWHEN SLCC Virtual Networking
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
Are you feeling isolated and lacking opportunities to meet new people at SLCC? Join us for a virtual networking event where you can connect with SLCC colleagues in an informal online setting. you will get the opportunity to meet new people and reflect on our pandemic journeys.
This even is open to anyone who works at SLCC so please invite your colleagues. This will be an interactive event, so come prepared to listen, share and have fun! We would like to customize this networking session to meet your needs. Please take this 3 question survey to help us plan discussion topics for the event.
Individuals who require ADA may contact Jill L. Tew at 801-957-4722. AA/EO Institution. REV 9.25.20
Career Services Workshops Part I Cover Letter and Resume Writing
Career Services Workshops Part II Virtual Interview Etiquette
Moving Past Imposter Syndrome
UWHEN Annual State Conference
The Make It Happen Blueprint Workshop
Building Your Network
Annual Presidential Luncheon Event
We would like to invite you to attend our Annual Presidential Luncheon Event being held Thursday February 21, 2019 from 11:45 am – 1:00 pm in the Oak Room at the Taylorsville Campus. President Huftalin along with members of the UWHEN Board will be using Sheryl Sandberg’s TED Talk, Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders as the basis of discussion for this luncheon. This event will be a great opportunity to connect with colleagues and learn about the UWHEN Chapter and upcoming events.
You won’t want to miss this!
Create Your 5-Year Vision Board
This workshop will be a presentation and then an application activity.
The Presenter, Julia Ellis, will talk about the importance of setting meaningful goals and having a vision of how to move forward. Please see Julia's bio on our website.
The application activity will be to make a vision board of your next 5 years. Where do you want to go? And how can you get there?
If you have extra magazines to be cut up and shared with others, please bring them or give them to a UWHEN-SLCC Executive Board Member; Celia Duarte, Maura Hahnenberger, Karlie Christensen Emily Barnes, Judy Calder, Julia Ellis, Mary Jane Thompson, Candice Williams, Alison Arndt-Wild, Angie Walker, Michelle Cahoon, Valerie Harrison, Connie Spanton-Jex, Trina Polta.
We are excited to see what you create at the event and celebrate your every success!
Women in Public Office
November 14, 2017
2:30 - 4: 00 PM
Save the date for our November 14, 2017 event, Women in Public Office!
Lessons Learned From Leaders Institute
Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Time: 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Room: Oak Room
Location: SLCC Taylorville Redwood Campus
Please register so we have a count for refreshments and we encourage you to share this event with colleagues!
- Alison McFarlane – Communication and Institutional Finance, Research, Fundraising, and Resource Management
- Marianne McKnight – Work life Balance and Working Across Generations
- Suzanne Mozdy – Collaboration and Data-informed Decision Making
- Angie Napper – Project Management and Community College Advocacy
Presidential Luncheon: Community College Advocacy
Date: February 26, 2017
Time: 12:00-1:30 PM
Room: Oakroom
Location: SLCC Taylorsville Redwood Campus
FREE EVENT! Space is limited, please RSVP today.
The Utah Women in Higher Education (UWHEN) SLCC Chapter invites you to our Annual Presidential Luncheon with President Deneece Huftalin.
Have you ever considered how your work at SLCC advances our Vision, Mission, & Goals?
How can you be a better advocate for SLCC in your job and in our community?
In this event we will consider these questions and develop concrete action steps you can take in your role at the college.
We are excited to see you all there!
Crucial Conversations
November 15, 2016
2:30-4:00, AAB 135
Crucial Conversations happen on a daily basis. Learn the skills that will help you navigate through difficult conversations to achieve positive results.
Women Elevating Women
September 8, 2016
2:30-4:00, AAB 135
Meet women who have solved problems related to women’s issues and made the world a better place through elevating women.
Work/Life Balance
April 26, 2016
2:30-4:00, AAB 135
How can women effectively balance personal responsibilities while continuing to work? This is be a panel discussion with an opportunity for Q&A.
Presidential Luncheon
February 16, 2016
12:00-1:30, Oak Room
This event is our annual Presidential Luncheon sponsored by our own President Huftalin, and this year we’ll be doing a book club discussion of The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander.
On behalf of the SLCC Chapter Board of UWHEN, we hope to see you there!
Past State Events
*Annual Leadership Conference @ Salt Lake Community College*
April 6, 2018
Save the date and invite others!
Fall Event @ Southern Utah University
November 3, 2017
Mark your calendar and check back for more information.
Fall Event @ Western Governors University
October 6, 2017
Fall Event @ Utah Valley University
September 15, 2017
Navigating the Landscape of Women in STEM
November 4, 2016
1:00-3:00 @ Dixie State
Dr. Eileen Trauth, Professor of Information Science and Technology at Penn State, is the speaker.
Growth Hacking
October 7, 2016
12:30-3:00 @ Weber State, Layton Campus
Sara Jones talk about career development and personal leadership growth by leveraging your strengths, personal branding, and developing a long term vision for career opportunities within your current organization or even beyond.
Networking
October 7, 2016
@ Roosters in Layton after WSU Workshop
This is a chance to come and network with other women from the chapter in an informal setting.
Stress Management through Mindfulness
September 23, 2016
1:00-3:30 @ BYU
Explore the research on mindfulness, practice mindfulness exercises, and learn simple ways to integrate a mindfulness practice into your daily life to help relieve stress.
State Conference
April 7, 2016
@ USU Eastern