We look forward to seeing everyone on-site in Athens for 2024 Southeast Institute!
Please bookmark this page and reference it for important information, action items, and resources. There is important information regarding pre-site action items, so please be sure to read it carefully.
Let Karyn know if you have questions at kmacrae@uschamber.com or 551-427-5816.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- 2024 Southeast Institute runs Sunday, June 23 – Thursday, June 27.
- On-site office locations:
- Staff office: Room D
- Regent office: Room C
- On-site class advisor meetings:
- Sunday, June 23 at 12:30 p.m. (Room R) —Group photos will be taken.
- Monday, June 24 at 1:30 p.m. (Room C)
- Tuesday, June 25 at 2:00 p.m. (Room C)
- Wednesday, June 26 at 9:00 a.m. (Room C)
- Thursday, June 27 at 9:00 a.m. (Room C)
- Attire for the week is casual to business casual (always professional), however volunteers typically dress in business casual or business attire (for those in a leadership position) for graduation.
- Class presentations and additional resources can be accessed through the Event Hub. —Materials will become available on June 13, the day after registration closes. Links will be shared in the Pre-Site Information Email.
- Note that power strips will NOT be provided in the classrooms, and outlets are limited. Attendees should come to class with charged devices and bring portable chargers, if desired.
- Graduation will be held on Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. Graduates should arrive shortly before 6:00 p.m. to take pictures. Small bites will be provided between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. Other class photos will be held after the ceremony in the following order: Scholarship recipients, Class 3-1, Class 2-2, Class 2-1, Class 1-2, and Class 1-1. You are expected to organize your class to take photos. Classes will be asked to remain in their seats until they are called to take their photos. Please remind them of this and help to organize them when the class is called.
CLASS INFORMATION
The following links redirect to live rosters for each of the classes.
Class 1-1: Lynn Ramsey | Henry Florsheim
Class 1-2: Megan Harrison | Jimmy Lane
Class 2-1: Gina Suydam | Heath Taylor
Class 2-2: Suzie Lusk | Beth Morrison
Class 3-1: Zandra Hereford | Cory Skeates
Class 4-1: Jason Mock | Bob Wiggans
Class 4-2: Ken Phelps | Kevin Capell
CLASS ADVISOR ACTION ITEMS
- Welcome Video
- Site Registration
- Ask Me About…Buttons
- Industry Consultations
- Pre-Site Information Session
- App
- Social Media
DETAILED CLASS ADVISOR ACTION ITEMS
- Welcome Video (May 24): Upload a video of yourself sharing your tip for Institute attendees to be played at Kickoff. You do not need to introduce yourself, as this will be shared on screen while you are speaking. The video should be approximately 15 seconds and recorded in landscape, if possible.
- Site Registration (June 11): Register as a class advisor. Select the fourth option down for ‘volunteers and faculty,’ choose your class level, and then follow the appropriate prompts. All volunteer sign-ups, including course audits, elective attendance, and other on-site responsibilities will be completed during the registration process.
- Ask Me About…Buttons (June 11): A new addition to Institute’s on-site networking strategy is the use of buttons to introduce more casual conversation on topics outside of the workplace. If you are interested in participating, please provide your discussion topic by completing this form, and your button will be waiting for you on-site!
- Pre-Site Information Session (June 13): If you are available, please attend this meeting at 1:00 PM Eastern. This is a great opportunity for attendees to meet their Class Advisors face-to-face and get any questions they have answered. First-year and -2 Class Advisors, who will see the majority of the people new to Southeast, are especially encouraged to attend. A meeting invitation has been sent to you: please let Isabel know if you have any issues with joining.
- Industry Consultations (June 14): If interested in facilitating industry consultations on-site, please complete the sign-up form here.
- App (Pre-Site): Be sure to download the on-site app. Search for Attendee Mobile in the App Store or Google Play, search for “2024 Southeast Institute,” and select the event. Please be sure to log in with the email and password used at registration.
- Social Media (Pre-Site): Remember to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and promote at us as @iomeducates on-site using the hashtags #iomeducates and #SoutheastInstitute.
DAILY BROADCASTS
- Day 1 | Sunday, June 23
- Day 2 | Monday, June 24
- Day 3 | Tuesday, June 25
- Day 4 | Wednesday, June 26
- Day 5| Thursday, June 27
CLASS ADVISOR RESOURCES
Advisor Best Practices Call Recording
View the tech run through recording here.
- Linktree —Home base for the week (AYNTK)
- Class Advisor Roster
- 2024 Southeast Class Advisor Orientation Recording (YouTube)
- Silent Auction Donation Form
- Sample Survey
- 2024 Southeast Pre-Site Toolkit
- Homeroom
- Sample Homeroom PowerPoint
- Volunteer Schedule of Activities
- Attendee Only Schedule of Activities —Does not include volunteer meetings
- Attendee Industry Consultation Sign-Up
- 2024 Guide to Athens
- UGA Emergency Preparedness
- Georgia Center Floorplan
- Briefing Packet Documents:
- Event Hub Link —Materials and resources can be accessed here.
- Google Photo Album
- Shuttle Schedule –-Between SpringHill Suites and Georgia Center
NEW POLICY REGARDING THE USE OF AI IN INSTITUTE MEETINGS
AI enabled assistants will not be allowed to join Institute board/volunteer meetings and other calls that are a safe space which requires presence and participation. AI enabled assistants are, however, allowed in information sessions, orientations, webinars, and other such calls, which are also recorded. Institute Staff has authority to remove AI enabled assistants when deemed appropriate. Please contact iom@uschamber.com with any questions or concerns.