2025 Shell Beach Conference for Higher Education Leaders

April 2-4, 2025

Registration: 4:00 p.m.

Location: The Cliffs Resort at Shell BeachView Map

Register Today! Space is Limited.

AALRR is one of the foremost legal firms specializing in education law. For the past several years, each spring, the firm hosts a two-day comprehensive leadership conference for higher education administrators and trustees focusing on important issues facing the education community.

Collective Bargaining/Labor Relations
Board Governance
Personnel Management
Other Legal Issues

Who Should Attend?
This annual conference on education law is designed to cover a broad spectrum of legal issues facing colleges. Topics are selected that will appeal to presidents/chancellors, vice presidents/chancellors, deans, directors, managers, board members, and members of District negotiating teams.

Location
Shell Beach is within driving distance of both Northern and Southern California and the Central Valley. “Locals” from the Central Coast also regularly attend. The conference hotel overlooks the ocean. Many educators and Board members tell us this is their favorite conference to attend every year.

The Cliffs Resort at Shell Beach
2757 Shell Beach Road, Shell Beach, CA

Rooms

We have obtained a block of rooms at the Cliffs Resort. Please make sure to mention "AALRR" to receive the room discount rate of $249 per night.

Registration Fees

EARLY BIRD RATES

$475 Early Bird Registration until February 28, 2025

REGULAR RATES

$575 Full-Event Registration (Rate after February 28, 2025)

$325 for one-day registration | Use code: 1-day

*Fee includes two breakfasts, one lunch, one dinner and comprehensive materials.

For additional information, please contact Keesha Clark.

For additional questions and to register for one-day, please email aalrr_programs@aalrr.com

NO CANCELLATION REFUNDS AFTER 3/14/25

Draft Agenda

Wednesday, April 2, 2025
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.	Effective Communication: Mastering Difficult Conversations with Below-Standard Performing Employees
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.	NETWORKING RECEPTION
Thursday, April 3, 2025
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.	BREAKFAST
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.	Roundtable Discussion Sesson 1 \| Breaking News Part 1! Executive Orders from the White House, Governance and Policy Changes (include, Title IX, DEI & DEIA, Immigration, and Enforcement)
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	Roundtable Discussion Session 2 \| Breaking News Part 2! Executive Orders from the White House, Governance and Policy Changes (include, Title IX, DEI & DEIA, Immigration, and Enforcement)
12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.	NETWORKING LUNCH
1:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.	Roundtable Discussion Session 3 \| Bargaining the Effects of the Executive Orders, AI, and Changes in Law, for Successful Negotiations Roundtable Discussion Session 4 \| Adjunct Faculty Wage and Hour Concerns
3:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.	BREAK Roundtable Discussion Session 5 \| Campus Facilities: Ensuring Compliance with Current Safety Legal Requirements and Facility Equity
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.	DINNER (Dolphin Inn Resort – Next Door)
Friday, April 4, 2025
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.	BREAKFAST
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.	Roundtable Discussion Session 5 \| Effective Leadership in Managing the Academic Senate: Strategies for Success
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.	Roundtable Discussion Session 6 \| Financial Stability in Community Colleges: Strategies for Long-Term Sustainability
11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.	DRAWINGS AND PRIZES HOTEL CHECKOUT